Right! Time to stop fangirling, and start doing some reviewing.
As the name suggests, Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair
Masque is an intensive repairing repairing treatment made from macadamia and Argan oil, blended with tea tree oil, chamomile, and aloe and algae extracts which helps regenerate.
What it says: Revitalizing hair re-constructor for dry, damaged hair.
How to use: Liberally comb through clean, wet hair and allow up to 7 minutes of penetration before rinsing. No heat necessary. Deep Repair Mask is an intensive treatment. Use no more than twice a week.
I had a soft wave permed into my hair the other week, and on the same day as I got my hair dyed red, so as you can probably tell, my hair terribly over processed. It could be a good thing, as the best reviews always come about when a product is tested on something that needs it. You see all these commercials on television where, for example, 88% of 190 women agree with whatever is being tested, and if said product is anti-wrinkle cream, why on Earth do they advertise it being used on women who don't need it?!
If this Macadamia repair mask had been used on someone whose hair is in tiptop condition, then how would they know if it worked? Sure, they could testify the living daylights and have everyone feel their hair, but in order to get a true idea of how well it works, a product must be used on what it is born to do.
Anyway!
It was a very late delivery, but that doesn’t affect the product, only either the seller, Specialist Hair Supplies at Amazon, or the delivery company they use. Either the way, they need to sort out their delivery times. Mine was supposed to have arrived between Monday 22nd and Thursday 25th. I got it this morning, so the seller needs to re-evaluate the delivery company they use, or they need to state a longer time between sale and receipt.
The product itself comes in a tub that curves downward, which makes it easy to 'cup' your hands around, but it does make the cup awkward to hold if you have small hands, which I do.
There's a floral pattern on it that's painted in brown and a very pale lemon shade. It has this natural sort of look about it, what with the brown being the sort of brown one would see when one squashed leaves and tiny twigs in their hands, so it's very Earthy. The lemon adds a nice little contrast and so does the lid, which is an eye catching bright green.
When it comes to the color spectrum, brown, lemon, and bright isn't the first combination that springs to mind, is it?! Yet it works, and works very nicely indeed. It just seems to fit the very word Macadamia so well. Lovely!
Anyhoo, the product itself, at first, looked like a run-of-the-mill conditioner that you would buy for half price in a drug store. The consistency starts off quite thin when first on your fingers, but rapidly thickens up once you apply it to your hair. There seems to a bit of 'silkiness' to it which reminds me, in a way, of creamy eyeshadow.
The colour of it is very pretty indeed. It’s pearlescent and catches the light so beautifully, and that prettiness draws you closer in order to get better acquainted, which leads me to my next point.
The scent of it, however, laid to rest my feelings of having bought a name. The fragrance was macadamia from start to finish, and the fragrance is not only lasting, but it also carries. I had to put my newly washed and conditioned hair in a ponytail while I sorted my aunt Andrea’s nails, which took me forever and a day. I let my hair down two hours (yes, two hours to fix her nails!) later, my friend Alan and aunt Andrea said it was lovely, so there's a little review from neutral parties!
I’m still sniffing my hair as I type this and it’s just so very, very natural. I love it with all my heart. Before I get carried away, I must talk about how the product performs. As it’s for dry/damaged hair, my hair is the best test run Macadamia will ever get.
The tub said to "liberally comb through" and I followed the instructions to the T. Now I know I haven't just bought a name, because wow, and I do mean wow. If you're anything like I am when using a new product, you won't be able to keep your hands off! I kept justifying the need to feel my hair every thirty seconds as I simply couldn't stop.
Once my curiosity was sated, I left the mask alone so it was able to do its job to the best of its ability... Until I got the overwhelming urge to scrunch it!
There's a marked difference in consistency, which is expected. It seems to become thicker and creamier when you begin to comb and work it through your hair, much in the same way shampoo begins to foam, and just like how you can feel shampoo cleansing your hair, you can feel this Masque working. Each and every strand slowly became soft, a little slippery, but very soft.
What it says: Revitalizing hair re-constructor for dry, damaged hair.
How to use: Liberally comb through clean, wet hair and allow up to 7 minutes of penetration before rinsing. No heat necessary. Deep Repair Mask is an intensive treatment. Use no more than twice a week.
I had a soft wave permed into my hair the other week, and on the same day as I got my hair dyed red, so as you can probably tell, my hair terribly over processed. It could be a good thing, as the best reviews always come about when a product is tested on something that needs it. You see all these commercials on television where, for example, 88% of 190 women agree with whatever is being tested, and if said product is anti-wrinkle cream, why on Earth do they advertise it being used on women who don't need it?!
If this Macadamia repair mask had been used on someone whose hair is in tiptop condition, then how would they know if it worked? Sure, they could testify the living daylights and have everyone feel their hair, but in order to get a true idea of how well it works, a product must be used on what it is born to do.
Anyway!
It was a very late delivery, but that doesn’t affect the product, only either the seller, Specialist Hair Supplies at Amazon, or the delivery company they use. Either the way, they need to sort out their delivery times. Mine was supposed to have arrived between Monday 22nd and Thursday 25th. I got it this morning, so the seller needs to re-evaluate the delivery company they use, or they need to state a longer time between sale and receipt.
The product itself comes in a tub that curves downward, which makes it easy to 'cup' your hands around, but it does make the cup awkward to hold if you have small hands, which I do.
There's a floral pattern on it that's painted in brown and a very pale lemon shade. It has this natural sort of look about it, what with the brown being the sort of brown one would see when one squashed leaves and tiny twigs in their hands, so it's very Earthy. The lemon adds a nice little contrast and so does the lid, which is an eye catching bright green.
When it comes to the color spectrum, brown, lemon, and bright isn't the first combination that springs to mind, is it?! Yet it works, and works very nicely indeed. It just seems to fit the very word Macadamia so well. Lovely!
Anyhoo, the product itself, at first, looked like a run-of-the-mill conditioner that you would buy for half price in a drug store. The consistency starts off quite thin when first on your fingers, but rapidly thickens up once you apply it to your hair. There seems to a bit of 'silkiness' to it which reminds me, in a way, of creamy eyeshadow.
The colour of it is very pretty indeed. It’s pearlescent and catches the light so beautifully, and that prettiness draws you closer in order to get better acquainted, which leads me to my next point.
The scent of it, however, laid to rest my feelings of having bought a name. The fragrance was macadamia from start to finish, and the fragrance is not only lasting, but it also carries. I had to put my newly washed and conditioned hair in a ponytail while I sorted my aunt Andrea’s nails, which took me forever and a day. I let my hair down two hours (yes, two hours to fix her nails!) later, my friend Alan and aunt Andrea said it was lovely, so there's a little review from neutral parties!
I’m still sniffing my hair as I type this and it’s just so very, very natural. I love it with all my heart. Before I get carried away, I must talk about how the product performs. As it’s for dry/damaged hair, my hair is the best test run Macadamia will ever get.
The tub said to "liberally comb through" and I followed the instructions to the T. Now I know I haven't just bought a name, because wow, and I do mean wow. If you're anything like I am when using a new product, you won't be able to keep your hands off! I kept justifying the need to feel my hair every thirty seconds as I simply couldn't stop.
Once my curiosity was sated, I left the mask alone so it was able to do its job to the best of its ability... Until I got the overwhelming urge to scrunch it!
There's a marked difference in consistency, which is expected. It seems to become thicker and creamier when you begin to comb and work it through your hair, much in the same way shampoo begins to foam, and just like how you can feel shampoo cleansing your hair, you can feel this Masque working. Each and every strand slowly became soft, a little slippery, but very soft.
What pleased me about this was the complete lack of the tacky and clogging feeling some conditioners can have, it is also neither runny or gooey. Long story short, the consistency is almost exact.
My hair, I kid you not, needs all the help it can get at the moment. Last week, I not only had a perm done, I also had a color, so my head is full of severely processed hair. As you might imagine, my hair would tangle three inches before the ends and when that happens, you know it’s in bad shape. No way, I thought, no way could a conditioner, even one as intensive as this, make a difference in two applications let alone one.
I've never been so happy to be wrong in my life!
The first application was done on the very day it was delivered. Yes, I was an eager little bunny! I first washed with Matrix Biolage Colourtherapie shampoo, which I also purchased around the same time (there will be a review on Monday!).
There is a noticeable difference immediately after rinsing. It
felt much, much softer against my cheeks, while the dry ends didn't irritate the nape of my neck or make it itch.
It truly feels absolutely gorgeous and I can’t stop touching it. Another bonus is how my waves are much more defined now that the hair is getting some much needed nourishment.
The Matrix Biolage Color Care Intensive Conditioning Mask did in four weeks what Macadamia did in seven minutes. Oh, I know it could be a one-off and I got lucky, but when my hair was still wet over half hour later, and my fingers ran through it with no sign of tangles.
My hair is soft and still a little dry at the ends, but that can be expected, it also has a shine to it that’s been missing for a long, long time.
So it makes hair soft, works a miracle on over-processed hair, and has a gorgeous fragrance that is wonderfully natural. Something so perfect must have a downside, right? Wrong! The only downside to it is it’s in a tub and not in a pump dispenser. The main downside is the price, which you will see below. I found it on Amazon for £21.50, so if you want this, then it would pay to shop around so you can get the best price.
Packaging: 8/10
Consistency: 10/10
Scent: 9/10
Effects: 10/10
Price: £21.50 (from Amazon) 6/10
Value for money: 8/10
Overall: 8/10
When they say “You get what you pay for” sometimes even an amazing product with definite results can a wee bit too expensive, and this is one of them. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a miracle in a tub and it’s truly incredible. While I say I will only buy it when my hair is in need of something special, I know it will be a regular product for me.
There we go! My second review with the I's dotted and the T's crossed. If you can think of anyway I can improve what I do here, I would be grateful if you left a comment or two.
Thank you very much for reading. Keep safe, stay smiling.
Much love, Jude xxx
Blind with your smile all the rest
Pour your strength against the test
Take the hugs upon your chest
Let the hope bring out your best.
The Matrix Biolage Color Care Intensive Conditioning Mask did in four weeks what Macadamia did in seven minutes. Oh, I know it could be a one-off and I got lucky, but when my hair was still wet over half hour later, and my fingers ran through it with no sign of tangles.
My hair is soft and still a little dry at the ends, but that can be expected, it also has a shine to it that’s been missing for a long, long time.
So it makes hair soft, works a miracle on over-processed hair, and has a gorgeous fragrance that is wonderfully natural. Something so perfect must have a downside, right? Wrong! The only downside to it is it’s in a tub and not in a pump dispenser. The main downside is the price, which you will see below. I found it on Amazon for £21.50, so if you want this, then it would pay to shop around so you can get the best price.
Packaging: 8/10
Consistency: 10/10
Scent: 9/10
Effects: 10/10
Price: £21.50 (from Amazon) 6/10
Value for money: 8/10
Overall: 8/10
When they say “You get what you pay for” sometimes even an amazing product with definite results can a wee bit too expensive, and this is one of them. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a miracle in a tub and it’s truly incredible. While I say I will only buy it when my hair is in need of something special, I know it will be a regular product for me.
There we go! My second review with the I's dotted and the T's crossed. If you can think of anyway I can improve what I do here, I would be grateful if you left a comment or two.
Thank you very much for reading. Keep safe, stay smiling.
Much love, Jude xxx
Blind with your smile all the rest
Pour your strength against the test
Take the hugs upon your chest
Let the hope bring out your best.
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