Review | Pureology Hydrate Hydra Whip (Hair Masque)

Apologies for the two week hiatus (last week and the week before). School has been getting pretty intense with my exams coming up and I'm not going to be very regular with my posting for the next few weeks. Today's review is going to be about Pureology's Hydrate Hydra Whip, which is probably the most amazing hair masque that I've tried. You leave on for approximately 5 minutes and it makes your hair so silky smooth!

Packaging: Twist cap container, 5.2 oz. 

Pricing / Purchasing:

• Here on Ulta for $51; This is crazy expensive if you ask me...I think my mouth actually dropped to my chin when I first found out how much it costs. Use a coupon! Current coupons are: 505355 for $5 off $15. 

Usage Tip(s): 

• A little goes a long way, my hair is about four inches longer than shoulder length and I use approximately a quarter size dollop of the product

Comparison to a quarter - you really don't need to use much at all!

• To help the product last longer, I sometimes mix the formula with another less expensive conditioner - Joico Color Balance Blue (which is still not extremely cheap if you ask me but buying in bulk helps).
• This is a leave in mask that you leave on your hair for approximately 2-5 minutes 
• Because of Pureology's price point / status as a premium hair care brand, there are knockoffs on the market, be aware if the product is vastly cheaper on other websites, be sure to check coupon websites like Retailmenot for places like Ulta to help defray the price

Review | Pureology Color Fanatic Multitasking Hair Beautifier aka 21 Essential Benefit Spray

This week is going to be a double post week (stay tuned for a post this Sunday on micellular water) because I missed my posting last week. Sorry for that (had a 12 page brief due for class). I haven't done haircare product reviews on this blog as my blog is predominately for skincare products, but I've been coloring my hair for about 2 years at the salon and have tried a lot of products that I think others who color their hair might also like. I've gotten ombre done twice and have now moved over to babylights.

My hair is now a medium-light ash brown that looks blonde under direct sunlight (my right-hand column profile picture is a bit dated...) If you are Asian you know how much of a struggle bus it is to lighten your hair and to keep it looking smooth and healthy while maintaining the non-brassy color. Brass tones (aka orange tone) are the enemy of any girl who wants to keep their hair ashy! That's where good high-quality products come in!

Pureology is considered a premium haircare brand and I have loved all of their colored hair products that I have tried. I've also tried Pureology's Hydrate Hydra Whip, which is probably the most amazing hair masque and this is no joke. You leave on for approximately 5 minutes and it makes your hair so smooth (review to come). Today's review will be for the Pureology Color Fanatic 21 Essential Benefit Spray aka Multitasking Hair Beautifier which my colorist first used on me as a heat protectant before she styled my hair with curls.

Packaging: Spray bottle approximately, approximately 6.7 oz. 

Pricing / Purchasing:

• Here on Ulta.com for $26; This may seem on the pricier side, but for those of you who also get your hair colored at the salon you will pay top dollar to keep your color. 

Color / Consistency: Thin and clear

Usage Tip(s): 

• Spray into wet hair, do not spray into dry hair
• You can let your hair air dry after you spray this product on
• Do not put too much or your hair will feel weighed down and sort of matted together, a few sprays will go a long way! Be sure to comb it through with your fingers or a comb
• Because of Pureology's price point / status as a premium hair care brand, there are knockoffs on the market, be aware if the product is vastly cheaper on other websites, be sure to check coupon websites like Retailmenot for places like Ulta to help defray the price

Ingredients: Aqua / Water / Eau, Cocos Nucifera Oil / Coconut Oil, Amodimethicone, PPG-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Polyquaternium-37, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Acetamide Mea, Parfum / Fragrance, Lactamide Mea, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Trideceth-6, Behentrimonium Chloride, Xylose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract / Sunflower Seed Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Benzophenone-4, Cetrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Olea Europaea Oil / Olive Fruit Oil, Camelina Sativa Oil / Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Isoeugenol, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract, Melanin.

As per the description on Ulta, here are the benefits of particular ingredients. 

• Fennel Seed Extract - a natural plant extract and powerful antioxidant, offering environmental protection for hair
• Keravis - a vegetable-based protein known for its strengthening properties
• Xylose - derived from sugar, protects hair from heat-styling damage
• Camelina, Coconut, and Olive Oil - a blend of natural oils that offer light weight conditioning, smoothing and anti-frizz results
• Completely free of Salt, Parabens, Colorants, Drying Alcohols, Mineral Oil, DEA (Diethanolamine)