Opened the tube and knew instantly. The scent was wrong — sharper, almost medicinal.
The original was a cult hit for sealing split ends without stickiness. This new version feels like a corporate answer to a problem we didn’t have.
It’s still a leave-in cream for damaged ends. About $8. Claims 3-day repair and “no haircut” needed. Bold.
New Fragrance
Floral-chemical mix that lingers for hours.
Thicker Texture
Less of a silky cream, more of a balm.
Stronger Claim
Now promises to “restructure” hair fibers — a big step up from just sealing.
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They swapped the old protein complex for a new “Restoring Concentrate.” Focus is on ceramides and castor oil now. Less about coating, more about penetrating.
- Ceramides: To glue broken bonds back together
- Castor Oil: For weight and shine — maybe too much
- Silicones: Still present, but lower on the list
- Vitamin B5: The hydration workhorse
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It’s denser. Pulls a little when you rake it through wet hair — have to work faster. The slip isn’t as instant.
By week two, my ends were definitely smoother. But my fine hair felt coated by midday. The “3-day” claim? That’s for thicker hair types. Mine needed a wash after 36 hours.
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Fewer visible splits. More defined waves. But lost that airy, touchable softness — my hair has more “hang” now. It’s repaired, but also weighed down.
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It’s a more potent repair treatment — but they sacrificed the magic, weightless feel. A trade-off, not an upgrade.