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10 Tips How to Best Use Philip Kingsley Elasticizer

September 22, 2022 ·

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer is considered by many to be a holy grail hair rescue product. But for some, Elasticizer is just meh. How can some people swear by it and others be disappointed?

Proper application is key to getting the most out of Elasticizer or Elasticizer Extreme. Not sure how to use Philip Kingsley Elasticizer? Read our top ten tips for best use below.

How to Use Philip Kingsley Elasticizer

How to Use Philip Kingsley Elasticizer: 10 Tips for Best Use

 

Why Elasticizer is Special

A key ingredient overview helps deconstruct the elusive je ne sais quoi of Elasticizer. Let’s take a look:

Key Ingredients

 

Olive Oil nourishes hair

OLIVE OIL

Olive Oil moisturizes with Omega-3s and polyphenols. Omegas nourish the hair follicle and make the cuticle smooth and the shaft strong. Olive Oil makes hair smooth and shiny.

Kingsley found Olive Oil works best not as a direct oil application, but within a creamy formula base.  It aids in the penetration of the precious vitamins and fatty acids. A creamy formula also makes it easier to wash out without oily residue after use.

 

HYDROLYZED ELASTIN

Elastin gives hair tensile strength: the ability to stretch. Hydrolyzed Elastin adds body and elasticity to hair. It improves hair’s resistance to breakage and aids moisture retention.

Unlike protein treatments, you cannot over-do elastin. Elastin returns a youthful look to the hair. Elastin is often a missing element in hair maintenance routines, but it is important to keep hair looking vibrant, lush, bouncy and healthy.

No matter what your hair has experienced (coloring, chemicals, hot tools), it likely has lost some Elastin along the way.

Castor seed oil is a humectant

 

CASTOR OIL

Castor Oil is a humectant. It draws moisture into the hair shaft making it plumper and hydrated. It softens hair with high Vitamin E content. Castor Oil thickens thinning hair and calms the appearance of frizzy hair.

Castor Oil is typically too thick and sticky to apply directly to the hair, but in this formulation, it washes out easily.

GLYCERIN

Glycerin helps hair to retain moisture. This is particularly important for thirsty coarse and curly hair.

 

Ten Tips on How to Best Use Philip Kingsley Elasticizer

 

1. Apply Elasticizer to Fully Damp Hair

Apply Elasticizer to fully damp hair prior to shampooing. Warm the elasticizer slightly in your hands. Smooth the Elasticizer into the length of the hair to help it absorb.

 

2.  Elasticizer Must Fully Absorb

Absorption is the key. It won’t accomplish nearly as much just sitting on the hair surface.

How to do it: I apply Elasticizer to a small section of hair at a time. Then place the hair section between two fingers and gently “squeegee” the product down the hair length to assist absorption.

For sections that don’t absorb after 30 minutes, I re-wet the hair with a spray bottle and repeat the squeegee process.

 

3. Avoid the Scalp

There is no harm in applying Elasticizer closer to the scalp, but it is most beneficial applied to lengths down to the ends. I focus extra on areas I heat style with my curling wand – bangs, money pieces, and ends.

Some suggest applying from the ear down to the ends.

4. Keep Elasticizer moist

As long as it stays damp, it continues to work. I like to use a processing cap or hair towel to let it stay moist. Your facial steamer can add a special oomph to Elasticizer. If Elasticizer is getting dry and hard, spritz it down.

 

5. 10-Minute Minimum Use

It takes about five minutes to absorb into the hair.  Leave Elasticizer in for a minimum of ten minutes, or even overnight in a covered cap or towel. In the Kingsley Clinics in New York and London, they leave Elasticizer in for 30 minutes.

Don’t have time for a full treatment? Try this tip:

 

“I like to treat any split or brittle hair with perhaps a teaspoonful, gently worked into my hair and then left overnight. Very economical and a quick and easy boost when I don’t have time for the full works.”

– JENNIFER DYE
PHILIP KINGSLEY HEAD TRICHOTHERAPIST

 

6.  Add heat

Heat intensifies the penetration. Wear Elasticizer while exercising, at the beach or sunbathing, or while taking a steam.

 

7. Don’t Use Elasticizer before or after Hair Coloring

The packaging says Elasticizer can remove hair color or impede coloring. Don’t use Elasticizer for 3 days before and after coloring. I ignored these directions and found out it is true. The Olive Oil can remove fresh color.

 

8. Use the Formulation for Your Hair Type

Use the proper Elasticizer formulation for your hair type.

  • PK Elasticizer Extreme is for coarse, naturally coiled, or very damaged hair.
  • Fine and Medium texture hair should use Elasticizer Intensive.

 

9.  Add-Ins

Elasticizer is an excellent creamy base for your favorite hair oil. Sometimes I add a few drops of warm Jojoba or Avocado oil

 

10. Stick With It

We find the benefits are cumulative. Courtney initially didn’t see much difference, but after second use, she was wowed by the results. Lyn’s coarse and colored hair responded well to Elasticizer Intense, but benefits far more from Philip Kingsley’s Elasticizer Extreme.

 

TIP: gently squeegee Elasticizer into the hair to aid absorption.

 

Where to Find It

Find Philip Kingsley Elasticizer at:

  • PhilipKingsley.com
  • BlueMercury
  • Violet Grey

Questions? Comments?

Have any questions about Philip Kingsley Elasticizer?

The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Leave a comment or email us at questions@stylechicks.com

   

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Quntis Selfie Ring Light

September 14, 2022 ·

The Quntis Selfie Ring light comes on a portable yet sturdy floor length tripod stand to hold your phone AND the light has multiple color options to cast tone correcting light perfect for videoconferencing. Upgrade your selfie game on the go!

Video Conference at home or on the go

Quntis Selfie Ring Light Features

The light offers flattering warm light for video conferencing and videos with closeups on the face, There is cool light and natural light for photography and videos. There is also the option of colored light. Choose from:

  • 10 levels of brightness
  • 6 color modes (red, blue, green, orange, purple, light blue)
  • flash and breath modes
  • continuous rotating mode

The red light setting adds a lovely peachy warmth to skin while video conferencing or making videos

Use this light for making videos for

  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Live Stream
  • Makeup
  • Photography
  • Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Zoom video conferencing
suitable as a floor stand to use while sitting or standing without a desk

suitable as a floor stand to use while sitting or standing without a desk

The Set

The Quntis 12″ Selfie Ring Light set comes well boxed with everything you see here, including:

  • a 63″ Extendable Tripod Stand with multiple adjustable heights
  • Phone Holder
  • 70 Color RGB Ring Light
  • ring light
  • alternate table top tripod for phone base
  • usb cord
  • Bluetooth Remote control

The instruction manual offers step by step illustrations to assemble the light

Easy to understand direction guide

The adjustable tripod is sturdy

The extendable legs on the tripod offer a variety of heights.

The phone holder adjusts to fit any phone

Adjustable phone holder can accommodate almost any phone size

 

 

The Experience

Compatible with all Phones, the phone holder is easy to use. The design is compact and portable for making videos on the go. If you need to set up a video conference while away from your home or office set up, you have everything you need for good lighting and a easy setup.

Touch menu is easy to use to adjust brightness and color of light

 

Where to Buy It

Buy the Quntis at:

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P78M5HF/ 

Visit the Quntis Amazon Storefront

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Quntis/page/319962F8-EE40-4A62-93F3-320FBDED3B3F

Quntis website

https://www.quntis.com/

 


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This product was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes.

The Style Chicks team personally tests and thoroughly evaluates each product before it is featured.

Style Chicks independently researches product ingredients to understand how every featured product works.

All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

   

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Gadgets, Life Hacks
Tagged: Quntis Selfie Ring Light

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