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A confusing product for sure, if I had to describe this mask in emoji form, it would be the thinking face emoji, because it left me perplexed and not quite sure how I felt. I've used hair masks before and I was expecting that this, like them, would be applied to the hair at a separate, non-shower time and left, then rinsed out in the shower.
So for clarity's sake (because the listing doesn't have much info) you are supposed to use this AFTER shampooing, like a conditioner and then stand around in the shower for five minutes before washing it out. I'm not so much a fan of that, I do prefer a mask that I can sit down and relax with while it's on, ideally a longer mask that can go with a face mask, so you can feel like you're getting more of a spa treatment. This is more like a sheet conditioner than a mask, which makes the sheet part at all feel a bit pointless.
I do have short hair, so I didn't have any of the problems with fitting my hair in the cap that others seemed to have and it did leave my hair soft and shiny (though not any more than a good conditioner). I like the fact that it's not tested on animals and that the cap is cute. When you first see the cap you're going to be confused because it looks waaaay too big to fit on a human's head. It's comically big. But it actually fits well, though I did have to slide it back like a beanie cap to stop it falling in my eyes.
My two biggest complaint about this would be 1) the mask goo is hazardously slippery in my shower. Even dropping conditioner in the shower previously, it rinses away easily and I've never had any problems with slipping, even after rinsing all over my shower, hair and feet, my shower was so slippery I really struggled to get out without falling. So be really, really careful when using this.
2) I really feel like the term 'mask' is misleading and since it stays in for such a short time, I think conditioner is just easier and does as good a job. Would love to see a longer, non-shower based 'mask' instead.
Minor complaint, but the sticker is also really fiddly to figure out and apply with wet hands and no mirror. The smell is ok, though pretty strong and floral, if that isn't to your tastes.
Overall, I just felt it wasn't effective enough for me, given the hassle of using it, lack of a spa type experience and the overall cost and cons of the mask.
These reviews are the subjective opinions of ChickAdvisor members and not of ChickAdvisor Inc.