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Redken Elastic Works 09Redken Elastic Works 09 gives wavy hair well-defined curls that manage to stay bouncy and soft, not crispy or crunchy. I applied it to damp hair and diffused while scrunching. Surprisingly, my waves came out as loose curls that were low on frizz, as opposed to kinky curls that were stiff or frizzy. Straight hair types can u...More |
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Redken Blonde Glam ConditionerRedken appears to have kept in mind that blondes tend to have dry hair, especially if they've highlighted. This rich, thick formula feels more like a deep treatment than a basic daily conditioner. Used with Blonde Glam Shampoo, it leaves hair shiny and smelling great. Used alone, it leaves strands amazingly soft but not alw...More |
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Redken Blonde Glam ShampooBlonde hair gets a boost with this shampoo that leaves color brighter and hair softer. Don't expect a miracle but do expect it to work better than shampoos in John Frieda's Sheer Blonde line. The formula smells great -- like sunshine on wildflowers -- lathers easily, adds shine with crystal mica and protects with a UV filte...More |
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Redken Body Full Plump TreatVolume? Yes. Control and long-lasting shine? Not so much. Fine hair does look thicker, but like every product in the Body Full line, not much love is given to dry hair. The liquid gel "treat" dispenses from a pump and works like mousse to prep hair for styling. Polymers supposedly help retain style, but don't subs...More |
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Redken Clear Moisture ConditionerThis inexpensive conditioner claims to "replenish" and "rebalance" simultaneously. In reality, it's a light, moisturizing detangler -- not a clarifier. Apricot oil detangles and adds a light scent; glycerin and small dose of silicone lock in moisture in normal and dry hair, as long as your mop isn't too ...More |
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Redken Body Full ShampooI'm a fine-haired flathead, so I had high hopes for this shampoo. My healthy roots got a lift, but my dry, color-treated ends need much more moisture. The thin formula doesn't suds up much, but washes thoroughly and lets healthy hair retain some structure. Following with a light conditioner will add more moisture without cu...More |
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Redken Clear Moisture ShampooFor damage control on normal hair, this pearl-white shampoo offers nice, light style. (Redken credits glucosamine sugar, but it also contains silicone, the usual heavy-hitter in moisture-locking products.) Apricot oil keeps hair shiny and adds a barely there scent. Although it's also labeled for dry hair, if you have coars...More |
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Redken Workforce 09 Flexible Volumizing SprayDespite a "24-hour humidity resistance" stamp, this spray left my fine hair flat after five hours of walking through Manhattan in early September. Indoors, a hefty application of the delicate mist, which smells a bit like bug spray, gives hair noticeable bounce with medium hold and no stiffness or crunchiness. The...More |
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Redken Body Full ConditionerIf you like the musky scent of woodsy cologne, you might habitually nuzzle your hair after using this. Used with a clarifying or volumizing shampoo, this creamy, low-density conditioner adds light moisture and softness without flattening healthy, fine strands. My usually dry, bleached hair didn't detangle or shine, but it l...More |
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Redken Body Full WeightlifterMy biggest issue with this volumizing spray is the crunchy, stiff texture it leaves behind. It's as if I've coated my roots with hairspray. The bottle's nozzle looks awkward, but it's practical. The tube-like extension on the pump isolates the product so that it sprays directly on the root area. Post-blow-dry, roots appear ...More |

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