QuoteReplyTopic: Biolustre & Extensions Posted: May 12 2008 at 2:55pm
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Follow the instructions for Biolustre exactly, and you will see a difference. .....
You are right; I really should have followed the instructions to the tee. I tend to break rules all the time! It usually seems to work. next time, I'm going to be a good girl and do as I'm told: shampoo out the residual product & heat it properly with a blowdryer until completely dry. Imtabitha -- how many times do you shampoo after it has been dried? I'm curious to know what the standard amount is.
I also agree with the fact that you must follow this w/moisturizing conditioner -- which I did and always do. It makes a world of difference.
Frenchie: as long as you clarify your hair well before using Biolustre I don't see why you would need to use their specific shampoo. You want to make sure the hair is clean and free of product buildup and minerals. Maybe their shampoo is a chelator?
Maybe it makes a difference if you use the whole kit? It's like four products, a shampoo that exfoliates the hair, the treatment that you let dry in the heat, the "regular" shampoo and the deep conditioner.
I bought the kit to I'll see how it works for me! ..But I want to try it on my hair only so I am waiting for the next take-down
Follow the instructions for Biolustre exactly, and you will see a difference. I use biolustre on my hair and I treat all of the extension hair I buy. It makes a world of difference in keeping extensions looking and feeling healthy, and keeps my hair from breaking. If your hair has been subjected to a number of chemical processes... Biolustre is a miracle product!! But do follow the Bioluster treatment with a professional conditioner. Also... I mix about a teaspoon of Biolustre into a 16 oz bottle of shampoo for added protection.
Biolustre is heat activated, so sitting outside while relaxing probably did not provide the intensity of heat for the product to really penetrate your hair. Also, it is critical that you get all of the risidual product out of your hair.
Getting off my soapbox now.. LOL...
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Of course. I just didn’t think you meant ONLY weaving hair was treated with silicone because a LOT of hair is. Nearly every type I have worn has been coated with silicone except the virgin. No I was not implying it was bad hair, just that silicone is used to mask damage very often or processing. I wasn’t really sure if that was the intention of that product, to somehow try to "reinfuse" the hair with a silicone treatment. That was my question. Thanks.
Edited by krimsa - May 07 2008 at 1:17pm
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Krimsa, you make a really good point there. Some hair appears to be coated and some not. BUT, just because it IS coated does not mean it is bad hair. In fact, hair that is not coated or virgin hair can be more difficult to deal with and style than processed hair. It's all in your experience with hair and how much effort you want to put into it. Whether my hair has a coating or not, after a few washings I always deep condition it and treat it very special!
Hmm. I think some hair is coated in silicone and some isn’t regardless of if it’s for weaving, fusion, pre-tipped or whatever. It’s my main complaint with a LOT of extension hair. The reason for the coating is to add weight to the hair so they can sell less for more money and also, it gives damaged or processed hair a silky, shiny, healthy look at purchase. Then once you wash that layer of silicone off, the hair begins to tangle, matt, and lose sheen.
I was able to find virgin, non coated hair on the market but it is more expensive however it lasts and lasts! I’m wearing hair that is nearly a year old now.
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Thanks for the follow up. That was really descriptive. I wonder what is that product supossed to do exactly? Is the intention to "re-coat" extension hair in silicone that has lost it through washing?
You are so welcome! The product is technically supposed to 'reconstruct' damaged hair (severely damaged). It is kind of like a protein treatment, but I think they use plastics (co-polymers). What I was thinking is that when my blonde extensions get worn, I want to re-apply this product and see if they feel different or like new! Supposedly it's something like this that vendors use to coat weaving hair.
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Thx for keeping us updated on that product. It sounds like a good thing but still probably falls a short of being a miracle.
Those protein treatments are great but boy do they leave your hair screaming for hydration.
Oh I'm so glad you had your latte! It helps to pass the time, eh?
Yeah, it's not a miracle product (unlike Emergencee and Grund) but I have a feeling it does help to repair damaged hair. You are so right about the hydration! You absolutely HAVE to moisturize after a protein treatment or don't bother!
Thanks for the follow up. That was really descriptive. I wonder what is that product supossed to do exactly? Is the intention to "re-coat" extension hair in silicone that has lost it through washing?
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OK, my lovelies. I am back as promised with my review of Biolustre (although late!). *This is extremely long -- go get a coffee!*
This is the professional version --- I guess there is a home version (likely less effective or potent). The seller I bought if from athomeskincare.com includes instructions with the 4oz product I ordered. (She gave me some samples of other products as well --- very impressed!).
Anyway, this is how I used it. I clarified my hair with baking soda and Neutrogena Anti-Residue shampoo. Love the feel of my hair when I do this --- not drying at all. After towelling off outside of my shower and towel drying my hair a bit, I applied the Biolustre in sections starting from the nape. The product is not what I expected it to feel like. I was expecting it to be like Nexxus Emergencee (gel-like), but it's more like Aphogee (liquid), just not as messy. It does not stink like Aphogee either. After I finished applying it, I aimed the blowdryer (hand-held) at my head and commenced drying. It did get hard as I was expecting.
Now, here's the thing. After about two hours of drying (I sat outside for awhile) I rinsed it out in the shower. I DID NOT shampoo it! i know it says to do so, but I didn't. I never rinse any of my other protein treatments out of my hair, so I wanted to see how this compared. The water softened it and I just rinsed and rinsed. My hair did not feel coated.
Back out of the shower, I immediately applied a moisturizing heavy conditioner --- Neutrogena Triple Moisture mixed with olive oil and coconut oil. Protein treatments always leave your hair dry and coarse-feeling if you don't do this. That's MY experience anyway. My hair felt pretty soft as soon as I did this -- like it always does. Now, because this was Friday night; I just slept overnight with the conditioner on my head. Works great this way. I also use heat on it to make it penetrate more.
Well, Saturday, after I rinsed out the moisturizing conditioner, my hair felt great! Very soft & moisturized, but it did feel a bit thicker or coarser. It felt a slight bit coated (likely because the biolustre was not shampooed out), I was OK with that. I did my usual: blowdry, flat iron routine. Hair felt fantastic and shiny with lots of movement. But...my hair (and extensions) always feel good when I do all that! I am not sure if the Biolustre made a huge difference or not!
What I want to see is how the Biolustre wears after a few shampoos this week. Will it eventually fade out and feel better or will it just wash out? Maybe I will notice a huge change once it has been shampooed (as I was supposed to do!)
All in all, I think the Biolustre is good and effective. I think because my extensions are not overly damaged (#613), there is not going to be a major change in them. This stuff is for severely damaged hair. I will say, though, that I prefer the feel of my hair after using Nexxus Emergencee or Sebastian Penetraitt than the Biolustre. Aphogee is also pretty good.
I will report back after a washing or two to see what happens! Sorry for the length!! Are you still there?
OK...just wanted to bring this back up! I received the biolustre this week and I'm dying to try it! tomorrow (Friday) is wash day, so I will use it on both my natural hair (on top) and my extensions (tape/glue) and see what happens.
Review will be posted Saturday!
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Yeah, the buildup could be a problem, for sure. I use a clarifying shampoo mixed with baking soda at least once a week, so that's not a problem for me. I also think if you keep your hair clarified, you get MORE from conditioners/treatments.
I will for sure keep you posted on how it works when I get it! I'm so excited to try it --- yeah, I know, I need to get a life!!
Sure, I agree! I dont mind something temporary if it works or makes my hair look nicer or shinier in the short term. The concern about "build up" with the product might have something to do with the coating process so as long as you dont use it too often, its probably a good find. Lets us know how it works.
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My understanding of how conditioning products work is they temporarily coat the hair shaft which in effect makes the cuticle lie down and flat which helps to detangle and give a nice, soft feel. However they are ALL temporary fixes and nothing can really "repair" damaged hair or bring it back to a new condition. I would be interested in hearing what this product does with extension hair. It might seal the hair and kind of perform the same function as the silicone that coats many types of extension hair on the market.
Krimsa, pretty much my thoughts exactly!!! You are right, it would a temporary fix, but 'temporary' can make quite an impact. I used to poo poo the use of conditioners on my bleached hair because nothing could 'fix' it, but when I discovered these polymer-type conditioners and heavy protein conditioners, my hair changed. My hair does not break at all anymore and it looks really healthy even though it's bleached. I guess the Biolustre would be more effective on 'blonde' extensions or double-processed hair since they will have some sort of damage to them. it would have little to no impact on healthy or hardly damaged hair.
My understanding of how conditioning products work is they temporarily coat the hair shaft which in effect makes the cuticle lie down and flat which helps to detangle and give a nice, soft feel. However they are ALL temporary fixes and nothing can really "repair" damaged hair or bring it back to a new condition. I would be interested in hearing what this product does with extension hair. It might seal the hair and kind of perform the same function as the silicone that coats many types of extension hair on the market.
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Oh Karissa, thank you! That really helps a lot. So glad to hear that someone has used it AND seen a difference on the hair. Did you find it difficult to wash out? That seems like a common problem. You are right about the 'plastic' effect because of the co-polymers. In fact, when I use Nexxus Emergencee, it leaves the same co-polymers on the hair, but I LOVE the way my hair feels after using it! Nothing has ever made an immediate difference like the Emergencee (well, Grund is pretty darn good too!) My hair seems to love protein in ANY form. I think it's the bleaching. I could use a protein treatment every week (and almost do) and never have dry crunchy hair like some complain about. OK Karissa, you've made me so excited to use this product! Thanks again!
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imtabitha wrote:
It usually seems to work. next time, I'm going to be a good girl and do as I'm told: shampoo out the residual product & heat it properly with a blowdryer until completely dry. Imtabitha -- how many times do you shampoo after it has been dried? I'm curious to know what the standard amount is. 
