I am super detail-oriented, and this review is going to be just that. Sorry in advanced. This review shows why I had low expectations, but actually was fairly surprised by the results. Ugghhh! I can't stand the commercials on the radio for this hair system. It always gets the phrase "for thicker, longer, stronger hair....." Well, hype aside, I was at a period in my hair's life when it started to thin out quite a bit (I grew up with thick hair) and it felt like my hair was not growing like it used to. I was desperate to try anything out. I purchased the 12 oz. paraben free set. I was amazed at how much it cost, but was used to paying a bit more for shampoo and conditioner, because I used to buy Pureology. The system came a few days after I ordered it. I don't know why I thought the bottles would be bigger, but I was almost sick about how much I had paid for small bottles ( 12 oz each. ). I decided to give it a go. First, you wash your hair with #1. There is an interesting odor to #1. It's definitely tolerable, just different. The formula seemed very high-quality and was very comparable to Pureology. Very thick and concentrated. A little goes a long way. #2 is the scalp treatment that is the claimed miracle worker. After rinsing the shampoo off, you are to put #2 all over your scalp and leave it on for about 3 minutes. There is no odor to #2. Like #1, a little goes a long way. After rinsing off #2, you then use the creme rinse (conditioner). #3 also is minus a scent. Very thick and concentrated just like the others. I can always tell when a conditioner is a good one by how my hair feels right after I rinse it. If it stays super soft, it was a good one. My hair was incredibly soft after rinsing off #3. I was impressed with the quality, as I said earlier, it was comparable to Pureology in the formula department. At first, it was just a nice shampoo, but after a bit of time had passed (about 4 months) I was starting to notice my pesky baby hairs were multiplying. I decided to commit to it for a year to see what happened. I did notice a little added thickness, but when slow changes happen, it's hard to see it. I only go into my hairdresser for a trim about twice a year (I know..... split end city!) but when I did, she told me my hair felt thicker and had grown immensely since I was in last. More than usual. I committed to it for another year. I stopped using it for awhile (money issues), and found that I was losing a lot of hair after awhile. I have read that on other reviews, and they view that as a negative thing, but your hair will go back to it's original hair-losing state when you stop using the product. Since you get used to your hair not falling out as much, it is a shock when it does. I wanted to test it again, and see if the hair-loss would slow down again after I started using it again, and it took a few months until it stopped falling out so much. I have used it for about 2 years now, and I am still constantly getting asked what I use to make my hair grow longer and look thicker (now I am starting to sound like the commercials) I make this product last 6 months. I mix shampoos. I use half ovation, half any other brand shampoo. I use just enough scalp treatment to barely cover my scalp, and I also mix the conditioner with any brand conditioner. I only have to buy it twice a year. You can use codes from radio stations (I used 971zht) in the code box to get 10% off. Rating: A- (minus for weird odor from #1) Would I recommend this product to a friend? For Sure! Price: $96.49 for the system (you can google a key code to get 10% off) You can purchase the system here *** I am not affiliated in any way with other people mentioned or products mentioned. This is my own personal review on this purchased item***
3 Comments
Hope
10/29/2013 09:35:15 am
I'm glad I'm not the only one that was curious about the product but skeptical about Jessica's ads on 97.1 ZHT. Thanks for the review! Just bought my bottle of the Cell Therapy treatment today! I didn't get the shampoo and creme rinse since I used Purology so we'll see how much of a difference that makes.
Reply
Emily
12/21/2014 07:32:40 am
Hi! I'm wanting to use Ovation for my hair, but when looking at the website, I noticed several different products such as balance, legacy, etc. what kind did you use? I notice that your blog had a link to the balance collection, but am wondering if this is the kind you used. Thanks!
Reply
KarleeCouture
1/2/2015 01:30:36 am
Emily, I use the balance collection. That is the only one they had at the time!
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
|