Kerastase Initialiste Advanced Scalp and Hair Concentrate for a Healthy Scalp

Kerastase Initialiste Advanced Scalp and Hair Concentrate

Hi Beauties;

How many of you routinely go for a hair spa? And has the routine hair spa really made a difference to your hair? Does your hair feel really strong and healthy and shiny; or do you still have slight irritation, itching of your hair with slightly more than normal hair fall? For hair to be strong, the roots really need to be strong. And no amount of shampoo and conditioner will treat your unhealthy scalp. Your shampoo will clean your scalp and hair; and your conditioner will make your hair will feel softer and shinier and easy to handle. But is your scalp really healthy? And is the hair growing from the scalp really optimum in quality? Well, I faced this dilemma a few months back; and I was advised by the hair expert at the Kerastase salon to use this product. I first hesitated; and then I bought it…and I am glad to say that I have landed up with a winner here.
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About Kerastase Initialiste Advanced Scalp and Hair Concentrate:

This powerful and perfected blend of ingredients gives hair optimal nourishment. Hair fiber resilience and elasticity are improved throughout its length with shine and softness.
SP94: Comprised of similar essential molecules found in a healthy hair fiberReadily absorbs into the hair to help enhance hair fiber’s resilience Reinforces hair structure and strength throughout its length
CERAMIDES: Reduce breakage by strengthening hair fiber’s internal cement
CONDITIONING AGENT: Nourish and soften hair fiber
GREEN TEA EXTRACT: Antioxidant protection
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Benefits:

Transform your hair in 7 days with Initialiste. Our 1st skincare-inspired super serum that acts on the four attributes of total hair beauty:
1. Strength
2. Shine
3. Softness
4. Substance
9 out of 10 women* saw a visible difference in their hair texture after one week.
With continued usage, your hair stays healthier from root to tip allowing it to grow longer† with 93% less breakage.** The new Must-Have for all hair types.
Maximize the potential length of your hair. Keep it longer and stronger as it grows.†
89% agreed that their hair is SHINIER
87% felt that their hair is thicker with MORE SUBSTANCE
86% felt that their hair is STRONGER and SOFTER to the touch
*Consumer use test over 7 days **In a brushing test compared to a non-conditioning shampoo †Reduces breakage so hair can grow longer
Lightweight, silky texture Absorbs instantly without residue Fresh and delicate fragrance Targeted pipette application

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How to Use: Use the following number of pipettes for the whole head. Recommended to use at least 3 times a week. Fine Hair: 2 – 3 Thick Hair: 4 – 5

1. On cleansed, towel-dried hair, identify 2-5 sections according to the thickness of your hair.
2. Position the pipette directly at the root and scalp to apply 1 full pipette of the serum per identified section in a straight line from the front tothe back of the head. Follow the pipette with your fingers to massage the serum into the root and scalp as you work through each section.
3. Once application is complete in all sections, massage the entire head to distribute the serum evenly and comb through. Do not rinse out.
4. Apply leave-in Primer of choice and style as usual.
Ingredients: as in the photo

Price:

Rs. 4200/- for 60ml product.

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My Experience Kerastase Initialiste Advanced Scalp and Hair Concentrate :

My hair is normal to dry type. I had always treated it as such. Never in my wildest dreams had I imagined that my scalp would be oily and hair would be dry. I had never before heard of such a thing. And I could not understand it. Yes, I put a heavy masque as a conditioner on my hair…not including the roots. That keeps my dryness under control. But what about my shampoo. Do I use one for oily hair (which would suit my scalp but dry out my hair further); or do I use one for dry hair (which would make my scalp greasier)? Well, this was an important question for me…..when the hair expert at Kerastase suggested that I use one for normal to dry hair (which I was already using); AND use this scalp concentrate for my scalp. You see; what I had not understood was that due to this mixed texture; my scalp was becoming irritated; greasier; and prone to itching. She actually showed the condition of my scalp on a hand held special camera; and suggested me a Kerastase treatment ritual; along with this serum. I practically balked on hearing this price; but I bought it….and I am ever thankful to the Kerastase hair expert for this.

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The product comes in a glass bottle, which is opaque and golden in color. Being made out of glass; this one is really heavy and has the chances of breakage. So it is better to handle it wisely. But overall; the entire packaging is; as usual; shrieking of luxury (Typical Kerastase!!!). The bottle has a pipette at the top…which is long and really useful.The pipette does not fill entirely; only as much as I have shown in the picture. The hair expert advised me to shampoo (I usually use Kerastaseshampoo for normal to dry hair; and use Redken Clarifying shampoo around twice a month) and condition (Kerastase Elixir Ultime masque…my HG) my hair 2-3 times a week. Following towel drying my hair; I need to part my hair into four sections; and run one pipette of product along each section. Then I need to massage my scalp with my fingers for a couple of minutes; so that the product distributes equally over the entire scalp. And at the very end; I just use a hair serum for sealing in the moisture in my hair (I use Phyto 7). Well, I was already following this regime except for the scalp concentrate; so adding in another product was not a big deal for me.

The product is a slightly thick, whitish liquid; which has a nice and mild fragrance to it. It indeed feels like a spa experience to me. The solution gives a cooling feel on the scalp when it is being applied; and it spreads very easily as well. It becomes totally transparent and does not leave any residue at all. The hair expert had told me that the product would last me around a month if I use it 2-3 times a week; but I am already using it since two months; with twice…and sometimes thrice a week shampooing; but it is still going strong.

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I have been carefully following this routine since past two months; and I will say that I am impressed. My scalp irritation has decreased; my scalp feels healthier; and my hair feels stronger and shinier. The health of my hair has definitely improved; and my hair fall has indeed reduced by a significant volume. I retested my hair at a Kerastase salon around 2 weeks back; and the results on the camera were there to be seen. I was really impressed. It was just like they show on the TV ads…the before and after pictures. My scalp did look much much better on the camera this time. I repurchased another bottle of this concentrate immediately.

Now comes a problem which I don’t have an answer to. And that is why I was hesitating in the first place to buy this. How many days do I continue to use this? The hair expert assured me that this will heal my scalp; and it has done so. But hair growth is a continuous process; and in order to be effective; I will need to purchase this product again and again. I haven’t been disappointed so far; but seeing the hefty price factor; I really doubt as to how many months or years I will continue to repurchase this.

Pros of Kerastase Initialiste Advanced Scalp and Hair Concentrate :

• A treatment product for your scalp.
• Luxurious packaging.
• Needs to be applied; post shampooing and conditioning; to the scalp only.
• The product spreads easily on the scalp.
• It has a mild and nice spa-like fragrance to it.
• It totally gets absorbed into the scalp
• It does not impart any greasiness to the scalp.
• It does not leave any whitish residue.
• It really makes the scalp healthy.
• It has decreased my slight itching and hair fall.
• My hair is really feeling stronger at the roots.

Cons of Kerastase Initialiste Advanced Scalp and Hair Concentrate :

• Very expensive.
• Limited availability in India.
• Bottle is heavy, made of glass.

IMBB Rating: 4.5/5

Will I recommend Kerastase Initialiste Advanced Scalp and Hair Concentrate?

This concentrate is a treatment product. But it is for all who have irritated scalp and hair fall. It is best to be used after consultation with an expert; but if you are really facing any problems like mine; this could indeed be the solution for you.

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26 thoughts on “Kerastase Initialiste Advanced Scalp and Hair Concentrate for a Healthy Scalp

  1. I have always loved Kerastase products but held myself back from buying them as am not sure if they ll work for me after spending so much! 🙂 nice review!

    1. Nandini…. Kerastase is my HG hair care brand…. I think you should definitely give it a shot…. Or better… Take a consultation and ask the hair expert what she thinks would suit u best… And u can then purchase accordingly

  2. sounds like an awesome product arpita. hair products i feel are hard to find. This one sounds just brilliant despite the price. :)) good review. 🙂

    1. Thanks Rati…. This product has really been one of my better purchases…. Btw… How r u doing…. And r u back in India… Totally drooling over ur pics and getting green with envy….

  3. Looks like answers to my hair prayers 🙂 I have had very good experience with Keratese before..so more than ready to try this now. Thanks for the review.

    1. Thnx Tanvi…. Kerastase really makes some really good stuff…. My HG hair care…. Though i do tend to deviate sometimes… Just to test out the waters…. I always come back to this

    1. Hiii hiii Kadambari…. Even i was initially shocked by its price and its quantity…. But what can i say… It was a good buy

  4. Neha…… I am really liking this product…. Its made my hair stronger…. And even in the dry months now…. I m not facing any problems which I used to before

  5. Doc i have been selecting hair masks online for pre-order since a week or two as i have the same questions in my mind..are my hair healthy? the answer is no! and i want them to be healthy, i think i need to empty the wallet for this one. what you say?

  6. Sumi…. I think u can really go in for this…. But its better u go in for the all the hair products from this brand….Will talk to u

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