My bathroom looks like a hair salon these days. I’ve been trying out so many new haircare products and brands I’m almost overwhelmed. So when I received 4 new haircare products from StriVectin, I wasn’t even sure where I was going to put them, lol.
StriVectin, well-known for their research-based skincare products with their patented anti-aging ingredient N-114 (a molecule related to one of my favorite anti-aging ingredients Niacinamide), recently brought anti-aging to the haircare arena with several different lines for different haircare needs. I received the line for color-treated hair that included four products:
- Hair Color Care Shampoo with patented NIA-114 + CHROMALAST PROTEIN COMPLEX
- Hair Color Care Conditioner with patented NIA-114 + CHROMALAST PROTEIN COMPLEX
- Hair Color Care UV Protective Spray with patented NIA-114 + MULTI-SHIELD ANTIOXIDANT COMPLEX
- Hair Color Care Vibrancy Booster with patented NIA-114 + REVITAGLAZE COMPLEX
I have tried the first three products on two occasions, and I’ll report on my experiences with them. Because my hair was freshly colored, I am saving the Color Care Vibrancy Booster for when my hair is closer to my next color appointment and needs some oomph.
“Protective shampoo gently cleanses while forming a shield around the hair cuticle to defend against color fade. Removes dulling buildup to reveal shine and softness.”
A clean-scented gel cream, the Color Care Shampoo makes a good amount of suds. It easily rinses clean, and leaves my hair feeling clean with a slight squeak. I liked it a lot! Price $23 for 8.5 oz.
Ingredients: Aqua (Water, Eau), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Cocamide Mea, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Dimethicone, Acrylates Copolymer, Parfum (Fragrance), Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Myristyl Nicotinate, Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Glycol Distearate, Amodimethicone, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, PEG-150 Distearate, Disodium EDTA, Polysilicone-15, Polyquaternium-7, BHT, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Dimethiconol, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Chitosan, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool.
“Protective conditioner deposits low molecular weight proteins to fortify over processed strands while defending against color fade. Seals in moisture to resist future damage from coloring and environmental stressors.”
The Color Care Conditioner is a cream colored gel cream that is lighter weight than the conditioners I usually use, and truth be told, I was afraid it wouldn’t work because it didn’t seem as heavy. I was worried that it wouldn’t be as hydrating as the conditioners I’m used to. I was wrong. It worked fine. Price $23 for 8.5 oz.
Ingredients: Aqua (Water, Eau), Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Amodimethicone, Parfum (Fragrance), Cetyl Esters, Isododecane, Myristyl Nicotinate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Beta Vulgaris (Beet Root) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearamine Oxide, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Propanediol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzyl Alcohol, Tetrasodium Edta, Trideceth-12, Polysilicone-15, C11-15 Pareth-7, BHT, Cetrimonium Chloride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Laureth-9, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool.
Color Care UV Protective Spray
“Protect from the elements. Lightweight spray shields hair root and fiber from oxidizing UV rays and environmental stressors to resist color fade. Soothes and hydrates scalp while improving overall hair health.”
Because I haven’t been outdoors much since it’s still cold around here, I didn’t think I needed this now, but I tried it out anyway. It comes in a pump bottle and gives a fine mist. The scent was faint, and couldn’t be smelled on my hair. The spray was extremely lightweight and imperceptible on my hair. I’m assuming it did the job because at this time of year when I’m indoors most of the time, I can’t tell. I’m going to save the UV Protective Spray for the warm weather. Price $29 for 5 oz.
Ingredients: Aqua (Water, Eau), Butylene Glycol, Coceth-7, Cyclopentasiloxane, Myristyl Nicotinate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tamarindus Indica Seed Extract, Isohexadecane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-53, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Lactitol, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer, Cetrimonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-6, Benzophenone-4, BHT, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol.
Final Thoughts
As I mentioned earlier, I’ve been trying out a lot of new haircare products, and I’ve been mostly satisfied with all of them. Because StriVectin’s expertise has been in skincare, I wasn’t exactly sure that it would translate to haircare, but I can say that it definitely has. The StriVectin Color Care products that I’ve tried so far gave me very good results. My hair is soft, shiny, and that haircare advertising word “manageable”. Although I’m used to a conditioner that’s heavier, this lighter weight conditioner works fine on my hair.
I typically wash my hair every 4-5 days, and this set worked well to keep my hair clean and looking good for that time period. In fact, on Friday night (after 4 days), Jeff gave me an unsolicited compliment on my hair. He asked if I had just had it done at Vidal Sassoon! I was blown away. I washed it again with StriVectin on Saturday afternoon because we were going out, and it came out perfectly. And it looked great the next day as well. I don’t anticipate needing to shampoo again for a few more days. I’m sold on the StriVectin Color Care line!
BTW, to tell the shampoo bottle from the conditioner bottle in the shower, the shampoo has an orange top and the conditioner has a white top. I should be able to remember that since the orange color should remind me that the SLS-free shampoo won’t fade my “orange” hair, lol.
The Color Care product line is free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates and synthetic dyes. Safe for color or chemically treated hair. In addition to being able to purchase each product separately, there is a starter kit available for $30 that includes 2 oz. each of the shampoo and conditioner and 1 oz. of the Vibrancy Booster that I haven’t tried yet. In general, I think the prices for these haircare products are in line with other prestige brands of haircare. In addition to Ulta Beauty, StriVectin hair care products are sold at Sephora, Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
I’ll be back again with a review of the Color Vibrancy product after I’ve had a chance to try it out.
Have you tried the new StriVectin hair care yet?
These sound so lovely, Allison! And wow, you wash your hair every 4-5 days? I wish I could do that but I wash my hair every night after cooking, can’t stand the smell of food in my hair and so far I have yet to find a dry shampoo that doesn’t make my hair feel like straw. 🙁
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I have such dry hair, Shireen, that I was drying it out so badly plus washing out the red color when I washed it every night. Fortunately, my hair doesn’t pick up cooking smells. I’m not a fan of dry shampoo either. I agree it turns my hair to straw too!
These sounds really great! I am still waiting for mine to arrive, but I think I chose this same range. Thank you for the fantastic review, Allison! I can’t wait to try these!
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I think you’ll love ’em, Helen! They are excellent products!
Exciting to see the brand branching out! I’ll keep an eye out for their products, I don’t color my hair though so I wouldn’t need these.
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They have at least one other line, if not more than one, Tess, for other hair issues. But regardless of which brand you go with, you can never go wrong using shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair because they don’t have SLS in it that can fade hair including natural hair color.
Your hair is vibrant and beautiful!
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Thank you, Courtney! It’s super red!
This hair care line is waiting it’s turn for testing. I’m encouraged that you like, I hope it means that I will, also.
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I hope you do! I’ve had good luck with it. Day 3 today of my second trial, and it still looks great!
I got a sample of the Strivectin Ultimate Restore and really disliked the shampoo (couldn’t get my hands through my hair), but the conditioner was nice. I’ll have to try the color care version as it seems my dark brown color is fading a bit too quickly between touch ups.
Monica.
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Monica, that is so disappointing. Did you email StriVectin and give them that feedback? I’ve found that they are very responsive. Now, I don’t recall having a problem like that with the Color Care Shampoo, but I don’t really run my fingers through my hair after shampooing specifically, though I guess I do to some extent to check that all the shampoo is out before applying the conditioner.
I just got the volume set today and can’t wait to start using it!
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I hope you have as good results as I’ve had with the Color Care set!
Your hair is so gorgeous!
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Thank you so much, Kristin!
WHAT?! They make hair stuff now too? How awesome!
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StriVectin is busy!! But I really like the Color Care line!
This line sounds great! I was impressed with the Max Volume line, so I’m really not surprised. I can also go 3-4 days between washings with it, that is such a plus because washing and styling my hair is such a pain lol
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So far so good! I’ve gotta try the Vibrancy Booster, but right now my hair is pretty vibrant, lol. I’m glad the Max Volume line is a good one too 🙂
I mostly know Strivectin for their skincare, but I’m glad that their haircare seems to be performing well for you! Your hair looks so vibrant!!! 🙂
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Thank you, vibrant it is! Yes, Megan, the haircare is brand new. And my hair really does well with this stuff 🙂
I love my StriVectin skincare, but didn’t know about their hair care! I don’t need color protection (yet) but it sounds like it’s a winner!
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Yes, their haircare lines (there are several different ones for different haircare needs) are brand new! I believe that Color Care lines primarily don’t have SLS and other things that you probably want to avoid even if you don’t color your hair 🙂
I can’t wait to try these! I’ve been so curious about them since I really like their skincare line.
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I’ve been impressed with my results using the Color Care shampoo & conditioner. I’ll try the Vibrancy Booster soon to see what that can do. StriVectin seems to be on quite a roll!
This line sound so awesome and I’m so impressed with the fact that StriVectin has a hair care line, especially for color treated hair. If it is not too drying on my locks, I think I’ll enjoy this one 🙂
They have several new haircare product lines, each for different needs. The Color Care is great for my bright red hair. I think you’d find a line that suits your gorgeous long hair 🙂
I love your hair review with this brand and sounds like they offer the same promising results just like their skincare line!! Your hair looks great! 🙂
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Thank you, Ursula! StriVectin has lots of different haircare lines that are brand new. The Color Care line that I used is for both color-treated and any chemically-treated hair. Very gentle!
It’s interesting to see a skincare brand venturing into haircare. I’m happy to read you loved the results from using the products in the line. I’m like you, I love when my conditioners are heavier, as it makes me feel like it is getting the job done.
Yes, that’s the only thing I would change, but my results with the conditioner as is are great so I guess I shouldn’t complain. Thank you so much for commenting from your computer, Kim! I’ve gotta find an IT helper so I can get a new theme!
I love your hair, Allison, it’s so fun and vibrant! I am currently testing their volume line and loving the results 🙂
StriVectin sure has been busy, and they seem to have nailed the new haircare lines.
You’ve got me convinced I need to try this! It’s so hard finding a really good colour safe shampoo.
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I’ve used it twice, Bailey, and it works well for me. I’m amazed at how many new skincare products StriVectin came out with, and now several new haircare lines. They’ve been busy!!
Ooh great review! These just launched in Canada too – can’t wait to try them!
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They’ve been good for my color-treated hair! That’s great that they’re in Canada too 🙂
I’m so glad for this! I hope to be able to try it out soon
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I think you’ll like the new StriVectin Color Care line, Betzy!
I’ve heard so many great things about this line – Dying to try them out!
StriVectin has a number of different haircare lines now, but the Color Care line was perfect for my bright red hair! Hope you do try it at some point
I am glad it worked so well for you! I’m interested to hear what you think of the Color Vibrancy cream
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Maybe I’ll try it when I wash my hair tomorrow since I am having my still vibrant hair recolored next week. I’ll see if it does anything. Now you’ve got me concerned that it will weigh down my hair 😉
These sound great! Good tip on keeping the bottles straight in the shower….for those of us who wear contacts and don’t have them in come shower time, a distinct cap is always helpful! By the way, I love your hair color!
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I didn’t notice the color difference of the caps at first, and I also wear contacts and couldn’t see which bottle was which. Now that I know the orange cap is shampoo, I’m all set!
That’s great that this shampoo and conditioner combo helps keep your hair for a few days without having to wash. I never have time to wash every day!
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I love the StriVectin Color Care line. It’s great for my hair! As I new mom, you probably don’t even have time to shower 😉