Profectiv Mega Growth Anti-Breakage Strengthener Growth Lotion Review
Posted by Abby on August 8, 2009 · 15 Comments
When I saw this product at Sally’s I was a bit skeptical about whether it would work, having tried unsuccessfully all manner of lotions, creams, and leave-ins on my 4bish coarse, tending towards dry, relaxed hair. However, I definitely do not regret having bought it. The product seems to live up to most of its claims. I just have to wait and see if it promotes growth!
It has a pleasant smell—it seems to me like a combination of banana, coconut, and olive oil. It works wonderfully on both wet and dry hair and the directions suggest that it can be used as a heat protectant as well. Just when I was starting to think that my hair simply could not be airdried without turning into a coarse puff (even though I’m relaxed), I used this and it came out much more smooth and shiny. When I used it nightly after a Dominican blowout it helped to maintain the straightness and, although I’m not planning to do a blowout anytime soon, I do think the lotion reduced breakage and helped my hair recover from the excessive heat. I also apply it after my spray leave-in and before applying olive oil when I do my twistouts and they come out shiny, with a curl that holds for a few days. Although the lotion is full of natural oils, it does not seem greasy on application and does not weigh hair down. The ingredients are, for the most part, wonderful. Though it does contains some cones and parabens, fortunately, these are last on the ingredient list, and therefore, in smaller quantities than the healthier minerals, oils, and proteins. I wish they had bigger bottles (I got an 8oz bottle for $4.89), since this is definitely officially one of my staples!
Ingredients: Soybean oil, water, propylene glycol, hydrogenated vegetable oil, steareth-w, steareth-20, silk amino acids, wheat protein, soybean protein, hydrolyzed oat protein, coconut oil, jojoba oil, grape seed oil, avocado oil, flaxseed oil, horsetail extract, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, pc-propyl silanetriol, olive fruit oil, wheat germ oil, polyquatermium-38, propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, ppg-1 trideceth-6, phenyl trimethicone, laneth-15, lanolin oil, dimethicone, DMDM hydantoin, corn oil, GHA, GHT, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance.
Product Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Ingredient Rating: 4 out of 5
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Great post! My mom (transitioning 4a)swears by their products…
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Thanks for the comment!
I just need to correct the spelling. It’s actually Profectiv.
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Girl I know, but we all know what you are talking about, we see the pic, lol. Still a good review
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I really like the Profectiv products. I use them for my natural hair, I love the way they smell…however some of them can be a bit greasy.
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Thanks, Mahogany. Have you tried this lotion? I think its an exception to the greasiness.
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This product just sits on my hair and even though it does make hair soft and silky looking it sucks. It has no mega growth results. I had to switch over to Coconut Oil and Shea butter to get the growth and softness in one without it feeling too greasy.
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I’m sorry it hasn’t worked for you, but I’m glad you did find something that does!
To tell you the truth, I don’t think it has any “Mega growth” properties either. It might help with retention by sealing moisture in, but other than that…
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I use this product and love it! A little goes a long way. If you use any product too much, natural oils or other hair products, it can be greasy and weigh the hair down. This smells great, has really nice ingredients, does not weigh the hair down, makes hair shiny and soft and reduces breakage. The reduction in breakage is how you get the ‘growth’ from the product. Retaining length = Hair growth. I really like this product and other products from the Mega Growth line. I’m DC’ing with the DC right now!
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Jojoba oil is really great for acne because it helps balance facial oil.–*
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Jojoba oil is also great for acne sufferers because it can penetrate oily pores..;:
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this product is a little greay, but it smells goodl!
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I love this product soo much. It makes my hair moisturized but not geasy. Great product for seasons that tend to make your hair dry and brittle.
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Its a great product that keeps my hair very moisturized especially in dry brittle seasons.
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i like this product a lot it helps me maintain healthy soft hair and i even noticed growth after using it for a while
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I just love this product…it has done wonders for my hair. I switched hairstylist and for some reason my hair had a lot of breakage, damage and thining.I started using this product nightly and tying my hair down..did this for 3 months and the results are unbelievable…my hair is so heathy and that’s coming from people that don’t even know me….LOVE IT. …LOVE IT…. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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