kerastase l'huile original hair oil

i always want to try kerastase products, but they're expensive as hell, so i was reluctant to buy something from them. but then, i spotted a set for hair fall in sephora singapore, so i was hooked and i bought it. and then, as i lined up to pay, i spotted their mini hair oil. the price is reasonable so i bought it as well. thankfully, when i got home, my hair products were nearing their ends so i was quite excited to try them. 

this is the description from their website: iconic nourishing hair oil for all hair types infused with a blend of argan hair oil, camellia oil, and marula hair oil. multi-use hair oil comprised of a blend of precious hair oils for all hair types. a hydrating hair oil serum that delivers optimal hair nourishment and revives the hair's strength. creates frizz-free, super shiny hair with a subtle fragrance without oil buildup or a greasy finish.

key ingredients:

- marula hair oil: high in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and amino acids. it's effective at keeping hair soft, supple and moisturized.

- camellia hair oil: an excellent emollient for keeping hair moist and supple, it absorbs very quickly leaving incredibly shiny hair.

- argan hair oil: with high contents of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and vitamin E, to naturally increase elasticity, hydrate, soften and restore shiny hair. 

the packaging: it comes in gold box with short descriptions in multiple languages at the back of the box as well as the sides. i think they wrapped it with plastic sealing, but i'm not sure since i've forgotten about it. the hair oil itself comes in a miniature size of the full size one. it comes in gold see-through glass bottle with gold plastic pump head. you can twist the head so it will open and close so it's quite secure. there's another label at the back of bottle as well. the mini size is just 30 ml, but i don't mind. 

the scent: all kerastase products are fragranced, so if you don't like scented products, then skip it. because the fragrance is quite noticeable. for the hair oil, it's straight floral and quite fragrant. for me personally, i don't mind with the scent, but it's not my favorite (i like the genesis series scent better)

the product: the hair oil is a clear runny type oil that i can lather to my hair easily. they say i only need two pumps but it's ridiculous. at first, i haven't cut my hair, so i use a lot. but then, i cut my hair and it's quite thin so i end up using too much and it makes my hair clumpy and oily the next day. i ended up washing my hair all over the next day and re do everything. for now, my hair is shoulder-length and i use two pumps per part (4 pumps in total). 

the result: at first, i hate it because it doesn't seem to make a difference. my hair is still slightly frizzy and then it's not super smooth soft like the result that i get from using loreal one. but... as i keep using it, i start to like it as it makes my hair soft. still a bit frizzy but i can deal the problem with my hair straightener. 

so far, i'm liking it. i just hope that it has the same fragrance as the genesis set and i'll be happy. but.. this one is one of their best-sellers, so i don't think they'll change it anytime soon. anyway, i don't think you can get the mini size here, but if you happen to find it, then you should get it. the mini is still expensive but it won't bleed your wallet. as for me, i don't think i'll repurchase this as i don't quite like the scent, but never say never!