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 Instacure Build-A-Bond Super Sealing Leave-In Balm For Very Damaged Hair

Submitted 2 years ago

By Christen

From Miami FL

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I love this product, I love how it doesn't weight on my hair at night like some products tend to do. It smells amazing! See a huge difference in the hair. However this with the liquid mask go hand in hand and have literally worked magic on my hair. My hair has never not had friz, the shine is incredible!!! Such an amazing product will buy again'

Submitted 2 years ago

By Agusia

From Richmond, VA

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This was wonderful! I like that you can leave it in and it will do repair work. It's not heavy at all. My hair felt great. Very light scent. I like that you can leave this in and it will do the work without you having to do anything extra. I absolutely hate split ends and having something that I can use that will help with that, is a lifesaver.

Submitted 2 years ago

By Kelliri82

From Denham Springs, LA

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Matrix and Bzz Agent gifted me Matrix's Instacure Build-A-Bond Super Sealing Leave-in Balm to try in exchange for my honest review, but all thoughts on the product are my own. While I've used Matrix's Sleek product line previously I had never used their Instacure line, but was excited to try it since it's focused on repairing damaged hair. My 2a wavy hair has moderate damage from hair dye, previous bleach usage, and flat iron usage so I often use a leave in conditioner after shampooing & conditioning my hair to help soften it. The leave in conditioners I used prior to this were all either spray in or cream/lotion leave in conditioners, so I was intrigued and anxious to try this since it's a balm. After washing & towel drying my hair I removed the jar's lid and I immediately smelled a grapefruit/citrus scent that I really liked. Then I removed a dime sized dollop of the balm, and evenly distributed the thick gel like cream throughout the midlength to ends of my hair. After applying it to my hair my hands were not sticky at all, like they are after applying some leave in conditioners. I let my hair air dry and I did not notice any difference in fizziness, softness, etc, but I realize it may take more than once use to do anything. I've now been using the product for 3+ weeks, & I've been sure to use it every time after I wash my hair and I still do not see where it's made any difference to my hair. When I've blow dried and flat ironed my hair after using it, my flyaways are still very visable, and when I've let it air dry my hair is still very frizzy and my hair is not any softer. While the leave in conditioner has a lovely scent and I like its gel like texture, I do not see any benefits of using this product and therefore cannot recommend it to others.

Submitted 2 years ago

By Hals

From New jersey

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I love love love this stuff! Will buy it again and again.

Submitted 2 years ago

By Ashley

From Boston, MA

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I received this item for free from Matrix and BzzAgent in exchange for my honest opinion. For reference, I have fine, color-treated, dry, moderately damaged straight Asian hair. I have several bond repair products ranging from budget to lux since I have damaged hair. I have used this product paired with the Bond Repair Mask and, wow, the results are honestly way better than I would have expected from a bond repair product. I understand that the purpose of bond repairing products is to repair bonds and strengthen hair. Over time your hair can appear stronger, but it's not necessarily going to make your hair super soft or shiny like other conditioning products will do. However, this line somehow makes my hair soft and healthy-looking for days until my next wash. I've used the mask without the balm and I have noticed a slight difference so I would say this mask actually does extend the conditioning effect. I don't love that the product is in an open container (would love to see it in a pump), but a little goes a long way. You only have to lightly dab a finger on the surface of the balm and it spreads well over your hair, especially when mildly damp. Honestly, I've seen better results from these two products than from more expensive products from bigger name hair brands. I haven't tried this with the shampoo and conditioner set yet but I am definitely interested. Highly recommend!