Review on Shiseido Super Mild Hair and Scalp Mask =)

Hi Everyone!

Hope you are having a good weekend! I've been in the library, yay. =P

Today I am reviewing Shiseido's Super Mild Hair and Scalp Mask

This product cost about $13-14 and contains 200 grams of product. This can be found in Mitsuwa, Marukai Living/Lifestyle, and online on Amazon for free shipping.

What do I think of this product?
So ever since moving to the East Coast, and experiencing real winter (haha) I have to blow dry my hair after showering before I go out, or else I'll feel very miserable with wet hair in 30-40F weather and possibly get sick.
I feel that blow drying my hair everyday was not something my hair was used to and it started to look and feel dry. =/
I wanted to find something that would help moisturize my hair, including the hair on my head and scalp. I do get very oily and greasy hair if I do not shower everyday and generally it is not advised to put conditioner on the hair closest to the scalp because they should be moisturized by my natural scalp oils and not need conditioning, and if I put conditioner in my hair, it gets oily quickly.
But I wanted something that would help re-hydrate all of my hair and scalp but not make my hair oily or greasy.
I have tried the Super Mild Shampoo and Conditioner before and I find them to be very gentle and nourishing so when I found this, I was very excited to try it out!
This product does not irritate my scalp nor does it make it feel or look greasy or oily. A little goes a long way and I don't use a lot on my head. I don't find it as moisturizing for the ends of my hair, because it is more of a light hair mask, not as thick or heavy. But I am happy to just use this as a hair mask for my scalp and the top of my head. I have other alternatives for the dry ends of my hair.
This makes my hair feel very soft and smooth and not as dry and itchy as it was before and I really like it! I don't use it everyday because I am trying to save product and I probably use it every other day.
Once the weather starts warming up, I probably won't need this anymore when I no longer need to blow dry my hair, but I find this a great addition for my winter haircare. =)

Do I recommend this product?
I believe that if you have a dry scalp and you need additional moisture and you are looking for something gentle, non-heavy, and light, I recommend this product! Or if you are in an environment that is very dry and/or windy or you find your scalp and hair starting to dry out like me from constant blow drying, I also recommend this product. =)
If you have very oily or greasy hair, I'm not sure if this will work for you. I have recently tried a shampoo that is specialized for oily hair (my hair is not very oily, but the oils do build up and I need to wash them out from time to time) and I will do a review on that! A heads up, so far I really like it! ^_^

I hope that this review was helpful to you! Let me know if you have any questions or comments in the comment box below. Thanks for reading and I will see you later! =D

Review on Oshima Tsubaki Camellia Hair Care Oil

Hi Everyone!

Today I am reviewing the Oshima Tsubaki Camellia Hair Care Oil 

This product can be found online at Amazon for $18.40 with prime shipping and contains 60mL or 2 oz. of product.
It is said that this product is 100% natural, made from the Tsubaki, or Camellia flower and has oleic acids that are extremely compatible with our own skin.
Directions: Massage a few drops into damp clean hair ends to nourish dry hair, split ends, and dull strands. Style as usual.

What do I think of this product?
I bought this product about 5 months ago, but I did not use it during the summer because the summer heat makes my hair more oily than normal and I didn't want to put it in my hair at the time.
I started using this when the weather got colder and drier.
This product is great for re-hydrating dry hair and protecting it from dry weather. It makes my hair very soft, smooth and shiny! I also think that it helps strengthen my hair, especially the more brittle ends. Also this product does not irritate my skin and is fragrance free!
A little goes a long way, and I mean it! This is a very intense oil for hair care, a few drops is definitely enough for the lower third of my hair.
I do follow the directions to put it into damp clean hair, because it protects my hair from the heat when I am blow drying it. However this does work well in clean dry hair too! Just make sure to start off with very small amounts and spread it well by brushing it out.
For the best even overall application, put a few drops into the palm of your hand, rub your hands together to spread the product all of your hands. Then massage and comb your hands through the lower part of your hair. Finally use a brush to brush your hair, starting at the ends and gradually brushing higher. This way you spread the product in your hair better and most of the oil is kept at the ends of the hair, where hair is the oldest, driest, and most damaged.
At most, put the oil in the lower half of your hair, and only near the ends if you have shorter hair that is closer to your face. You do not want the oils to stick onto your face and make your face oily and sticky.
The only problem that some people may have with this product is that you do need to use your hands to apply, and because the oil is so strong, it is a bit difficult to wash the oil off your hands. I personally don't mind because I wear disposable latex gloves whenever I use this product, so after application, I'll just throw away the gloves.

Do I recommend this product?
If you don't mind the application process (which may take some time or need of washing oil off your hands), then I recommend this product! Just please remember to start off with very little product. This is not like most oils and serums for the hair, a little is enough for a lot of hair! 
I can use a quarter size of l'occitane hair oil, no problem, and it makes my hair soft, and shiny. But if I use the same amount or even half that amount with the Tsubaki hair oil, my hair will become a greasy mess!
Because you use so little product, this oil will last you a very long time! And I find it pretty affordable for the amount. 

I hope this review was helpful to you! Feel free to write any questions or comments in the comment box below! Thank you for reading! I will see you later! =)

Review on Essential Rich Premier Treatment for Hair

Hi Everyone!

I hope your week is going well. And if you are in the UC system in California, this is the first week of school, yay! =P

Today I am reviewing the Essential Rich Premier Treatment

It contains 400mL of product. It costs $7.80 at the Sasa online store and is between $10-14 in stores in the US. You can find this in stores such as Takashima, Marukai, and Mitsuwa.
This product is said to treat all hairtypes and hair that is very dry and damaged from heat, dyes, perms, etc. It is said to help repair hair, and give extra strength, moisture, and shine.
Directions: Apply to shampooed hair. Massage gently. Rinse thoroughly.

What do I think of this product?
So, I really really like the Essential Rich Premier Ultra Honey & Shea Butter hair mask (which I still have and use), however I wanted to try this product for two reasons. First, I just wanted to try something else from the same brand. Second, hair mask cost in the US started to skyrocket! It rose to $22 and is now $27 which is a ridiculous price. I don't mind buying from Sasa (which is much cheaper) but shipping, shipping costs, or free shipping with a certain minimum is annoying.
This is a very creamy product that has a strong flowery and fruity fragrance. I really like the smell of this product. I also really like the container. It is a squeezable tube that dispenses easily and cleanly. It is less messy than the Essential Rich Premier hair mask which comes in a jar and I need to use my hands to scoop product out and then have a hard time screwing the lid back on. (all while in the shower =P)
So, I really wanted make this product work. However, it did not give me the results that I wanted. I have very long hair which is quite old and dry at the ends. I was hoping that this would produce the same results as the hair mask version, however, it was not enough. =( To me, this is similar to a deep conditioner. It is in between a moisturizing conditioner and a hair mask. It still helps my hair and makes it soft and shiny but not as soft or healthy as the hair mask.
For the hair mask I would need to use only 1-2 times per week for shiny soft hair, and for this product I would probably need to use it 3-4 times per week for the same results.
Overall, I am happy that it is cheaper in the US and still does good to my hair, strengthening it and giving it softness and shine. However, it is not strong enough for my purposes. I am not sure if I will buy it again. I am currently finishing my second bottle, (I bought the 2nd one to try to make this product work for me) and I will not repurchase anytime soon. However, I am considering to get this when I travel because the container is much more travel-friendly than the hair mask version.

Do I recommend this product?
I recommend this product if your hair is normal to somewhat dry. This will definitely do the job for you. However, if your hair is very dry and/or damaged, I would suggest a stronger product such as the Essential hair mask or the Shiseido hair mask.

I hope you found this review helpful! Feel free to comment or ask any questions in the comment box below! Thanks and I will see you soon!

Review on Shiseido FT Suibun Aquair Moist Hair Pack Extra Pack/Treatment!

Hi Everyone! I will be very busy this weekend so I will be writing more posts now to makeup for it!

Today I am also reviewing the Shiseido FT Suibun Aquair Moist Hair Pack Extra Pack/Treatment:

This product is a hair mask! Hair masks are products that people put in their hair, wait for some time, and wash it off (like a face mask) to improve the condition of their hair. Hair masks are great if you hair is damaged, brittle, and dry. They usually moisturize and strengthen the hair.

I bought this product on Amazon for ~$20 (with free prime time shipping) because Beautifymeeh on Youtube said it was a great product and she highly recommended it. If you have a Mitsuwa or a Marukai store near you, you can also find them for about the same price. It contains 220 grams of product. It is supposed to heavily moisturize damaged hair. It is a thickish creamy white product that smells really nice! haha
Note: Please don't confuse this product with Shiseido's shampoo and conditioner, I know they look the same, but they do different things! XP

Directions: After washing and rinsing hair w/ shampoo and conditioner, massage as much product as you need into the hair, wait for 10-15 minutes, and then rinse. Use 1-2 times a week.

What I do instead: So, I don't have time to wait around in the shower for 10-15 minutes =P, so what I do is that before I'm doing a mud mask, I put this product into my dry hair in the evening (focusing on the hair ends), twist it into a bun and clip it, and wait for at least 30 minutes. I could be eating, or doing homework, whatever. Then I go put on my face mud mask 15 min in. When 30 min. is done I go into the shower to wash off both masks and do other shower stuff.
I use this product once a week. I would love to use it more, but it's not cheap =P. So, yeah...gotta make it last long! =O

When you put it in your hair dry, it will make your hair very sticky and stick together so it becomes kind of stiff. If you don't like that you can always dampen your hair by adding water or spraying water on it so that the product becomes more slippery and is easier to handle when massaging into the hair.

What do I think of it?
I think this product works great! It makes my hair shine and smell really nice. Also, my hair becomes really soft ^_^. I really love that feeling of thick soft hair! I wish it was cheaper, but hey, it does what it says and it does it really well so I think it's worth it =)
My hair tends to become very dry and weak at the ends, and I want to grow my hair very long, so this keeps it strong, moisturized, and healthy! Summer is approaching, and that means that the days are getting hotter and drier, which is bad for my hair, so this is a great product to provide the extra moisture my hair needs.

Do I recommend this product?
I definitely recommend this product! Especially if you have thin, dry, damaged, and brittle hair. Or if you use a lot of styling products, heat products, and color products on your hair. After one use, this will make your hair feel soooo good! It is pricy but if you don't take care of your hair, you'll end up with little or damaged hair later during life, so it is good to keep it safe and healthy!

So I hope you liked this review!
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to do so in the comment box below!
Thanks for reading and I will see you later! XD