(According to our stylist, Lindsay, my hair already looked worse than the end of my typical week.) This time I switched to their volumizing Revive shampoo and conditioner.
While I prefer to wash my hair once or twice a week, I obviously needed a redo the next morning. I’m sure that someone will criticize nny application technique, but I can tell you that I applied it the same way that I apply Bassu Oil ($29.70 for 2 oz.), which also claims to be great for the scalp. Every client who saw it that day was shocked. But the second I applied their most expensive product, the Rejuvenique oil ($69-99 for 1 oz.), my fingers immediately stopped slipping through my hair with ease I had to switch to a brush to work through it and my scalp got very, very, VERY oily. Up until that point, things felt pretty silky and I could comb with only my fingers. I noticed that Monat’s created a feeling I can only describe as “grippy.” While rubbing it in, my hand didn’t smoothly move without interrupting friction.Īnd that’s exactly what happened to my hair. (In fact, I’ve used it on my face in place of moisturizer! Even with makeup applied immediately on top of Bassu Oil, there was no oily or clogged feeling.) Prior to using Monat’s oil, I tested it on the back of one hand and Bassu Oil on the back of the other. Because of this, I can apply it directly to the scalp with zero risk of oily appearance.
Within seconds, it’s noticeable that because of Bassu Oil’s teeny molecular size, it has a very dry finish. It contains 13 rare oils that are supposed to mimic the body’s own natural oils to replenish “both hair and skin.” (Makes sense being that the shampoo utterly stripped my own oils! Of course I needed it replenished!) Other literature I had read mentioned how great this oil was for the scalp.Ĭan we pause here, friends? For many of you, I’ve put a tiny drip of Bassu Oil on the back of your hand and allowed you a chance to rub it in. I had read a lot about Monat’s Rejuvenique Oil Intensive. That, and the cost to our salon never fluctuates neither do our price tags adjust for our guests depending on their “status” or “loyalty.” It was hard to justify the larger price tag when I know that Surface manages the same quality for less (see last paragraph). conditioner, the cost breakdown is $23 (for the distributor), $28 (VIP) or $33 (retail).Īt this point, I liked the feel of three out of four products. It wasn’t quite as magical as Trinity Protein Cream ($28.96/4oz). To substitute my beloved Trinity Protein Cream by Surface (my leave-in treatment and strengthener), I massaged in a little bit of Monat’s Restore leave-in Conditioner. It seemed like there was decent potential there! Outside of the shower, I was interested in trying Monat’s Rejuvabeads Split End Mender (2.4oz. masque, the distributor wholesale cost is $35, the VIP client is $43 and the general retail client will pay $50. Surface’s Bassu Masque costs roughly $33 for 6 oz. I utterly loved it and my fingers glided through my hair during the rinse out. Monat’s Replenish Masque felt absolutely dreamy. To compare, when I shampoo twice with Surface’s hydrating Bassu Shampoo, the second shampoo actually rinses out as smooth as conditioner.īecause I’m spoiled, I never use conditioner only masques. (Though I do like squeaky clean in the kitchen and bathroom!) The noise surprised me and my hair felt rough as I rinsed it. I don’t like my hair to be “squeaky” clean and stripped of my natural oils. Upon the second rinse, I got nervous when I heard a squeak. The packaging instructed me to shampoo twice, leaving it on 1-2 minutes each time, getting a better lather the second time. The first product that I used was Monat’s Renew Shampoo. Being that I utterly adore our Surface hair care (and the way their new Rose Shampoo and Conditioner are making my highlights pink… SEE?!), it took me about a week before I could cheat on Surface with Monat.Īfter reading over their clinical studies and contemplating which of their products would temporarily replace my own regime, I took the plunge one morning. When a guest graciously asked me to try it and relay my thoughts, she generously left me an entire bag of products to choose from. A new shampoo is on the market, but it’s making its rounds via independent distributors (think… Pampered Chef-style). If you haven’t already seen a friend, relative or acquaintance selling Monat hair care, just give it time. (Forgive me for missing a few months of updates! We owe you the 2017 Over-the-Top Christmas Competition photo, which you can see below after you read this Surface vs.
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