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Phyto Phytovolume Jelly Mask Review

Phytovolume Jelly Mask is an amber-colored gel mask with a fresh floral scent.  The lightweight formula features extracts of yarrow, tormentil, and bamboo to enhance volume and strengthen hair.  The jelly mask spreads easily through the hair and rinses without residue.  The formula leaves hair lightly hydrated and full of body, but a bit tangled. 

Phyto Phytojoba Moisturizing Mask Review

Phytojoba Moisturizing Mask is a creamy hair mask with a sweet floral scent.  The formula features jojoba oil, mallow extract, and pea proteins to condition and strengthen hair.  The mask spreads easily through hair, helps with tangles, and rinses out without residue.  The formula leaves hair soft, shiny, and voluminous, but it may not be smoothing enough for coarse, frizzy hair. 

Phyto Phytocolor Color Protecting Mask Review

Color Protecting Mask is a creamy hair mask with a subtle floral scent. 
The mask is enriched with hibiscus extract and karanja oil to nourish and protect color-treated hair.  The mask works easily into the hair and stays on without dripping.  The formula rinses off without residue and leaves hair soft, hydrated, and lightweight. 

Phyto Phytojoba Moisturizing Care Gel Review

Phytojoba Moisturizing Care Gel is a hydrating leave-in gel for dry hair. 
The formula features mallow extract, jojoba milk, pea protein, sodium hyaluronate, and other hair conditioners.  The silky gel can be applied daily to dry or damp hair without weighing it down.  The formula softens and hydrates the hair while adding some shine. This product has a fruity-vanilla scent that lingers long after application. 

Phyto PHYTODÉFRISANT Botanical Straightening Balm Review

Phytodéfrisant Botanical Straightening Balm is a lightweight heat-activated gel that helps achieve a smoother blow-dry.  The natural formula features marshmallow root, chamomile, sage, horseradish and other botanical extracts that help hydrate and protect hair during heat-styling.  The silky gel distributes easily through damp hair and leaves it shiny, soft, and smooth after blow-drying.  This product is fragrance-free.

Phyto Phytodensia Plumping Shampoo Review

Phytodensia Plumping Shampoo is a thick pearlescent gel shampoo with a clean floral scent.  The shampoo features hyaluronic acid, acacia collagen, and the extracts of milk thistle, veronia, and grape.  The shampoo creates a soft, creamy lather that works easily through the hair and cleanses it without overdrying.  The shampoo leaves the hair soft and clean, but it does not add a lot of volume.

Phyto Phytovolume Volumizing Shampoo Review

Phytovolume Volumizing Shampoo is an amber-colored gel shampoo with
a clean vegetal scent.  The sulfate-free formula features extracts of yarrow, tormentil, red algae, guarana, and other botanical ingredients.  The shampoo lathers well, cleanses the hair thoroughly, and rinses easily.  The shampoo gives the hair some body and texture, but the formula is slightly drying. 

Phyto Phytologist Absolute Energizing Shampoo Review

Phytologist Shampoo is an amber-colored gel shampoo with a soft herbal scent.  The shampoo features the extracts of horsetail, guarana, and cocoa to strengthen hair and stimulate the scalp.  The sulfate-free formula lathers well and cleanses hair thoroughly.  The shampoo rinses easily and leaves hair soft, shiny and full of body. 

Phyto Phytocitrus Color Protect Radiance Shampoo Review

Phytocitrus Shampoo is a thick pearlescent gel shampoo with a soft citrus scent.  The formula features grapefruit extract, sea buckthorn, and sweet almond proteins.  The shampoo lathers lightly, yet it cleanses hair well and rinses clean.  The formula leaves hair soft and shiny, but it may not be hydrating enough for dry hair.

Phyto Huile Soyeuse Lightweight Hydrating Oil Review

Lightweight Hydrating Oil is a versatile leave-in treatment for dry and fine hair.  The formula is enriched with sunflower oil and multiple plant extracts.  The treatment has a milky lotion texture and a subtle floral scent.  It can be used on clean damp hair or to smooth frizzy, dry hair.  The formula softens, hydrates, and detangles hair without weighing it down or causing buildup.  
Fine hair types can use the product as a leave-in hair conditioner.  

Phyto 9 Ultra-Dry Hair Nourishing Day Cream with 9 Plants Review

Phyto 9 is a lightweight yet hydrating leave-in cream designed for ultra-dry hair, but also suitable for other hair types.  The formula is a blend of natural extracts and plant oils.  The silky cream glides easily through the hair, and can be applied to both damp and dry hair.  The cream smoothes and softens the hair while adding shine and hydration.  The formula does not weigh the hair down or leave it greasy.  This product has a subtle natural scent.  

Phyto 7 Daily Intense Hydrating Cream Review

Daily Intense Hydrating Cream is a lightweight leave-in cream that can be used on dry or towel-dried hair.  The formula contains apricot kernel oil and plant extracts but is free of silicones and synthetic fragrance.  The cream has a silky, slippery texture that smoothes easily through the hair.  The formula absorbs into the hair without residue and makes it softer to the touch.  This product adds a bit of shine and moisture to the hair.