Kerastase • Ciment Thermique • Treatments

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charmax on 4/20/2010 10:12:00 AM more reviews by charmax

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Kinky, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

EDIT: I take this all back! After finishing the tube I went onto a different heat protectant and after 2 months my hair was breaking, full of split ends, frizzy, static and generally awful. My sister mentioned using an amazing new hair product and it turned out to be Ciment Thermique! I quickly bought a new one and now wouldn't be without it. I guess you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone!

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I bought this because of the rave reviews on here. Now that I'm halfway through I feel it's time for a review, basically I don't think this is anything special.

I use a tiny amount on towel-dried hair, brush through then blow dry and straighten. Don't put this anywhere near your roots, it'll make them unbearably oily. When I use it my hair feels softer but I also notice it's a bit flatter, not really smoother just flatter. I hoped it would combat the ridiculous static I've got going on but it doesn't help with that at all.

All in all I haven't seen an improvement in my hair and there are loads of other, cheaper, thermal protectants out there that don't leave my hair so greasy the next day.

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aglitz915 on 4/8/2010 4:07:00 PM more reviews by aglitz915

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I actually did not buy this product but rather received as a gift from the bf, so I don't have much of an opinion as far as price/value goes. Judging from the amounts that others paid, I would most likely purchase this product again. Unlike a lot of other reviewers, I kind of like the scent-- smells vauguely of grapfruit to me. I also think it does a good job of filling in the shape of my hair and produces glossy results that are not greasy in the least bit. My hair is fine and straight so this is a pretty lightweight product.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mmmmary on 4/8/2010 12:52:00 PM more reviews by mmmmary

Age: 44-55   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

Is this really my hair???? Who knew it could look so good. I've seen this product reviewed here for a long time but hesitated to try it because it's so expensive, hard to find and, well, I have weird hair. A lot of hair products that get great reviews here don't work at all for me, especially if they contain 'cones of any kind. Also, my hair is very fine and straight, so I worried a bit that this would be overkill. It's perfect:-) And I can still go three days without washing my hair. The ends of my collar-bone length hair can take a weird turn overnight, so I let them get wet in the shower (without wetting my whole head) and then spend a couple of minutes blowdrying them. No additional product needed on days two or three. I am using this as my only conditioner or styling product, so it actually may be a better value than other products in the long run. UPDATE 10/11: Like many hair products, this worked really well for me at first but then the effects wore off, or there was build-up or whatever. Turned out not so great. I haven't used this in months. Changing my rating from 5 to 3 lippies.

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StellaCadente on 4/6/2010 12:28:00 AM more reviews by StellaCadente

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I've been using this for well over 12 months now and my fine curly hair has seriously not been this long since I was eight! It's now done to my bra stap and I've never been able to get it past my shoulders. It's the one product I really don't mind spending on and although it's not cheap, I will always repurchase and hope it it's never d/c! It's almost cheap o/s though. I got a tube for AUD$28 in KL last september and will repurchase there again next month for that price even my last bottle is still half full....you really need a tiny amount and it lasts ages.
I do feel the need now though for extra conditioning which I didn't when I first started using it but it's still an execellent product that does what it promises.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mrsmalfoy on 3/21/2010 7:13:00 AM more reviews by mrsmalfoy

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark   Hair: Black, Relaxed, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I really like this product and have repurchased several times. In my opinion, this is one of the best heat-activated treatments on the market. I'm not crazy about the smell but it doesn't bother me. Whenever I use this and blow-dry my hair, it really seems to 'fill out' the individual strands and make it somehow fuller and stronger. For me, it really only works properly when used with heat. If I'm not blow-drying, I just use Kerastase Serum Nuit (another favourite) and leave it to dry. I have very very thick, dark, waist-length hair that has been chemically processed and this stuff is GREAT on the days I do blow-dry my hair.

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*TOP REVIEWER* esmeralda1977 on 3/16/2010 5:00:00 PM more reviews by esmeralda1977

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This is such an absof***inglutely great product, I can't believe it! I use it since 3 days and today I have received 3 compliments already. They asked me whether I have been to the hairdresser because my hair looked so nice. I can totally recommend this product. I use it with my other HG, my GHD flat iron and it doesn't way down the curls that I create and my hair hasn't become greasy which often hapens with other leave-ins. I am so happy!!!! Thank you MUA, I would have never bought such a relative expensive product. But the result justifies the price!!!!

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gumbyguy on 3/11/2010 3:27:00 AM more reviews by gumbyguy

Age: 44-55   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Red, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Blue    

It's a rare thing to find a beauty product that actually meets its claims. This is one of them. Thanks to the good women of Makeup Alley for the heads up on this product. Ciment Thermique has made my curly, frizzy, brittle, damaged, uncontrollable hair into a silky, smooth, soft miracle that I didn't think was possible. It protects my hair from frying flat irons and blow dryers. After using it once, my husband told me my hair looked like a movie stars. If your hair is anything like mine, do try this; just one application will make a huge difference. This is a product I cannot live without.

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parisloveshoppnlove on 3/7/2010 7:36:00 AM more reviews by parisloveshoppnlove

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Tan   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I seriously only thought that this product was average, despite all the positive reviews about it. Mine was $35AUD from my salon, which to me is expensive for a heat protectant, but i wanted to try an upmarket one. One thing about this is that it makes your hair very greasy especialy around the root area, so avoid it there. I also just dont like the whole cream texture i feel it makes my hair sticky and grose. This also has a horrible smell, it reminded me of cucumbers for some weird reason. Would i buy it again? no. Simply because I have foundthe Tresemme Heat Tamer spray and love that. as you can use it for curling, straightening etc and it smells nice. also only a third of the price. I guess its just personal preference, but i dont like creams, which i discovered after using this product and it really didnt do a whole lot for my hair.

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Dellancey on 3/7/2010 6:52:00 AM more reviews by Dellancey

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I desperately love this product. I've tried many heat-protection products but this only one really works on my hair. I buy it at feelunique.com, it's cheap there and they have free shipping to whole Europe.

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wwidgirl on 2/26/2010 8:49:00 AM more reviews by wwidgirl

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I have clear asian medium fair skin (smashbox hd fair f1/ mac foundation stick NC27).

I bought this yesterday at Angels in the Eaton Centre downtown for $40 Can. plus tax along with a Redken cleansing cream.

I've been looking for it for a while and was doubtful it would live up to the hype. I used it this morning (along with the Redken cleansing cream with pantene condition) and it has made a noticeable different in my hair. I didn't use any other products, just a small dollop of ciment thermique on my towel dried hair and then brushed it through and then blow dried my hair. Like another reviewer mentioned, it makes my hair fall "just right". Really, as if I went to a salon. I don't think this product is ideal for someone looking for volume, though.

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*TOP REVIEWER* jiney17 on 2/13/2010 6:10:00 PM more reviews by jiney17

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

ABOUT ME: Long, straight, generally healthy virgin hair, normal amount with medium texture, oily roots and dry-ish ends.



PACKAGING: Short, fat, pale green squeeze tube with a twist-off cap. I'd really prefer a flip-top. Otherwise no quibbles.



SCENT: Kind of like sweet and fruity. Not too strong. Altogether very nice. Doesn't really linger.



USE: After washing my hair, I put a generous dollop (about 2 tbsps) into my hands and rub them together, then work the product into my just shy of soaking wet hair starting at the ends. I wipe the remaining residue on top of my head and near the hairline but I try not to get much onto my roots. Then I blow dry.



RESULTS: Amazing. I thought my hair looked pretty good normally, but it looked SO much nicer after using Ciment Thermique. My hair was glossy, smooth, swingy and felt like pure silk (but didn't look or feel greasy or gunky). It does flatten the natural bit of wave/bendiness and body, but in a good, mod sort of way. My hair looks sleek, is quite straight, and like I've just gotten a trim. It stays well-behaved all day and does not get limp or oily.



PRICE/AVAILABILITY: $36 for 125 mL. Can be purchased from the Kerastase website. It's probably safest to buy products from them directly (unless there's a licensed salon near you). Apparently there are lots of old and/or diluted products and knock-offs floating around. In the very least, buy from them directly when you first try something out. That way, if you find it elsewhere for a better price, you'll know what the packaging and product looks/smells/feels like.



REPURCHASE?: Yes. I bought this because I needed a heat protectant for the few days I need to blow dry (I try to limit heat styling) and got this due to the high reviews, brand reputation and promise to rebuild hair (which anyone with long hair should be interested in).



I'll update this review after a month or so and let you all know if things have changed.



ETA: Still using this as my heat protectant for blow-drying (I use something else for flat irons, as they're more intense and damaging). Ciment Thermique still makes my hair look and feel good and layers nicely with other products. I clarify once a week and have noticed no build-up at all. Overall, I'm very happy with this product.

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mitsos on 2/5/2010 7:31:00 AM more reviews by mitsos

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

It really really works. I love all heat activated products from Kerastase. This is an excellent choice if your hair is weak and yet have to style it with irons. Perfect for fine hair too, it doesn't weight it down.

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Cocolola18 on 1/25/2010 8:38:00 PM more reviews by Cocolola18

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

This stuff is simply and utterly AMAZING! I never write reviews on things but I felt I had to with this. I have thick, frizzy hair and in all my 23 years I have rarely ever gotten compliments on it. Until I used this. I got about 5 people telling me my hair looked amazing etc. I won't go on about it, trust me just buy it!

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Skinloverjunkie on 1/10/2010 10:27:00 AM more reviews by Skinloverjunkie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I love this product ive been using it for years! use two a year i think, when i didnt use it for a couple of months cause i couldnt afford it i really noticed how dry and straw like my hair was becoming even though i was using a heat protector. it dosent weigh down my thin hair and my hair feels protected. i like to use a little bit extra on my ends but always comb it evenly threw the hair. i think this is one of those products ill be using for ever! LOVE

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cutiekitty on 1/9/2010 7:18:00 AM more reviews by cutiekitty

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I have heavy platinum highlights. My hair was burnt and torn apart at my last haridresser visit :( My biggest problem was that I have soo little hair left on my head, not to talk about volume!! But this product gave extraordinary results as if I have too much hair on my head! I was astonished, 'cause my hair is so thickened that I look at the mirror and feel amazed each time. It did't give me silky soft hair but what I was looking for was voluptuous hair and I'm satisfied so much.

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displacedcitygirl on 1/3/2010 11:13:00 AM more reviews by displacedcitygirl

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

LOVE this product! I have fine, naturally curly hair with highlights so it is quite dry. Lately I have really been struggling to keep my hair healthy. I started using this product along with pureology leave in conditioner a month ago and I have noticed a huge difference in my hair.

It is expensive but I love the smell and the price is worth it since it keeps my hair healthy. Will check out the other Kerastase products.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ibrusat on 1/2/2010 12:06:00 PM more reviews by ibrusat

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

HG material! Absolutely indespensable if you have chemically processed/weak hair. It leaves my hair silky, shiny and soft. I use it with the other products of the Kerastase Resistance range for the best result. The only downside ... it is expensive! But it lasts a long time as you do not need too much product to get fantastic results.

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ninaulrich on 12/8/2009 8:54:00 AM more reviews by ninaulrich

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Despite being a product junkie I never write reviews here, but I just have to say how totally amazed I am with Ciment Thermique. Today has only been my second use, but I am already convinced that this (together with Bain de Force and Ciment Anti-Usure) is the best I've ever bought for my hair - and I've tried so many products and brands (Bumble, Redken, Davines etc.)!
After blowdrying and straightening it looks like I've just been to the salon. Beautyfully sleek, shiny, soft hair with natural movement. My fine, dry, colour treated hair doesn't feel heavy, crunchy or greasy - just like pure silk. Any other heat protector I've tried just made it stiff like straw.
With this green line I can't wait to treat my hair every day. Hopefully I will also be able to say that it has stopped my problem with breakage, I will update this in a couple of months. For now I couldn't be more satisfied with this silky, light but yet strong feeling!

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*TOP REVIEWER* hippihanna on 11/20/2009 11:16:00 AM more reviews by hippihanna

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Ive used better leave in moisturisers from kerastase. My hair is so brittle if I use this one alone, I still have use the aloe relax serum.
This is Just not for my hair, which is thick and very dry.

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jilllpa on 11/18/2009 9:41:00 PM more reviews by jilllpa

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Hazel    

I bought this based on the positive reveiws. I have very dry colored treated hair and this just made it feel more like straw. Maybe I need to use the shampoo and conditioner that is part of this system.

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