With the merciless way that I have treated my hair for the past few weeks, I think it deserved a break. Yesterday as I was strolling at the mall, I almost jumped in glee when I saw pots of L’Oreal Elseve Smooth Intense Hair Masque. God, I’ve been dying to try it, but my best friend just keeps on forgetting to give me the pot that she bought for me! Haha! I couldn’t wait any longer, so I grabbed the pot, and hit checkout ( woops, in the real world, went to the counter, and paid for it ).

Lately, I have understood what it meant by “tangled” hair. My hair seems fine, but everytime I would run through my hair, it would get stuck, or something. Blame it on the shampoo that I’ve been using – I think it was too harsh, but heck, I had to use it. Now, I have to say byebye to it and say hello to my new Elseve shampoo ( that would be reviewed in another entry ) and Hair Masque. My Kerastase Oleo Relax Hair Masque pot is already empty, and I got intrigued by the statements of others that Elseve is as good as Kerastase. Being an absolute Kerastase fanatic ( to the point that I requested that brand for my OJT ), I decided to use this hair masque , and roadtest away!

After my hair bath courtesy of Elseve shampoo for Anti-Breakage, I applied the Smooth Intense Hair Masque. I rinsed away after leaving it on my hair for a minute, and used my fingers to detangle whatever there is to detangle as I shower it off.

Well, I just combed my hair using a wide tooth comb, and just let it dry. As the day progressed, I was checking my hair, and it felt really soft. And I mean super duper soft!

And to add, when I checked myself in the mirror, my hair got all its shine back. Talk about magic in one use! I couldn’t believe it myself. Shine in one use? It’s true, it’s true! and, no tangles for the day. Absolutely none. Even my sis commented that my hair looked extra nice today. No frizzies, manageable hair, everything perfect.

The damage inflicted was minimal – a pot of Elseve Smooth Intense Hair Masque costs only around 350 php ( around $8? ). Super affordable, and the pot is filled to the brim.

I am officially stocking up on this hair masque! As for the question if it can be compared to Kerastase Oleo Relax Hair Masque - Kerastase Oleo Hair Masque actually gives an INSTANT detangling effect, and super sleek ( it’s miraculous ), and Elseve is well, about 70% of Kerastase‘s in terms of performance. Considering it’s only 1/4 of its price, I can actually
live with this to use for everyday! The shine is a bonus that will make me use this over and over again!

I am officially hooked with L’Oreal Elseve! Next , I want to try the Smooth Intense Serum! Stay tuned!

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24 Responses to “The Beautynomist Loves Elseve Smooth Intense Hair Masque!”

1. macy:
   (November 30th, 2007 at 8:49 am)

   where could you buy this? i want to try it too…

2. The Beautynomist:
   (December 5th, 2007 at 11:21 pm)

   @ Watsons! any Watson’s branch

3. Dreniva:
   (December 11th, 2007 at 4:42 am)

   ate nkatry n b u ng color-vive mask nila and anti-breakage mask? pkireview din kun ano result pag ginamit na sa hair. more power nga pla s blog nyo!

4. Paula:
   (December 20th, 2007 at 4:05 pm)

   Is this available online anywhere? Would LOVE to give it a shot.

5. The Beautynomist:
   (December 20th, 2007 at 7:04 pm)

   Hi Dreniva!

   I have the red one here? I’ll review. Thanks!:)

6. Kikay Kits » Blog Archive » L’Oreal Elseve Hair Products Are Love!:
   (February 1st, 2008 at 10:20 pm)

   [...] I’ve reviewed some of the L’Oreal Elseve products for our fellow kikay’s reading, Elseve Color Vive Color Protecting Conditioner Elseve Smooth Intense Hair Masque [...]

7. christine:
   (July 21st, 2008 at 11:26 pm)

   HELLO! THIS IS WHAT I JUST NEEDED TO READ! I was staring at this product for a good 15 minutes awhile ago at watsons. however, as a student P350 isn’t really “CHEAP” for me although I was totally ready to buy it but I was hesitant.

   I have CURLY/WAVY hair that isn’t really exposed to heating products such as blow drying & flat ironing its just that my hair is really naturally frizzy. I checked out the other products that said “anti-frizz” and ended up picking up a bottle of CREAM SILK- FLEXI HOLD LEAVE ON for fluffy/exposed hair (THE BLUE ONE). the girl said its just the same but for a cheaper price. “brand lang daw ang pinagkaiba”. so i was wondering if the girl was right? i haven’t tried it yet. and maybe then i should get the ELSEVE. thanks. i would love to hear from you if you have reviews on CREAM SILK leave on products. please feel free to email me at christine.santos19@yahoo.com

   THANKS!!! xoxo

8. The Beautynomist:
   (July 22nd, 2008 at 7:08 pm)

   Hi Christine!

   I would have to disagree with the girl Cream Silk products work for some, and don’t work for some. It’s a matter of being “hiyang” ( works for you ) to a product, or not. As for me, I’ve found affinity with Elseve products because I believe they deliver really good results. Up a notch maybe than Cream Silk, but Cream Silk’s great enough for everyday use. elseve masque’s can be used like once or twice a week, like a “hotoil treatment ” I assure you that it’s worth every penny!

   For the leave-on serum of Elseve Anti-frizz, this is in oil form whereas Cream Silk is in creme form, so I don’t think it’s just “the brand” but the product themselves I swear by it, and believe in the Anti-frizz serum of Elseve, and confidently say that it works so close to Kerastase’s , which is a great, but a bit expensive brand.

9. christine:
   (July 23rd, 2008 at 1:47 am)

   this is a random picture of a curly person.
   her hair is VERY similar to mine. but mine isn’t colored. (i have natural medium brown hair) http://www.flickr.com/photos/28849115@N02/2692591731/

   i tried the cream silk for 2 days now. and what i noticed is that MY CURLS TEND TO DISAPPEAR upon application… (or maybe i’m applying tom much). i also have no idea how to apply it when its dry hihi!

   now my concern is that if I’ll use the ELSEVE ANTI-FRIZZ MASK it might remove my curls! I ABSOLUTELY BELIEVE YOU when you said its “worth every penny” but I’m scared that my curls might completely disappear!
   i LOVE my curls… but not the messy, poffy-ness on some areas (specifically the upper portion of her hair, that is what i hate about my hair). I know it says ANTI-FRIZZ. but it might make my hair straighter (which isn’t the way i want it to be…) i just want it TAMED. because i am forced to tie my hair into a bun EVERYDAY to hide my WILD hair.

   HELP ME PLEASE! i know i sound such a whiny brat. but girls are girls! and honestly i have never ever experienced having to feel good about “our” “crowning glory”. IT’s TRUE!

10. The Beautynomist:
    (July 23rd, 2008 at 9:22 am)

    Hi The serum will not make your curls go away, but rather, make it less poofy won’t make it straight unless you have it rebonded

11. babycakes:
    (September 30th, 2008 at 3:53 pm)

    question lang.. i just got may hair digipermed.. will the conditioner and masque straighten it out?

12. Rebecca:
    (January 3rd, 2009 at 10:00 am)

    Hello! I’ve read your review. Just a few questions. What’s the difference between Elseve Hair Masque and Hair Conditioner? How to use it? Like, after shampoo? Is the hair masque leave-on? My hair is both dry and frizzy and I hate it! I’ve tried several shampoo and its conditioner but it does not work for me. Super depressing.

13. The Beautynomist:
    (January 4th, 2009 at 8:55 pm)

    Hi Rebecca! Hair Masque is more intensive than the conditioner. Use them after shampoo, for the masque, after shampoo, and rinse after 5 minutes. try the masque! i recommend it more. very intensive if you want softness, the pink one ( nutri gloss ) is better

14. Rebecca:
    (January 9th, 2009 at 10:49 am)

    Hello!
    Thanks for your reply! But will the hair masque harm my scalp? My hair is both dry and frizzy. I thought the orange one helps in taming the frizz? Does the orange one helps in making the hair straighter and soft too?

15. The Beautynomist:
    (January 9th, 2009 at 11:49 pm)

    Hi Rebecca, it wont harm your scalp! I think conditioners are not meant to be applied on the scalp, just near the roots There are two orange ones – one for damaged hair, one for frizzy hair. the one for the frizzy hair controls frizzies

16. xTiNa:
    (May 20th, 2009 at 5:08 pm)

    how much is the price?? Is it about P200 or up??

17. xTiNa:
    (May 20th, 2009 at 5:10 pm)

    My hair was rebonded last two days but the waves came back. What kind of shampoo could i use that will straighten it back?

18. ads:
    (June 19th, 2009 at 3:40 pm)

    For L’Oreal Elseve is produced locally right? If you want the range that comes from Paris, try L’Oreal Elvive. Its a bit more expensive though as compared to Elseve.

19. Neurochiq:
    (July 21st, 2009 at 9:21 am)

    Hi, just bloghopping & saw your review. I’m a big fan of L’Oreal Elseve Nutri-Gloss & Anti-Frizz too, thouigh I haven’t tried the masque yet, will definitely get it next time. Thanks!

20. cheng:
    (October 24th, 2009 at 10:19 am)

    hello guys,

    may tanong ln aq..
    sana maraming experts mgresponse:)
    me pag asa pba ung gan2ng buhok sa loreal mga
    loreal products..?

    http://www.healthcareandbeautytips.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/damaged-hair.jpg

    tgnan nyu ung pic jan..
    ginoogle q ln yan..

    plz respone people..:)
    ill wait..:)

21. The Beautynomist:
    (January 11th, 2010 at 10:23 am)

    I think so sis! I think you need Powerdose by Loreal

22. theresa:
    (January 17th, 2010 at 4:21 pm)

    hi girls..
    i just got my hair permed in a very lovely way…but it became really dry and floppy..specially when i comb it…i bought loreal elseve anti frizz serum,,, and somebody told me that it will take my curls away???is that true????! i just want to maintain my curls and make it behave and to moisturize it…

    thanks!

23. Gracey:
    (May 5th, 2010 at 4:45 pm)

    L’Oreal Elseve masks are available in sachets! it’s around 17 pesos at watson’s. I’ve tried it once and loved it.. but may i ask, can i use the mask everyday!?

    thanks!

24. The Beautynomist:
    (May 7th, 2010 at 10:02 am)

    Well, I used to have my masque as my conditioner for everyday! So I think it’s okay

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