Kérastase Chronologiste Review & Holiday Gift Guide!

Kérastase is one of my favorite brands when it comes to luxury hair care and the gift of gorgeous, glossy locks is something everyone on your list will adore. If you plan to splurge on someone special this holiday the gift sets and fabulous collections from Kérastase is a great way to pamper your loved ones with strengthening and revitalizing formulas!

I have a few of the Kérastase collections in my vault of hair essentials and recently I’ve been testing the sleek, amazingly scented Chronologiste line deigned to detoxify, cleanse and nourish stressed, weak strands to restore shine, bounce and vitality! To achieve noticeable results just follow the step by step salon quality treatment process at home and walk out the door with lush healthy hair.

Step one involves the Rinse-Out Pre-Shampoo which can be massaged in for 5 mins prior to deep cleansing. The treatment exfoliates, intensely tones, detoxifies and purifies the scalp and hair fiber to remove build-up and boost the effectiveness of all products and ingredients introduced in the next few steps. The formula contains a range of natural extracts and fruit oils which help balance the effects of the sodium laureth sulfate. Because of the sulfates I only apply the formula to my scalp and let the foam trickle down as I rinse which prevents dry ends. I also use this method with the shampoo.

The Rinse-Out retails for $50.00

Next you use the Revitalizing Shampoo (for all hair types) designed to thoroughly cleanse with nutritious active ingredients that help retain moisture and smooth the hair fiber for a velvety texture. Like all the products in this collection the shampoo smells amazing and the invigorating formula makes my scalp feel fresh and clean without causing brittleness. It retails for $46.00.

Step three is by far my favorite because it is the process that infuses shine, body and the silky, soft texture I crave! The Essential Revitalizing Balm for hair and scalp is a rich, lush mask that coats every strand in a blanket of creamy goodness to recharge hair from root to tip! This sumptuous conditioner is enriched with the highest concentration of active ingredients for an intensely nourishing boost of hydration that deeply quenches dry, brittle stands to leave hair incredibly light and soft. It retails for $70.00.

Last but not least is the Fragrant Oil infused with a blend of argan, camellia, jasmine and fruit extracts to increase shine and luster. This finishing oil is incredibly handy in the winter to combat dryness, frizz and fly-aways and when hair is less than fresh and there is no time to shampoo you need something that makes it smell like you just left the salon! This oil will do just that and unlike spraying hair with actual perfume which contains drying alcohol this elixir leaves your tresses sleek, smooth and silky with an alluring, elegant aroma! It also helps remove that disgusting product burn smell after you flat iron or curl. It retails for $70.00.

It is also helpful to mention that if you are sensitive to strong fragrances you may want to take a whiff before purchasing but I absolutely love the scent of this collection.

With the great gift collections from Kérastase there are fabulous products for everyone on your list! Check out the website and find a retailer near you by clicking HERE.

Kérastase Résistance Thérapiste Collection Review: Revitalizing Damaged Hair

Today it’s time for some hair confessions...that’s right, we are going to be completely honest about the daily treatment of our delicate tresses and examine some fabulous new products that can help rejuvenate your flowing mane.

If your hair could talk what would it say? Would it scream at you for all the flat ironing, blow drying, curling and crimping? What about the dyes, chemicals, excessive brushing, tugging, knots, split-ends, exposure to drying wind or getting hit with a heavy dose of UV? Let’s face it when it comes to taking a beating our hair is a champ, it withstands everything we throw at it and still makes us look good but every so often you need to lay off the styling tools and treat your hair to a spa day!

The new Résistance Thérapiste Collection was created to resurrect extremely damaged, over-processed lengths and ends, targeting weak, breaking, shabby looking hair and restoring vitality, movement and bounce. Since hair is comprised of protein this line is designed to reinforce and strengthen the fiber for smoothness and uniformity. To compensate for loss of mass the products are infused with 6 amino acids that are naturally present in hair resulting in more body and thicker structure. The addition of a powerful gluco-peptide also helps supply the follicles with the energy needed for protein synthesis.

Shampoos infused with harsh cleansing agents and sulfates can strip frail, limp hair so Kérastase has created an awesome new product to help protect and shield your tresses from those drying suds. The Fiber Quality Renewal Care is a pre-shampoo treatment that is applied to wet hair before lathering up. It is formulated for very damaged, fine hair but it also works wonders on my thick, long hair. To use you simply rinse and apply the creamy conditioner for 1-2 minutes, I like to clip my hair up while it goes to work.

At first I didn’t notice any change but after a few minutes my strands began to feel smooth, soft, silky and revitalized. My hair absolutely loves this stuff! The formula is moisturizing without feeling heavy and it made detangling my unruly curls a breeze. You can use it prior to any type of shampoo, especially if you want to retain moisture and color. The Renewal Care Conditioner retails for $45.00.

After your hair is protected and prepped you can proceed with the Balm-in-Shampoo which is the first shampoo with a unique jellified texture to repair the hair fiber while cleansing and reducing friction as you lather-up. I don’t usually use shampoos with sulfates because as I’ve mentioned before they can cause brittleness and depletion of natural, healthy oils. This shampoo is not overly drying because of the first product used to counteract its effects and it does a great job at cleansing the scalp and removing stubborn build-up to leave hair feeling fresh and smelling fabulous! Because my hair is on the dry side I do need to follow up with another conditioning treatment or the repair masque to help replenish some moisture. The shampoo retails for $45.00

When it comes to serious restoration I love a good deep treatment to heal and nourish. The Masque Thérapiste is formulated for thicker hair with a rich, velvety texture that thoroughly coats each strand to reconstruct, repair and soften. Because of the thick texture you only need to use a small amount applied from your ears down focusing on the ends. This may not fix your split-end issue but it does help improve their appearance of frayed strands so you can trim those unsightly ends and start fresh with healthier hair!

With this masque there is no set treatment time, just go by how your hair feels and give it as much nourishment as it needs. I usually leave it on for about 30 minutes, cover my hair with a plastic cap and apply steam or heat to enhance the effects. The results are fantastic, my hair feels light and fluffy and my curls are beautifully formed, bouncy and incredibly soft, sleek and shiny. I should also mention that I love the scent, it is very fresh and perfumey but in a good way and although the fragrance is quite strong it makes my hair smell irresistible for days! The treatment masque retails for $61.00.

The last step is the Sérum Thérapiste for both thin and thick hair. This leave-in contains light oils to moisturize and a creamy top coat to seal and strengthen extremely damaged ends. Using a couple pumps you simply emulsify with your fingers and apply to the length of your hair with emphasis on the ends. You can air dry or proceed with styling as the serum provides heat protection up to 230˚C/446˚F. It retails for $55.00

This line is fabulous for lifeless hair that needs some serious care and a boost of hydration! You can find Kératase products at select salons across Canada or you can visit their website by clicking HERE.

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