My Thoughts: Philip Kingsley Elasticizer

Philip Kingsley has been a practising trichological consultant since 1957 with a client list that includes celebrities, politicians and royalty. After being a consultant trichiologist for a prestigious Mayfair salon, Philip then went on to open his own Trichological clinic in 1960 and even created a product specifically for Audrey Hepburn.

Enter Elasticizer...

Elasticizer is one hair treatment that has stood the test of time. Probably one of the most popular hair products around today and has gained cult status. Its rare to be able to flick through a glossy mag without seeing it mentioned, but is it really worth the hype?

I was lucky enough to find a tube of Elasticizer in one of my Feelunique beauty boxes. I think I let out a squeal of excitement! I'd wanted to try it for so long but its expensive and not a lot of hair treatments work for me. I wasnt willing to shell out £26.25 for something that may or may not work so this sample was more than welcome.

Elasticizer is a pre shampoo treatment. Before shampooing, dampen your hair and apply Elasticizer in sections. Leave it on for around 20 minutes (I leave it on over night) then shampoo/condition hair as normal. It claims to deliver elasticity, bounce and shine to hair aswell as providing UV protection, even after washing to help prolong the life of colour treatments. Its also fragrace free so great for any sensitive noses.

The first time I used elasticizer I didnt notice much difference. My hair did feel a bit softer than usual but I think that was more to do with the conditioner I used. I left my hair to air dry but still didnt notice a big difference so decided to put off doing this post untill I'd used it a few more times. I've finished the tube now and although Elasticizer did make my hair feel nice I cant really say I noticed any changes to the condition of my hair that would warrant the price tag. Theres so much hype surrounding this product so I'm a bit annoyed at how undewhelmed I am but I know a lot of bloggers swear by it.

The ingredient list isnt too impressive either

I would still recommend trying it out for yourself though but try a smaller size first. If you've tried this whats your thoughts?



Review : Liz Earle Botanical Shine Treatment.

As always, the products come perfectly wrapped with an info and product booklet.

Liz Earle Botanical Shine Treatment, £14 for 150ml.

created for those with frizzy, coarse or unruly hair. A blend of red algae, cotton extract and sumac wax has been specially selected to smooth and tame even the most unmanageable hair, and an exquisite fusion of eight essential oils, including sweet orange and rose scented geranium plus vanilla extract will leave your hair beautifully scented.

I was lucky enough to receive a tube of Botanical Shine Treatment to try out and I'm pleased to say the scent remains the same as the Botanical Shine shampoo and conditioner. The texture is similar to the dry/damaged conditioner option but somehow manages to completely work for me, whereas the conditioner didnt.

How To Use:

Massage into clean, wet hair after using Botanical Shine shampoo. Apply to midlengths and ends for 10 minutes then rinse thoroughly. For an extra boost, leave on for upto 30 minutes.

Unlike alot of hair treatments, Liz Earle Botanical Shine Treatment rinses beautifully, never leaving the hair feeling weighed down.

Naturally active ingredients include red algae to help enhance the hairs natural barrier, cotton extract to improve smoothness and sumac wax to smooth and tame even the most unmanageable hair, plus apple and orange extracts to boost shine.

I use this treatment everytime I wash my hair, in place of regular conditioner. I apply the treatment, clip my hair up while I wash/exfoliate/shave/whatever then rinse, the hair is left feeling pampered but clean. I cant stand it when treatments coat my hair with silicone, they may make your hair feel in better condition but really its not.

I'm glad Liz developed this treatment for us girlies who need some extra help. If you felt the Botanical Shine conditioner wasnt enough for your hair then give this a try. You can purchase Liz Earle products from here.

PR sample