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Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment
What it is: An intensive weekly treatment that nourishes each strand, increasing strength and manageability, leaving hair soft, shiny and smooth. What it does: Restore Mask Treatment is formulated with Living Proof's moisture-controlling molecule, PolyfluoroEster, to restore the protective layer on dry or damaged hair and reduce hair's porosity by 100%. Restore makes dry or damaged hair look, feel, and behave like virgin hair and increases hair's resistance to breakage up to nine times while healing, protecting, and preventing further damage. What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Dyes- Petrochemicals- Phthalates- GMOs- TriclosanWhat else you need to know: Virgin hair has a protective layer that is completely intact, which is why it is in such great condition. But frequent washing, heat styling and processing damages this protective layer. Hair becomes very porous and unable to seal in moisture. Living Proof scientists discovered a way to restore that protective layer and reduce hair's porosity. And because Restore can do this without weighing hair down, it helps stop the cycle of dryness and damage.Research results: After 5 uses of Restore Shampoo and Mask Treatment, hair is nine times more resistant to breakage.
Questions & Answers for Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment
Question
Does this product have fragrance?
I don't mind if it has a smell because of natural ingredients, but does it actually have the ingredient "fragrance" (parfum)?
asked 1 year, 7 months ago on Restore Mask Treatment
jruvio
11 answers
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answer 1
Smells like a great conditioner, best ever, it is not strong either, just perfect!
answered 6 months ago
Chantelle21
(Los Angeles, CA)
answer 2
smells amazing.. my boyfriend loves it after I condition my hair with this. He just buries his face in my hair =)
answered 8 months ago
cookiekong
(San Francisco, CA)
answer 3
Just a hint of a smell. I thought it was pleasent
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
bhaj
(Missoula, Montana)
answer 4
Yes it does have fragrance in it, it is listed right on the product about half way through the list of ingredient list. I hope this helps!
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
bitu
(Toronto)
answer 5
yes, this product is fragranced, and rather heavily so.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
nillawaifer
(Florida)
answer 6
yes, the smell is kind of like roses. like an almost "earthy rose" type of smell. but from what i can tell, it didn't linger in my hair
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
wittyname
(New York)
answer 7
Has perfume nice smell flowery
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
carolinegerardo
(Laguna Niguel, CA)
answer 8
i would say it has a floral scent to it but its extremely light and clean and it smells amazing! because it is formulated without those sulfates and chemicals i believe the smell is much more tolerable and fresher as well.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
lcnars
(Los Angeles, CA)
answer 9
There is a scent but it is definitely not strong, overwhelming or perfumy.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
mo509
(Windsor, CT)
answer 10
Yes, that ingredient is included in this product. It is listed as Fragrance/Parfum.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
fiwen
(Edmonton, AB)
answer 11
the smell is amazing...........clean, fresh smell
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
shezzie
(waterbury, ct)
Question
WIll this weigh down fine hair?
My hair is fine and doesn't have much volume, but is dry at the ends, so I'm thinking of trying this product. Would it weigh my hair down?
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on Restore Mask Treatment
colorjunkie
(New York, NY)
11 answers
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answer 1
I think it depends on not how fine your hair is but how much hair you have. I have enough hair, that even though it is fine, I can use this mask on my ends and it won't effect the greasiness of my roots, because I have a lot of hair. If you have fine hair, that is pretty sparse, it may be easier for this product to make your roots greasy. If you have really fine and sparse hair, I would look into getting a conditioning spray or something that is a leave in, like Moroccan Oil-Light. =)
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
her22
(San Diego, CA)
answer 2
No, the Restore mask improves the condition of your hair without weighing it down.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
dijon822
(San Francisco, CA)
answer 3
No! It's very light.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
fizzbanger
(Washington, DC)
answer 4
This product does not weigh hair down if you use a small amount.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
ddw79
(Boston, MA)
answer 5
No I don't think so. I have a lot of hair, and I actually find it to be a little volumizing
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
ncphottie
(Hialeah Gardens, FL)
answer 6
This should not weigh down your hair at all. If you want do not put it on your roots just slightly below (which you should be doing with your 'everyday' conditioner) and then focus it onto your ends. I would still suggest to make sure you use it all over your hair and just not the roots.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
bitu
(Toronto)
answer 7
If you use too much, I could see this weighing your hair down. The formula is really thick, so try using a really small amount. Once some of it is in your hair, emulsify it with a little water to work it through. My hair is medium, but very fragile, and I didn't have an issue with it weighing it down. Maybe concentrate more of it on your ends too, and not so much on your roots to keep it from making your hair flat. I think the big issue is to not use too much of the product.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
wittyname
(New York)
answer 8
This product doesn't wear your hair down. I use it weekly. Sometimes in the shower and when I have the time with a heat cap for 20 minutes. I really think it's terrific.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
arvilla
(Rye, New York)
answer 9
DO NOT Buy Sauve is superior to this scam
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
carolinegerardo
(Laguna Niguel, CA)
answer 10
use it only on the ends of your hair then. It might weigh down you hair if you apply it to your scalp. I have a friend that only use's it on the ends of her hair for the same reason and it worked and didn't feel heavy.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
camillipiller
(herndon,va)
answer 11
It does not weigh hair down at all. I am completely satisfied with this product.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
mo509
(Windsor, CT)
Question
Do you apply the product to wet or dry hair?
I got a sample of this to try from Sephora but I forgot to ask what the directions are! I want to use it, but I'm not sure if I should use it like I would use a normal conditioner or if I apply it to my hair when it is dry to give it a more concentrated effect. Thanks!
asked 1 year, 7 months ago on Restore Mask Treatment
linggirl17
(San Jose, CA)
11 answers
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answer 1
This product doesn't wear your hair down. I use it weekly. Sometimes in the shower and when I have the time with a heat cap for 20 minutes. I really think it's terrific.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
arvilla
(Rye, New York)
answer 2
put on after washing while wet and leave on for 5 minutes they say IT DOES NOTHING DO NOT buy this scam
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
carolinegerardo
(Laguna Niguel, CA)
answer 3
after you've shampoo'd and conditioned your hair. Apply the mask to your damp wet hair for 5 minutes, then rinse.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
camillipiller
(herndon,va)
answer 4
I applied it to my wet hair after my conditioner. I left it on for about 10 mins. It amazed me. I think it's a great product.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
mo509
(Windsor, CT)
answer 5
Only use on wet hair and do not leave in..did not work well at all on my very dry blonde hair..had to switch to Kerastase which made my color treated hair look INCREDIBLE!
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
mary522
(Jacksonville, North Carolina)
answer 6
Wash, then treat on wet, squeezed out hair.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
chessonf
(Eugene, Oregon)
answer 7
you put it in damp hair for 5 min
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
bea15
answer 8
apply to towel dried hair........just remove excess water.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
shezzie
(waterbury, ct)
answer 9
you apply it to wet hair, after you've shampooed, and squeezed the excess water from your hair.. leave on for at least 5 min., then rinse out.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
anushka
answer 10
After washing your hair, try to squeeze most of the water out of your hair. Then apply Living Proof restore mask treatment to all your hair. Leave on for 5 minutes and then rinse with warm water.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
runmom
(Fair Oaks, CA)
answer 11
Instructions say to use on damp hair. I get the drips out with a towel and apply it to my wet hair. Leave on for 5 minutes (you may massage it through your hair during this time. It distributes the product more evenly).
I have had really great results using this. It's great!!!
I have had really great results using this. It's great!!!
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
mediatrix
(Houston, TX)
Question
Does this product have a strong smell?
My husband is very allergic to certain smells and I would like to know if this product has a strong smell?
asked 1 year, 8 months ago on Restore Mask Treatment
ahill03
(San Diego, CA)
9 answers
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answer 1
Very sensitive to fragrence but this product is not annoying or cloying at all.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
ddw79
(Boston, MA)
answer 2
Does not have a strong smell. Whatever scent it has its washed away when you remove it
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
ncphottie
(Hialeah Gardens, FL)
answer 3
The smell seemed a little strong when i put it in my hair, but once rinsed out, i did not notice a lingering smell. i think if you're careful not to use too much of this, the fragrance wouldn't be a problem. start by using very little, since this is a really thick product. and you could always return it if the smell is bothersome
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
wittyname
(New York)
answer 4
There is a scent but it is not strong, perfumy or overwhelming. Once you rinse it out and use your regular hair care products, you can no longer smell this one.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
mo509
(Windsor, CT)
answer 5
No, it's a very light smell.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
chessonf
(Eugene, Oregon)
answer 6
I think it's a very nice smell, and it isn't overpowering.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
bea15
answer 7
The smell is pleasant but not super strong. After your hair is dry you shouldn't be able to really smell it.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
littlealex
(Phoenix, AZ)
answer 8
It kind of does, but once you rinse it out, it dissipates. My husband is the same way, and he has never had a problem with any of the scents Living Proof products.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
vanessaj
(Clayton. NC)
answer 9
All living proof products have a light citrus scent. I personally think it smells like watered down lemongrass. or hint-of-lemon+grapefruit. I have asthma and have trouble with scents, and I do not find it offensive. If citrus smells bother him though, it may be not be the best choice.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
lafievre
(Richmond, Va)
Question
Can it be left in over night?
I hate doing masks cause I never want to rinse them out right away. I know some are ok to be left in over night and rinsed out in the morning instead. Does anyone know if this one is ok to leave in? I don't think its protein based so it should be ok but I'm wondering if anyone has tried.
asked 1 year, 7 months ago on Restore Mask Treatment
Anonymous
(Edmonton, AB)
8 answers
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answer 1
Tried no damange but didn't really make a difference
answered 8 months ago
anniversary
(Cranberry Township PA)
answer 2
I don't think it is necessary to leave it in overnight. I get amazing results putting it on my dry, curly, color treated hair at the beginning of my shower and rinsing it out at the end. Leaving it in overnight wouldn't hurt, it just isn't necessary to get great results.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
altima703
(Columbus, OH)
answer 3
I would never leave a treatment in overnight unless the product tells you to do so. I didn't have to leave this on for very long at all to get great results. If you want to leave it on for more than a few minutes, try putting a plastic shower cap on when you use this. This can help the product penetrate the hair better, so you don't have to leave it on too long. The label on this one says like 5 or 10 minutes i think, and that's literally all it took for me to see results. Any time you leave a treatment in overnight that does not specifically tell you to do so, you run the risk of scalp and skin irritation, even your hair falling out, so like i said before, i would never leave a product like this in overnight unless the directions tell you to
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
wittyname
(New York)
answer 4
Do not buy. scam I tried their 5 minute application - no result nothing - also tried overnight with a cap also no result no smoothness, no softness
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
carolinegerardo
(Laguna Niguel, CA)
answer 5
this should be used only in the shower. If you like a leave in treatment try argan oil, ojon oil or pequi oil. Those are light enough to be left overnight.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
camillipiller
(herndon,va)
answer 6
no its best not to leave in strengthening treatments overnight because too much protein will make hair dry and brittle so its better to leave in an oil or moisturizing mask in overnight
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
kenzie00
(la quinta, CA)
answer 7
Cannot leave this one in at all...even a small amount..did not help my dry blonde hair at all!
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
mary522
(Jacksonville, North Carolina)
answer 8
I haven't tried that, but i leave it in for 10 min instead of the recommended 5 min, and it works very well for me, and i have long curly hair, and it isn't dyed.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
bea15
Question
How to use?
Can you use the LIving Proof Restore Hair Treatment more than once or twice a week? That is, could I use it daily instead of another conditioner or is that actually bad for my hair (similar to the overuse of protein treatments which can be damaging to hair)? I only wash my hair once a week but I do often get it wet and just put conditioner (like LP Restore treatment) in it and rinse it out three plus times a week. What is the recommended usage for this product? Thanks!
asked 1 year, 3 months ago on Restore Mask Treatment
voteobama08
(WDC)
5 answers
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answer 1
I use it every time I wash my hair - every 2 - 3 days. It works well and my hair looks good - not greasy...
answered 1 week, 1 day ago
traciwhite
(Huntington Beach, CA)
answer 2
I started using it weekly instead of the conditioner and it was wonderful. No problems, yes you should try will heal your hair quicker. My hair healed faster when I replaced instead of conditioner
answered 8 months ago
anniversary
(Cranberry Township PA)
answer 3
Hello, I would use it once a week. I'm a runner and can't stand not washing my hair frequently. I wash my hair two times a week with my regular conditioner and use this once a week when I'm doing my weekly self pamper. I will do a mask on my face and on my hair! Us girls gotta take care of our skin =)
answered 8 months ago
cookiekong
(San Francisco, CA)
answer 4
Yes! I use it every other time that I wash. I think it creates a barrier that washes out after a couple washes, so using it more than once a week would make sense to me. If you have oily roots, only apply it at your ends. That way, it won't be weighing down your hair and making it look greasy!
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
her22
(San Diego, CA)
answer 5
I use the regular living proof conditioner when I shampoo. I use the mask every other week, and that seems to do the trick. It's expensive to use with every wash, and less frequently produces results. If you're not already using it, try their conditioner to use the rest of the time.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
er53
(Palm Beach, FL)
Question
Will it work?
I have natural really light blonde hair therefore it breaks and gets damaged so easily. I am only 14 yrs old and my hair is so damaged it is fatal for me to think about it! Do you think this product will work for me? Is this product available in canada?
asked 1 year, 3 months ago on Restore Mask Treatment
Anonymous
4 answers
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answer 1
I don't know if it's available in Canada but it does really work. You do need to use more than a regular conditioner as it is a "mask". You''ll see a reall difference after about 3 weeks especially if you use the entire restore line
answered 5 months, 2 weeks ago
trapshooter
(Boston, MA)
answer 2
Hey! I have the same hair: blonde, fine, flat, fragile.
I don't recommend this product, I think it's ineffective, and I hated the smell.
Instead you should try Biolage Ultra-Hydrating Balm. A product snob like myself finds it hard to believe that a brand available at Safeway could really compete, but honestly, it's the best mask/treatment I've tried.
I don't recommend this product, I think it's ineffective, and I hated the smell.
Instead you should try Biolage Ultra-Hydrating Balm. A product snob like myself finds it hard to believe that a brand available at Safeway could really compete, but honestly, it's the best mask/treatment I've tried.
answered 6 months ago
Olivvy
(Seattle, WA)
answer 3
This product will definitely work, you can order online, they ship everywhere!
answered 6 months ago
Chantelle21
(Los Angeles, CA)
answer 4
I have a whole lot of fine, curly blond hair that is easily damaged. I don't think this product is intense enough for a girl like you... I would recommend Fekkai products, which sephora does not carry anymore... I am not sure if it is available in Canada. LIVING PROOF was a big let down for me.
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
jenniewins
(Tampa, FL)
Question
i color my hair once a month. how does this effect Restore's effectiveness? Do you have any suggestions using your product with colored hair?
asked 1 year, 5 months ago on Restore Mask Treatment
michikorose
(santa barbara, CA)
2 answers
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answer 1
These living proof products absolutely are safe for color treated hair. I've been using them since they first came out, on my colored hair. Before this, all the products I used had silicone or oils in them, which made my hair look darker, so my hair did look brighter when I switched to this. It is not, however, damaging your hair or color. In fact, my stylist remarks how healthy my hair looks, and all I use is living proof.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
er53
(Palm Beach, FL)
answer 2
I would avoid this product altogether. I can't swear to it, but I think it stripped my color.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
missy5000
(Salem, OR)
Question
Difference between Mask and Recovery Regimen?
Both products seem to be geared to restoring dry or damaged hair. What's the difference, and which works better? Seems like the mask would be more cost effective. I already use the restore shampoo and conditioner and the styling cream. I've got thick, color-treated, frizzy(before Living Proof) hair.
asked 4 months, 3 weeks ago on Restore Mask Treatment
er53
(Palm Beach, FL)
2 answers
Answers
answer 1
I use the mask every time I wash my hair - it restores and really works well. The conditioner seems to be lighter than the hair mask. I'd recommend trying just the hair mask and see if you like it. I have color treated hair (dye then highlight) - this really tones it down.
If you want to flat iron your hair straight - try the Living Proof "Straight" Spray - works well!
If you want to flat iron your hair straight - try the Living Proof "Straight" Spray - works well!
answered 1 week, 1 day ago
traciwhite
(Huntington Beach, CA)
answer 2
Restore basically fills in the gaps and restores your hair to a level of repair.
I use the mask once a week and my hair is SHINEY and gorgeous .
I use the mask once a week and my hair is SHINEY and gorgeous .
answered 4 months ago
lvvv
(cranston ri)
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