PAUL MITCHELL MOISTURE!
Jeanasina here and as our story begins I was sauntering around in an Ulta store one day. I had in my hand all the valuable purchases I was specifically there to buy, when suddenly, without warning, I was compelled to go to the massive hair product isles located in the back of the store! Let's be clear here; there was really no REASON for me to even be in this section of the store.
Well, before you could say “Leave the store hag!!” I found myself mesmerized by the picture on a box of Paul Mitchell “Moisture” hair care products! There, attempting to have eye contact with me, was a compelling stunner of a blond woman with these big sexy eyes – man, I'm a woman, but this little sex kitten was practically screaming at me to stop and look at how fantastic she looked on that box! Oh honey...I wanted to look like her in a big way! I pretended in my imagination for a few moments that by using whatever product was inside the box that her face was plastered on; that maybe, JUST MAYBE I could look like that! Age would reverse within a few days and, oh I'd be living the good life!
But reality set in and so I thought well, she, the sultress on the box, caught my eye with her adorable blond haircut (also fantasized I would look good in this cut...) so I should really see what's inside the box she's on! Now, please remember that I am a life-time member of the Pureology hair care fan club so really...nothing will outsmart those products in my estimation.
I reached into the box and pulled out the 3 containers. First I opened the Instant Moisture Daily Shampoo and sucked the smell up into the deepest membranes of my nostrils! FRESH!!! Then I opened the Instant Moisture Daily Treatment and since this is in more of a tube I did the squeeze and smell. Then while looking to my right and then my left, similar to the way covert operatives for the FBI are seen doing on TV, I took the cap off the Awapuhi Moisture Mist and I did an illegal spray and smell right there in the isle! The products all met my standards for purchasing them even though I didn't need these products in my estimation!
When I got home and my Pureology products saw what I had in the bag, they were disgusted and I think I heard the word 'traitor' as they inched their way on to the back of the shelf facing away from me so they wouldn't see me bringing these hair care strangers into our home. I quickly ran to the basement to my laboratory and wet my hair down and then brought out the Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture Daily Shampoo. Right out the gate I could tell that this was to be no lie (the part on the packaging that says “Hydrates & revives”! DEFINITELY noticed a difference as I shampooed!!! My hair almost felt limp and when I washed out the shampoo – I could run my fingers through it already! Not that I did that for any length of time while shouting out words of compelling pleasure! I applied the P.M. Instant Moisture Daily Treatment – left it on as indicated and again...my hair shafts felt so smooth and like new all the way to the ends! My comb ran right through my hair!
After I dried it and styled it I was amazed at how SILKY it was! I kept thinking, “This is quite remarkable!” I really didn't expect to think that! I loved how my hair turned out after I blew it dry and flat ironed it! Even the ends were dreamy smooth! For the final flair and to keep me in the mood, I gave myself a spritz of the Awapuhi Moisture Mist! I didn't dare go out of the house for fear the neighborhood men would come flocking to ask if they could touch my hair!
So lovelies, every one of you....IF you have any kind of hair that makes people constantly get your attention by saying... “Hey Freakshow Clownhair head!” I think these products are you for you! They really add moisture! I paid a little over $12.00 for the three. I alternate using the Paul Mitchell moisture products with my Pureology Hydrating products. I don't want any kind of an altercation to take place between the two brands so I keep them on separate shelves in the bathroom! I don't look like the smoldering lady on the box after using this stuff but my hair really looks like I'm having an incredibly good hair day every time I use it!
If you look on the Paul Mitchell website you can read further details on each of the tree products I talked about here today! There is also a link where you enter in your zip code and by doing that you will be able to find the closest salon near your particular location that carries these great MOISTURE products!
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ooh Paul Mitchell makes my scalp itch!
So you really think they do a better job than the Pureology Hydrate line does?! Wow, I never even heard of this new Paul Mitchell kit. But reading your review over and over again....I will definitely purchase the set, I feel the urge that I just HAVE to try it, lol!!Oh, and by the way - your review Jeanasina - is awesome, I'm still giggling here in front of my computer. Fortunately at my home office, so only my cat gave me a strange look;-).THANKS A MILLION!!
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Awesome, cute review!! Made me lol. I may have to take a lil trip to Ulta during lunch. I actually love Paul Mitchell and that hair line and my hair is extremely dry and course!!
I want SO MUCH to love Paul Mitchell. But, it makes my scalp itch and then I get huge bumps in my scalp! YUCK! I use Nioxin to keep my scalp under control.The place I get my hair done is supposed to exclusively Paul Mitchell. But, my stylist secretly uses something else so I do not have a break out. SHHH! Do not tell.I do know that PM does not test on animals and even got an award from PETA a few years ago. I would use this stuff if I could because it smells great!
really good price for 3 products... and a fun review as usual. my hair is very oily so i need something less moisturizing though.
Ha, I couldn't wait and just found the set online on Ebay and purchased it immediately:-D! Very curious about the results...I will review it as soon as I get the chance.
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Jeanasina, you're halarious and I love your writing style! I bought my hubby the PM Lavender Mint Moisturizing set about a month ago because those are to of his favorite scents. It's a part of the tea tree line that my hubby was a huge fan of, until he started using my Lush body washes that is. While on vacation last week, I burnt my scalp. Yesterday, I noticed it was peeling, so I decided to give the PM LMM a try. I loved it! It was sooo moisturizing and heavenly smelling, plus my hair felt like silk. I also love PM's concern for animals and the environment. While the product had sls, there weren't any parabens. I will keep the Lavender Mint set in my shampoo/conditioner rotation from now on.
I am totally sold because of your article! I cant wait to try it! I will be sure to come back and give it a review.
Jeana...you really do need to stop,I think I peed a little while reading this review,LMAOROF!!!I do think that PM products have a great reputation and solid technology behnd them and am SO glad you enjoyed them so much.I have never used anything he's concocted and had any success but DO appreciate that so many love this line and his others!The girl on the box...smolder will suck us in everytime,right?I can see you now posing at the kitchen table in exactly this way!LOVE!
PM was my first foray into "non-grocery store" hair care products. I have a cousin who is the #1 colorist in ALL OF San Francisco (article in SF Chronicle about him a few months ago). He's just INCREDIBLY talented and has been since he started out cutting and perming my Granny's hair when he was in HS! He was the first to tell me STOP buying hair product that has alcohol and use good product on your hair. He gave me my first bottle of PM that smelled divine. I have been and on again off again fan every since....off again just because I get into a scent rut and like to try other things. I haven't visited PM lately and this might just be the ticket to get me back again.BTW...I'm sure I can't even afford my cousin so I have to home box color my hair. He'd die if he knew that!
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I always thought Paul Mitchell products were on the more expensive side, these sound really reasonable though. I love their skinny serum. I use it all the time. These products sound great - I need all the help I can get in the fabulous hair department. My hair is always oily near my scalp and super dry on my ends. I think I may have to check out this set because it sounds pretty fab!
Jeanabean! Thanks for a fabulous lot of belly-laughing, as usual... (Since I join you in the unfortunate ranks of those laid off, I am in your debt for that! ;-) And let me TELL you, I have wondered WHAT you are using on your hair, because it does look wonderfully silky! My, oh, my... again, you inspire me! Thanks for this review! Your intuitive walk down the hair-care aisle was classic! One of the many things I will miss after we are both gone from this place, will be the combo of your wonderfully funny commentary, your radiant beauty and that gift you possess for being on top of all things helpful in keeping us HOT. Thanks, Good Woman, for that! OOXX
Good review! Maybe your new career could be writing-related. I think I will stop in at Ulta and get one of these, it's worth a try, because my hair is just so crunchy lately, I hate it!
$12.00 is a pretty decent price! So funny that you mentioned Ultra. The are building one of those down the street from where I work and my girl friend JUST got hired yesterday to start working when they open. I'm not sure how this would do in my hair. My hair is SO fine, that while I love it being moist and soft, too much usually makes it super limp. And all us girls know, super limp is NEVER a good thing ;-)
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In Beauty school paul mitchell was our main line!! I never had a problem with it! I always really like everything!!! Especially the hair spray that smelt like apples.. YUM!!
Very funny Ladybug, "super limp is never a good thing".... Truer words were never spoken! Jeanasina, I can just picture you running down the stairs to your basement, frantically ripping open the PM boxes, just so you can begin your experiment! You light up a room girl (and my laptop-impressive)!I started out using PM products as a young adult but never really fell in love with them. I did love the different scents they offered, but my fine, naturally wavy hair never quite got along with PM products. Sorry Paul, it's nothing personal, it's not you, it's me.......My mom on the other hand, the one with the thick, full head of hear (the jerk) always loved this brand. She'll hear about this for sure, thanks Jeanasina!
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I love Pureology, but (please wait while I dab my eyes) I gave it up as part of my cost savings efforts in this economy. I just can't justify 25 dollars for a bottle of shampoo. So I have been adrift at Ulta and CVS trying to find the next best thing. I do like Bed Heads Sulfate Free line and with a coupon or the buy 2 get 2 special at Ulta, it is a little more wallet friendly. As a confirmed product junky, I am always on the prowl (can't tell you how many spritzes I have done in public in my lifetime!) for products that are moisturizing and color friendly. I will give this a try. My 90.00 haircut (I didn't give up EVERYTHING!!!) deserves it.
Hi ladies! I wanted to follow up with some important information. I was fortunate to speak with someone from consumer affairs at Paul Mitchell today because I had let them know about my review of their moisture product line! The consumer affairs department had me talk to an expert in their ‘diversion department’ and it was there I learned some really important facts!
She stressed that you should only buy Paul Mitchell products in salons or stores that are AUTHORIZED to sell their product. She said that any of their product that you see in drugstores, grocery stores, etc. is sold outside of the authorized chain of distribution. Their word for this sale of unauthorized product is called ‘diversion’ and they have an entire department that deals just with this! She went on to tell me that any product you purchase from an unauthorized source was sold to that source (such as Target, Rite Aide etc.) outside the authorized chain of distribution. She said you could be using an OLD or counterfeited product! She said any store that is unauthorized to sell their product gets their products from the grey market. She said the ‘grey market’ are people who deal in exclusive goods that are not made by the original manufacturer or creator. She said their television ad stresses to only buy their product in the salon. She went on to say that in their home location where they have Paul Mitchell salons, the customers have to sign an actual waiver that states that they cannot sell this product on the internet! I’m sure this is also why I noticed that you cannot buy this on the on-line website of Ulta!
Devildoll, the consumer affairs person I talked to specifically read your comment and asked me to just let you know to beware that the product you get, even if it looks like their product, might not be. Of course I’m hoping for you that it’s the real deal!
I have ALWAYS wondered about purchasing brand names from chain stores so this was great information that I learned today! I hope it helps all of you!
Jeanasina!
Thanks for the info. I know Paul Mitchell used to have commercials about this very issue. Thanks to the PM public service announcements, I've never bought salon quality products at the grocery store, drugstore, ect., but I've always wondered if Ulta was an authorized dealer because they sell a lot of drugstore products, but they also have a salon (so confusing for this blonde).
“Hey Freakshow Clownhair head!” ... yes? you called? Your review was hysterical. I'm always looking for new ways to tame the mane. Thanks for the tip, $12 is worth a try to fix what this summer's heat has done to my hair. One question though ... does it rinse clean like ... squeaky or does it feel slick after rinsing? It makes a difference to me, I'm weird like that.
omg i SO know what you mean about the squeaky feeling and the slick feeling. i like it to be a little squeaky and a little slick. too slick makes me worried i didnt wash well enough and squeaky makes me feel like my hair is TOO clean and probably dried out.
I have never needed more hydration in my hair (I need a drying shampoo, hehe), so I wouldn't use this, but I totally know what you mean about the smell. All Paul Mitchell products always smell SOOOO good to me!
wait! Did you just say 3 Paul Mitchell products for $12? No way! I used their Tea Tree Oil Shampoo and it was great. So was the super skinny conditioner! Really one of the best I have ever tried! I also love Pantene Smooth (green bottle), Aussie moist, and sunsilk thermashine. Suave Professionals Sleek and Shine (orange) is actually pretty great and it is maybe $3 for a huge bottle. :)
Wow! This sounds like a great line. I've never tried the shampoos/conditioners, but your description makes me want to visit my Ulta store asap! I will definitely give these a try. And $12? Nice!
I so wanna try that I realize that AMerican have much more products than EU =s time to move =)
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I have used Paul Mitchell in the past. Specifically, I love the Instant Daily Moisture Shampoo and Treatment (a-hem, conditioner). This is one of the ONLY product lines that made my boyfriend take notice. He actually said to me that my hair seemed more "vibrant" and asked if I had changed what I was using. I personally found that while I didn't notice a HUGE difference, it did leave my hair feeling and smelling very fresh, soft, and just plain nice. No weigh-down, either. Although I would be very happy with this on a daily basis, I have a hard time finding it! Most places seem to only carry the treatment and not the shampoo. I'm one of those people who likes everything to match, and when I've found a product I like, why mess things up by using a different variety?
Oh heavens you had my laughing, Jeanasina. I looked at the box, and I can see your point - I also had a moment thinking 'gosh I too want a hairstyle like that'. Reality set in very quickly. We have Paul Mitchell here, but for some reason I've never tried it. Maybe I should be a little adventurous and consider it - 'Hey Freakshow Clownhair Head' about describes my hair 95% of the time. The other day my gay neighbour popped round, and was so horrified at my hair that he made me go get a brush and brushed it into submission himself.....I think he was thinking what you wrote....
I really enjoyed reading this review. It made me giggle, while sitting in my office (yes, there are other people here).I never thought about purchasing PM supplies because I thought they would be too expensive. This looks very reasonably priced so I may just try it. I do have to wonder if anything can help my crazy frizzy hair though.
Paul Mitchell Moisture does wonders for dry hair - Summer fryin' humidity hair be gone! Paul Mitchell smells divine, no parabens (Yay) and buying it from a salon is the only way to go. My friend purchased it from another place, and the difference to her hair was noticable.
It seems not everyone is a Paul Mitchell fan. I have yet to see great results from his line. It wouldn't be bad to try this one!
I am intrigued by Paul Mitchell after reading this review. As a self-professed lover of Pureology, I have been hesitant to try something else. I have a "if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it" mentality when it comes to my shampoo and conditioner. However, I know it's it good to change things up once in a while. For $12, I think that I might give this a "go" when I am at Ulta in the near future. Looks like a great travel set.
Just by the way you described the shampoo effects makes me want to go out and buy it...hmmm...going on the website now!
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I AM GOING TO CHECK THIS OUT ON EBAY I SIMPLY HAVE TO HAVE IT!GREAT REVIEW!
Today my kit of Daily Shampoo, Instant Moisturizer (works like a conditioner) and Awapuhi Spray (hydrating spray for hair AND skin!) arrived. I ordered it via Ebay. All full size products, I'm dying to try them:-). Will write my review tomorrow!
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SO, testphase done. Test score: A+!! This kit is really wonderful!After washing my hair with the shampoo for the first time, I could really feel the moisture IN the shampoo, because after rinsing out, my hair felt great already, almost like it wouldn't need any conditioner afterwards.But of course, I had to try the "treatment" that came with it, and after rinsing this out it left my hair even smoother, amazingly soft. Both shampoo and conditioner have a nice, fresh scent which makes "the hair ritual" a pure pleasure. The moisture mist (something like a leave-in treatment afterwards) is very good too. It smells great and fresh and works great as a detangler (although you shouldn't have any problems with it after using both shampoo and conditioner though). Bottom line, after blow-drying my hair, it was shiny, sleek and felt not dry at all. Just right, I would say, as the products don't weigh your hair down. I definitely recommend this set for anyone with colored hair, brittle hair, and of course anyone who struggles with frizz. It's like magic!!
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Wow, these sound gorgeous. I'm always chopping and changing my hair-care items as my hair is always deciding it needs something else - either more moisture, less moisture etc.I might just source these and give them a whirl next time my hair decides it wants a bit of a change - afterall it *is* as good as a holiday. ;]
I am a Freakshow, Clownhair head. I need this product. I am always trying different things for my hair. I bleach and tone it regularly. I am wanting to grow it out SO bad. Nothing I use seems to be that one heaven sent product. I would really like to try this product. Maybe I will receive this in my good bag purchase. :-) If I get to try it, I will give you ladies my unbias honest opinion. My hair is the one to test it on. :-)
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Today is day one of my new "no shampoo" regimen. I am just using conditioner, and Paul Mitchell is one in my rotation of maybe 50 bottles, ranging from drugstore to high-end.
I know about the "gray market", I'm just kind of surprised that Ulta would sell products obtained that way. They seem to have all the collateral and marketing that the autorized sellers and salons do.
it's okay !!!
Paul Mitchell ads are all fabulous looking :)
Thanks for this, I have super dry hair so I don't shampoo very much but maybe if I can buy this I will start!
Great review. It's amazing what you sometimes find when you take a chance. I think the beautiful model was calling you. I love her haircut to. I've been looking for a new hairstyle. I might just copy hers.I have dry hair to. And for the price I might as well try it right? Only problem is that I just bought shampoo yesterday! Oh well.
I love their other line (the one in light green). One time, I had a haircut at a salon and they used that line of products on me. My hair felt so smooth and soft! This line is also okay. But I like the light green one better.
Sounds like a great product my hair always needs moisture.
I love Paul Mitchell's Skinny Serum. I have tried so many serums for smoothing out my frizzy hair when I blowdry it and this is one of the best.
Great price, I love Paul Mitchell's products.
Thanks for the review, the Purology moisture line hasn't been that great for my hair so I stopped using it. But my hair is dry and I struggle to find a good system for it. This looks perfect and I believe Paul Mitchell doesn't test on animals as well, so I am going to search for this and try it out!...and for $12 how can you go wrong?
I have dry hair and have not used Paul Mitchell in years, I may have to try this one! I have to use a leave in conditioner everyday because my ends are so dry.
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omgosh, just two weeks ago i got the PM Lavender Mint Moisturizing set; it's simply amazing. i love the scents... it's really something special that i've never experienced before! i'd definitely recommend it to any other shampoo fanatics :)
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