A good hair day can set us up for the day, make us feel more confident and boost our self esteem. It can make us have a swing in our step, and if someone pays a compliment on our new colour, style or texture it can really have a positive effect on our well-being.
My hair rarely gets these compliments, maybe for the colour however, post menopause it is fine (albeit lots of it), highlighted blonde to within an inch of it's life and is usually in need of a good trim - and not just using a pair of nail scissors when I fancy chopping a fringe in. I am naturally dark haired however, for the past few years as the grey comes through at an alarming rate, it's been easier to keep it balayage blonde. Not my choice, but far less hassle than the constant box dying. Of course with that comes the price of damaged hair.
A couple of months ago, when I broke my ankle I was sent the new MONAT Damage Repair range to review. Now I do like to give products a good month of testing, especially when they cost quite a bit of money (this is a luxury range), as I want to see the difference before and after. However, I am also going to tell you that there is no point taking before and after photos, as quite simply it's always going to look better on an after photo as usually has been blow-dried and brushed through. I don't use filters, I refuse to deceive people, especially when I know what it's like to waste money on products which don't work, Instagram and influencers drive me mad for doing this.
The Damage Repair consists of 4 products. Bond Support Shampoo; Bond-Building Hair Treatment; Bond Support Masque and Bond-Fortifying Hair Leave-In-Créme. Each product can be used alone or used as a treatment system to strengthen damaged, broken hair. The products are all vegan and contain quality active ingredients, hence reflecting in the price.
Damage Repair Bond Support Shampoo £40 237ml
I first used this in February, I knew that come March I wanted to have some bleach, white pieces put in my hair and I had a feeling my hairdresser was going to talk me out of it. My previous visit she had told me to 'up the conditioning, as my hair was brittle in places'. This visit she remarked on how healthy my hair felt and gave me a whole head of white highlights, and asked what I had been using! First of all, the shampoo smells utterly divine, aromatic, fresh owing to the fragrance of neroli, orange flower and woody notes. It's a fragrance all in itself and carries it's way across the whole range. The texture of the shampoo is, as would expect with the price, the ultimate in luxury - thick, creamy and a small amount gives a rich lather.
The company claim various excellent success rate statistics however, as always I am interested in the active ingredients. From reading the back of the bottle, I was incredibly impressed, packed full of active ingredients (far too many to mention), but which include:-
- Sunflower Seed Oil - rich in oleic acid and linoleic acid, proven to prevent hair breakage. Makes hair more elastic and resilient to harsh elements. Can also help itchy scalps and dandruff.
- Adansonia Digitata Oil - Baobab Oil - this amazing ingredient is packed full of fatty acids, vitamins and is proven to help stimulate hair follicles and promote hair growth.
- Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract - also known as Monoi oil and used in many luxury products to help moisturise and nourish dry hair. It's also anti-inflammatory and so helps scalp psoriasis.
- Mauritia Flexuaosa Fruit Oil - Buriti Oil - this exotic oil is brilliant at restoring elasticity to the hair. It helps control excess oil production and strengthens the hair.
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil - an oil that again helps restructure the hair and promote cell growth. Regular use helps thicken the hair.
- Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil - rich in Beta-carotene, and vitamin A, carrot oil helps improve scalp health and strengthen hair follicles.
Damage Repair Bond-Building Hair Treatment £40 134ml
This serum does to the hair what serum does to our skin, it feeds it with healthy nutrients to help promote hair growth and encourage follicle stimulation. It contains Monasome™ (in all of the products), as well as Desert Date Oil and Rejuvabeads®. Simply apply for a few minutes after shampooing and rinse, for hair that feels instantly stronger. So what are these magic ingredients:-
- Rejuvabeads® - this amazing technology uses micro-encapsulation to help mend split ends and prevent breakages.
- Monasome™ - is a trademark technology for delivering ingredients for instant results. Hair breakage is reduced by 97% and hair bonds are strengthened.
- Desert Date Oil - makes hair feel supple and renewed. Is high in amino acid and vitamin B2 and helps produce the protein keratin that builds up our hair.
- Red Algae Extract - full of essential fatty acids, that promote hair growth and thickness.
Damage Repair Bond Support Masque £54 134ml
I have been using this once a week and the results speak for themselves. You only need a tiny amount applied to mid-length and the ends to really nourish and strengthen the hair. It's thick in texture and has the same divine fragrance as the rest of the products. The buttery, cream texture is a dream to apply and you only need to leave it on for 3-5 minutes to really penetrate each strand.
Whilst this has the same technology as the above, active ingredients also include:-
- Black Spruce Bark Extract - rich in anti-oxidants that protect the hair from free radicals and environmental pollutions such as UV rays, harsh chemicals, smoke etc. It contains many B vitamins including B5, known to help colour fade.
- Coconut Oil - helps seal split ends, instantly giving it a lustrous appearance. Can aid dry, flaky and itchy scalps.
- Vegetable Derived Keratin - this ingredient is a must if you have your hair coloured, permed, straightened. It helps protect the hair from harsh chemicals and heat treatments. It gives hair that shine and glossy feel.
Damage Repair Bond-Fortifying Hair Leave-in-Créme £38 134ml
This rich leave in treatment, is ideal for use before any heat treatment and especially if you have been by the pool or are out in the sun. It's the perfect companion to take with you on holiday to ensure that your hair stays in tip top condition. I applied just a smidgeon as a little goes a long way. You can see from the texture that the cream spreads to a light oil that is just needed on the ends of the hair.
Just a small amount applied gave my hair brilliance and really made the highlights stand out. You can see the shine yourself, note as mentioned earlier I haven't blow-dried my hair and not even brushed it! My hair is naturally wavy and so there is some frizz however, you can't deny that shine!
Ingredients are very similar to the above but also contain Argan Oil. This wonderful oil has many benefits for the hair including:-
- Preventing breakages
- Sealing split ends
- Promoting a healthy scalp
- Reducing itchiness, dandruff, eczema and psoriasis
- Preventing hair loss
- Moisturising and nourishing.
The whole range is a luxury range but as mentioned in this case you definitely get what you pay for. If you like to spend out on your hair then I would absolutely recommend this brand. I would also recommend it for those that are menopausal, going through hormone change, experiencing brittle hair through stress, on medication, lead an active lifestyle that exposes hair to harsh elements (swimming, skiing etc) and those who simply over-do it on the bleach like myself! You can see more details here www.monatglobal.com
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