Thursday, April 08, 2010

REVIEW: L'Oreal EverStrong Reconstruct Conditioner

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Product Description: Introducing formulas so gentle, yet so strengthening. Free of harsh sulfates, the EverStrong Sulfate-Free Fortify System* contains our patented Bio-Ceramide Complex, which strengthens the hair fiber after just one use, helping it resist breakage. Natural aromatic properties from rosemary and mint help energize and invigorate the senses.

EverStrong Reconstruct Conditioner gently conditions while strengthening hair to prevent breakage and tame frizz. Nourishes damaged hair and leaves hair strong and silky.

100% sulfate-free

No drying salts

Natural botanicals

100% vegan - Formula not tested on animals, no animal byproducts

For frizzy, damaged hair


My Finds: I bought this at CVS for $6.99. The reason I picked it up was because the bottle said that it contained ceramides and I have been wanting to try ceramides for quite some time. Part of me was convinced that this conditioner would just not work. I thought that I wouldn't be able to tell the difference after I washed out this conditioner and I would be horribly disappointed by it.

However -- I was happily surprised.

First, the good. This conditioner has a nice consistency and spread nicely over my hair. I had to use much more conditioner than I would normally use but I am not sure if that was because my hair is getting longer or if the product really soaks in, giving an illusion that the hair is not completely covered. I like to get my hair really covered in conditioner. The instructions say to let the conditioner sit for 1-2 minutes, but I pinned it up and covered with a shower cap and left on for at least 10 minutes.

After washing out the conditioner, I will admit that my hair felt noticably stronger. It was great. During my detangling session, I had only a few shed hairs. Much less than normal.

Now for the bad. The smell of this product seriously stinks. I hate it. It smells like men's shaving creams which has always given me the heeby jeebies (I'm weird). I even put another conditioner on afterwards to combat the smell, but the smell of this product has staying power. I can smell it as I type this.

Smell aside, this is a pretty great conditioner. I'll continue to use to determine if my hair benefits from repeated use.

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