Can Damaged Hair Really be Fixed with a Miracle Treatment?
The Obsession With Instant Gratification
It can seem like everywhere you look these days people are looking for instant gratification. People want to be able to go from black hair to platinum blonde in one easy step, but the reality is that it takes far more time than that. Hair color has never been as exciting or all over the map for trends as it is right now. From natural looking balayage to high maintenance blondes, and every galaxy and mermaid colored head in between, there is certainly something for everyone to try.
But with all of the processing, or going back and forth with color, never mind heat styling and being out in the sun, we need to take care of our hair! Here is where we take a deep dive to investigate the differences between two popular leave in treatments, KEVIN.MURPHYs’ UN.TANGLED versus It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In. Both of these are pretty popular options for repairing damage and protecting the hair, but let’s break it down and see the differences.
According to the company, It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In product is designed to repair dry damaged hair, add shine, smooth & control frizz, seal & protect hair color, detangle, prevent split ends, stop hair breakage, create silkiness, enhance natural body, all while also being a flat iron & thermal protectant spray.
When you read that list it is pretty impressive that one spray could do all of those things, right? Let’s look at the key ingredients in the spray to see how they work:
Panthenol: An effective strengthener, it is a derivative of B5, a strong humectant to help moisturize the hair.
Sunflower Seed Extract: Natural sunscreen that guards against color fading.
Green Tea Leaf Extract: Protects hair from environmental damage with antioxidants.
Silk Amino Acids: Helps to retain the natural moisture balance while adding strength and shine to the hair.
Citric Acid (Vitamin C): A powerful antioxidant that defends the hair from free radicals in the environment.
It’s no secret that we love Kevin Murphy here at Autumn Markley Salon Studio, but let me show you one of the reasons why we do. UN.TANGLED is a spray leave-in conditioner that not only makes it a breeze to glide through the tangliest of hair, but it is formulated to also strengthen and restore moisture to the hair. There is also additional heat protection to safeguard your locks from the sun and styling tools. This spray is suitable for all hair types and is sulphate, paraben and cruelty free. “I looked to the harsh Australian climate to help create UN.TANGLED, and selected a series of native Australian ingredients that were all proven to flourish in harsh conditions. UN.TANGLED is part of our HYDRATE regimen, and the perfect leave-in treatment for curly, wavy or frizzy hair that delivers soft, silky hydration with the added benefit of heat protection” - Kevin Murphy.
Desert Lime - High in Vitamin C, antioxidant powerhouse that helps to smooth and nourish the hair without weighing it down.
Australian Round Lime - Rich in antioxidants, these help reduce the effect of environmental stress and UV damage on colored hair, so it looks shinier and more vibrant for longer.
Illawarra Plum - immediate and long term hydration.
Australian Finger Lime - rich in folate, potassium and Vitamin C & E
Burdekin Plum - high amounts of Vitamin C slow the aging process and protect from free radicals.
Kakadu Plum - has the highest recorded levels of Vitamin C of all other fruits, as well as powerfully hydrating and antiseptic properties.
Each one of these Australian Fruit Extracts were carefully selected to create a blend, chosen for their natural resilience in harsh climate conditions and their hydrophilic properties. If these weren’t enough, there are more natural powerhouse ingredients!
Bamboo Extract with an abundance of antioxidant and vitamin goodness, is also a rich source of mineral nourishment, and a key ingredient to help protect the integrity of hair health.
Tasmanian Pepper (Tasmanian Lancelot Leaf Extract) is a plant native to Australia that penetrates the hair structure to fight oxidation and promotes collagen production. It also behaves like an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Provides a soothing and softening effect to the hair and scalp.
Aniseed Myrtle, another Australian native, helps boost shine, strength and also increases the feel of hair’s elasticity. It absorbs into the hair and scalp to increase blood flow to the scalp and fight aging of the hair. Results on the hair can be seen in the form of strength, shine and increased elasticity.
Wild Rosella Flower is full of antioxidant Vitamins A, C and E, and know for its beneficial anti-aging benefits, Australia’s helps fight oxidation, and aids in hair repair both inside and out.
Lactic Acid helps to relaxes and smoothes the hair surface. It is said that lactic acid can help to restore strength and elasticity to hair by altering the ionic charge of the hair’s molecule.
KEVIN.MURPHY X-HP™ complex provides defense against the intense heat generated by modern hair styling appliances. This product offers heat protection protecting hair at temperatures up to 428°F.
It looks to me that UN.TANGLED is packed with more high quality ingredients, and truly is formulated to be “skincare for your hair”. It only makes sense to invest in your hair products when you invest in color and haircuts. Keeping your hair in the best possible condition will help make it more manageable, shinier, and most importantly, look its best.