That is, until I discovered Kevin Murphy’s REPAIR.ME system.
Below, I delve into my Rumplestiltskin-like tale of hair transformation using three products.
Meet the Experts
Keep reading for an honest review of Kevin Murphy’s REPAIR.ME treatment system.
Kevin Murphy
It completely transformed my dry hair and left it super soft and healthy after only a couple of uses.
His eponymous brand combines hi-tech formulations with professional expertise to create a range of products for all hair types.
About My Hair
My hair (on a good day) is incrediblydry.
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Perhaps this explains why I was so besotted with a certain tale as a kid.
When I was younger, I was obsessed with the story of Rumplestiltskin.
This is not an exaggeration.
Well, its a slight exaggeration, but one that is justly used.
For those unschooled,Kevin Murphyis a botanical hair care line created by the eponymous Australian hair guru.
I gave it a try.
Read on to find out my honest thoughts.
The Packaging
First things firstcan we talk about these cute blue bottles?
And indeed, the first thing youll notice after squeezing out the product is the delectable scent.
It smells like a tropical vacation in a bottle, but not in a cheesy way.
Theres a touch of musk or something that elevates the fragrance.
If I could bottle it into a perfume, I would.
(To anyone from the Kevin Murphy team who may be reading this, I ask: perfume oil?
Just putting it out there).
The Feel
There are three products in the REPAIR.ME lineup that I tested out.
Each has its own texture, which I’ll dive into below.
It rinses out clean and doesn’t leave any residue whatsoever.
Thanks to its thick texture, you only need a little bit to evenly coat your strands.
To use, leave it in your hair for up to two minutes before rinsing.
It has a creamy, lightweight texture that evenly coats your strands.
I will say this: I tried this method, and it didnt exactly work for me.
When I subbed in the RE.STORE, my strands came out somewhat stringy and didn’t feel quite clean.
That’s when the magic happened.
My hair somehow air-dried into soft, touchable waves.
Im not the only one who thought so.
Your hair looks really nice, he said immediately.
Shocked and speechless, I simply stared at him.
It looks really, like, healthy or something.
Are Kevin Murphy Products Worth the Cost?
You may have glanced at the prices above and rolled your eyeseighty-nine dollars for a shampoo and conditioner?
And another $42 for the treatment?
“you’ve got the option to’t beat it for a repairing line.”
Kevin Murphy vs. Olaplex
Kevin Murphy is a bit similar to another cult-classic-for-damaged-hair brand,Olaplex.
Price wise, Kevin Murphy products are slightly more expensive than Olaplex.
Kevin Murphy vs. Aveda
Aveda is another major player in vegan haircare.
There’s a strengthening shampoo and a corresponding conditioner.
In lieu of superfoods, both use plant-based ingredients to build bonds that boost the hair’s overall strength.
