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Phyto Phytodefrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm

What it is:A non-chemical straightening treatment.What it does:Achieve the perfect blow-out with this award-winning, heat-activated, sleek-making complex. The exclusive plant-based formula, rich in ferula, horseradish, and sage hydrates, softens and protects unruly hair prepping it for a smooth look.What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes- Petrochemicals- PhthalatesWhat else you need to know:Straightening effect is cumulative with continued use.
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I am African American, can I use this product to loosen my curl pattern without fully straightening my hair?
I am African American with tightly coiled hair, my hair is not chemical relaxed. Can I use this product to loosen my curl pattern without fully straightening my hair? If so what are some styling suggestions?
asked 5 months, 1 week ago
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(Kansas City, Mo)
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No it will not, I tried it for that reason and did not get good results, strickly for relaxed hair.
answered 4 months ago
AMay
(Houston, Texas)
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I'm African American as well, but my hair is relaxed. When I used this product on my hair and let it air dry, the texture of my hair isn't changed at all. But it's actually meant to be used with heat, which is why it works AMAZING when I blow dry it and use a flat iron. Without the heat, I can't imagine it would do anything for natural tightly curly hair.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
mEliza
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This product makes my curly hair soft, takes out the frizz, and leaves the curl in. Sure, I'd try it if I were you. Ask for a sample at the store!
answered 5 months ago
SallySally
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I don't think it will do anything.waste of money
answered 5 months ago
piehole
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Yes, this product just helps to loosen the curl and prevent frizz. Use about a quarter size amount and comb thru hair. You can let it dry naturally, wrap your hair, or dry it with a round brush for a polished straight look.
answered 5 months ago
jwoz
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Scent?
With horseradish and garlic extracts being noted ingredients, I'm wondering what this product smells like.
asked 1 year, 6 months ago
Shelley
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its definitely scent free, UNLESS the packaging gets a hole in it. I buy the bigger size, so the container is made of metal, and while I was traveling, the folded end got a tiny slit in it. It didn't even really leak so I kept using it but two weeks later, the thing smelled rancid! it kind of made me respect the product because obviously it is natural! lol..
answered 10 months ago
Laurlaur
(Brookline, MA)
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I've never noticed any scent. A lot of hair products have a strong scent, and I can smell the product all day long. I am not aware of this once I've applied Phyto except that hair looks shinier and smoother. And there is definitely no garlic or horseradish scent to it!
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
japakwantas
(St. Clair Shores, MI)
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The product has a very mild botanical scent, and does not smell of garlic or horseradish. The scent does not stay in the hair and is not at all offensive.
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answered 1 year, 6 months ago
MakeupMaven
(San Francisco, CA)
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I have a really sensitive nose, and I barely smelled this at all. I have heard of people finding it atrocious, but I think they were buying it at unauthorized retailers that may have been selling expired items. I did not have any issue with the product I purchased at Sephora. It took me a few months to finish the container, and there was no change in odor the entire time.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
persnickety
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How do you use this relaxing balm?
I am african american with no chemical relaxer in my hair so it is tightly coiled though I wear it straight by blow drying and flat iron. Just wondering how much other african americans use in their hair to get it straight and what the process is.
asked 1 year, 4 months ago
m0jito79
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I actually use a lot of this product. I find the more you use the better. It doesn't really build up and get greasy so you should be okay. After I rinse out my conditioner (fekkai protein rx- a wonderful conditioner), I section my hair- which is natural and pretty thick- into six or so braids while it is still wet. I comb through the defrisant as i braid my hair. then after i'm done braiding the section, i apply a little more before i blow dry it w/ an ionic blow dryer. then, if i choose to flat iron it, i put even more product on, making sure it dries, as i work through small sections w/ my ceramic chi flat iron. no matter how much i put on, it's not greasy or weighed down. it is also wonderful at keeping your hair from getting super frizzy when it is humid. i like having big hair with a good amount of body. i don't like seeing super stringy straight hair when i choose to flat iron it. this product is great at keeping the bounce and body to your hair without making it stringy. when it is humid, my hair gets bigger yes but not frizzy.
answered 9 months ago
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I am half black my hair is kinky curly and I use this on my mom's hair (shes black). For both of us I just section it and apply it to the hair. I use a lot because I need it for my mom I don't use as much after you section it just comb it through with your fingers.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
salv
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I have mixed hair, but I still have a pretty tight curl pattern. After I shampoo I apply the balm to my hair first and then any leave in conditioners (Phtyo 9 is great and I love Rene Furterer Nutritive Concentrate and the Repairing Serum. Use a couple drops of Carol's Daughters Lisa's Hair Elixir and you are all set). Style as usual. The more you use this product the more results you will see. Keep your hair conditoned and oiled and the results stay even with humidity!!
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
Mieka
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Is it safe to use Phyto botanical hair relaxing balm while pregnant?
asked 7 months ago
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(Waterbury, CT)
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Yes, it's safe to use.
answered 7 months ago
Gingerlocks
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I would check with my OB/GYN first. The product is all natural from plants. I have been using it for over 10 years with no reactions what so ever to my hair, scalp or hands.
answered 7 months ago
OLauraO
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Can you use this product on relaxed hair?
I'm African American and my hair is currently relaxed. I am thinking about growing out the relaxer, but know I would have to cut off the relaxed hair because I would have lots of breakage otherwise. Is this a product I could use that might allow me to not cut off the relaxed hair while I am growing my hair out to its natural state?
asked 8 months ago
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i am black also. in my opinion, the product would keep your hair from getting the frizzes as you grow out your hair, and allow for ease of style, but depending on your hair type, is the result you will actually get.
answered 7 months ago
smhchee
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Without the ingredient list in front of me, it seems pretty natural. My hair is subject to frequent permanent hair coloring, chlorinated water twice a week from a pool and sun damage. I think the pyhtodefrisant helps protect it kind of like a sunscreen, but that's my opinion
answered 8 months ago
itsbrownnotred
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What is the follow up?
A lot of the reviews mention blow drying your hair afterwards. I am wondering what exactly does that entail? Is it just running your fingers through your hair while you simply use the dryer to speed the drying process or should you actually blow dry it with some kind of brush (round or flat) section by section like a blow out?
asked 1 year, 4 months ago
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If this sounds good to you go ahead and do it. If it was me, I would use my thermal ceramic round brush by T3 and put my hair in sections and use a concentrator nozzel. I think it should activate the product, and make your hair shiny. However, as far as the brush, it shouldn't matter what brand, but make sure it has wire bristles and it's a ceramic round brush, I heard those heat up like curling irons and and you will get great results. good luck to who reads this.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
brownhairedgirl
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I only blow dry my hair around my face. My hair is very full and too dry to blow dry regularly.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
AuburnCurls
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Use with Phyto Actif
Can you use this product with the Phyto Phytovolume Actif? I would like volume but not the frizz and the waves.
asked 1 year, 5 months ago
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Yes you can...I just bought both of them and I put a tiny bit of this balm in my hair...then comb it...and then I spray the actif on my hair. I have naturally straight hair but both of these products make my hair shiny, smooth and full. I also used to get frizz on the top of my head from blowdrying and that is gone now thanks to this balm.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
Britt05
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Maybe there is a reason for the aluminum tube. They said it stays fresher, when I went to buy it .
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
brownhairedgirl
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What can I put on my highlited curly/wavy hair that frizzes!
I`m Caucasian, my hair is colored and highlited, shoulder length and wavy but I have a top layer that frizzes and looks poofy and awful. I`m a working mom and don`t have much time for the blow dryer plus I ahve a lot of hair, it takes me about 40 mins to dry it out. I would love to find a product I can put on my damp hair, let it air dry and turn into soft silky waves!!! Any ideas?
asked 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Try Phyto Phytodefrisant Hair Relaxing Balm. It's best when used with a blow dryer but I have very wavy hair myself. I've put this in, let it air dry and had nice soft waves. Oscar Blandi Silk Polishing Creme is also good. I would say for skipping the blow dry and letting your hair air dry, the polishing creme is better.
answered 1 month, 2 weeks ago
NotReally
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can you use this on dry air?
could I put this on my hair when it's dry (not from blowdrying) and then straighten it??
asked 2 months, 1 week ago
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No, your hair has to be wet.
answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jinsky
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How much of this should I use?
I have a lot of fine-textured, curly hair- its currently just past my shoulder-length. Since this stuff is so liquid-y I'm afraid to use too much/too little. Is about a quarter size okay? More, less? Thanks! =)
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I think that a quarter size may be too much. My hair just touches my shoulders and I use about the size of a peanut M&M.
answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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