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May 5, 2006 6:33 AM
Review: Phyto Pro Ultra Shine Cream
What They Say: "The Ultra Shine Cream uses calendula flower and rice bran oil to impart instant shine and texture to any style. The non-greasy formula facilitates styling without leaving an oily residue."
Melissa's DeLush Downlow: On the packaging, it says you can use this on damp or dry hair. When I used it wet and finished blowdrying, I felt like it weighed my hair down a little bit. I think this can be avoided by only applying the product on the ends of your hair and making sure to avoid the roots. When applying to wet hair, it's easier to accidentally apply a bit too much product, so be careful of that. When I applied it after blowdrying instead, I didn't have any problems at all - in fact, my hair had a nice soft shimmery shine (not too obvious, but one that caught the light and looked really healthy), and I felt no buildup whatsoever.
Retail Price: $18.00 (at sephora.com, or call 800-55-PHYTO to find out about salons or retail locations near you...UK readers can also purchase Phyto products in leading hair salons, department stores and Space NK and can call 020 7620 1771 or email karine@phytologie.co.uk...other international readers can locate Phyto in their country by going here)
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