11/06/2009

Review of Phyto Phytodefrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm 3.3oz

This is my "Holy Grail" haircare product -- I could use almost any other shampoo, almost any other conditioner, almost any other hairspray, but I could *not* ever use any other styling product on my hair, now that I've had a chance to use this. There is a Very Good Reason why Phytotherathie's Phytodefrisant has long been a mainstay of top professional models & has been voted the #1 haircare product by readers of "Allure" magazine more than once -- try it & if you have frizzy hair I guarantee you'll understand, too.

My hair is thick, naturally wavy/curly & prone to extreme frizziness in the slightest humidity, & I've spent most of my post-pubescent life trying to figure out how to straighten it & control the frizziness. Until I discovered Phytodefrisant, the most effective product I had found was Sebastian's "Laminates" (I've tried virtually *every* product promoted to control frizziness that's been on the U.S. market in the last 30 years), but the silicone eventually built up on my hair & on very humid days I had to use so much of it that my hair was weighed down by the coating & felt "dirty". It "looked" reasonably good (for most of the day), but it certainly didn't feel very good to the touch. However, letting my hair go "curly" was a non-starter because the "curls" became nothing but frizz unless the humidity was close to 100% & if I used the "Laminates," it only destroyed my hair's ability to curl & simply made my hair look "dirty" & unstyled.

By contrast, just a teaspoon of Phytodefrisant allows me to blow-dry my hair to soft, sleek, straight smoothness, with no residue detectible at all to the touch. The first time I used it, what struck me the most was how "natural" & "bouncy" my hair felt to the touch (I know, I know, I sound like a TV commercial, but this is *really* true!). I could run my fingers through my smooth, straight hair without detecting the slightest residue of the product & even after a month of daily use there is absolutely *no* build up whatsoever. On days when I want to wear my hair "curly", a single teaspoon allows my hair to dry naturally into crisp, bouncy curls without the slightest evidence of frizziness all day, no matter the humidity.

My hair is shoulder-length & this tube lasts me for about 6 months, which breaks down to a cost of 13 cents a day. If buying a tube for this price seems daunting, Phyto includes a small travel-size tube in its "Petites" travel collection, which would allow you to try a variety of their products & which is also sold here at Amazon.com last time I checked. If you want more reviews from people who take their haircare seriously, check out the numerous rave reviews for Phytodefrisant on makeupalley dot com, where this is one of the highest rated products by a picky demographic group that takes personal care products very, very seriously! ;)

Product Description
The more you use it, the better it works! Phytodefrisant's non-oily formula straightens and strengthens hair, taming frizzies and giving hair a natural shine. Ferula, horseradish and garlic extracts coat and straighten hair without any chemical action, while botanical gum hydrates and conditions.Anti-FrizzSpecially designed for relaxing the hair and softening permed and naturally frizzy hair, Phytodefrisant balm combines extracts of Ferula, Horseradish, Sage and plant mucilage.These extracts work synergistically to provide natural, chemical-free hair relaxing benefits while protecting the hair fiber.In addition to its smoothing action, the original alcohol-free formula works to rehydrate and strengthen the hair without making it greasy or weighing it down.Phytodefrisant may be used every time after every shampooing; the more frequent the applications, the smoother your hair and the more exceptional its shine. Directions:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See enclosed instructions.Ingredients:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Althea Officinalis Root Extract (Mucilage Vegetal) (Botanical Origin), Salvia Officinalis (Sage Leaf) Extract (Botanical Origin), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract (Matricaire) (Botanical Origin), Cochlearia Armoracia (Horseradish) Root Extract (Raifort) (Botanical Origin), Ferula Assa Foetida Root Extract (Ferula) (Botanical Origin), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Parabens (Ethyl, butyl) (Preservative), Methylchloroisothiazolinone (Preservative), Methylisothiazolinone (Preservative)

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