When it comes to my beauty routine, applying a hair mask and washing my makeup brushes fall under the same category — things I know are good for me that I don’t do nearly enough. Masking has an abundance of benefits for the hair, but truthfully, I loathe the way it complicates my routine with extra steps, time, and rinsing, which is why I skip it more often than not.
I’ve finally found a hair treatment that has been able to keep me disciplined with my hair goals while keeping my routine short and that is the new L’Oréal Paris Elvive Hyaluron + Plump Flash Hydration Wonder Water.
Elvive Hyaluron + Plump Flash Hydration Wonder Water is a rinse-out hair treatment that works in eight seconds (yes, you read that correctly) to instantly detangle, moisturize hair, and reduce frizz without weighing it down. Unlike most hair masks that are applied on clean, towel-dried hair, and need to sit for ten minutes before rinsing, this one goes directly onto wet strands after shampooing, and gets rinsed out in less than a minute.
The fast-acting formula quashed all of the excuses and impatience I have for hair masks and treatments and my hair looks better because of it. I like to think of it as hacking my routine to work smarter, not harder.
As the name so perfectly suggests, the formula has a consistency like water and delivers a boost of hydration to the hair, regardless of your hair type. I have long hair so I drench my strands with two helpings of the lamellar liquid and then immediately use my fingers to massage it through my length. On contact, you’ll notice the instant warming sensation and that’s just an indication that it’s working. If I’m being honest, it feels so indulgent, it makes me wish I could leave it in longer.
I never miss a root touch-up and I’m painfully loyal to my hot tools so I know a thing or two about dealing with dry, damaged hair. The Elvive Hyaluron + Plump Flash Hydration Wonder Water is a great fix for that because it’s formulated with hyaluronic acid to plump dry, dehydrated hair with moisture, while visibly improving its appearance.
With that said, the $11 Elvive Hyaluron + Plump Flash Hydration Wonder Water also comes in two other formulas to suit different hair concerns. One is best for those with long hair looking to preserve length, while the other is a good, frizz-fighting contender for all hair types and textures.
The L’Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths 8 Second Wonder Water Lamellar Rinse Out is made for those with straight hair who value length retention whereas the L’Oréal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water Lamellar Hair Treatment (the OG formula) is a solid match for all hair types looking to eliminate frizz and damage. Both also only take eight seconds to work their magic, leaving the hair healthy, shiny, and silky.
Some will say it’s a lazy approach to hair care, but I can’t think of too many instances when my laziness is rewarded, so I’ll happily take it. And for that reason, I will always stock up on this game-changing hair treatment.
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