- The post was made 6 days
Forgotten Product and Mascara Test
When I suggested hair masks to a friend yesterday, she asked if I had tried Olaplex. Of course, I have, but I also completely forgot that I tested (and that I even bought) Olaplex curl gel! Today I'm testing it along with Umberto Giannini's mousse (mousse first, then gel). The instructions say to use it as the only product, but I'm skeptical, so I'm trying it this way first. In the pictures, the hair is 80%(-ish) dry and without scrunching the curls, but they never became stiff, so it looks pretty much the same as 💯 dry, just lighter. The first impression is good. It promises frizz-free curls for 72 hours. I think, maybe not on that, but we'll see tomorrow how it looks on day 2! I'm testing to compare BBIA's two black mascaras (the blue fiber mascara and the red one without fibers), and on the left in the picture, I have three layers of the red one, and on the right, I have the blue. Minimal difference, possibly a little more volume on the red. I will try to spray it down with a little water and see how they behave as well 🤗 #olaplex #bbia #filorga #garnier #maybelline #nyxcosmetics #xl #grazette12 products in the look Forgotten Product and Mascara Test2522 views- The user's roll: Lyko Creator. The comment was made 5 daysNice! I think it's awesome! Very moisturizing for a gel 🤍1 likes
- The post was made 1 weekRating: 5 out of 5verified customer
A Really Nice Shampoo!
I bought this shampoo during that magical ✨️ evening when Lyko had a 75% sale on certain brands, without having previously tested anything from XL. And I can say that I just love this shampoo! Good size of the bottle first and foremost, 400 ml is it, and I have seen that there are even larger ones (and I understand why!). However, these 400 ml last much longer than with most other shampoos, because it is concentrated! I can get by with about half the amount that I usually use, which I really like. The shampoo is transparent. It has a faint scent and a slightly cooling feel. It lathers up well, that’s where you feel that it is concentrated. The hair doesn’t feel overly rough after I’ve rinsed out the product, but of course, conditioner is a must. I’m not a shampoo luxury user or what you would call it, I usually don’t spend a lot in that category even though I don’t buy the absolute cheapest options. I have long, straight, typical Scandinavian hair with a sensitive scalp. This shampoo hasn’t caused any issues with my scalp, but since I currently don’t have any problems there, I can’t say that it has done anything positive either. But I really like the cooling sensation that I mentioned earlier, it makes me want to stand and focus on my scalp when I massage in the shampoo. I always use one of those rubber things with spikes for the scalp, which is also one of my best hair hacks 🥰 I think this shampoo is worth its price, because you can just FEEL that it is quality, I think. I like everything about it and I would absolutely consider buying it again. 4.5 stars, rounded up 😊 #lykoreview #xl #schampo #grazette1 product in post A Really Nice Shampoo!387 views- The comment was made 1 weekTheir bonding series is SO good too! Really affordable and high quality!1 likes
- The post was made 2 months
Saltwater Spray
Styling my hair with saltwater spray has felt a bit like the feeling of not styling my hair at all. It’s like how my hair looks when it air dries. A bit messy, frizzy, and neither straight nor curly (more like Ronja the Robber's Daughter than beach babe😅). Not something I’ve strived for. But yeah, I get that it’s the look people spend time and money (wave irons) on these days, and I’m STARTING to think it feels totally okay, so who am I to disregard what I got for free? 🤪 Saltwater spray then, does it help? Yes, I actually think this one from Björn Axén does! Everything I’ve tried before I’ve rejected (too coarse, just felt dirty, etc.), but this one seems to “gather” the hair and the waves in some way and have a structured purpose. I showered last night and used leave-in from XL Grazette and sprayed in saltwater spray. 🌙 This morning I dampened my hair with water spray and then with saltwater spray and scrunched it in and let it air dry. When it dried, I also scrunched in a bit of oil. Now I’ve been at work all day, and this is how my hair looks. I filmed so you can see how it looks when you mess with it, and it has structure but actually isn’t particularly coarse. I’ll test showering earlier one day and see how it looks “day 1” before I review, because last night it didn’t really dry before I went to bed. Do you have any thoughts on saltwater spray? #björnaxen #grazette #xl #xlgrazette #keastase #wvyhair #beachhair3 products in the look Saltwater Spray3496 views- The comment was made 1 monthI always use saltwater spray when I’ve styled my hair "finished". I usually lift the hair and spray from underneath at the roots and have my head upside down and spray. I like the volume and hold that I think I get from saltwater spray. You are really pretty and have such beautiful hair waves 🤩1 likes
- The post was made 2 monthsRating: 5 out of 5
Sooo good for a good price!💕🤩
I have blonde, thick hair with many fine hair strands and waves (2a-c waves/curls) that tends to get a bit dry. I style my hair almost always with at least blow-drying (straight or curly), and flat iron/curling iron/airwrap has also been used frequently over time. Sun, some coloring, etc. have of course also taken a toll over the years. I won a package with the entire series and have used this mask along with shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in. I think the tube is sleek and it is HUGE! All products in this series have solid packaging, and that, along with their being concentrated, makes them last a very, very long time. (The tube in the picture is not new, by the way ☺️) Like the other products, it smells fresh but not strong. The mask is concentrated, and I only need to use a (old) five-cent size for all my hair. This treatment really feels rich and nurturing when applied. The hair feels soft, and you can already feel in the shower that the product does not consist of like 3/4 water. I have taken this with me on the sun trips I have made during the time I have had it (normally alternating with moisturizing products), and considering what I expose my hair to (diving, sun, etc.), the quality of my hair has been very well maintained over the 7 weeks. I can only recommend this treatment! Shu Uemura's Ultimate Reset is slightly better, but then we're talking 200ml for upwards of 900:-... and this is among the best I've tested after that, so it is incredibly affordable. This could, in other words, be the most high-quality 250 milliliter treatment you can get for this price! #lykoreview #xl #grazette1 product in post Sooo good for a good price!💕🤩596 views- The comment was made 2 monthsThank you for the great review. I got curious, so it's added to the cart now.🥰1 likes
- The post was made 2 monthsRating: 5 out of 5
Perfect recovery in a large bottle
I have been using this conditioner, along with shampoo, mask, and leave-in from the same series, for about a year and I think it’s a really great series! The conditioner comes in a large bottle (lots of product for the money 😍) and I like the look of the whole series. The conditioner is easy to squeeze out of the bottle and it has a subtle and fresh scent leaning towards fruity. The product is quite concentrated and it works best when used after the mask from the same series. My hair is long, thick (many hair strands) and curly/wavy (i.e., a bit dry at the roots). I feel my hair has become stronger and less dry than before when I use these products together. The hair becomes soft, easy to detangle, and feels "satiated" and less frizzy than with many other conditioners. This is very high quality for a friendly price, and I believe this conditioner is part of the building blocks that allow my hair to recover from styling and heat damage. #xl #grazette1 product in post Perfect recovery in a large bottle729 views- The comment was made 2 monthsOh, the mask is one of my favorites and I have also bought the shampoo 👌😍 so I hope I think it’s just as good 🫶1 likes
- The post was made 2 monthsRating: 5 out of 5
A really, really good shampoo✨
I have used this shampoo, along with the mask, conditioner, and leave-in from the same series, for about a year and I can only praise it! The shampoo comes in a large bottle (a lot of product for the money 😍) and I like the look of the entire series. The shampoo is easy to squeeze out of the bottle and has a discreet and fresh scent leaning towards fruity. I always shampoo twice and have a lot of hair. It is important for me that the shampoo is economical, and I think this one is. I need a five-cent size each time, and it cleans well without drying out the scalp or hair. I assume the "bonding effect" works best with the other products in the series, but I also use it when I sometimes use another mask, and my hair feels clean without being dried out. I have nothing negative to say about this shampoo at all. I think it’s fantastic and of high quality for a relatively small price. What more can you wish for? #grazette #xl1 product in post A really, really good shampoo✨808 views - The post was made 3 months
Recovery for Hair
After four weeks of sun, swimming, diving, and washing my hair in water with a bit more metals, it's all about cleansing, color restoration, and recovery for the hair! My "welcome home routine" for my hair consists of: Scalp peeling from Björn Axén Shampoo to remove metals from Loreal DX Silver shampoo from Fanola (best 😍) Nourishing mask for damaged hair from Shu Uemura (🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟) Moisturizing conditioner from Björn Axén Leave in from XL Grazette bonding series Hair oil from Kerastase The mask works best when the hair is at its tiredest. Magic! 🩷 And the silver shampoo has been my favorite for a long time! Affordable and gives no purple tones #björnaxen #loreal #fanola #shuuemura #xl #grazette #kerastase #tangleteezer7 products in the look Recovery for Hair1296 views- The comment was made 3 monthsYes, it’s needed after a lot of sun and swimming ☀️💦🌊 I brought a lot with me to France to take care of my hair here too ☺️1 likes
- The post was made 9 months
Grazette bonding
I had the Grazette XL bonding series as some of my best, new products 2024, but I couldn't find the product page when I searched for Grazette. It made me sad because I really feel that this series is one of the reasons my hair feels better than ever. Plus, it felt sad if no one else would get to try it since the products are BOTH amazing, long-lasting AND affordable (shampoo and conditioner are 400ml each, and both the mask and leave-in are large tubes!) Today I found them anyway (but only when I searched for just "bonding") so now I can be at ease, and you can get your tip! ❤️ Below you have the product link to the trio pack, and you can buy the leave-in separately 🤗. #grazette #xl #bonding1 product in post Grazette bonding - The post was made 10 months
Nja (the first three photos are with the product and the fourth is with something else)
Color Wow dreamcoat for curly hair came in my package and now I’ve tested it once! It says that it can replace mousse and sticky gels, but sorry, the first test doesn’t really confirm that. I’m not writing a review today because I want to test it more and see how it is tomorrow and so... but definition and hold? Nja. I sprayed A LOT in wet hair, according to the instructions, and dried with a diffuser. If I want VERY soft curls (or rather waves) and soft hair, it’s great, but if I had to guess, it probably won’t hold more than possibly (POSSIBLY) tonight. In the last photo, you can see the difference in how it looks when I have “mousse and sticky gel” instead; big difference in definition and curls. I think many would describe this as “beach hair” and I know many love it, but if you have natural curls, this is how you look when your hair is “messy” and whatever others say, I (or I) have a bit of a hard time appreciating it 😅 But I can stretch as far as to say that it’s at least a pretty nice version of beach hair for me 😅 I wonder how you’re supposed to refresh it “day 2” 🤔 Water and more spray? Gotta google a bit. It says you can also have it in your hair and let it air dry. Let’s see if I test that... Hey for now! 😘 #COLORWOW #DENMAN #GRAZETTE #XL3 products in the look Nja (the first three photos are with the product and the fourth is with something else) - The post was made 1 year
Say WHAAAAAT?!?! 😃
I thought my lip balm had arrived, but I picked up the package and realized that if it’s not a CRAZY heavy lip balm, I had no idea what it was 😅 but it looks like I won a contest/ became a test pilot for the Grazette bonding series without knowing it. You can get worse surprises! 😄 I have no idea when it’s supposed to be tested, or IF it’s supposed to be tested (I know I signed up for it, but there are tests and contests everywhere here😅) so we’ll see if I can get any information. The trash bin in my email is empty anyway! But anyway; Fun! 😃❤️🤩 #grazette #lyko #XL (#lykotestpilot?😅) (Addition: I apparently won a contest 🤗 but reviews will come eventually)4 products in post Say WHAAAAAT?!?! 😃