Product Reviews Rated 4.57 out of 5 stars
309 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Left my hair silky soft and feeling weightless L'Oreal ELVIVE 8 Second Wonder Water Lamellar Rinse-Out is different than other products I have ever used. I have always used conditioner but this worked well for my hair also. I first smelled the rinse while in the bottle and it didn't smell the best to me, however it does smell much better out of the bottle. It has somewhat of a floral fruity like smell. My hair is shoulder length and 20 ml of the rinse was plenty to completely saturate my hair. It does have a little bit of warming sensation when you pour it into your hands and put onto your hair. It's a light warming feel and does not get hot or burn. After massaging into my hair for the recommended time, my hair set angled easy and rinsed easily from my hair. My hair felt silky after rinsing. When my hair dried, it was left feeling silky soft, weightless and shinier. I did try this for my daughters hair also. Her hair is lighter brown and much longer and frizzier. She used 40 ml on her hair. Her hair was a tiny bit less frizzy, a little shinier but much softer than it was before when using conditioner. Her hair also detangled much easier than when using conditioner. I did include a before and after picture of my daughters hair. I would definitely recommend trying this product but do think it works differently for different types of hair.
Most Helpful Critical Review Ingredient Worry I buy really expensive beauty products because I am obsessive about ingredients. I have read that alcohol is not necessarily a bad ingredient in hair products and that it depends on the kind of alcohol. Alcohol denat and benzyl alcohol are on the list of "bad" alcohols for hair products. Both are in this product. I tried it because I was intrigued by the lower price point and the rave reviews. It did work - no frizz, which is the problem I fight most often with my wavy/semi curly hair. I'm giving it three stars because of the ingredients and not sure if I'll buy it again.
Reviewed by 309 customers Lives up to the hype 5
BeautyMama from Portland
I've seen this on social media, and had been skeptical of it. But seeing as it was sold out everywhere, I understand why. First off; the smell. I don't know what the smell is, but it is intoxicating. So good. Second of all, it's just pure magic in a bottle. I have thin, straight hair and it made it so silky; unreal. I used it on my daughters hair as well. She has thick and curly hair. Took care of the tangles and smoothed the curl. It's magic. Just magic
MATRIX DUPE! 5
Rosie from erie, pa
Fantastic dupe for the Matrix lamellar water shine rinse stuff, for half the cost! It works just was well, detangles my hair better than conditioner and gives me SO much shine. Unfortunately I am allergic to one of the ingredients in this product so while it works FABULOUSLY for my hair, my skin won't tolerate it. I was not aware I was allergic to ANY cosmetics before I bought this... so I bought 4 bottles because it was on sale but it's okay I guess I'll give them to friends, I'm sure they'll like it!
Good but not for everyone 5
Yendi from Chicago ,Illinois
Love this product , however using as directed is not always the best, I've been using it for about a month now and the first month Was tricky. I have dry curly hair and bleached at first it didn't do anything, I did as instructed use it after shampoo I would remove and then condition... this didn't make a difference, then I started using it after the conditioner and omg my hair feels soooo great.... I have a lot of hair and my hair is thick so I have to use about half a bottle in every use but not even olaplex left my hair feeling this great so quick.... definitely cheaper I will repurchase. My kid however has a softer curl also a lot of hair and bleached and for her olapex worker not this so like i said it's good but definitely won't work for everyone!
Not good for color treated hair 3
Eharris from Louisiana
I wonder if water and hair stripping ingredients are in this product. The first time I felt the tingling like described on the label but not after more use. I didn't see the difference in my hair other than the color was gone shortly after using the product
Wow! 5
AshWhittz from Charlotte, NC
I just purchased this product and after 1 use my hair is dramatically different. With COVID my hair salon is booked out for quiet some time. My hair is frizzy, split end, thick, and a tangled mess when I get out of the shower. After shampooing I used 20ml onto my hair and brushed through and rinsed after 8ish seconds. After drying my hair it is so smooth, silky, and no tangles! Highly recommended.
This is an amazing product!!! 5
Hales from East Texas
I have pretty long hair and, I recently got a brunette to copper ombré. It kinda dried my hair out a little so I started to use this and then my keracolor conditioner and my hair is so soft, silky, and smooth! Absolutely recommend 10/10
Not for us girls of color 3
s1n from Texas
This is not for us black gals. I repeat not for us black gals! I tried this and it did absolutely nothing.
Love it! 5
LC from Rhode Island
This stuff is amazing! As I've gotten older my hair has become less shiny and sort of frizzy at the ends after I blow dry it. I have fine shoulder length hair and it just doesn't look silky and smooth anymore. I tried this because I had read a lot of hype about how great it is. I was definitely skeptical. I almost never write reviews either but after just one use I saw a difference in my hair. It was shinier and the ends were soft and smooth! One of only a few products that actually does what it says it will, at least for me. Hope this is helpful. 😀
Effective Product for Long, Dry Hair 5
Christy from VA
I have been using this product 1-2x a week to tame my COVID hair. I haven't scheduled a haircut since the start of COVID, and my highlighted hair was getting dry and damaged. The 8 second wonder water has helped to significantly smooth and manage my hair. I just bought another bottle so that I always have a spare.
Best thing I have used on fine, color-treated hair 5
Pam from Toledo
I have fine hair and have issues with hair thinning because of medications. this makes my hair glossy, manageable and full of body. I do recommend following the instructions and blow drying your hair after use. it is not as effective if you air dry.
I would buy again 4
mg from wash dc
Works. But ULTA is more expensive than other stores.
Myself, mom, and boyfriend lost hair from this 1
Lizzie Liz from NJ
I used it once and loved it. I thought all the hair was regular shedding. Told my mom all about it and she bought one too. Went through 2-3 bottles until I noticed a slight bald spot. Mom said the same thing. My bf used it for his long hair, it's very strong and he even said he lost a lot of hair after use. Beyond confused, researched to see if other ppl experienced it but found nothing. I'd rather pay more for olaplex than use this again. I have medium wavy hair, my mother has coily hair, and my bf is thick and wavy hair btw.
Not for color treated hair 2
Marie from Oregon
I had such high hopes for this based off the reviews, and I'm not too picky about hair products but this was a mess. I had just gotten my hair color touched up two weeks ago and used this product this week only to have it strip all my color. I was shocked. I decided I wouldn't fully judge it till I dried my hair but my hair ended up feeling very dried out and frizzy.
Best Product Ever for Frizzy Hair 5
DinahS. from Conroe, TX
The best product ever! So glad my sister told me about Elvive. I wash my hair daily so I use about a dime size in my palm and apply - focusing mainly on the front area where my hair get frizzy (my greys). Make my hair so soft and manageable even in rainy weather and humidity.
I would definitely recommend! 5
Kaylala from Coleman Michigan
I was skeptical but I bought this and my hair had been processed and damaged and it actually helped loved it
Love it 5
Jay from Oregon
I love this stuff! Its a miracle for your hair. Literally my hair so soft and smooth. On my 2nd bottle of this stuff.
I won't go without this now 5
chelseamg from seattle, WA
I am never a product loyalist. I flit from product to product, always looking for the next great thing. This one is different. I will always have this in my shower. I use it twice a week, and my thick, wavy color treated hair had never felt better! It's soft, manageable, and the frizz is tamed. Even my hair stylist was amazed at how great my hair felt after two weeks of use.
Between my 16 year old daughter (who also has thick color treated hair) and myself, we go through a bottle per week. Totally worth it!
Super unique! 5
AmandaV from Omaha, NE
This product is very unique and different than anything that I've ever used before. My hair is long, blonde, and curly. It definitely made me hair feel softer after, less frizzy, and made my ends feel smoother. I would probably use this once a week maybe to get that extra boost of moisture. Pro tip: leave it in longer for more effect.
Unique product 5
Amanda from Omaha, NE
This product is very unique and different than anything that I've ever used before. My hair is long, blonde, and curly. It definitely made me hair feel softer after, less frizzy, and made my ends feel smoother. I would probably use this once a week maybe to get that extra boost of moisture. Pro tip: leave it in longer for more effect.
Amazing 5
Sb from Memphis, TN
When used correctly left my hair soooo soft, I didn't even need conditioner. Only use about once a week. Definitely will continue to purchase this item.
Great for damage hair 5
Rose from New York
This smooths hair damage making detangling easier and then preventing further damage.
Saved My Hair 5
Olytown from WA
I have used this for awhile because it works. I'm glad Ulta carries it. It smooths hair so well, that I was able to avoid cutting the dry ends off. This is a great smoother without silicone or dimethicone. I use this every other wash.
Miracle for thin fragile hair 5
Neont from Tucson
I have very long delicate thin hair that is prone to static & dryness especially in cold weather & despite overnight oil treatments and hair masks. This product's affordable price & Evive reputation convinced me. I followed instructions & after the 1st wash my hair is very soft, shiny, & straight like I had it cut/styled @ the salon--- with no heat. One thing I will suggest is a spray applicator instead of the squirt application. I will transfer the contents to an empty spray bottle for more precise application without waste. This is a miracle product if you have thin/fine hair that is dry & fragile. It transforms your hair instantly after it air dries.
Tried it once 5
Fafa from El Paso
Haven't noticed so much of a difference yet tbh
THE BEST! 5
LouCor from Georgia
Amazing! Simply amazing. It is like a mini Brazilian blowout. Leaves your hair silky smooth & cuts down blow drying time. This product is perfection!