*Photos included are all from different times spanning over a few months. There are two photos -should be the first two if it loads correctly- which are when I was not using the mask at all (my hair is more damaged/frizzy and has many split ends). Then there are three different times when the mask had been used within the same month. (Note that I have not died my hair in almost 3 years and I’m not sure why the color varies in each picture lol.)Review:I am obsessed with this hair mask from VERB!I first tried this from my IPSY subscription; it was a sample size that lasted for two uses and I was so upset when it ran out!My hair has been terrible for as long as I can remember but of course after I first started dying it at age 13 it has just went even further downhill from there.For reference, I have dry, damaged, wavy, frizzy, unruly hair!I have not dyed it for three years now, I even chopped it off to my chin about a year and a half ago, but the damage just seemed irreversible!Thankfully I was blessed with trying this product!From the first use, I seen and felt a HUGE improvement! I kid you not, I could not stop running my fingers through my hair all night, the next day and the next! Usually I cannot even run my fingers through my hair as it hits a knot, even right after brushing it!This hair mask made my hair silky, soft, and tangle free. It gives it a beautiful HEALTHY shine -not a greasy looking one.It is great for an immediate short term recovery but also lasts long term (ultimately made my hair better over time).It makes my hair feel lighter and not weighed down. Plus, the frizz and split ends are basically gone.I seriously cannot vouch for this mask enough!The true price of this product is $18 for the 6.3 ounce bottle. It is that price on VERB’s website, Walmart’s online store, etc. -So buying through Amazon was a great way for me to get this product for the same price, with fast two-day shipping, and with no added fees like shipping or processing!My product arrived on time, the package and products were in perfect condition; the bottle came completely sealed/wrapped in plastic (which I really appreciated as I have received questionable products from Amazon before; including a possible used concealer and a gold vibrating facial bar that was covered in pubic hair!) Yes!•I highly recommend this seller (based on this experience alone) and the product is definitely a must try if you have not already! For $18 this product is either going to blow your mind or in the least still be a product you can get your money’s worth out of. As long as you don’t have a bad reaction to the product, I personally don’t see someone not using this entire bottle.I recently tried Olaplex for the first time and can honestly say the (VERB’s) ghost hair mask gave me the same results if not better than Olaplex! I must say, be sure to use this product correctly!I’ve seen a few reviews where people mentioned that they didn’t see a difference or care for it, but some were using it as a regular conditioner (which means they were probably rinsing immediately after use) and another used it as a leave-in, and so on; After shampooing, you use this and must leave this on your hair for at least five minutes! That step, and of course rinsing it out, are very important!-I usually leave mine on for ten minutes or so. I have also used this after my usual shampoo and conditioner routine (as a third step/additional conditioner) and it works fantastic that way as well. I do this when my hair is in desperate need of repair, or if I haven’t used the treatment for a while. If I am in a normal routine of using this product weekly then I use it as directed; in place of my regular conditioner.Also, when using any conditioning treatments, it is best to rinse with cold water as this closes the hair follicles.**TIPS: Hot water for shampooing; running hot water over your head/hair prior to applying your shampoo, and when rinsing out the shampoo, opens the hair follicles to get a true deep clean. The next step is to condition (it’s best to always leave any conditioner, treatments, or masks on for at least 3 minutes); After you’ve let that set, rinse a little of it out with warm water, then rinse the remaining with cold water. I find this way best, rather than completely rinsing the conditioner with cold water, because if not it closes your follicles with all of the conditioner inside; for me, this makes my hair get greasy fast. If I rinse some of it out with the warm water, but leave enough to hydrate/moisturize, then I am able to finish rinsing with the cold water to lock in that hydration, and seal the follicles (so each strand is closed/smooth, stronger, and less prone to damage) aka less split-ends! Doing these steps ensures that your hair won’t be built up with old products (which causes your hair to get dull, greasy, and/or weighed down). It helps protect your strands from getting dried out and it closes the follicles so you are not left with dry, frizzy, damaged hair.If this comment was helpful, please let me know so I can be sure to be as thorough in other reviews. If you read this entire book, thank you! :)**PSA: Although I did attend Cosmetology school, I did not finish getting my degree/certification, therefore I am not an MUA or certified professional. These are just my opinions, recommendations, tips & tricks I’ve learned along the way; they are personal thoughts and experiences. In no way are the comments mentioned in these statements considered professional advice. These steps and product reviews are based solely on my personal experience alone; be that from myself, family and/or friends that I’ve had use this product and the tips given.Always use caution when trying new products, follow all directions, and test product before use. If any reactions including itching or burning occurs, rinse immediately and discontinue use.Results may vary.
