Silky Smooth Locks / Asience Treatment Hair Mask

If it's anything about me that I'm proudest of... It'd be my hair hands down. For the longest time people have gushed to me about how envious they are of my natural chestnut brown hair, because that meant that I didn't have to dye it to get the common brown that we usually opt for, and I'm extremely thankful for that. (For once, genetics actually didn't screw up). Having lived with shoulder length hair for at least three quarters of my life, I took a whole year for my tresses to grow out to its current length, all because I always felt that long, soft locks that waterfall down my back are extremely gorgeous. Also, no one can deny that there is so much more hairstyles that you could experiment with with cascading hair. Okay, maybe I hardly play around with different hairdos (you'd often see my hair braided, let down or bun up) but I do, however, place a crazy emphasis on healthy looking hair, especially now that it's longer than before.

Now all the above mentioned comes with a price... No one told me that waist length hair would be this hard to manage. Tending to hair now takes up much more time, for I have to patiently brush through what are inevitable and unique to longer hair - Tangles and knots. It got even worse when I decided to give up my straight hair for permed ones, resulting in it becoming frizzy and somewhat dry.

Sure, wavy locks does add volume to hair, but let's face it - What's the point of having pretty hair colours or curls if your hair looks anything but luxurious? Damaged, dry and/or frizzy hair just does not fit the bill of gorgeous hair, especially now that my hair is long and I get really self-conscious about what others would think of my mane's appearance. Half of the time I get irrational thoughts of chopping half of my hair away to give way to shorter locks, but then again I'm bound to regret it as soon as it's done - So I insist on keeping them, much to my exasperation, in their frizzy and dry state.

Fortunately for me, SampleStore has most kindly sponsored me the ASIENCE Treatment Hair Mask that guarantees silky smooth hair with their intensive treatment, keeping my precious tresses all perfect and manageable up to 96 hours. That's three whole days! I'm sure most of you guys would have already heard of ASIENCE; they manufacture hair care products that are tailored especially for Asian hair, just so we can all embark on the route of improving inner beauty and having it shine on the outside, as I quote the Asian Beauty philosophy.

The ASIENCE Treatment Hair Mask ensure that hair is sufficiently hydrated and moisturised all day for it is equipped with the following Asian Beauty Essences:

-Pearl (repair)
-Shell Ginger Leaf (soften) 
-Camelia Oil, Lotus, Korean Ginseng and Aloe essence (moisturise)

Which, alongside with their very own Moisture-Lock Complex treatment, promises healthier looking hair that glows from root to tip. Furthermore, the hair mask is also packed with oriental fragrances that are formulated with Ginger, Ylang-Ylang and Menthe so that we can all enjoy a spa-like experience at the comfort of our very own home.

Taken after three days after using ASIENCE Treatment Hair Mask, after work as well

The verdict: I'm insanely impressed!!! My frizzy lion's mane has been miraculously tamed to almost what I deem as the perfect hair texture - smooth and silky, just like how every girl should aspire for their tresses to be (A little frizz still present, but that's normal considering that it's way frizzier before, and permed hair is generally more difficult to maintain in the first place). I love how I can run my fingers through my hair anytime and it doesn't tangle up, nor does it have the feeling of frizzy-ness as I brush it down my back. I can't stop twirling my hair ends since they now feel so soft to the touch. In fact, I don't feel that bad about my curls since they're now looking presentable and on its way to becoming healthier so that the shine on my hair stays and it continues to be in this state of gorgeous. Application of the hair mask is really easy and idiot-proof as well; here's how you do it for maximum results:

How to apply
1. Shampoo as per normal, and dry hair till no excess water could be squeezed out.
2. Pick up bundles of hair and apply appropriate amounts, avoiding the hair roots.
3. When applying slide fingers from mid-section of hair all the way to the ends.
4. Rinse when hair no longer feels rough to the touch (five minutes or so).
5. Dry as per normal to welcome silky smooth locks!
6. Use for about 1-2 times per week, depending on hair condition.

There you have it; I tried it on my hair and the feeling was amazing - I could feel my hair becoming softer as I applied the mask along the length of my hair. (It smells amazing too!) For the first time I am able to comb through my curls with a fine-toothed comb - The thing about permed hair is that I can never comb past the mid section of my hair without getting my curls in a knot because my hair just tends to bunch up together, and it's especially difficult when it's damp. Never again!!!! Results show in just five minutes which eventually gives way to long-lasting effects... I mean, look how well it lasted for three days despite having been through harsh elements!

Free samples could be redeemed here should you wish to try it before purchasing it. Else, the ASIENCE Treatment Hair Mask will be retailing at selected hyper/supermarts and pharmacies from June 2014 onward.

Today's entry brought to you by SampleStore in collaboration with ASIENCE. Say yes to beautiful hair you gorgeous sweethearts!

Much love,
Chels x