Better than Olaplex? Testing the new bond building hair treatments! **some are WOW!
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Try these combinations to amp up your treatment:
-Use Epres pre shampoo followed by Living Proof Triple Conditioning Complex as a leave in post shampoo and conditioner.
-Pre-treat with Coco & Eve Bond Building (this is SURPRISINGLY amazing! Highly recommend the CoCo & Eve bond buider. I didn't give it enough love in the video...It leaves the hair incredibly soft, silky and shiny when used pre-shampoo/conditioner!) and then leave-in Living Proof Triple Bond Complex.
All of these can be used alone of course. No need to double up. I just own them all so I decided to test different combos :))
THE TOOL I used to straighten my hair (that looks like I'm brushing my hair....IS stinking incredible).
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PRODUCTS DISCUSSED:
Epres epres.com/products/bond-repair-treatment
Living Proof Triple Bond Complex amzn.to/3FaZdYl
Coco & Eve Bond Building Pre-Shampoo Treatment howl.me/cimEk7z0s23
K18 Leave-In Molecular Mask amzn.to/3zfXu09 howl.me/cimEmFVABuD
Pureology Hydrating Shampoo amzn.to/3W3h61j
Tsubaki Hair Mask amzn.to/3svZJZe I will alternate this with one of my other favorites the Macadamia Deep Repair Hair Mask amzn.to/3W3YGgE
Raincry Regenerating Shampoo-This is OK. Smells nice lol. Not a repurchase for me.
Raincry Regenerating Conditioner (I am really loving this!)
Raincry Rebuild Bond Repair-still testing, will report back soon!
Find Raincry products at Skinstore tidd.ly/3TPVvY6 right now Skinstore has 25% off Shampoos & Conditioners, or when the sale is over you can use code Penny for 26% off regular priced items!
Try these combinations to amp up your treatment:
-Use Epres pre shampoo followed by Living Proof Triple Conditioning Complex as a leave in post shampoo and conditioner.
-Pre-treat with Coco & Eve Bond Building (this is SURPRISINGLY amazing! Highly recommend the CoCo & Eve bond buider. I didn't give it enough love in the video...It leaves the hair incredibly soft, silky and shiny when used pre-shampoo/conditioner!) and then leave-in Living Proof Triple Bond Complex.
All of these can be used alone of course. No need to double up. I just own them all so I decided to test different combos :))
THE TOOL I used to straighten my hair (that looks like I'm brushing my hair....IS stinking incredible).
I have content coming with it. It is the Tymo Ring and you can find it here: amzn.to/3zmuJ1Y
Links are affiliate 💜
Can't wait to see video with the Tymo Ring.
How timely is this video?!? Thank you Penny! You've sent me down the bond repair rabbit hole! The K18 you sent me has been magic on my hair!! 💜💜
I fell in love with K18 this year. I just find it so much easier to use than Olaplex so I am able to be more consistent. At first I was using way too much because you have to use it on wet, *unconditioned* hair and my hair is so tangly. But after I found the method of emulsifying it in the hands and scrunching it in like a mousse, it’s magic. I actually have to stop myself from using it every time. The price is outrageous though. 😅
I’m giving it another go.
I am sure I tried it properly when I first got it (when it first came out-I bought it at the pro beauty supply) but I bet I always put other leave-ins with it 🤔 because my hair is SO NOT good without conditioner (but I know I should have trusted the process!!!)
I just ordered the K18 so excited for it to get here Monday!!!!!
I love k18 as well. Olaplex did nothing for my hair ... we are so different
Same I also have to make myself condition and not use it every time.
When they said two pumps of k18 for BSL hair I was like no way 2mls is going to spread through my hair. I do not know how it does it but it does it.
Great video and I got so excited when I saw you using the Tymo Ionic Hair Straightening Comb. I just got mine and used it yesterday for the first time😍
Another really timely video, thanks Penn! I’m just about to run out of my Redken pH Bonder which is getting hard to find, and also wasn’t blown away by the K18 or Olaplex No. 3. So now keen to try one of your other suggestions 🥰💜
Love this! Not hair related but I just applied my new Needleless Skin Serum & Night Time Peptide Cream! I’m in love with both. The cream feels like silk. Thank you Penny!
The Tymo Ring is awesome!! I have thick coarse curly hair and I use the Tymo a lot for straightening my hair. Better than the other tools I have tried and hair feels healthier.
Awesome! Thanks for the great information that my curly colored hair will appreciate!!
Very, very interesting! I’m learning so much from all of your videos.
Thank you!
Thank you for being here! 💜
I am in urgent need of repairing my VERY damaged hair. It’s brittle and breaking off like crazy. I’ve damaged it with coloring and straightening treatments ( keratin has killed it) thank you so much for this video. When you said you had crappy hair… I do too! I feel your pain.
Thanks for the excellent content! Since menopause I have needed to up my hair game. I really appreciate your recommendations.
You are so welcome! 💕
Thanks for doing this. I don't use any heat styling tools/dryers on my hair but I love, love soft hair. Your hair is pretty.
I appreciate you so much for being here !
Thank you Lena! Happy Friday lady 💜
I don’t do chemical services but I have fine Afro textured hair and I agree with the double bonding; I use olaplex as pretreatment & Amika the Kure as a leave in. Thank you for the epres recommendation; I will look to use & hopefully have the same success you’ve had!
Such a timely video, I've been lately researching this topic to find hair strengthening products, learn to read ingredients and find a routine of hair products (as we do with skincare) to help support it to be its best. Thank you for the product recs and hair routine info! Would love to see more hair videos sprinkled in with your skincare content (which I also love)!!
Thank you!! 💜
I appreciate you being here 🥰
Was waiting for a haircare video from you ! Thank you so much!
Thank you for being here Mindi! 💜💜💜
Have used Living Proof twice. WOWWEEE. great stuff !!
Really helped & want to try these soon to get hair like you 💞💞
This is wonderful. Thank you. Your blush is GORGEOUS btw.
Oh my gosh thank you Mary!
I love how you highlight the good and bad ingredients in products. Thank you for that! 🤗 Do these products act as a heat protectant against the heat you're using to style your hair?
I have watched several videos like this but you gave the best and clearest explanation of the bonds. For years I tried to strengthen my hair but only got more breakage. I did something differently a few days ago and saw major changes instantly. Your explanation just now made me understand what my hair was lacking and it made sense given that I did something that you mentioned which actually solved the problem. When the words "bond building" are mentioned there is danger in misunderstanding what that means. It needs to be clear that it's not one (or even two) dimensional. You explained just that. Thank you.
What did you do differently?
Looking forward to trying these products. I used Olaplex for awhile and got nice results at first. Some of their later products broke my head out and I felt like there were just too many things and not all were good. I have been getting great results from using a mask and heated cap as you suggested. My hair is just super fragile and fine, so gotta help prevent breakage!
Awesome video!! Been trying out Olaplex #3 for couple of months. Will have to try out some of your recommendations. One would never know that your hair was less than perfect...it always looks wonderful in your video. Would LOVE a tutorial type video on how you styled your hair :)
FYI I contacted Epres about shipping to Australia and they said they working on it and they would post to instagram when available. Loved this video Penn.
Thank you for your hair bond suggestions. I just purchased the Living Proof triple bond complex. I combed three pumps through my just washed hair. After 10 minutes I used my Laduora without the Laduora oil capsules. My hair has so much healthier after doing this! Thank you for your beauty advice!
Yay!! That’s wonderful!
I wasn’t too sure of k18 either due to the need to clarify and not use conditioner. However k18 has said that for dryer or more damaged hair types you can let the product process for 4 minutes and then rewet and condition/mask the hair like normal. That really gave me the best results because I got the strengthening from the k18 and the conditioning from my other products. So far its given me better results than Olaplex but its less intuitive.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m going to try it this way!!
I have gone natural at 66 and nothing makes my silver shine look healthy like Olaplex 3 except! Boldplex bond builder for a much better price.
Silver hair can be so tricky but the Boldplex smooths without flattening-- as I am a curly girl too! Going to try more from the Bold line in the future.
I love K18, it works amazing and the new Redken Acidic bonding. I actually don’t use them much but my hair has never been healthier despite bleaching. My hairdresser says my hair is healthier than it’s ever been and healthier than most of her clients. I am 50 and been processing my hair since my 20s.
Your color! Looks SO SO SO beautiful!
Oh thank you so much Cindy 🥰
I am using k-18 in my second bottle so far and it helps with dryness when my hair is wet now is easy to brush, before because I have a lot of highlights it was crazy for me to brush it.
Thank you this great video Penny! Have you ever tried ProAddiction hair hydrating mask? It is a miracle.
Great info Penn & I love your hair color & length, you look beautiful 💞
Oh thank you friend! 💜💜
Hey Penny! Great info! Which of these are best for very fine, thinning hair?
YOU KEEP REINVENTING YOURSELF! GOOD FOR YOU PENNEY!!! I'VE BEEN GONE AWHILE Came back to finding you talking hair. Good! Isn't it interesting and fabulous - technology in the beauty field.
I have been a stylist for 20 years so it only made sense for me to do some hair videos too! Welcome back by the way! 🥰
Thank you so much for updating us on other available bonding products. In my opinion, K18 is so overpriced, it was great to learn of other choices.
You didn’t mention any of the Olaplex products; curious to know your thoughts of how their bonding product compares with the ones you mentioned in your video.
Appreciate this information. You are always enlightening us!🥰
Have a great weekend 🌺
I love epres. I just started using it, and i love it.❤
Perfect timing! These are all more affordable than k18. I was just about to purchase k18 during sephora sale but think I’ll try one of these instead. Olaplex 3 was my go to bond treatment but made wash routine too long. I like k18 but it’s so expensive. After I reached out to K18 and told them when I use as directed, my long hair didn’t feel properly conditioned and it was hard to comb through without using detangler, k18 told me to shampoo,apply k18, wash out after 4 minutes and then apply deep conditioner or mask. That process worked much better for my hair but not well enough to justify $75.
I had the same experience, so I shampoo, towel dry, apply K18, wait 4 or more minutes, apply olaplex mask over the K18, give that a few minutes and rinse. I learned this process from the K18 rep during a training class. I love it!!
I wash my hair and then towel dry it. I then put the k18 in it. I let it sit for 4 mins, jump back in the shower, and condition with a mask. It works but I can’t wait to try these other products!!!
I appreciate you tell us what the fragrances are. I love coconut but i don't want to smell like one!
I’ve been thinking about trying the Living Proof bond builder. I’ve been using the Bumble and bumble bond repair styler.
Not sure if you’ll see this since it’s been a while but I decided to try the Living Proof Triple Bond serum. I’ve only tried it once but oooohhh myyy gosh my hair looks amazing! It’s shiny and smooth and overall so healthy looking! It’s so good! Thank you so much for the recommendation!
Yay! I am so happy to hear this! 😊
You shorter hair looks FANTASTIC. Makes you look younger
Oh thank you Nancy!
Hello Penny. I’ve been watching you since you started and I trust everything you say and appreciate you so much. Just this last year I have lost more than half my hair :( I’m not sure if it’s a hormonal imbalance or Covid or the water in my house … it’s also super dry and damaged and I haven’t dyed it in over a year. but I do use Olaplex and am wondering if I should stop or if you suggest anything that could help regrowth or at least keep what i still have??
I have watched this video several t times.. man! You are so thorough and and your detailed explanation is amazing.. I wish I could meet you in person and help me fix my frizzy damaged hair.. I am trying out so many products and feels like I’m wasting money when I see the videos on CZcams and those shampoos and conditioners are not working on me..🥺🥺
I have tried Olaplex and K18. I like them both. I recently bought the Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate (was dirt cheap with the professional discount at beauty supply) and I love it. I cancelled my k18 subscription.
I just started using K 18 this week at the suggestion of my hairdresser and I found it amazing right out of the gate. The ends of my very highlighted fine,damaged hair are beautiful and smooth after just one use. I know it’s expensive, but I will totally be continuing to use K 18.
Just ordered my K18 so excited to get it!!! What clarifying shampoo do you use??
@@lifeoflw84 I use Redken Volume Injection.
Would love to hear your opinion and review of the new Sally Beauty Bondbar line and how it compares to Olaplex?
I didn't notice much with K 18 either. I have hair down to just reaching top of my bum and finally very recently took off 11". I loved hearing about these other products as I've Balayaged/highlighted my normally level 3 hair for 7 years and surprised it still was growing, but was just not looking so pretty pretty. I thank you for talking about these product. Just not sure what one to try as I don't heat style (or blow dry) my hair unless there is a special outing or dinner or..... I felt the Living Proof you must use heat? Anyway, great video!
I agree about K18. A lot of ppl love it, but I wasn't wowed. I definitely preferred the Olaplex. I'm gonna try some of these others. Thanks, Penny, for doing all the deep diving for us🥰You're awesome ❤Penny...the woman who ages backwards 😍
I tried Epser and I was so impressed by results too! But alcohol ingredient in it worries me. Like you I didn’t see any results from Living proof or K18 but I’ll try it the way you described
The best beauty channel on CZcams! 💯
🥰 Thank you so much!!!
Purchased the Tsubaki conditioner, anxious to try. Going to order the LP and the Epres. When you use a bond repair product how long do the results last?
I switch between Pureology Strength Cure and Olaplex . Hated the Colleen Rothschild. I am going to try the Living Proof and the Redken. Great video. Thank you
Loved this so much! I use Oloplex #3 once per week and it most definitely has strengthened my hair. I'm intrigued by the epress and maybe even the LP one (even though not one of their products ever worked for me lol). PLEASE do a video on heat protectants and anti-humidity faves. Btw have you noticed lately the Tsubaki conditioner's scent is "off"? It used to be outstanding but the last few smelled a but stale.
I will check my most recent Tsubaki for scent. I hope it’s not off! 🤔
Interesting. I Just received one and it smells fine.
K18 also requires a wait time (I believe it's 3 minutes) before applying any other product. I love how soft it leaves my hair.
I’m giving it another go 💜
Penny, so I am curious do you like these that you have talked about better than Olaplex?
What about L’Oréal elvive 8 second wonder water? It works wonders and it’s cheap but I’d like to know if it is really good for the hair!
I have the Epres and heard about it from Abbey Yung. I love it. I'm also using Olaplex but hate #0 and love the Epres better.
Strange how different opinions are on K-18....Like you I am going back and forth with it. Looking forward to dry LP and epres.
Hi Penn I really enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing this valuable information¡ I wanted to share with you that my hair due to processes such as bleaching (I am a platinum blonde right now) is extremely fine and thinning at the ends... it tangles a lot at the ends and sometimes it is even impossible to detangle those nots, I would like to thicken my ends and make my hair silky and soft as well as reducing breakage, which of this products would you recommend me? I can even afford a combo
Do you think it makes sense to buy the Living Proof one? I'm curly and I need hair cream and gels to have a decent hair day.
If I use the LP Triple Bond, do I also need a heat protectant before using a blowdry brush and/or flat iron? If so, what is a recommended brand? I'm struggling to find one I like.
Penny, I have a pixie cut with incredibly fine, always thinning and color treated hair (dark brown coloring the grays and just turned 50), would ANY of these help my hair?? I see so many reviews but their hair is always long and they want “softer” hair, mine doesn’t need help with being soft! It’s healthy there’s just not enough of it and strengthening would be great.
Since menopause my hair has changed DRASTICALLY!! It is now very curly/wavy and super fine ( I previously had straight hair I permed). My main complaint is how frizzy it is due to chemical treatments trying to make
My hair my uniform and manageable. It had the opposite effect. I hope trying a combination of your suggestions will help!!
Rachel, try the K18, use the k18 prep first. I had a big hormonal change too. I’ve tried all the bonding products. K18 is the best. You must clarify your hair first. ❤
*Bumble and bumble Bond-Building Repair Treatment* is the best bond product I have used. Not complicated. Wash your hair and put it on for 10 to 20 minutes and rinse. Beautiful, soft, shiny hair. Superior to Olaplex 8. Available on their site or Sephora. *I had to come back and say Penny, you are just so great. I can't watch you at night because I get all happy and excited and can't sleep. You have such a positive impact it's crazy.* Sephora has samples of the B & B product. Next time you are there pick one up!
Thank you!!
I’m going to order it today! 😁💜
@@PENNSMITHSKINCARE I'm so happy I hope it works well for you! You'll be happy to know I finally put in an order for your SUKOYAKA SUHADA Urea Moisturizing Toner. My toner was discontinued and I haven't replaced it. I'm super excited!!
I bought the Bumble and Bumble and LOVE it! Thank you so much for the recommendation! 💜💜💜
Please try the bumble and bumble bond building repair line
Penny,can I use condicioner lr mask after epress and before purologu bond?what do you think about olaplex?
Hi Penny. Thanks for this great video. Your hair looks amazing. Do you still do Olaplex 1 & 2 with your color treatments or do these methods take the place of that? Wondering if we can mix and match. Thank you for educating us, I look forward to your content. 🥂
You can definitely mix and match.
I do *have* the olaplex 1 and 2 - (I bought a “kit” at the beauty supply) but I haven’t actually used it in a while.
I definitely think you can mix and match without any issue 💜
Another terrific and helpful video. Do you like the Tymo better than other straighteners? My dtr needs one but I thought they aren't great for your hair?
I feel like the Tymo is a lot less damaging bc it works without as many passes.
It doesn’t flatten the hair as much as a flat iron though so that’s a consideration 💜
Is it safe to use the bonding repair treatments in here on professional keratin treated hair? Thanks!
I was also underwhelmed with k18. My hair always feels dull when I use it.
Fantastic video, comparison and detail! Super helpful! Thank you for the break down and reviews!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Penn, question: do you have a discount code with Epres? thanks. Happy Holidays! Cheri
Can i ask a question!
Is it Allowed to put conditioner mask after that 4 minutes of k18? Cause i did it last night and my hair looks waaay better!
I have the Living Proof, K18, and epres. I'll repurchase the Living Proof again, but not the K18 just because I feel it's way overpriced and I get equal if not better results with Living Proof. I wrote a lengthy review on Amazon comparing the pricing of K18 to the most expensive luxury brands of hair products like Augustinus Bader , Oribe, Kerastase, Olaplex etc. and K18 is more expensive per ml than any other brand.
I'm on my third treatment with epres. I use a clarifying shampoo before every repairing treatment to help remove styling products. Malibu Undo Goo, Biolage Clean Reset, Living Proof detox shampoos are my favs.
I wash the epres out the next morning with my normal hydrating shampoo. Once I wash it out I don't see any lasting benefits. While it's in my hair it makes it very silky and detangled as if it's a lightweight oil. To make epres go farther I use half the amount of water and epres and it's still plenty of product dripping wet. I have fine waist length hair. If you have super thick hair you'll need the entire amount. I'm now leaving it in as a styling products since it tames and smooths my frizzy poofy hair like nothing else and makes it look super shiny.
Would you say epres or living proof is better?
So do you not like Epres since you said you didn’t see any lasting benefits?
If you use conditioners with silicones and you use sulfate free shampoos you will get build up. You need sulfates to remove silicone, so you would need to maybe do a clarifying shampoo periodically.
Penny, what the porosity of your hair? Is it low, medium or high
Penny, this is an invaluable video. Within the last two years my gray has come in fast and furious. I’m lucky because I’m 60 now, and it didn’t come in until recently but with this change comes much coarser texture and unmanageable hair. So I’m on the lookout for some new product. I’m going to try a few of these. I’ve always wondered what you thought about the pure well dream coat product. I don’t think it’s a bond builder, or maybe it is, but I wonder what you think of it.
Would you also be able to link the straightener you used that has a comb through feature?! Thank you so much for all you do!!! You are so amazing!!!
Here you go:
amzn.to/3W8lUSW
Looks like it’s on sale 😊💜
And thank you for your kind words!!
I am so bummed the K18 makes my scalp itch, even if I keep it on the ends it creeps. Have you ever known anyone else to have this issue? I definitely like the Olaplex No.3 but need to use just a small small amount or it gets too flat.
Elizavecca Cer-100 collagen coating hair protein treatment $7.99 dupe for Olapex sold on Amazon. Totally worth every cent.
Yes! I have this one too- I haven’t tested it yet-it’s just sitting here. I’ll give it a try today! Thanks for the reminder! 💜
Please tell me that iron your using after you dry your hair, I need that
What do you think of apogee treatment for deep deep treatment?
I live in miami and to do my color it is 700 dollars can you us the color and highlight you are using? I found a colorist less expensive but her colors are off
Clarify the hair then use the K18 wait 4 min and then you can use conditioner!
Such an amazing video you have gorgeous hair unfortunately I am going through hypothyroidism and menapause at the same time any recommendations please new subscriber just don't know if these will help w hair fall
Thanks a lot Penny for the informations I have extensions can I use this products ;
Yes! I just don’t waste much on my extensions 😊
Overall which one do you rate the best
It is interesting how hair reacts differently for people. I have bleached, baby fine, thin hair. I have used Olaplex and K18. I like the K 18 best. I use there shampoos also. I put Olaplex leave in the conditioner after leaving K18 on for at least 4 minutes. Trouble is my hair is so fine I have to wash it daily or every other day. So, I end up using these expensive products more often.
I agree that’s it’s so interesting how different we all are!
I’m just so glad you found something that works.
I get it though that it gets spendy when you have to wash daily! 🫤
hi. i m having a problem. i have long layered hair i went for a trim to freshen my layers but the stylist cut my hair on the opposite side of head to cut the layers so very big angle and i can’t style my hair it’s not doing anything i want it to. any suggestions ?
Went to the Sephora sale today, there was a hair stylist who talked me into the living proof triple bond product. She seemed very knowledgeable and said that Oleplex has too many proteins and we “over protein” our hair. She only uses Living Proof products on her hair and it was amazing as she said she was post menopause. Have not gone down the rabbit hole over over proteins or used the product yet but thought I’d share. Thank for the incredible content!
Olaplex doesn't even have protein
The K18 is best when you use the detox shampoo first, then skip conditioner, use k18 on damp hair, then follow up with other styling products after waiting 5 minutes!
I just bought their new chelating product-I’m going to try it after that as well!
Thank you for the tips! 💜💜
What shampoo do you like to use I just ordered the K18 it will be here Monday!!!!!😁😁
@@lifeoflw84 Any clarifying shampoo. I have bleached hair so I don’t need the shampoo to be color-safe, soI use Bumble & Bumble’s Sunday clarifying shampoo. If you have dyed/colored hair I suggest you use Kenra’s color-safe clarifying shampoo. If you have hard or mineralized water you need to use a chelating shampoo - Living Proof makes a clarifying & chelating shampoo.
@@reginaph828 I have platinum Hair on top and my regular hair on bottom..
K18 Peptide Prep Detox Shampoo!!!! Explicitly Recommended on the K18 homepage for best results and by many hair dressers and CZcams enthusiasts;) It is also color safe so it doesn’t bleed out the color from your hair.
Curious what are you thoughts on the redken ABC bond repairing line as opposed to the new living proof ,coco and eve, and epres products.
From my experience the advertising is a bit misleading because it doesn’t exactly repair bonds directly. The abc line is just intensely conditioning and seals the cuticle shut due to the ph of the products, thereby making the hair feel and look healthier. It also is more preventative than directly treating broken bonds.
It will 100% improve the texture and elasticity of your hair from its first use but once you stop from my experience you lose most if not all of your results. 🫤
@@mostcreative3680 thanks for clarifying !
I feel like I find the Acidic Bonding line to be a really great , gentle clarifying treatment more than anything for my fragile, bleached hair than anything which is interesting because it isn't advertised that way .
Especially if you do the whole line.. it's a lot of citric acid in the ingredients which I find can shift or lift hair dye or staining.
I particularly love using the pre-wash followed by the Shampoo and then using a different conditioner, followed by either Olaplex #6 or K18 as a leave in after detangling.
It leaves my hair very bouncy and smooth for a couple of days without feeling " stripped" and too dry.
It's definitely pulled old toner out of my hair so I will continue to use the Redken Acidic that way when I feel that I have too much build up or want to remove toner.
I haven't seen any lasting effects beyond that.
The Acidic conditioner was horrible for me and the leave in is a take it or leave it.
Like K18, I feel like less is more with the Acidic leave in.
I have had great results with K18 with breakage around my bangs but I definitely have to follow it up with a leave in and use it sparingly because it can make my hair feel dry and weighed down if I use too much of it, much like having too much protein left over in the hair.
I'm definitely going to try out the Epres!
Mostly because it's seems like it might be a good overniggt product for the ends of my extensions without wasting any very expensive K18 or Olaplex!
I'm going to be here for when you try the new Sally Beauty Bondbar products!
Oh yes!! I’ll pick them up!
Sally beauty bar products aren’t infact a bond builder it’s a marketing scam and they use hydro keratin which is basic pennie wouldn’t use sally bar when she’s using better and speaks about stuff what’s trending. :)
Sally beauty bar products aren’t infact a bond builder it’s a marketing scam and they use hydro keratin which is basic pennie wouldn’t use sally bar when she’s using better and speaks about stuff what’s trending. :)
Sally beauty bar products aren’t infact a bond builder it’s a marketing scam and they use hydro keratin which is basic pennie wouldn’t use sally bar when she’s using better and speaks about stuff what’s trending. :)
Penny Can u please make a video on how properly use K18 mask
Yes, I’m going to. Especially since I owe it another shot!
Actually you can go online and get exact directions for using K18
Thank you!!!
Regarding the K-18 product, like you I was a little underwhelmed with it until my hairdresser suggested that it should be used like a cure in the following way:
Week 1 - Use it 3 times
Week 2 - Use it 2 times
Week 3 - Use it 1 time
Then give it the product a rest for one month and try the cure again. This time after following her suggestion, the results were very good.
Another hair product I would recommend to add to your list of A-products for hair is the 'Sisley Rituel Hair Restructuring and Nourishing Hair Balm'. It's an overnight hair mask that I found helped my dry hair feel luscious and soft. This is an expensive product, but I wouldn't want to be with out it. I use it once a week or once every two weeks.
I’ll look in to that Sisley product-I have the hair ritual oil (which I absolutely love- also expensive but it lasts me like a year). 💜
@@PENNSMITHSKINCARE the ritual oil you mention here, is a Sisley product as well?
@@barbarafairbanks4578 yes 😊
What clarifying shampoo do y’all use before the K18.. preferable a drug store shampoo if there is a good one at the store..
I don’t even use one and K18 is still sooo great.
Same thoughts that k18 only left my hair greasy and tooo soft I don’t like 😢
I find this topic interesting but I wonder if porosity matters when using these types of products. I have curly low porosity hair, how effective will these products be on my hair type?
I wonder if you’d see less dramatic results-low porosity curly hair is often already nice and strong. Do you find your hair to be strong already?
“I …have ….crap hair ….” Lol 😂 me too. Love this blog
Thank you 💜
Crap hair besties unite!! Lol
@@PENNSMITHSKINCARE Lol 😂 it’s too funny! I have to tell it my friend - she also can relate to this!
Looking for sis!💕 thx.
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