*New* Redken Extreme Bleach Recovery 3 Step System

Anyone who has ever lightened, highlighted or bleached their hair knows that it can be extremely damaging. To combat that, Redken has created a three-step Extreme Bleach Recovery process to help revive brittle and stressed hair.

The Redken Extreme Recovery Shampoo is the first of the three. It’s made with cica to help fortify your hair by nourishing the hair follicles and scalp. Not only does this prep your hair for healthy new growth with its clarifying properties, but leaves your hair soft and shiny as well.

Both the Shampoo and Leave-in Cica Cream have a faint, warm vanilla scent, probably due to having very similar ingredients. I find that it lathers nicely without leaving my hair feeling stripped of nutrients.

After shampooing, the next stage is the Redken Extreme Bleach Recovery Lamellar Treatment. It’s a rinse-out conditioning treatment that absorbs into your hair's porosity to restore moisture, leaving your hair softer and smoother.

Use this directly after shampooing by applying 1-4 doses on mid-lengths to ends, with 10ml to a dose. On the side of the bottle you will even notice dosage markers to help you dispense the correct amount! I recommend pouring little portions of the product into your palm and then working it in as suggested. The only issue I found is that the instructions on the bottle were very tiny and hard to read due to the white font on light blue background, making it a bit more difficult to figure out.

Once massaged into your hair, you feel a warming sensation right away that means it’s working to penetrate the follicles. I like to lightly lather it into my hair; it will not feel like a shampoo or a cream, so just working it in with your fingers gently will do the trick. I felt that it made my hair softer and more manageable, but not quite as much as a traditional conditioner would, which is why I think it’s a must to follow this up with the leave-in cream.

The last part, and in my opinion the most important, is the Redken Extreme Bleach Recovery Cica Cream. 

This leave-in deeply nourishes your hair from the inside out by increasing the strength of your hair between touch ups. It smells just as amazing as the shampoo and leaves my hair incredibly soft to the touch and easier to detangle, too! In my opinion, if you’re going to use the Lamellar Treatment you absolutely cannot skip out on using the highly nourishing Cica Cream.

I’ve been using this product line for about two weeks now, and have definitely seen the condition of my bleach blonde hair improve quite a lot. Not only does my hair feel stronger and easier to brush through, but it’s not as dry and brittle and therefore less hair snaps. I truly believe it is a great three-step system that helps blondes keep their healthy soft and strong, and I’ll be using it for a long time to come.

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Redken Extreme Recovery Shampoo
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Batiste Waterless Cleansing Foam / Cleanse + Hydrate with Cactus Water

Non-wash day? No worries! Batiste Waterless Cleansing Foam makes it easy to refresh your locks! The Cleanse + Hydrate with Cactus Water is just one of four new cleansing foams. This particular version contains Optunia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, also known as the Prickly Pear Cactus, which is packed with antioxidants, polyunsaturated fatty acids and amino acids that all help to replenish and moisturize hair.

Batiste is known for their beloved Dry Shampoo, so I was super excited to try this, however, I couldn’t get it to work for me in the expected way. My roots are extremely oily, even with second day hair, so it takes a good dry shampoo to help to combat it. Sometimes I can get away with a good dry shampoo, but this cleansing foam sounded like a miracle treatment for my overly oily hair.

I did exactly as advised: shake well, dispense onto hand, massage into dry hair until absorbed and wait 60 seconds to dry. It instantly weighed down my roots and made them more oily, with worse texture and appearance. It took my just slightly oily roots to over-the-top wet and dirty looking. I experienced no “cleansing” action and was thoroughly disappointed in that regard.

On the other hand, I was able to repurpose it to refresh the mid to end portion of my blonde hair. This section is typically dry and frizzy the next day, so I was able to work in Waterless Cleansing Foam to help nourish and re-hydrate. I personally like to dispense the foam and work from the middle down. I also used a wetted brush to work through and get instant revival, but this step could be skipped if need be.

I will add that this cleansing foam smells amazing, which is another benefit to adding to second day hair (just not my roots)! This product is free of phthalates, sulfates, dyes and parabens. I also saw no white cast on my dark roots.

So unfortunately, I couldn’t get this to work the way it was intended and will stick to using dry shampoo. My hair type is medium thickness with natural dark roots with dyed blonde for the majority of my hair. I think my troubles could be because the ingredients add shine, which just doesn’t work with my hair type, but it just may work if your hair is not so oily.

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Suave Professionals Honey Infusion Shampoo, Conditioner & Leave-In Conditioner

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I was fortunate enough to try for free from Crowdtap and Suave several products from a Honey Infusion line that includes a shampoo, conditioner and a 10 in 1 leave-in conditioner. 

Honey Infusion Shampoo & Conditioner

I am extremely excited to try Suave Professionals New Honey Infusion Shampoo and Conditioner. The pair are made to strengthen normal to weak hair, and I truly put them to the test. Since I've dyed my hair numerous times, I definitely need a duo that will help my split ends and repair my hair. 

The packaging is a nice golden honey color to represent the ingredients and looks indulgent for your hair. I am loving the new trend of honey infused products, and I have high hopes these will provide the optimal nutrients for my damaged hair. Both bottles are fairly skinny at a 12.6 fluid ounce each, but I would love to see in a larger bottle because I have over 22 inches of hair.

 The shampoo has a nice consistency with a decadent honey aroma, but I felt it could lather better. That's not to say it didn’t clean my hair, but it felt as if I need to add more shampoo to get a good lather going. On the other hand, I absolutely loved the conditioner and felt it was perfect for hydrating my hair. I could still feel the softness in my hair after rinsing out, and it did not leave it heavy and greasy. I do however  wish the bottle sizes were larger, because I use twice as much in conditioner as I do shampoo.

 After showering, then drying with heat or air, my hair felt softer and more nourished. I notice my hair smells great while still wet and after drying has just a hint of honey scent. The results were great enough for me to keep using the full sized samples I received and I am inclined to purchase more in the future. I am especially intrigued by the vitamin infusion line as well. I also noticed after a week of use my hair felt stronger, but not  after just one use as claimed. This is definitely a duo you want to stick with for a while to build strength and nourishment.

Honey Infusion 10 in 1 Leave-In Conditioner

Since I have over 22 inches of over-processed, fine hair that loves to tangle into a million knots after showering, this leave in conditioner provides the nourishment and strength my hair needs.

What’s great about the packaging of this particular leave in conditioner is how much product you get! The bottle is 10.2 fluid ounces, which is more than enough for it to last a long time. I really like that you get more for your money and having such long hair I always use a little extra to cover all my strands.

The texture is nice and creamy and a little goes a long way when working into damp hair. I definitely can’t go without using this now, since it helps with detangling my hair and keeping it silky soft throughout the day. The fragrance of decadent honey is more potent when you are applying but fades nicely into a soft scent after your hair dries. Don’t over apply because it will weigh your hair down and become greasy, but that’s the case with any leave-in conditioner, so just finding what works best for you is optimal.

Overall I love the results and this will definitely will be a staple in my household. Helps my hair feel nourished throughout the day and calms my flyaways. Also, you can apply it to dry hair by wetting your hands and applying the product. This is especially convenient at the end of the day, once my hair has become more dry and brittle. In this case you get quality and quantity all in one!

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