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Caspers Mum
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 2:37 pm  |
I have a lot of hair! It is fine, but there is an abundance of it at the back, with oodles of natural curl.
Straightening it requires a lot of effort,and a good straightening product. Over the years, I've tried a lot of these, and Phyto Phytodefrisant Relaxing Balm is one of the best! 
Unlike some straightening balms, this is not heavy, greasy, waxy, or smelly. A little bit goes a long way, and improves the condition of one's hair as they continue to use the product.
Clearly, others agree with me, as this product is consistantly rated as a favorite amongst readers of Allure and In-Style magazines. |
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:46 pm |
Hi Caspers Mum,
So glad you're recommending this. Do you think it will work for someone with coarse and prone-to -frizz hair, too?
Do you use it when your hair is still damp from washing and prior to styling? Can it be used as a leave-in treatment without blowdrying? I used to use Pantene Pro-V hair serum which I just put in my hair after I wash it without blowdrying my hair. It worked well. I also used it to touch up any poofiness later on. Does this work the same way as the serum?
Thank you. |
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:54 pm |
I have been using this relaxing balm on and off over the years and I was very happy with it. It is certainly different with respect to it's texture.
Great review! |
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Caspers Mum
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Wed Oct 03, 2007 3:24 pm |
I've never used the Pantene product that you're referring to, but when I've used this product, I've put it in my hair when it's wet and/or damp. No difference.
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Hi Caspers Mum,
So glad you're recommending this. Do you think it will work for someone with coarse and prone-to -frizz hair, too?
Do you use it when your hair is still damp from washing and prior to styling? Can it be used as a leave-in treatment without blowdrying? I used to use Pantene Pro-V hair serum which I just put in my hair after I wash it without blowdrying my hair. It worked well. I also used it to touch up any poofiness later on. Does this work the same way as the serum?
Thank you. |
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Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:42 am |
| Ooh, this sounds great - I have coarse, frizz-prone, naturally wavy/curly thick hair that I too attempt to straighten despite its best resistance efforts. I'd love to check this out - any chance we'll get to see ingredients posted on the EDS site soon? (And if not, could you indulge me pretty please?) Thanks for posting this! |
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Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:55 am |
Ingredients:
Ferula, Horseradish Extract, Garlic Extract, Sage, Botanical Gum. |
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Thu Oct 04, 2007 12:01 pm |
| WOW, haha. Does it smell OK? |
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32, fair hair/eyes/skin, always a mix of dry/oily/sensitive/acne/clogged pores. But I keep getting compliments on my skin, so something must be working! Beauty blog at http://heliotro.pe; online dating coaching at http://theheartographer.com |
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Thu Oct 04, 2007 12:21 pm |
Actually yes. Sounds like it should be good on a steak, huh?  |
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Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:56 pm |
I know, horseradish and garlic!? Sounds stinky! Glad to know that's not the case - I may need to request a sample of this with my next order.
Does anyone know what kind of "botanical gum" they use? I hate elusive ingredient lists! |
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32, fair hair/eyes/skin, always a mix of dry/oily/sensitive/acne/clogged pores. But I keep getting compliments on my skin, so something must be working! Beauty blog at http://heliotro.pe; online dating coaching at http://theheartographer.com |
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Thu Oct 04, 2007 2:27 pm |
| ginnielizz wrote: |
| WOW, haha. Does it smell OK? |
Smelled fine in my hair, and I am very picky about the scent of my hair products. |
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Mon Oct 08, 2007 2:30 am |
| I have been using this for the last twelve years on and off and I swear every tube smells slightly different. Always very botanical but never the same which I quite like because it makes me think the variations are due to the nuances of the plants they use and not some chemical blend. |
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Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:55 am |
When I used to straighten my hair, I used this. It's a very good product, even on awfully frizzy hair.
I could actually smell the garlic in the tube and hated that, but it doesn't smell horribly and garlicky at all once it's on your hair. |
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Cosmetic_Queen
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Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:23 am |
This product really does not work at all for me. I've tried it several times... both before blow drying and when leaving my hair curly. I swear I can hear my hair laughing when I put this on. "Relaxing Balm? hahahaha" Yeah, that's what I hear alright.  |
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Fri Dec 02, 2016 2:18 am |
| I also tried it for few weeks. but it does not work for me !!! |
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