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Moisturizing Styling Balm

PhytoSpecific Moisturizing Styling Balm

4.22 ounces | Styler
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Product Rating: 2 Curls( Rated 2.5/5 based on 11 reviews )

This light-textured, delicately scented balm coats the hair with an invisible veil, providing supple hold and ...

Approximate price: $20.00
Availablity: Salon/beauty store, Online

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This light-textured, delicately scented balm coats the hair with an invisible veil, providing supple hold and boosting shine. A subtle blend of Quinoa oil, Hibiscus and Althea extracts, it hydrates and nourishes the hair without weighing it down. Sunflower extract, a natural photoprotector, helps protect the hair from external aggressions through its anti-free radical action.

Product Attributes: moisture, definition, shine, anti-humectant
water, mineral oil, petrolatum, hydrogentated microcristalline wax, peg-6 stearate, ceteth-20, steareth-20, phenyl trimethicone, glycerin, ricinus communis, sunflower seed extract, quinoa seed oil, althea officinalis root extract, hibiscus sabdariffa extract, rice bran wax, carbomer, triethanolamine, fragrance, propylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, parabens, hexamidine diisethionate yellow 5.

Ingredient Attributes: sulfate free, protein free
  • kurlygurly
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Aug 12, 2012
At one point this was my favorite product. After washing and doing a conditioning comb-thru, i put the styling balm on my wet hair and be sure to cover thoroughly but not too heavily, then I finish with a gel. It gave me satiny-silky curls that were moisturized and happy.
  • anonymous
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 1
Sep 08, 2008
I totally agree with Superstar327. I had the same bad experience with that product. To tell you the truth, I did not know, at the time I bought this product, that mineral oil and petrolatum are bad for hair. It's today while reviewing this product that I take notice that these two bad ingredients are in this product.Now I understand why my hair did not like it at all.My hair was greasy and not beautiful to look at.I had no curls at all when I used this. But I am happy since I did not even finish the pot:))
  • NattY
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 4
Nov 28, 2006
This product is great at defining my curls and adding body!!! I will continue to use it. I never use it alone, I usually add it in my hair and than use a moisturizer or a conditioning hairdress to finish off my look!
  • The Reptile House
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 1
Nov 17, 2006
Net effect is like putting WD40 in your hair.
  • noelle76
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 1
Oct 30, 2006
I frankly hated that product! It left my hair greasy, sticky, and dull and the smell is awful! Furthermore, it did not contribute to improving the condition of my hair either! I was frankly disppointed!
  • davala10
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 1
Aug 17, 2006
$25 down the drain. Greasy and smelly. I could find a comprable discount brand for $5 at Wal-Mart. It didn't define or tame any frizz or curls.
  • Lisa
  • Type 3a
    • Official Reviewer
Curl Rating: 4
Nov 12, 2004
Great for moisturizing, especially for winter weather. Just be careful not to use too much. A little goes a long way.
  • superstar327
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 1
Sep 10, 2004
This product is terrible! It's mostly mineral oil, petroleum, and waxes, which made my hair greasy, dull, and sticky. I used it for about 3 weeks, by which time I had developed dandruff because the product was clogging my hair follicles, and my hair felt dirty ALL THE TIME. This product was my first and last lesson on the importance of reading product labels.
  • Lori J
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 1
Mar 13, 2004
This product made my hair greasy and frizzy at the same time--no matter how much I used.
  • gretchen
  • Type 3a
    • Official Reviewer
Curl Rating: 4
Feb 21, 2004
Very moisturizing. Gives good curl formation, separation and definition.
  • michelle
  • Type 3b
    • Official Reviewer
Curl Rating: 4
Feb 01, 2004
A great leave-in conditioner/smoother. It's very concentrated so you only need a little. This product is similar to Phyto 7 and Phyto 9. I couldn't use it on its own without a gel or mousse, but it's a great leave-in.
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Our Rating System explained…
Curl Rating: 5 5 Curls: Results were consistently dreamy. Worth repurchasing in large sizes.
Curl Rating: 4 4 Curls: Results were better than most. Would repurchase, just not in bulk.
Curl Rating: 3 3 Curls: Some redeeming qualiities but inconsistent or an incomplete solution. Repurchasing hesitancy.
Curl Rating: 2 2 Curls: Had at least one positive trait, but the negative outweighted the positive(s) without question.
Curl Rating: 1 1 Curl: If I were stuck on a desert island, and this product was the only one available, I'd make my own stuff on the island.