is this a restorative shampoo? should men who often use hair straighteners use this to prevent long term hair damage from the straighteners?
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Kerastase Elixir is a leave in product, basically its Moroccan oil blended with a number of other conditioning oils. It's definitely not a shampoo. I have very thick wavy hair that tends to be a bit dry and frizzy and I use it before blow drying or when I use hot rollers. You could definitely benefit from using a drop (just a drop) daily to prevent damage.
1018125
No to both questions. It is an after shampoo and conditioner leave in smoothing shine.
1018126
It's not a shampoo. I use it after I shampoo and condition and am out of the shower - I have long thick frizzy hair and put about 8 drops on. Some people use a few drops daily. It does revive hair over the long term.
487164
I'm not sure if it contains any heat-protectant, but it does aid in straightening. I always use it when I blow dry if I am going to straighten or curl my hair. The curl/straight definitely lasts longer after using it.
993191
Yes to both questions. It actually is formulated for chemically treated and straightened hair. It really is a great product.
1589856
Yes anything you use on your hair that's not natural for it will cause damage over time. You can try heat protestant products or just don't use the iron every day give your hair some time to recuperate between uses.
1735041
I use this as a regular conditioner with every shampoo. I love it! I will also use it as a deep conditioner every few weeks. It helps decrease frizz and smooths my style. It's not a straightening treatment, but great for using between treatments to keep things smooth.
814981
My husband uses the shampoo and does not use the conditioner. His hair always looks great. If it were me I would probably use it to compare with or without.
385285
I have never used the Just for Me so I don't know. Usually had professional straighten the hair & decided to do it myself. Have used it 3 times and it turns out great. Use Mizani Phormula 7 Neutralizing & Chelating Shampoo & Mizani Butter Perfhecting Blend Creme Normalizing Conditioner with it.
769073
Yes it is. My hair used to be really damaged. The person that does my hair at the salon highly recommend this shampoo because there are no damaging chemicals in it. It has helped a ton
1546336
I have color treated hair also and have had no problems with this brand. I hate all the psoriasis shampoos that wreck your hair. For me, this has been the best system. I think both products are great, but the conditioner is especially good since it moisturizers really well and is medicated. I haven't used the serum a lot, but it seems soothing. I only use it right after I shampoo when my hair is wet. Using serum stuff on dry hair usually makes your hair look awful in my experience.
1079122
I use it every time I shampoo my hair. I leave it in for about 30 minutes and it helps restore your damage hair.
1455006
No, this shampoo is for hair that produces a lot of oil. I bought it for myself due to how it is advertised and for my dry curly hair it was VERY drying. For my husband who has straight, and oily hair it was perfect. I would no recommend this for you.
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I'd say it's mostly for shine, although I do use it before I use the flat iron. But be VERY careful how much you use. It will make your hair look greasy if you use too much. I forgot to use this once and found that my hair looked cleaner and blonder without the spray. So I'm definitely using too much.
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I have used this for about 4 years - my hair was starting to fall out in my late 50's and I was panicking -my dermatologist recommended I use it to stop my hair from falling out (which it did) I am a woman and I was told it will not grow your hair back but will stop it from falling out - I had a problem with my iron absorbing but once I changed my diet it helped - I continue to use it only because I was told if you ever stop your hair will start to fall out. When I first started to use it it did give me slight headaches and dandruff but that has all gone away.
1373832
I have to use it after every wash. This is not a chemical straightener, it is just a regular straighter but it keeps your hair soft and stays straight till I wash it again. I wash my hair every other day.
1199964
This product really is only meant to strengthen and protect hair from heat damage that can result from using flat irons, curling irons and the like. I would continue the search for a product to treat chemical damage. Sorry. 8(
1373834
I wouldn't consider it a treatment as much as a styling product. I use it when my hair is wet before I blow dry it. Can be used everyday if desired. Definitely not a long tern straightening effect.
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damaging product?I do not think any product well used as it can cause damage, you should use also revitalize hair products and so not to damage or abuse by the use thereof. To me it worked to perfection