Salon blowout or Flash Instant Shine Mask?
If you know me, any hair product with the words “shine” swoon me over each time. When amika sent over the product information for this launch, I just new it was going to be for me. A desseydoll shower staple. And… what do ya know? She’s sitting and shining on my shelf. Let’s get into the review!
My hair type: Straight, coloured and medium thickness.
Claims:
Colour safe — Cruelty free — Gluten Free — No mineral oil — Paraben free — Sulfate free
What is it?
A fast-acting hair mask that delivers moisture and shine in 60 seconds.
Who’s it targeted for?
For all hair types. amika recommends:
Fine and oily hair types — use in place of conditioner
Thick and dry hair types — use after conditioner
How to use:
Depending on your hair type, use as recommended.
Key ingredients:
Flaxseed to moisturize and soften the hair, antioxidants to hydrate and condition the hair to fight frizz and amino acids to help smooth the cuticle and boost hair elasticity.
Texture and scent:
Considering it’s a hair mask, it’s a pretty lightweight fluid that dispenses into a transparent texture that eventually foams up when massaging it in and rinsing. It has the signature amika scent, which we all know and love.
My experience:
LOVE that shine for me, love that softness for me and love that lustfullness for me.
First try: I’m all about a good shine, and this mask is just it. My first time using it, I applied a good bit into my palm and applied it from root to tip after shampooing. Once I rinsed it off, I did notice my hair felt a little dry and not moisturized right away. I followed up with conditioner, wrapped my hair up in my favourite Aquis hair towel, and let it sit for a good 30 minutes. I usually let it sit until it becomes damp, then go ahead and blow-dry until 85% dry, then sleep. The second my hair touched the heat, I felt it. I felt the smooth, luscious results of the mask, instantly. I was a little worried it was going to stay dry from the shower stage, but man, it didn’t. I'm so incredibly impressed with how luxe and smooth it felt, almost as if i just got a blowout. Not to toot anything, but I have pretty shiny hair to begin with. The Instant Shine Mask is something I see myself using once a week for an extra boost — almost like a booster serum. Paired with amika’s Glass Action Universal Elixir, the gloss is here and here to say. The second time I used it, I applied it after my conditioner and liked the result even better.
Dessey tip: Before blowdrying, apply some of the Glass Action onto damp hair by distributing it quickly and evenly.
I look forward to continue testing this in different ways.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Details: C$33.00 / USD $25.00 for 6.7 oz
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Let’s chat — have you tried this mask yet?
Note — Flash Instant Shine Mask was gifted by amika to test and review.