One user reports that it has been her go-to cleanser for years: “ I have been using this product from past 4 years. It leaves my skin soft and glowing without drying it. I will recommend to those with oil/greecy skin type” It nourished our hair and didn’t leave behind any greasy residue or excess product, the way so many hair masks often do. The mask made our hair more manageable post-shower, especially when it came to tangles. We noticed that there were fewer knots in our hair after using this mask, and the ones that we did have broke apart with minimal resistance. The mask also seemed to strengthen our ends and reverse some of the damage we experienced from heat styling.

We’ll start with the bad news first: Regardless of how well you care for your hair, it’s probably endured some damage from daily wear and tear. Color-treating, heat-styling, using harsh chemical products, and even just daily washing are a few of the biggest damage-causing culprits that leave hair feeling dry and looking dull or frizzy, making it more vulnerable to future breakage. On the Shu Uemura hair oil, customers report that it controls frizz without leaving a heavy feeling behind. Take this glowing example: What We Love: A little product goes a long way with this hair mask, so you'll get great results without having to constantly buy a new bottle. Immediately, I got that silky soft feeling while rinsing the mask out under cold water, but it wasn't until I took off my towel hair turban about an hour later that I really noticed just how hydrated my hair felt, even while it was still damp.

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With these pillars in mind, this Shu Uemura hair review will dive into several products to see what the hype is about. But first, take a look at the initial highlights: Highlights Together, the formula and consistency will shape the finish of a hair mask. Look for something that will leave hair feeling hydrated and smooth but not greasy or weighed down, as that defeats the purpose of using a mask.

What We Love: Drunk Elephant’s mask is super hydrating with a lightweight, easy-to-use consistency. and so was happy to have found the right one. bought the darker shade between the two shades. I find this liquid foundation has the right consistency for a cover up of sunspots and acne scars.”

What Is the Shu Uemura Ultimate Reset Mask?

There are three fundamental pillars of Shu Uemura that are vital to the company’s brand identity, the first of which is cutting-edge makeup artistry. The second is Japanese mastership, meaning that the company pays great attention to detail and utilizes luxurious Japanese ingredients like Tsubaki oil.

When we washed the mask out, our curly hair was immediately untangled, and all we had to do was run our fingers through to loosen any tighter coils. It also added visible hydration and reversed some of the damage done from coloring our hair. But unlike other hair masks we’ve used, Pattern’s didn’t weigh our hair down or strip it of natural oils. Following the instructions, I used the Shu Uemura Ultimate Reset Mask 200ml in place of my regular conditioner, after shampooing twice with a scalp scrub and a clarifying shampoo. Goji Berry Extract :Goji Berries are renowned in Asia as the most concentrated natural source of anti-oxidants. They are so delicate that they must be harvested carefully by shaking them free from the trees so as not to crush them. Goji Berry Extract helps protect the hair from oxidation and color fade. She suggests applying the mask from the ends up. And while most people tend to avoid the scalp when using a hair mask, Medchill says to go for it, unless your hair is fine, thin or prone to greasiness. “Scalp health is everything right now, so it’s ideal to use a mask on your scalp if you can,” she says. What We Don’t Love: The results aren’t exactly long-term, so you have to use this treatment regularly to see continued improvement.What We Don’t Love: Those with particularly dry hair may still need to use other hydrating products after this mask.