... That product is a serum from the L'Oreal Kerastase Oleo Relax range.
Oleo Relax is the Kerastase solution for very frizzy or dry hair, and comprises, shampoo, hair masque (conditioner) and serum. You can't get the products in shops, but only from salons or online salons. I get mine from ... Read review
...is a serum from the L'Oreal Kerastase Oleo Relax range.
Oleo Relax is the Kerastase solution for very frizzy or dry hair, and comprises, shampoo, hair masque (conditioner) and serum. You can't get the products in shops, but only from salons or online salons. I get mine from www.thehairshop.co.uk.
The serum comes in a lovely orange translucent bottle containing 125 ml of the product. It costs around £12, but before you ... ...your money, whereas the shop-bought ones frequently retail for 6 quid for a measly 50 ml. So you're getting a salon quality product for less than the price, ml for ml, of an inferior high street one.
The first way in which Oleo Relax Serum differs from the norm is the texture. It is much thinner than other serums, and far less sticky. And unlike the high street bought serums, a little really does go a long way.
If it wasn't for hair serum, I'd probably never leave the house. Without it, my long, thick, curly hair is just one big mass of frizz, and anyone seeing me in the street would think that wonderful 1970's cartoon 'The Hair Bear Bunch' had come to life.
Over the years I've used every single make of serum I've found in the shops: Frizz-Ease, Nicky Clarke, Trevor Sorbie, Charles Worthington, Boots Trichologie etc. etc. ad infinitum. And while they all made a significant improvement to my hair, they were hardly miracle workers.
Recently, however, I discovered a serum that really is the answer to frizzy hair prayers. That product is a serum from the L'Oreal Kerastase Oleo Relax range.
Oleo Relax is the Kerastase solution for very frizzy or dry hair, and comprises, shampoo, hair masque (conditioner) and serum. You can't get the products in shops, but only from salons or online salons. I get mine from www.thehairshop.co.uk.
The serum comes in a lovely orange translucent bottle containing 125 ml of the product. It costs around £12, but before you recoil in horror, consider that you get 125 ml for your money, whereas the shop-bought ones frequently retail for 6 quid for a measly 50 ml. So you're getting a salon quality product for less than the price, ml for ml, of an inferior high street one.
The first way in which Oleo Relax Serum differs from the norm is the texture. It is much thinner than other serums, and far less sticky. And unlike the high street bought serums, a little really does go a long way.
To use, squirt serum into palm (or fingertips for short hair), rub palms or fingertips together and apply to either wet or dry hair.
For my long, thick hair, I use 2 squirts if I'm applying to wet hair, and I after rubbing it into my hair I comb it thoroughly through. I then leave my hair to dry naturally, resulting in lovely defined curls instead of frizzy straw.
Just lately, though, I've been wearing my hair straight most of the time by using ceramic straighteners after blow-drying. In this instance, I prefer to use the serum on dry hair. After straightening, I apply one squirt of serum and smooth it over the finished style.
Either way, the result is amazing. My hair is shiny, silky, and completely frizz-free.
Oleo Relax contains silicones and oils to both smooth and shine the hair. I don't know if it's the concentrations of these ingredients that make it so difference, or if it's because high street serums use only silicone and no oil, but I do know that that the results of normal serums do not begin to compare with Oleo Relax.
If your hair is only slightly dry or frizzy, Oleo Relax might be too strong for you, but if you've got real 'problem' hair, it's a gift from the gods.
...or over-condition it.
The L'Oreal Kerastase range doesn’t come cheap – the serum is approx. £12 a bottle. At 125 mls though, it’s a biggie. Shampoo and conditioner is usually in the £8 - £12 range. But they are sooo worth it! You only need a small amount of these products, and so they last for ages. You hair doesn’t become ‘immune’ to them over time. And if you order from lookfantastic.com, you can usually bag ... ...I’ll give you one last anti-frizz tip:
In the Autumn time, you can save your hair from all kinds of nasty external ravages, simply be wearing a wolly hat. Yup, a hat. As recommended by your granny – but actually, as worn by all the most stylish people.
I have a wee ‘hat family’. Bought mainly from gap, Accessorise etc over the years. I just pull one on before I leave the house, and not only is my hair 100% protected from ...
ShoppingGirl 24.10.2002
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Advantages: Leaves your hair smooth, silky, and frizz-free Disadvantages: The price? No, not even the price...
I live in Lisbon (Portugal), and Kerastase has been around ever since I can remember. Most of the up-scale salons use it as their recomended brand, so it's really easy to find. But the fact that it's been around made me forget all about it, and my perfect hair product search totally - and very injustly - overlooked them.
I have below-the-shoulder thick, coarse, wavy, dark brown hair that seems to have a mind of its own. It looks like Shakira on ... ...lenght isn't too flattering on me.
So, I got myself a pair of GHD irons, and became obsessed with sleek, flat hair. I also became quite worried about frying my hair, which is already quite dry. I went through so many different products...!
Recently, I went to have my hair trimmed, and they used Kerastase products on me. God, my hair smelled good! I was SO impressed! The scent - so peculiar, not your typical hair product herbal/fruity thing, but ...
neblina 12.03.2003 (17.03.2003)
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Advantages: Frizz Free, soft hair, easy to style Disadvantages: Pricey but definately worth it!
I must admit, I was really sceptic about this product. I have tried so many products on my hair before, and I have never had such fantastic results, exept if I go to a salon. After I read the reviews for Keratese, I thought, ok, this is the LAST thing I will try, is it doesnt work I give up. I ordered it at lookfantastic.com, one of the other reviewers reccommended it. My husband (like all other husbands/boyfirends) groaned about me buying MORE stuff ... ...the Frizzy Hair Pack, for £29 something. It has a 250 ml Shampoo, 150 ml Hair masque, and a bottle of serum. I ordered it the Fiday morning, and Saturday morning my package was on my doorstep. Of course I immediately tried it. I was still very sceptic, and I was wondering if I can send it back or did I just waste all that money. Well, the shampoo smelled nice. I used a tiny little bit, as little as possible, I did not want to waste this expensive ...
momentsofambience 23.02.2004
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Advantages: great range of products you couldn't ask for more Disadvantages: MAYBE EXPENSIVE FOR SOME
Kerastase has been around ever since I can remember, Most of the top salons (eg.saks hair and beauty) use it as their main brand,iv'e always overlooked expensive brands in favour of cheaper ones, untill learning more about the kerastase range of products.
My hair is just above my shoulders quite thick,coarse and frizzy hair that only doe's what IT wants when IT wants, I'm growing it, and this particular lenght is hard to manage and gets out of control ... ...worried about singeing my hair, as it is already very dry. I went through so many different products only too realise cheap products really dont work!!!!!
when i started my hairdressing apprenticeship they used Kerastase products on their clients. their products smelled so good! The smell isn't that of your typical cheap hair products herbal/fruity thing, but something more elegant and sophisticated it will leave your hair smelling irresistable ...
tinkerbell051 23.09.2005
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Advantages: Hair feels AMAZING after use and lasts forever Disadvantages: Bit pricey
When I went to the hairdressers about a year ago, after 2 years of no-cuts due to lack of confidence after last hairdressing disaster, my hairdresser recommended the Kerastase (kair-ah-stars) Oleo-Relax range to me. Before, my hair looked like I'd had a very bad home perm. Afterwards- wow! what a difference! First time I could get a comb through my hair! It made my hair feel light, soft, silky and I could easily brush it. I think the only downpoint ... ...me about £13 for a 250ml bottle. But it is definately worth it, the serum cost me £11, and a year or so on, I've only used up half the bottle!
I use the serum and hair masque the most often, they are the only ones which I feel really help nourish and condition my hair. I use the serum after washing my hair, you only need a few drops and you spread it all over your hair. You then leave and brush. It smells quite nice, not particularly divine, but ...
jellytotsgirl 13.08.2002 (20.02.2003)
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