Tuesday 11 February 2014

Kerastase Resistance Ciment Thermique - Review

Bonjour!

I've been wanting to dip into the wonderful world of Kerastase Paris for a good long while.  Their products are considered by many to be the 'creme de la creme' of haircare. So... for my first foray I went down the reconstruction route ... cue the Kerastase Resistance Ciment Thermique ...

A picture of Kerastase Resistance Ciment Thermique
A picture of Kerastase Resistance Ciment Thermique
A picture of Kerastase Resistance Ciment Thermique

Kerastase 'Resistance' is all about strengthening weak, damaged or fine hair from within.  The Ciment Thermique is a leave-in cream/lotion that works in conjunction with heat to help reconstruct damaged hair and according to the Kerastase website provides the following benefits:-
• Strengthens the hair fibre internally  • Protects the surface of the hair • Smoothes hair from root to tip Hair is firm, supple and energised
(source)

It has the most pleasant, zingiest aroma ever, reminds me of freshly squeezed limes I'd say! The instructions say to use a walnut sized amount but I go for more of a jumbo cashew and apply mainly to mid lengths and ends before blow drying.  It doesn't weigh hair down but I usually use a volumising product through the roots for some oomph and this seems to work well.   After blow drying I can run the straighteners through lightly - without having to apply any additional product.

Although my hair is fine and thin it has always been very wayward and can, on occasion, take on the look of a brillo pad if not treated correctly - nice eh? I don't think anything has worked for me as consistently and effectively to give a sleeker head of hair - when I mentioned my intended purchase to Phil (my hairdresser) his exact words were ...'Oh you're going to love it - it makes hair so smooth!'.  I have to say he's hit the nail on the head - I'm kind of addicted to un-brillo-like hair and it definitely feels healthier through the mid-lengths and ends - a proper win! Just over half the tube has been used in two months - using every other day so not too bad for value. I have tried many many heat protectors and assumed they were doing their job but I feel this really works for me - we're talking big guns here!

I got mine on offer at £13 - it seems to retail from most 'beauty onliners' at around £15/£16 - probably one of the best lots of £13 I've ever spent?  Time will continue to tell I guess but for now I'm more than happy with my first delve into Kerastase and although I have other products to use up I think the Ciment Thermique will be a staple in my haircare routine!

Have you tried any products from Kerastase Paris? What's your favourite heat protector for your barnet?

Jen x


15 comments:

  1. I've not tried anything from this range. Would be interested to do so though. I have to say I don't have a fav heat protector product (does that sound bad coming from a hairdresser?!) x

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    1. Don't think I had a favourite heat protector until now! Kay! (and no it doesn't sound bad!) x

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  2. I love Kérastase and use Bain Architecte regularly to strengthen my hair. It's quite an expensive range but as a treatment it's amazing :o) Xx

    Makeup by Candlelight

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    1. Brilliant Charlotte - I'll be checking out Bain Architecte - thanks xx

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  3. I love Kerastase products Jenny,they are well worth the money! Have a good week:)
    ~Anne xx

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    1. I'm with you on that Anne - hope you've had a good week! xx

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  4. I've used the shampoo, condition and leave in spray from their range for in the sun and really like them x

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    1. I must take a look at the leave in sun spray - thanks Sharron! x

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  5. I've used the shampoo and conditioner too. Not sure why I stopped actually. Think I changed hairdresses and they only stocked Tigi. now I use Alpecin which does make my hair grow - fast but I think it strips out all the oils x

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    1. I've heard of Alpecin Donna - shame if it strips the oils x

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  6. This sounds amazing! I think I need to try this out. My hair is thin but can also have the attractive brillo oad appearance! M xx

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    1. Thin brillo hair is rubbish isn't it M? xx

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  7. l love the oleo relax range from kerastase and all products I've tried from them are amazing but my wallet cries!

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    1. Shame they're expensive isn't it Gaelle or I'd be having a go with everything? xx

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  8. I use this ALL THE TIME - it's the best (and I don't usually spend much at all on beauty products)

    Fiona

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