Showing posts with label Philip Kingsley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philip Kingsley. Show all posts

May 6, 2013

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme - pics, swatch, review


Hello, Beautiful!

I recently reviewed the Philip Kingsley Preen Cream - which I'm still really liking to use. I have another product I tried out from his line, the Elasticizer Extreme. This product was really outstanding too; I only wish I had a larger size (they sell this in different sizes). I am absolutely loving the Philip Kingsley line of hair care! Check out my full review below after the pics!

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme
 




Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $45.00 (150 ml size), $87.00 (500 ml size), and there is also currently a 20 ml size for $7.00 (I guess this is a try-it out size). The size I have, 75ml, isn't available on the website at the time I wrote this post. Available on the Philip Kingsley website.
My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!

This pre-shampoo treatment is targeted at a very specific hair type: extremely dry, porous and very thirsty hair! This product is ideal for hair that is exceptionally processed and damaged as it will provide instant replenishment, hydration and nourishment.

Higher levels of castor oil and olive oil lock in moisture for bounce and shine. Higher levels of silicones give greater smoothness and shine. Higher levels of hydrolysed elastin give greater strength and elasticity, and higher levels of glycerine and glycol give greater moisture retention.

To use this you'll want to get in your shower, or just get your hair wet, and work it into your hair in sections. If you have fine hair, like I do, avoid your roots (just apply from mid length to ends). Then leave it in for at least 10 minutes but up to 20 minutes. You can even put a shower cap on over top so you can get the rest of your shower done. I keep a hair tie in the shower and just put my hair up in my bun since I don't own a shower cap. When the time is up just rinse it out really well and follow up with shampoo and conditioner.

Since this is a hair treatment you don't need to do this everyday, but you'll want to use it regularly for best hair health. I use this once a week right now, but once I purchase a larger size I'll use this two to three times a week because it's amazing!

I could feel an immediate difference in my hair after using this, even while still in the shower. My hair is extremely dry - it has been ever since I went back to brown after having the blue highlights in my hair that seems like forever ago! My hair is so super damaged and let me tell you, this stuff is amazing! It does everything it says; my hair felt so healthy after using this, silky, smooth and had more bounce too.

This is an amazing product for hydration, nourishment and just healthier, better looking hair. For sure this is a product recommendation!

Also keep in mind they offer a regular Elasticizer; the only difference is the Extreme Elasticizer has higher levels of all the ingredients. Both have glowing reviews on his website, so you can't go wrong!

Now let me know what you think...
What do you think of this hair product? Have you tried this or is this on your wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

April 30, 2013

Philip Kingsley Preen Cream - pics, swatches, review

Hello, Beautiful!

I've recently discovered a new-to-me hair care brand, Philip Kingsley. I wanted to try out some of his products, as he has been recognized as the leading authority on hair and scalp health. In this post I'll share with you his Preen Cream, which is basically a great product to use on fine or medium hair types to reduce frizz, reduce static and give hair softness & shine. Check out my full review and all the info about the product after the pics!

Philip Kingsley Preen Cream




 




Philip Kingsley Preen Cream Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $34.00 (3.38 fl oz full size). Available on the Philip Kingsley website.
My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!

Developed to stimulate the effects of duck preening, which leaves each feather smooth and shiny yet protected, Preen Cream smoothes, shines and reduces the appearance of dry ends. Best for fine and medium hair types. Lightweight emulsion with a combination of moisturizers, shine serums, UV protection and antioxidants that protect and condition. Leaves hair shiny, reducing static and frizz.

Contains Babassu Oil - which is very light weight, yet moisturizing, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate - that provides 'feather' like softness, Vitamin E to protect and as an antioxidant, and Emulsified Silicone for shine, condition and manageability.

Use before and/or after styling by rubbing a few drops between your palms and apply to mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Add more as needed.

I'm not really sure why the directions say to add a few drops between your palms, because this is a cream and not an oil where drops would apply - but I guess it does kind of come out in drop-like squirts. Regardless, this is a really nice product that I've been loving to use!

I use this when my hair is damp and my hair comes out really soft, smooth and shiny with hardly any frizz. I have very fine, long hair and this didn't weight it down. It was very lightweight. I couldn't stop touching my hair because it felt so soft and healthy!

The smell isn't too over whelming, but it does have a scent to it. It goes away quickly and really isn't any stronger than other hair products I have - but I do have another Philip Kingsley product which has practically no scent at all. I'm sensitive to smells so at first this smell slightly bothered me, but then again I had it right up to my nose. With normal use this smell doesn't bother me at all.

You can use this when your hair is dry too, which I have done and it works great at eliminating frizz that way as well. But I prefer to use it when my hair is damp, kind of as a last step before I blow dry.

For sure this is a hair product I really have been enjoying to use and one I would recommend - especially to all my fine hair gals!

Now let me know what you think...
What do you think of this hair product? Have you tried this or is this on your wish list? Discuss in the comments below.