Product Reviews Rated 3.3 out of 5 stars
341 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Been using it for years with straight and now permed hair To start off I have really thick hair and it was long- down to my waist--it was a tangled mess since I had spots of waves, some straight and other parts down right curly. This was the first product I ever tried that I could spray in after washing/conditioning my hair--wait 2 minutes- and I could run a brush from scalp to the end of my hair without much tension and I lost 90% less hair with breakage and less split ends. Didn't matter if I air dried my hair, tossed it in a bun to dry with a curly look - or if I blow dried it after using this leave in spray- hair always looked shiny, wasn't greasy AND it was less tangled throughout the day.
Having used it for 2 years with that kind of hair I had a great experience each time I used it----I decided to get a perm a little bit ago...and chop off a foot of my hair. Here's the thing-- I don't know if I am supposed to be using this product like I am...but here's the deal...the perm thing is awesome...but I am a ditz when it comes to knowing what products to use ever and a perm is A LOT of work, which I knew going into it but this leave in spray has made my routine quick, easy AND I don't look like a frizzed out psycho clown--- I have been sleeping with a satin pillow case over my hair to help with the tangles but in the morning I spray a healthy dose of this leave in tonic and then 'scrunch' my hair. Dries for a minute or 2 and then I am ready to go! MY hair looks great throughout the day and doesn't look dry or frizzed out. I also use a healthy dose of it to help me comb through my hair with a wide toothed comb on the off days that I don't wash my hair. I use it like I used to, after washing my hair as well, with the same results I had with straight hair. Never looks greasy and the other bonus with my perm is that I don't have the 'crunchy' look that gels give you.
**Again...don't know if I am using the product correctly (time of usage, amount, etc)...but like, I said, it's worked for years and with different types of very
Most Helpful Critical Review Where did the orginal Tonic Go? I used the original for a very long time. My hair was soft and shiny.....looked like I spent a million bucks on a stylist......... the replacement product leave in is very under par - I hope to see the original come back! Like ASAP!!! what a let down below there is a question>>>>> would I recommend Biolage......I guess. Shampoo & Conditioners are good.....how ever I will give no score on the new replacement. It is NOTHING like the old one! Sorry..............for all of us
Reviewed by 341 customers Very disappointed 1
Mary from Indianapolis
The original tonic was phenomenal, cannot comprehend why Biolage felt the need to change it. Bring back the original please!
I really wish biolage would bring back the original formula. 1
Joanne from Florida
They changed the original formula that worked for so many people. The new formula is horrible. It does nothing compared to the original. Its been more than a year now since the formula change. I've found a close replacement product from redken that I use but I really would like to use this tonic the way it used to be. My hair has never been the same since I stopped using this tonic. Biolage please listen to your customers , this did not need a formula change. Please fix this so we can use it again. There are many negative comments here.
Why Change a Great Thing 1
Nikki from Salem, OR
Please roll back the formula. Why change such a great product. I used it for 10+ years and now I have had to find a new product.
Horrible since formula change 1
XOkitkatXO from NJ
I love this stuff and buy it religiously. But with my new bottle I've noticed that it's coming out thicker, has a different and stronger scent, and it doesn't have as much slip as it used to. I don't like this new formula at all. Now I'm going to have to search for a new leave in to use.
Bring back the old formula 1
Sad Melissa from Illinois
I knew something wasn't right. After reading the other reviews I see I was right. Something is not right, They have switched the formula. Bad idea Biolage. PLEASE bring back the old formula. There is a difference. Until then, I'm off to find a new leave in conditioner. Ugh.
terrible 1
bren921 from maui
why was the formula changed? the original was amazing! this has taken a loyal customer and sent them to another company
Being back the original formula 1
Rachel from Johnson City
I've been using this for 10 years! This new formula is horrible. It doesn't detangle my hair. The new formula is messy. Do not like this new formula.
Bring back the old formula 1
badhairday from undisclosed
I have used the Leave-In Tonic for over15 years or more and loved it. The new formula is horrible!!! It has an odor and looks like glue the consistency is so thick. At first I thought it was a bad bottle but after purchasing several I checked reviews and realized it was a formula change. The old formula was perfect...the lesson here is if it ain't broke- don't fix it!!!
I absolutely LOVE this product! 5
Dawn from Bozeman, MT
I use this after showering, just before combing out my hair.
Can't live without it! 5
Tracy33 from El Cajon, CA
This spray is the best thing I have done for my hair in a long time. I thought it was a little expensive but it lasted about 9 months and I use it every other day. My hair feels and looks better than ever.
Bring back the old formula!!!! 1
Sunday Rose from Philadelphia
Please bring back the old formula. I was a long time user of your leave-in tonic. I will no longer buy it as the new thicker formula leaves my hair feeling heavy, as if I didn't fully wash out conditioner.
Thank actually read that you changed the formula is so disappointing as now I have to try & find another brand.
Dries My Hair Out 1
Seahorseokie from ogden utah
I bought this a few months ago and it is horrible, i do exactly like the instructions say and it drys half my hair before I even comb thru. I do use the shampoo and conditioner, but even if i don't use the condition this tonic still drys my hair!
My fine hair is a mess 1
lynnems from Southeastern USA
I thought it was just me until I saw these reviews. This new formula is awful. My hair is heavy, no volume, and has to be washed twice as often.
What were you thinking when you changed the formula? I think it might be a really good idea to address this problem since you've lost previously satisfied customers. Me included.
Bring back old formula! 1
Momo from Elizabethtown, KY
I wish Biolage would bring back the old formula. I absolutely loved it. The new formula was terrible for my fine hair.
Please bring back original formula 1
Amsa from undisclosed
PLEASE bring back the original formula. The one that was actually a tonic and not thick and goopy. The original formula was perfect.
Horrible, bring back the original 1
Port Washington Mike from Port Washington,ny
Horrible, bring back the original, have you ever heard the expression if it's not broke don't fix it, well you should bring this up to your development department and also any marketing department that gave it the thumbs up, this new formula is horrible it's almost like glue,
I will never buy it again
What happened? 1
tpm6565 from Sarasota, FL
I have been using this product for over 15 years. I would typically buy four or five at a time. I recently started a new bottle and found it made my hair unmanageable. I figured the bottle was old and the product must have gone bad so I opened another bottle but found it to be exactly the same. Wow, could Biolage have changed the product, I thought? Now that I see the reviews I have my answer. The product is no longer usable for me and therefore, I will throw out the three bottles I have and cross my fingers hoping Biolage will bring back the original formulation.
Great Product 5
janetluvskatz from Mesa, Arizona
I really like this product! It keeps my hair soft!!
Definitely would buy this product 5
Lisa from Texas
I use this product daily and it helps moisturizers my hair and the softness
What Happened??? 1
anq99 from Tulsa, OK
I am begging Biolage to go back to the original formula of the leave-in tonic. After years of trying multiple products that work well with my hair, I found a product - the original leave-in tonic - that ended my search. Then the formula changed and I have to start my search all over again. I bought the new version and feel like I spent $30 for little more than a spray bottle of water. I won't buy another one unless the old formula is restored. The new formula is a HUGE disappointment for a so-called improvement.
The new formula is horrid! 1
Lizz from Pittsburgh, Pa
I have been using this leave in spray for at least a decade. I bought a bottle about a month ago and I thought maybe it was old product because it was so thick. I just bought a new bottle today and it is it the same thick consistency. I will no longer be buying this product and I am hoping that you listen to your consumers that are complaining about it. This is absolutely awful and it leaves such a heavy buildup on your hair.
Horrible new formula 1
CHO2020 from undisclosed
This product was perfect until it was reformulated. Perfect. I can't imagine how you found a product tester who thought this was an improvement. And on top - to not even update the packaging to reflect a new formula? Did your think your loyal customers would be so ignorant to think that nothing changed? Please please please bring back the old formula - and please reflect that in some updates packaging.
Horrible new formula 1
CHO2020 from undisclosed
This product was perfect until it was reformulated. Perfect. I can't imagine how you found a product tester who thought this was an improvement. And on top - to not even update the packaging to reflect a new formula? Did your think your loyal customers would be so ignorant to think that nothing changed? Please please please bring back the old formula - and please reflect that in some updates packaging.
Soft hair! 5
Candiedotcandie from Pasadena, CA
I love that this product is light and can be used as a strangler right out of the shower. Doesn't weigh down your hair at all and leaves it super soft.
Love It! 5
Doc Deb from Arizona
This product was recommended to me by my hair stylist. After loosing all of my hair to chemo, it grew back thick and curly. I live in Arizona where it is dry and I needed to keep these curls hydrated. This product does the trick. I wet my hair every morning and give it a spritz. The result? Wonderfully hydrated natural hair!