Dry Hair Saviour: Matrix Biolage Hydratherapie Ultra Hydrating Balm

I've made a new discovery which has done wonders for my hair. Matrix Biolage Hydrotherapie Ultra Hydrating Balm.


Since lightening my hair a while back, my hair has become extremely dry/damaged. It has slowly been recovering with  a weekly coconut oil treatment, but being as impatient as I am. I want faster results. So after endless researching online (you know the score) I found this little gem, bought it and waited patiently for it to arrive.


I was worried that it wasn't going to live up to my high expectations if I'm being completely honest. Oh how wrong I was, it is truly wonderful!




''Imagine…breaking hair’s dehydration cycle*. With nourishing formulas infused with aloe vera and passion fruit, for continuous moisture replenishment. New Biolage Hydrathérapie leaves dry hair touchably soft and healthy-looking.

Ultra Hydrating Balm intensely conditions very dry, coarse hair. Formulated with a sumptuous blend of silk amino acids and shea butter to envelop and smooth the cuticle, helping to lock out humidity, frizz & unwanted volume.'' Source




After shampooing, I towel dry my hair first and then apply the product with my fingers. It is a thick creamy consistency. I then comb through my hair thoroughly. It says on the instructions to leave on the hair for 1-2 minutes then rinse. If you want some serious re-hydration then I do not think leaving any brand of conditioner on for such a short amount of time is going to make much difference. I therefore pile my hair up onto the top of my head, place a plastic bag over the top (no I'm not going mad) followed by a towel. Your body heat will get trapped in the plastic bag which helps the hair cuticle open up so the conditioner can penetrate inside. You can also use a hairdryer over the bag prior to putting the towel over to give added heat.


I then leave the conditioner on for as long as possible. 2 hours the first time I used it and 30 mins + for subsequent applications. Basically the longer the better really, you really can tell the difference! Oh.....and this stuff smells bloody gorgeous, I can't describe the scent, but it just reminds me of the hairdressers.......that fabulous salon scent that lingers on your hair for hours!


I cannot rave about this conditioner enough. It has left my very damaged hair feeling really hydrated, stronger, soft and manageable. It has lost that straw like feel it possessed before and it really does deliver what it promises, locking out humidity and taming frizz. It states on the packaging for 'thick, course hair', now my hair is quite thick but definitely not course. My hair type is fine, wavy/curly in its natural state and has the tendency to frizz. Since using this product my hair is definitely a whole lot less frizzy than it was before....at least 90%. It hasn't taken away the frizz completely (what will), I still get the odd flyaway here and there, but it is a vast improvement. My hair also never feels heavy, greasy or weighed down with this product.


My hair has been transformed......from dull and dead to.... shiny, healthy and alive! I'm in love!