My hair is weak, very dull and brittle. I have been fighting for better condition and more vitality for a long time. Bouncy, strong and smooth hair – this is my dream. Unfortunately, most drug store products work only on the surface so hair looks nice and shiny till the next hair wash. Sometimes, my hair loses hydration one day after washing and is straw-like. Such hair is so hard to style. To make things worse, even brushing does harm. Balms and conditioners that I have been using so far bring poor results. Most products for dry hair simply weighed my hair down so it still looked bad. What is more, scalp irritation and dryness appeared.
Therefore, my imperfect hair was perfect for testing Kerastase Resistance Bain Force Architecte. I was using it religiously for a month plus Architecte masque (twice a week). It is time to share the conclusions.
First wash, first impression
Kerastase Architecte has a delicate fragrance. I have light and thinning hair so one wash is enough. There is no need to repeat it. The shampoo is mild; it spreads easily. I had no problems with washing it down.
On the first day of the test, I didn’t use Kerastase Architecte Masque – I was curious how my hair would look after using the shampoo only.
After drying the hair, I could see a difference: smoother hair, no longer frizzy. It was still dry but not rough. Apart from that, I didn’t notice any noticeable difference.
Week 1
After seven days of using Kerastase Architecte, my hair definitely looks better. It isn’t thicker or fuller but it is much easier to style and smooth. It also gained shine. I have an impression that I’m losing less hair. Kerastase Architecte is mainly responsible for adding shine; it doesn’t make hair greasy.
Week 2
I have an impression that my hair is more vital. It is manageable, smooth, very easy to detangle and even more shiny. I find much fewer hairs on the brush and in the shower.
Week 3
My hair is definitely stronger. It doesn’t brittle while brushing. It is very smooth and a bit fuller. When I apply Kerastase Architecte Masque, my hair becomes thicker as if the mask was building a delicate layer on its surface. Styling is trouble-free.
Week 4
Condition of my hair is much better. Hair is vital whereas the feeling of dry scalp – disappeared. The hair doesn’t brittle. It is shiny and smooth. The effect of thickening is noticeable.
Conclusions
Kerastase Architecte shampoo and mask are recommendable. After four weeks of use, my hair looks far better. It has become shiny, vital and slightly thicker. There is no frizz or static. It is hard to say whether the internal structure has been rebuilt and whether the effects won’t vanish after giving up the products. However, Kerastase Architecte were worth trying out. The shampoo as well as the conditioner are my favourites.
