Lucidol-L Hair Powder Airy

Contents: 10g
Price: HK$49.00
Local of Purchase: Mannings

This was awful, i've tried it twice and for both time it left my hair disgusting. This powder was suppose to give you volume, but what I got was dirty hair with no volume.

I've applied this in the morning and did not notice any additional volume, and by 11 in the morning, my hair was so greasy that I had to put it in a bun. I've toss it away.

Sakce Gel Lotion

Contents: 300ml

Price: HK$33.00

Local of Purchase: Farmacia Popular

 

When I had curly hair I used to use this, it's a hair gel that really defines the curls and control frizz, but it does leave your hair slightly hard.

 

I've recently had a digital perm, with very soft waves and started to use this again, but this time it didn't work, it left my hair way to hard.

Lucido-L Designing air Hair Spray (Firm Hold)

Contents: 160g
Price: HK$36.90
Local of Purchase: Mannings

According to Lucido-L's webpage:

Designing Hair # Hair Spray
Keeps all kinds of styles firmly in place!
Non Stiff and Natural Finish

Product Details:

• smooth and flexible finish with no stiffness
• keeps created styles for many hours even on a humid day

To use:

• After styling, spray gently at a distance of about 10-15cm from your hair.
• Keep style in place firmly with no stiffness

My Opinion:

 

For those of you who might not have notice, this is actually my first review on hair spray, that's because I always air dry my hair and never really needed hair spray. But as I've mentioned on my recent hair product article, I've changed my hair style, and have been curling my hair on a daily basis, and hair spray has become a necessity.

 

Before I start reviewing this product I had to whack myself, I've started this blog to record every beauty items that I've tried with the intention of never again buying something that I didn't like, while I was reading some of my previous reviews on Lucido-L products, I've noticed that I've hated most of their hair care products, while I still went ahead and got this hair spray....

 

Yeah I know I should have read before I made the purchase, but as usual, I got something without thinking and ended up with a hair spray that didn't hold anything at all. It did gave me a bit of volume, but that was not the reason why I got a hairspray....

 

 

 

 

Faddy Sea Salt Spray

Contents: 190ml
Price: HK$43.20
Local of Purchase: Watsons

According to Faddy's webpage:

Features:

• Matte finish. Beach look styling.
• Medium hold.
• Suitable for all hairstyles.
• For tousled, volumized hair.
• Re-styling power.

 

Directions:

Beach look - Spray on dry or damp hair. Finger comb. Allow it to air dry. Also can emphasize strands or twist.

 

 

My Opinion:

I've only been using this product for one purpose only, lift up my roots. Usually half way thru the day, the top of my hair will be really flat, and what I usually do, I'll just lift up my top layer and spritz this over, it will instantly lift up my hair.

 

I've try using this all over my hair, but I found that this product really dries out my hair, so I've only been using it at the roots which appears to be fairly oily. 

 

LSnP Messed Up Curls

Contents: 150ml
Price: HKD49.90
Local of Purchase: Watsons


According to LSnP's webpage:

Designated for wavy hair, the latest technology to set perfect wave, restore bounce and thickening function, enhancing natural curls and boost shine in a simple way.

My Opinion:

I've no idea where this product came from, but recently I've been seeing it everywhere, and since I'm still searching for something that will hold curls, does not feel scrunchy or sticky, tames down frizziness and still be affordable, I was willing to give it a try.

I've been using this product consecutively for nearly a month and so far have been liking it, it nearly meets all my requirements, but I found that it does leave my hair slightly sticky halfway thru the day. I was willing to overlook this issue, because none of my current hair styling products seems to be working in this HOT AND HUMID climate, and without this product my hair is just a frizz ball....

Bonzza Clinical Ionic Styling Cream

Contents: 350ml

Price: HK$168

Local of purchase: Hair salon

According to the package:

Clinical Ionic Styling Cream is prepared by the latest technology, with the blend of free radical and multiple amino acid an protein forms the basis of optimum styling. Leaves the hair feeling strong with plenty of body and volume whilst taking the best possible care of the hair. Ideal for finger shaped and scrunch dries styles, simply lightly moisten the hair to reshape the style again and again the next day. The special formula effectively repairs permed, color treated and ceramic permed hair, making it smooth and not easily breakable.

My Opinion:

I always have a bottle of this product in my bathroom, because my stylist insist that I need it.....

This product is actually pretty good, because it really does hold my curves and it doesn't leave my hair sticky. Whenever I've used this product, when I wash my hair by the end of the day, my hair feels really smooth. The only downfall is it's price, a bottle of this would last me for about a month, and I find it quite expensive.



Aveda be curly Curl enhancer

Contents: 200ml
Price: HK$250.00
Local of Purchase: Lane Crawford

According to Aveda's webpage:

For intensifying curls, taming frizz and heightening shine. Wheat protein blend expands when hair is wet-then retracts when hair is dry-to lock in curls or waves.

• part of our 4-step curl perfecting system that dramatically reduces frizz and defines curl up to 57%.
• For curly or wavy hair.
• Intensifies curl.
• Tames frizz.
• Boosts shine.

Ingredients: Aqueous Extracts: Linum Usitatissimum Extract, Althea Officianalis Extract (marshmallow-natural hold), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Panthenol, Fragrance, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Amly Cinnamal, Limonene, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium 11, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol (reformulated late 2006)

My Opinion:

I brough this on my last trip to the States and my hair has never looked better, I though I've found my perfect hair styling product. Unfortunately, when I got back it didn't work at all, my hair was frizzy, and the product didn't hold the curls at all.

I've concluded that this product only works well in dry climates and it was a disaster in humid climate.

Faddy Soft Wave Mousse

Contents: 160ml

Price: HKD36.00

Local of Purchase: Bonjour

According to Faddy's webpage:

A light touch of mousse to create bouncy, sexy curls.

Features:

• creates textures, volume, and definition for soft, sexy curls
• a light touch of mousse to keep your curls bouncy all day long
• non sticky, leaving no residue
• VOC and alcohol free

My Opinion:

It appears that when the weather is really humid, none of my usual hair styling product seems to be working, my hair would become a mess once I walk out the door.....

I've been hunting for a new hair styling product, but so far no luck. I've been using the Faddy Soft Wave Mousse, and seriously this stuffs leaves my hair as hard as wire, and I don't understand how can they clain that it'll give you soft curls..... The only reason why I'm still using it is because I rather have wired hair rather than be a frizz ball....



Lucido-L Hair Make Supplement - Styling Milk (Wave)

Contents: 70g
Price: HKD49.00
Local of Purchase: Mannings

My Opinion:

The package only comes in Japanese, and I couldn't find any info about this product in English, so as usual this review is only going to be my personal opinion.

If you have been following my blog, you might still remember that I hate Mandom's hair care products, I've previously tried their Perm Hair Wax and Designing Pump Hair Milk, which I've ended tossing it.

I know that I've sworn that I wasn't going to try their hair care products again, but recently they've launched a bunch of hair styling products, and as usual I've got sucked in again...

For this time I was actually fortunate, because the product was not bad, it held my hair in place without being greasy, and it did not weight down my hair. My only complain is about it's size because this comes in a tiny bottle and I've actually finished mine in less than 3 weeks. The instructions says that for mid length hair you'll need 1-2 pumps, while I've got long hair, I've actually needed 6-8 pumps to style my hair.

imolive Olive Hair Coating Memory Silky Wax Gel

Contents:
Price: HK$38.00
Local of Purchase: Farmacia Popular

According to the package:

This non-sticky is formulated with vitamin B5 and Amino Acids which combime to expand, shine and smooth each individual hair strand for voluminous and vibrant looking hair. Formulated with olive extract to shine and nourish hair.

My Opinion:

Love this hair styling product for the following reasons:

1. it smells amazing (if you like the scent of baby powder);
2. my hair texture has actually improved after using it, my hair feels softer whenever I use it;
3. it's cheap.

 Although this is a great product, it doesn't work for me when the weather is really humid, it doesn't provides enough hold, but I'll still be using it when the climate is dryer, and I will definetly be repurchasing.

O2 Hydramoist Ionic Styling Cream

Contents: 750 ml

Price: HKD280

My Opinion:

I must have mentioned before that I was unable to find any information online about this brand, so as usual this review is going to be my personal opinion.

O2 hair care products are exclusively sold at hair salons, and I've already blogged about their hair masks. After trying several items from this brand I've concluded that most of their stuffs are over priced and I don't usually repurchase them, with the exception of this styling cream.

I think I've gone thru 5 bottle of these, and I'm always repurchasing it. This is basically a hair cream for curly hair, which doesn't feel sticky, and it leaves my hair very soft. A bottle will usually last me for about 4 months, unfortunately, I was told by my stylist that they no longer carries the 750ml bottles, so I'm stuck with those tiny bottles that won't even last for a month.... 

容量: 750 ml

價錢: HKD280

我的意見:

早前已說過我無法在網上找到有關這個品牌的資料，所以這編文章主要是我的個人意見。

O2護髮產品好像只能於專業髮廊找到，而早前我亦曾評論過它的髮膜，試過這個品牌的幾件產品後，個人認為這個品牌的售價過高，除了這個Styling Cream，不直亦不會再買。

其實這只是一瓶頭髮造型霜，適合曲髮使用，用後不會黏而且頭髮會變得好柔軟小妺己用了瓶。一瓶大約可以用到４個月，可惜我的髮型師話已經無再返750ml，以後只能買到細瓶裝，１個月都唔夠就用完一瓶.....

Lucido-L Perm Hair Wax

Contents: 60g
Price:HK$33



According to Lucido-l's webpage:

Styling Technique:

Spread out thinly onto your palm as required. Rub wax into your hair where you want the bouncy curls. Apply in an upward lifting movement to create groups of hair to achieve a finish with springy shapeliness.

Contains Panthenol (hair care ingredient)
Light fragrance (green floral scent)

My Opinion:

This is the crappiest hair styling product that I have ever used, it leaves my hair sticky and greasy. But this isn't the worst, this stuff is not even water soluble, meaning that I had to wash my hair 3 times before I could get it off. The one that I have is the older version, I'm not sure if they have improved their new formula (pic below), but I'm just not willing to try it.

Liese Designing Jelly II - Swing Wave

Contents: 75ml
Price: HK$49.90






According to Kao's webpage:

Product Features:
Hair does not feel oily, sticky or stiff after styling. You will not experience the usual stickiness from wax nor the stiff, hard look that results from using gel. Allows you to re-shape your hair anytime. The Designing Jelly spreads easily and allows you to style and re-shape your hair quickly without fuss.
One-touch pump design that prevents styling products from getting under your nails.

This product comes in 4 texture, and II Swing Wave is designed for soft, fluffy waves. It gives curls definition with a soft, fluffy finish. Wavy hair looks soft and swings in a natural way.
My Opinion:
I already did a review for the Liese Designing Jelly III - Nuance Make, which I'd loved, however this version was a huge disapointment. It left my hair super sticky while it was unable to hold the waves, the bottom of my hair was frizzy while the top was greasy (not a good combo).

Lucido-L Designing Pump Hair Milk

Contents:200ml
Price:HK$34.90



According to the package:

• Designs compact wavy hairstyle with moisture;
• Reduces dryness caused by hair damage;
• Contains hair milk with strong mositure retention;
• Keeps moisture in for many hours;
• Contains Panthenol & Soy Bean PPT (Hair Care Ingredients);
• Light fragrance (Green floral scent).

Ingredients:
Water, Mineral Oil, Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ceteth-20, Sorbitan Stearate, PVP, Phenoxyethanol, Stearyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein.
To Use:

• Spread a suitable amount on your palm, apply to entire hair adn blend into it
• Use on dry or semi-dry hair
• 1 or 2 pumps for medium-length hair
• Blend all over hair, especially into the ends which suffer most damage
• Style hair by grouping into small bundles to create a glossy, and compact wavy style.

My Opinion:

Using this product was my worst nightmare....

The first time that I've used this product, I've ignored the instruction and used it just like any other hair styling product. I usually need 4-6 pumps of hair styling product, so I went thru my usual styling procedure (I do that at 8 in the morning). By 10, my hair was super greasy! it looks as if I've never washed my hair for a week (thrust me, it was scary), and I had to pull back my hair into a pony tail to disguise it....

Next trial, I have follow the instruction and stay with 2 pumps, I've also avoided my roots (just in case). The effect was slightly better, but still felt greasy. By the end of the day I was having allergies around my neck area.....

I'm not going to give this product another chance, it is going to the bin, and it's still in my possession because I wanted to write a review about it.

I love most of the Mandom skincare products, and I just wonder how can this company do so well with skincare while it sucks with hair care....

I've actually tried a few Mandom hair care products (reviews coming up) that really disappointed me, and I'm sure that I'm not going buy any more Mandom hair care products.....

Liese Designing Jelly III - Nuance Make

Contents: 75ml
Price: HK$49.90



According to Kao's webpage:

Product Features
Hair does not feel oily, sticky or stiff after styling. You will not experience the usual stickiness from wax nor the stiff, hard look that results from using gel.

Allows you to re-shape your hair anytime. The Designing Jelly spreads easily and allows you to style and re-shape your hair quickly without fuss.

One-touch pump design that prevents styling products from getting under your nails.

This product comes in 4 texture, and III Nuance Make is for an airy yet defined look, create volume and define specific areas for an airy yet defined look.

My Opinion:

I hate hair products that are either sticky on stiffm and this one just give me the exact amount of control, and it smells great. The only downfall is it's size, I need 5 squirts for my hair, and I went thru a bottle in 2 weeks, just wish they were bigger.....