New hair must-have: Kérastase Elixir Ultime
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 10:02AM People tell me, "Wow, I wish I had naturally curly hair like yours." and I would always reply, "What I would give for straight hair like yours!" Straight hair is so low-maintenance, for me. There are also so many styles you can cut it, whereas there's not much you can do with curly hair.
But enough of wishing for things that cannot be! While it's true that the grass looks greener on the other side, it's also true that the grass is greener where you water it. So let's stop bitching and work on what we've got, with everything we've got! Obviously, this doesn't just apply to hair trouble. ;)
Speaking of hair trouble, I would love to present a new find of mine: the Kérastase Elixir Ultime (P2,215), a serum that's the perfect combination of four beautifying oils: Argan, Maize Sprouts, Camellia and Pracaxi. I've tried a variety of creams, gels, and liquids to style my hair but there is nothing quite like it. Here's why!
Why I LOVE the product
- It makes my hair feel silky and smooth like you wouldn't believe. I currently use a drying, hypoallergenic shampoo so I have to moisturize with conditioner afterwards. But with Elixir Ultime (applied after towel-drying the hair), I can skip the conditioner already.
- Makes my hair look shiny and glossy all day. Other hair products fade away during the day, but this one stays.
- NO BREAKOUTS. The oils in this serum doesn't affect my face at all.
- Defines curls without making them heavy and limp. I suspect it would do the same for straight hair.
- No sticky or greasy feel. Zero. It just melts on the hair.
- Smells good. It has a faint floral fragrance that's not noticeable, but it keeps my hair fresh-smelling.
- A little goes a long way - one or two pumps is enough for long hair like mine.
Great hair day
This photo was taken outdoors on a drizzly afternoon. Normally my hair would be a total frizzy mess, but the Kérastase Elixir Ultime kept it tamed.
What I don't like about the product
- I wish it would be less expensive or perhaps come in a smaller bottle. Nonetheless, I think it's worth the splurge, especially if your hair is the most difficult to manage out of all your features.
Recommendations
True to its name, the Kérastase Elixir Ultime is the ultimate serum for your hair. It's moisturizing, plus it gives the most beautiful shine and softness out of all the hair products I've tried. This is something that can work both for straight and curly hair!
Some application tips for curly hair: after smoothing this serum all over your hair, tie it in a bun or a pony tail to allow your hair to form in beautiful curls. If you can, shampoo your hair only every other day to see the full effect of this serum. ;) If you love blow-drying, this is also the perfect companion as it will keep your hair soft and smooth even after blasting them with heat.
Verdict
I love it, and I'm not the only one since it's 4 out of 5 at Makeupalley, with 76 reviews. I've been using this everyday for a full month. I've raved about other hair products before, but forget all of them - the Elixir Ultime is where it's at. Now I'm curious about other Kérastase products...have you tried any? How did it turn out for you?
To avail of Elixir Ultime, visit your nearest Kérastase salon. For more information, visit the official Kérastase website at www.societedekerastase.com or call the Kérastase hotline, (02) 672-7200.
Reader Comments (12)
I think we both have the same hair texture Ms.Liz, and we almost have the same curls of hair. That's why, it isn't easy for me to style it, can't go outside na hindi sya naka ballerina bun kasi it is frizzy. That's why I am planning to have it straightened this coming June. Anyway, about the product, I've been seeing lots of Kerastese products, pero I find it pricey kasi, even there's a lot of good reviews about it, I can't try it to myself. Buti nalang you reviewed it, parang nakagamit na din ako. hehe Btw, love your FOTD (the second picture).
@Jennifer noooo! Don't have it straightened! Believe me, it's going to be much more high-maintenance than it is now. I used to have my hair straightened back in college and now my hair is extremely thin and week. If we have the same type of hair, then this might also happen to you. Also, regrowth is such. A bitch. At some point you'll have to go back to curly hair again, and your scalp will not thank you for straying.
My advice: invest in good products like Elixir Ultime to get the best possible version of your hair!
Aw, nagdalawang isip na ako ngayon. hehe Thank you Ms.Liz for the tips. Pero it would be better ba if I go for perming nalang, just to enhance more the curls?
Great review. Will definitely get one for myself and my daughter.
@Jennifer haven't tried perming my hair, so can't say. :(
@madel yay! let me know how it goes!
Hah! I agree. Regrowth is a bitch. I have very, very curly hair which I've been having straightened for the past, er...four years or so? It works for me because I hate how curly my natural hair is. It's nothing like yours.
I have digipermed hair and I wish this product isn't TOO expensive.... :'(
I've tried a product sample in a salon before and it was amazing. Unfortunately, it's too expensive. If you find a cheaper alternative, please blog about it. Thanks! :)
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Hi Liz, I went to David's Salon in Festival Mall to buy Kerastase Elixir Ultime. Well, I ended up getting the Oleo-Relax and Bain Satin 2 shampoo (with a free Lait Vital 1 conditioner) as well. I used the shampoo, conditioner and Elixir Ultime today. All of a sudden, my hair's shiny again! I hope my hair will get shinier in the next few weeks. Can't wait to try the Oleo-Relax tomorrow.
whats the diff between this and oleo relax serum??? thanks
Hi Ms. Liz! Does this manage the frizziness of your hair even if you don't blow-dry? I never blow-dry my hair because I usually don't have time to do so, and a lot of the products I've tried like the oleo-relax serum of Kerastase and L'oreal hair serum only controls the frizz when coupled with blow-drying or straigtening using a hair iron. Have you tried using this and just letting your hair air-dry? :) By the way, love your eyes on the 2nd picture! :)
Where to buy it po? I live po in Cagayan de Oro po so it's kinda hard to find po, can you buy this online? I wanna have a fresh bottle po because of the price, not something that has been sitting in the shelves for so long. Sayang na man ang splurge :(. Also po, I wanna make sure po authentic yung product :) any site suggestions?