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L'Oreal Professionnel Intense Repair Masque Reviews
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Description

The Intense Repair hair masque is designed to intensely nourish, repair and condition dry hair.  It targets both the hair cuticle and your scalp to maintain a healthy natural balance.

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    89% OF CHICKS DIG IT

    3.3/5
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    Recommended? You Betcha!
    February 19, 2012

    i tried this along with the shampoo i was sent by chickadvisor. the masque had a pleasant scent that was not too strong but not quite as nice as the shampoo. the directions stated to apply to dry hair so i put it on before my morning shower and then rinsed off. it rinsed off quite easily and was easy to apply. it left my hair feeling clean and moisturized but not over dry. i followed it up in the shower with the l'oreal shampoo i was sent to get that extra clean feeling. i would use this product again but i don't think i would be willing to pay alot of money for it.

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    3.7/5
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    Recommended? You Betcha!
    February 19, 2012

    I have been using this product for a couple of weeks. The product has a nice creamy texture. It is thick but was easy to work into my hair. It does have a light, fresh scent. I noticed a significant improvement to the moisture level of my hair after one use. I really liked that it did not weigh down my hair fine hair as many similar products on the market do. I would recommend this product to my friends and family.

    *I received this product through the Chickadvisor Product Review Club

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    3.3/5
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    February 19, 2012

    My hair is extremely dry - I have wavy hair, but like to blow dry straight - which equals damage and very dry hair. I really like this hair masque. The price makes this masque a bit on the high side, but it is effective. The hair masque has a good thick consistency but still fluid enough to work easily into your hair. The only thing that I didn't like is that it's not a bottle that you squeeze and away you go- it's in a container that you have to dip your hands in it to get the masque out. Love the scent - has a fruity smell to it. I was impressed with the hair masque after my first treatment as it left my hair noticeably smoother and silkier to the touch. Hair had an overall healthy appearance and feel to it. The effect lasted in between treatment periods and my hair feels much more moisturized - could really tell as I styled my hair - made it easier and drastically minimized the amount of frizz in the hair. This is pretty comparable to the product that I was using - which was the Vo5 oil. I will be recommending this hair masque to my friends and family.

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    3.7/5
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    Recommended? You Betcha!
    February 18, 2012

    I really like this hair masque which I was graciously sent by L'Oreal and ChickAdvisor as part of the Product Review Club. While its price makes this masque an initial investment, only a small amount is needed per treatment so the 200ml bottle should last for a while.

    The hair masque has a good consistency - thick but still fluid enough to work easily into your hair. There is no discernible scent to the masque but it leaves behind a clean smell.

    I was very impressed with the hair masque after my first treatment as it left my hair noticeably smoother and silkier. My hair was much softer to the touch, and it had an overall healthy appearance and feel to it. The effect lasted in between treatment periods and my hair feels much more moisturized.

    My favourite things about this product are that it is very effective; there is no overpowering scent; it is an efficient product - only need to let the product soak in your hair for 1 minute as per the bottle's instructions; and the results are long lasting and live up to its claims.

    If the price was a little cheaper, it would be preferable, but overall, I would, and am already, recommending this hair masque to my friends and family.

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    3.3/5
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    Recommended? You Betcha!
    February 18, 2012

    This is one of my favorite reviews to write about, Thank you ChickAdvisor for letting me test this out!
    I try practically every hair masque under the sun that isn't too expensive and L'oreal has been one of the drug store masques that I actually have continued to repurchase so this nice to try since it is the professional line.
    I did compare the ingredients in this masque and L'oreal's Total Repair 5 (drug store masque) and they are some what similar.
    This masque is only 200ml but the formula is thick so you don't need a ton of product. I much prefer a thicker hair masque so it's not running right out of my hair.
    I have color treated,fine, just past the shoulders hair and I had no problems with this weighing my hair down or stripping the color out.
    The smell is just a regular deep conditioner kind of smell, nothing too over powering and I didn't notice scent lingering in my hair after it was rinsed out.
    I would for sure use this masque a couple times a week to keep my hair hydrated. With adding moisture I do notice more shine to my black hair but nothing crazy.
    I do think this is a great masque but I wouldn't say this is my HG masque. I would recommend trying it out if you can find it for a decent price since somethings work great for others.
    I will use this up but probably stick with my Macadamia Deep Repair Masque as it never fails me.

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    3.2/5
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    Recommended? You Betcha!
    February 18, 2012

    I first heard about this product from a friend of mine, who was using it to help prevent further hair loss. What I really like about the product is that it is like a super-conditioner, and I just leave it in my hair while I shave. It's quite a heavy product, meaning that it takes a bit more effort to wash out, but I have noticed that my hair feels noticeably softer after applying this hair mask.

    I've used other restorative products in the past, and this one definitely is one of my favourites. I would suggest it to all the ladies out there!

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    3.8/5
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    Recommended? You Betcha!
    February 18, 2012

    This is a great product that leaves your hair smooth without making it flat. The smell and texture were perfect. The only problem I had was that it said to towel dry before applying and in the shower this does not really work so well. I rung out as much water before apply and I still seemed to have good results. I would use this product again, thanks L'Oreal.

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    4.0/5
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    Recommended? You Betcha!
    February 18, 2012

    I really liked the way this conditioner worked on my hair. My hair is curly and dry but I found that this conditioner really softened my hair. After conditioning I was able to brush my hair and all the tangles from the curls were gone. Normally I have to pre brush my hair in order to be able to brush it after I wash but this product is different. My hair was much softer and easier to manage and when you have very little time to worry about your hair this is a big plus for me.Like the shampoo this conditioner has a great scent and worked very well. I would prefer if the conditioner came in a bottle. I found it a bit weird dipping my hands into the jar to get it out. And just like the shampoo I hope that this conditioner comes in a bigger container. I did use a bit more of the conditioner so I would run out very fast. Overall I am happy with it and if I could find a bigger size for a good price I would buy it for sure

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    3.2/5
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    Recommended? Fugheddaboutit!
    February 18, 2012

    1. What was your overall experience with this product? (e.g. ease of use, texture/scent, etc)
    Texture was kind of jellyish compared to other prodcuts that are more creamy, the smell was nice just like the shampoo. The only annoying part was the drying your hair before applying the masque. Sometimes if I shower quickly I just absentmindedly apply the masque without drying my hair. It's an extra step that kind of takes a little more effort than just a regular conditioner. Otherwise the product was simple enough to use.

    2. Did you notice any changes to your hair? (e.g. smoothness, moisture levels, healthy appearance, etc)
    I did find my hair was a lot smoother and softer. However it also seemed to have a filminess to it that i didn't know if it was due to using too much of the masque. There wasn't a specific instruction on how much of the product to use (i.e. dime size) so not sure if that's just the product.

    3. How do these products compare to other hydrating or reparative hair treatments you’ve tried in the past (if any)?
    Like the shampoo I found it was comparative to other masques I used and even conditioners. Hopefully I will see more results in the long term as I only used this product for 2 weeks.

    4. Would you consider purchasing these products in the future and/or recommend them to a friend?
    I wouldn't recommend it just because 30 for the product is too expensive, the size is too small and the results just weren't there. I can buy salon brands from the BSO for cheaper.

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    3.7/5
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    Recommended? You Betcha!
    February 17, 2012

    Thanks Chick Advisor for giving me the opportunity to try this product out!

    This is a thick, rich masque - so be warned: use liberally! Just a quarter-size blob is enough for my long, thick hair.
    Although it's rich, I find that it's easy to rinse out, and doesn't leave any residue in my shower, or in my hair. It also makes my hair oh so soft, as promised.

    Unlike my other hair treatments, this does not weigh my hair down, and makes my hair shinier.

    I would recommend anybody with dry/damaged hair to give this a try!

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