L'Oreal Elseve Extraordinary Oil (Hair Oil) review

I know... I am obsessed with hair oil, but the health of my hair is extremely important to me. 

product description:

This hair oil is made of French rose oil. Its Shine Mirror technology helps treat the hair strand by strand, giving your hair unbelievable gloss. It will leave your hair eye-catchingly glossy from any angle
Benefits of the range infused with Precious French Rose Oil:
On the Hair Length: Deeply penetrates into the hair keratin and moisturizes to the core of the hair, enhances shine from within and luxuriously smoothen hair fibers strand by strand, fiber by fiber.

RESULTS:
Upon application, the light-weight and non-greasy formula is instantly absorbed on hair, leaving your hair feeling exceptionally soft with supreme smoothness and lustrous shine.

how to use:

Distribute 2-3 pumps onto palm and apply:

1. Before shampoo and conditioner to prepare, nourish and prep hair for washing
2. On towel dry/ dry hair (before blow drying) to protect hair
3. Throughout the day for continuous nourishment and shine

Out of the three ways, I prefer the 2nd way, it is so important to protect your hair after washing and before blow drying. I also find that the product absorbs easier when it is on wet hair.

impressions:

• smells so good (like "expensive" perfume)
• the product is thick and transparent
• three - four pumps is adequate (you should do trial and error starting with 1 pump to see how much product your hair needs)
• perfume smell does not stay
• works, my hair feels much stronger and healthier.

more info:

depending on your preference, in my case, I didn't like that the expensive perfume smell did not stay in my hair at all... in fact... I was quite disappointed. It doesn't make sense why they would add a scent in only for it to be gone within a few minutes. Alcohol is not only damaging but also very unnecessary for hair oil... especially when it only stays for such a short time.

This product is amazing. I love how my hair immediately absorbs all the product, by the time you are done, your hand should feel dry. If they are still oily, it means you have used WAY too much.

I noticed that this hair oil made my hair feel shiny in a healthy way (not in a greasy dirty way). Which is great. After using this product for about a week, I started noticing how much my hair has gotten stronger and healthier. It has a bounce to it, and when I pull it (to test the strength) it, my hair does not give in to the pull.

I have been using this product for about 5 months and I still have about half a bottle left. 

score: 8/10

website: https://www.loreal-paris.com.sg/products/hair-care/hair-treatment/extraordinary-oil-eclat-imperial-high-shine-oil-100ml/

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Diane Hair Oil Moroccan Argan Extra Damage Care review

Quantity: 100 ml
Made in Japan
Price: ¥1814 (tax included)

I have been dying to try this hair oil... so I was so happy when my friend gave it to me! Diane is known for its quality in hair products in Japan and they tend to be slightly pricey. e.g. A 500 ml bottle of shampoo can cost ¥700 - ¥900

Claims:

• Preventing split ends and hair breakage 
• Fixing unmanageable, unruly hair 
• Taking care of dyed hair

first impressions:

• very oily
• light scent
• works
• a little (literally one pump) is all you need for all of your hair...

one pump... it was extremely hard to capture this clear oil on camera

All you need is one pump, I keep saying this because it is true... the first time I used this, I thought it was like most hair oils and started using 3-4 pumps, that was WAY too much! After trial and error I came to realize that one pump is more than enough. This oil is heavily concentrated so by using more it would make your hair all oily and gross.

I have long hair and all I need is one pump

This hair oil did wonders to my hair, because of the pollution in Tokyo, I constantly have to wash my hair... this causes split ends and my hair is fragile. After combing my hair, my sink would look as if some hairy monster decided to settle there...

yes... all you need is one pump!

After using this hair oil for about 3 days, I started noticing a significant difference to the health of my hair. My hair felt much stronger and didn't snap easily. It also had a natural shine and became more manageable.

I highly recommend this hair oil! Remember... one pump!


Score: 9.5/10
Website: http://www.moist-diane.jp/en/product/hair_item04.html

Essential CC Oil (for hair) review

actual product

My new hair cut has enabled me to constantly blow dry my hair, it just somehow ends up looking hideous if I don't, as a result, (you guessed it) my hair is terribly damaged. Split ends and dry ends (are they the same thing?) have developed and my hair looks dead.

While shopping at Watsons the other day, I saw a display promoting this hair oil from Essential, I was contemplating on getting it, I looked over and L'oreal (or some American brand) was selling their hair oil (in larger amounts) for $165 HKD... and while Essential's was only $65 HKD, so... you guessed it... I got this!...

product with Chinese translation

What it claims:

Non-greasy and invisibly light, the Essential CC Oil coats each strand of hair with a cuticle coat protection to fight the 5 most common forms of hair stresses. The cuticle coat protection leaves hair smooth and tangle-free all day!

• Unprotected hair is prone to friction damage caused by daily external stress factors 
• Essential CC Oil protects hair from the 5 hair stresses 
• Light, non-greasy oil is instantly absorbed by hair 
• Leaves hair smooth & manageable all day

more info

If you can't read Chinese or Japanese the 5 hair stresses include: 

tangling, broken pieces of hair, dried hair, split ends and static

I love Essential products, I have been using their Shampoo for a few months now and their hair mask for a few years... and so far, their products have not disappointed me. I had high hopes for this oil... but I knew that just like their hair mask, this oil won't produce immediate noticeable results.

actual product lasts about a month

impressions:

• a soft fruity scent
• very oily
• my hair absorbed every bit of it
• do not over use
• a little goes a long way 
• does what it says BUT not get rid of tangles
• after using it for 2 weeks, I noticed my hair to be more shinier and stronger

container was made out of strong plastic

How to use:

After you have washed your hair, let it be half dry (usually dry enough, after you towel dry your hair), then you apply the oil.

For long hair, they recommended 5 pumps. I tried that the first time but I did not feel that my whole head was properly coated so after trial and error, for my long hair, I do 3 pumps on each side. I would put 3 pumps onto one hand and smooth it out with my other hand than apply the oil to my hair. Concentrate on "greasing" your roots and for the leftovers gently massage to your scalp and roots.

this is all I needed for my long hair (5 pumps)

Score: 9/10

Website: no website

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