Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner - Review and Photos

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If you're looking for a conditioner that'll miraculously treat your damaged hair without causing any damage on your budget, then Pantene 3 Minute Miracle could be the answer to your prayers.

I got this sample from BDJBox a few months ago. It took me a while to finally write a review because of what happened to my hair (I should probably write a separate post about it. Haha!). Buuuut since my hair is slowly getting better now, I can finally test this baby out.

Pantene 3 Minute Miracle

Pantene 3 Minute Miracle, as the name suggests, is a conditioner that promises to solve your hair problems in just 3 minutes. One would think this is exagerated or completely false, but honestly, it's pretty good for something that comes from a mainstream brand.

It smells REALLY good. It's easy to apply (right balance of thick and thin consistency) and it surely delivers to its promise. I wouldn't call it MY hair miracle only because my hair is severely damaged. It did make my hair soft and shiny, but it's not as good as my HG hair products right now. But really, how can I complain with its price?

I also love how sophisticated the packaging looks. It's also easy to bring when travelling, at least for this size.

PROS:

• It's one of the best hair conditioners (from the "mainstream" brands) out there
• It softens my hair and makes it shiny
• Affordable
• Locally available
• Smells good

CONS:

• Incomplete label. It didn't indicate the ingredients so I don't know if it's filled with silicones or if it has sulfates, parabens, etc.

VERDICT:

 I might repurchase if I don't find my HG conditioner.

Where to buy:
Pantene 3-Minute Miracle, sent as a gift by BDJBox
Leading supermarkets 

Davines Nounou Hair Mask - Review and Photos

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After years of procrastinating, I'm finally back with a decent product review! Yay!

If you know me personally, you've probably read in one of my social media posts (or heard me rant) about my severely damaged hair.

Last January, a non-professional stylist literally fried and killed my hair with relaxers. YES. Relaxers.
It was sooo bad that I couldn't touch nor comb my hair without a lot of it falling off. Even with the drastic haircut, the damages were still really obvious. It was the first time I sobbed because of my hair :(

6 months later, I was browsing Facebook at work (I'm a Social Media Manager. No rules were broken. :-p) and I saw the Davines PH page. I was so engrossed about the brand that I researched about them for days! And what happens when a beauty enthusiast researches about a new brand they're into? The urge to try their products kicks in! Hahaha!

Davines have a lot of products available that will cater to almost all hair issues we have. Their Nounou line tickled my fancy (this line is for color-treated hair) so I went to Azta Urban Salon and bought the Davines Nounou Hair Mask.

Davines Nounou Hair Mask

It comes in a clear plastic container which we can reuse (so happy about that!). Now don't let its simplicity fool you. Davines means business when it comes to caring for our hair.

It smells... "earthy". I'm sorry, I ran out of adjectives to explain how it smells. (Update: It has a distinct scent that reminds of my mom's perfume. It's a bit overwhelming when you smell it from the container, but after using and rinsing it out, my hair smells pretty good.) I've read some poeple complaining about it, but it doesn't bother me at all. The tetxure is very thick and a bit pastey, which I like because that'll help in making sure I don't waste anything. (You know how those products with runny consistency that usually spills? I hate that.) Also, because of the consistency, I only have to use a teaspoon to a table spoon of the product for my thick mid-length hair.

So, how did it perform? I swear. It's one of the best (if not the best) hair products I've used, and if you'll check my blog, I've used a LOT.


While applying it, my hair instantly feels soft and manageable. I finger comb it into my hair (trying to avoid the roots) concentrating on the lower half. Whenever I do this technique using other products, I'll usually have a shocking amount of falling hair on my fingers. But with Nounou, it's significantly minimized (almost no falling hair now. Wohoo!).

I leave it for 10-15 minutes when I'm in a hurry. On weekends or whenever I have more time, I leave it for 30 minutes. Rinsing it out is a bit of a tedious job, understandably, since it's a deep conditioning hair mask. What makes me love this product even more? I don't have to fight any tangles while rinsing! That is amazingly new for me since the relaxer incident.

My hair is easy to comb (even while it's still wet), soft, and manageable. Whenever I use this hair mask, I don't have to worry about my hair getting frizzy or misbehaving. It was the first time (since it got damaged last January) that I couldn't stop touching my hair! This product definitely made it to my HG hair products. :)

The only downside for me is the price. It's quite expensive and only selected salons are carrying it. But since this product belongs to the "a-little-goes-a-long-way" category, that price should be worth it since it'll last you a long time.



PROS:

• a hair mask that does what it promises
• perfect not just for color-treated hair but also for damaged hair
• little goes a long way
• locally available

CONS:

• expensive
• Update: a bit overwhelming at first when you take a sniff of it from the container, but it's not bothersome after using it. 

VERDICT:

 I will definitely repurchase!





P.S.
I'm actually considering getting their Melu products soon. :D

Update: I'm sorry, I just had a really bad cold when I drafted this review. I had to smell it for like an hour this morning to be able to describe it as accurately as possible. It won't happen again, promise!



Where To Buy:
Davines Nounou Hair Mask
Php1800++
Azta Urban Salon