№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | Natura Siberica "Protection and Nutrition" | 4.66 | Organic composition |
2 | Bielita REVIVOR Restorative | 4.46 | Best Hydration |
3 | Aussie Miracle Moist | 4.27 | Best efficacy for severely damaged hair |
1 | Kapous Professional color care | 4.67 | The best ratio of price and quality |
2 | Barex JOC Color Protection Conditioner | 4.23 | Favorable volume |
3 | Concept Live Hair | 4.10 | |
1 | Schauma Push Up | 4.50 | The most popular budget balm |
2 | Agafia's thick balm | 4.32 | |
3 | Pure Line "Regulatory" | 4.23 | Ideal product for oily hair |
1 | Concept Blond Explosion | 4.52 | The best yellowness neutralizer for blonde |
2 | Tonic Colorevolution | 4.44 | The most popular tint balm |
3 | ESTEL Love tone | 4.04 | The most affordable price |
1 | Estel Professional Princess ESSEX | 4.59 | The best choice for colored hair |
2 | Esthetic House CP-1 Bright Complex Intense Nourishing Vers 2.0 | 4.46 | |
3 | L'Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert | 4.42 | Highest Efficiency |
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Balms – funds that are often considered unnecessary excesses by ladies with short hair and without which owners of long curls cannot live.How the hair will look after washing and drying depends not only and not so much on the right shampoo (which, in fact, you can make only two requirements: to rinse and not irritate the scalp), but on the used balm.
In addition to moisturizing and nourishing, which long curls need, the balm also performs a protective function. After shampooing, under the influence of alkaline pH, the scales of the cuticle - the outer covering of the hair - rise, which makes the canvas duller and more fragile. Balms “smooth” them back and add a thin film to the surface that protects from external influences. It retains moisture inside the hair and facilitates combing. Usually silicones create this film, but waxes, oils and other natural polymers can be used for this purpose in silicone-free balms.
The best balms for dry hair
Dry hair looks cleaner longer and this is perhaps their only advantage. A lot of effort needs to be made in order to turn dull spiky strands into shiny smooth curls. Most often, long hair is dry. Natural lubrication - sebum - is usually enough to cover only a few centimeters of the hair at the roots. Of course, subject to regular washing. In addition, long hair is usually “older”: if the hair grows by an average of 1 cm per month, then the ends of the square to the chin are about a year old, and with a length to the shoulder blades and below, count for yourself. During this time, the effects of the external environment somehow accumulate, damaging the structure of the hair, they retain moisture and nutrients worse. That is why balms for this type are often called "for dry and damaged."
Top 3. Aussie Miracle Moist
Balm Aussie Miracle Moist very effectively restores hair even with severe damage. Eliminates frizz, fixes split ends and returns a neat and well-groomed look.
- Average price: 274 rubles.
- Country: France
- Volume: 300 ml
- Effect: moisturizing, restoring
- Needs: dry, brittle, damaged hair
- Does not contain: parabens
Aussie Miracle Moist Balm works wonders on dry and damaged hair. Already after the first application, the girls note an improvement in the quality of the canvas, softness and obedience, a good moisturizing effect. The product is able to tidy up even burnt, badly damaged hair. With regular use, the product forms additional protection and tidies up split ends. Buyers in the reviews appreciated the texture and aroma of the Aussie Miracle Moist balm, the affordable cost of the product. It should be noted that the product is intended exclusively for dry hair, other types are very greasy. Aussie balm is rarely found in stores, but it can be easily ordered online.
- Softness and well-groomed appearance of hair after the first application
- Nice creamy texture, easy to apply
- "Seals" split ends
- Pleasant fragrance, light, unobtrusive aroma
- Facilitates styling
- Difficult to buy (rarely found in stores)
Helpful Hints
- Balm and shampoo do not have to be from the same line. This is especially important for owners of long or dyed hair: when they remain dry with oily scalp.Shampoo is selected according to the condition of the scalp, balm - according to the condition of the hair.
- Balms with hydrolyzed keratin are good for dyed or damaged by frequent styling curls. If the hair is basically healthy, such balms will have the opposite effect, turning it into a hard and dry “straw”.
- In summer, it is better to choose a balm with an ultraviolet filter: hair also needs sun protection.
- Owners of naughty fluffy hair should not turn away from balms with silicones: only they can pacify the “dandelion”.
- Never apply balm to the roots: step back at least 3-5 centimeters from the scalp.
- If any balm "kills volume", try applying and rinsing it off with your head tilted forward instead of back.
Top 2. Bielita REVIVOR Restorative
Balm for dry hair Bielita REVIVOR impresses with the quality of moisturizing. Already after the first application, the canvas is saturated with moisture and becomes more elastic, a well-groomed appearance returns.
- Average price: 149 rubles.
- Country: Belarus
- Volume: 450 ml
- Effect: restoration, shine, elasticity
- Needs: brittle, thin and damaged hair
- Does not contain: sulfates
Balm Bielita REVIVOR will be an excellent choice for dry and damaged hair. The Belarusian manufacturer traditionally pleases with high quality and affordable cost. Users in the reviews note the pleasant texture of the product, but some complain about the lack of density. The product has an unobtrusive aroma that many people liked. The balm perfectly moisturizes, restores the structure of the hair, while not weighing them down.The tool has a cumulative effect, the greatest result is noticeable with regular use. We did not find any critical flaws. However, users complain about an inconvenient jar; for such cases, the manufacturer releases the product in a tube.
- Nice texture, light scent
- Moisturizes well without weighing hair down
- economical consumption
- With regular use, the quality of hair is noticeably improved.
- Inconvenient jar (sharp edges of the neck)
Top 1. Natura Siberica "Protection and Nutrition"
Natura Siberica brand products are distinguished by their composition. Balm "Protection and nutrition" consists of more than 50% of useful extracts, minerals and vitamins.
- Average price: 390 rubles.
- Country Russia
- Volume: 400 ml
- Effect: nourishing, moisturizing
- Needs: for color-treated and damaged hair
- Does not contain: silicones, parabens, sulfates
With rhodiola rosea and cedar milk, this balm was one of the first lines from Natura Siberica. He still collects many rave reviews, remaining one of the best. The tool does not contain parabens, which many fear, but this is not its main advantage. As part of the balm, in addition to the already mentioned Rhodiola rosea, there are many extracts of other useful herbs: Japanese Sophora, chamomile, etc. To nourish the hair, oils of Siberian fir, evening primrose, wheat germ, and cedar milk are used. Hydrolyzed keratin restores the hair structure. Also added vitamins that improve the structure of curls.
- Bulk packaging, economical consumption
- Pleasant consistency with optimal density
- Softens hair well, makes them silky
- Widely represented in stores
- Strong fragrance, not for everyone
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The best balms for colored hair
Despite the fact that the dyed strands are most often overdried, the usual care for dry hair is not always suitable for them. In this case, oil masks that rapidly wash out the color are contraindicated. In addition to moisturizing, the strands definitely need substances that restore the protein structure, which is regularly damaged due to the harsh effects of chemical dyes. Hair care products for colored hair often have tinting properties - in order to keep the color longer, protecting it from the appearance of unwanted shades.
Top 3. Concept Live Hair
- Average price: 449 rubles.
- Country Russia
- Volume: 300 ml
- Effect: color protection, nutrition, volume
- Needs: for colored hair, protection from external factors
- Does not contain: silicones
The product from Clever Company helps to keep the resulting color as long as possible and care for the hair, making it supple and pleasant to the touch. The balm delicately penetrates the scales, restoring their structure after staining, preventing dryness. Strawberry and citrus extracts are a vitamin bomb, moisturizing hair and energizing from the inside. Concept Live will work well with strands dyed in warm shades, but with cold ones it can turn yellow, so it is better to purchase a tint balm from the same line.A convenient cap makes the process of using the product hassle-free, no need to worry about a damaged manicure, trying to open the tube with your fingernail. One light touch will be enough.
- Convenient bottle, economical dispenser
- Gives volume without weighing hair down
- Contains active extracts and vitamin complex
- Suitable for daily use
- Adds shine and densifies the canvas
- Yellow cold blonde
Top 2. Barex JOC Color Protection Conditioner
Balm Barex JOC Color Protection Conditioner has a volume of 1 liter. Despite the fact that its price seems high, taking into account the volume, the product becomes one of the most profitable among competitors in its category.
- Average price: 860 rubles.
- Country: Italy
- Volume: 1000 ml
- Effect: color protection, nutrition, strengthening
- Needs: color protection
- Does not contain: parabens, sulfates
The Italian brand Barex offers users a balm for colored hair JOC Color Protection. This product deservedly entered the ranking of the best due to its effectiveness. With regular use, the product nourishes, moisturizes and restores damaged hair very well, seals the scales of the fabric and prevents the pigment from washing out. The consistency is light, slightly oily, very well distributed through the hair, which reduces consumption. With severe damage, it does not always cope, but in other cases it shows itself perfectly. Not all girls like the smell, there are complaints about the dispenser (“spitting”). You can buy Barex balm only in a professional store.
- Light oily consistency, spreads well
- Effectively nourishes and moisturizes hair, adds shine
- Large volume (1 liter)
- Doesn't weigh hair down
- Decent composition (no unwanted components)
- Inconvenient dispenser
- Not everyone likes the scent
- Sold only in professional stores
Top 1. Kapous Professional color care
Kapous Professional color care hair balm is highly effective and affordable. Users in the reviews confirm that the product harmoniously combines price and quality.
- Average price: 225 rubles.
- Country Russia
- Volume: 350 ml
- Effect: color protection, nutrition, shine, repair
- Needs: Colored, brittle, damaged hair
- Does not contain: parabens, sulfates
A product of Russian production, due to which it has a relatively humane price for a professional balm. Contains vitamins, antioxidants, natural oils and hydrolyzed vegetable proteins. All together should restore the structure of the hair and protect the color. The product is easily distributed through the hair, has a pleasant chocolate-vanilla smell. After use, the hair is smooth, shiny, easy to comb and does not fluff. The product has practically no negative reviews and, in terms of its merits, takes its place in our rating as a balm for colored hair with the best value for money.
- Pleasant unobtrusive fragrance
- Good composition (vitamin complex, no parabens and sulfates)
- Convenient packaging, looks stylish
- Effective hydration and color retention
- Suitable for daily use
- Relatively small volume
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The best economy hair balms
A high price does not always guarantee high quality - many luxury hair care products do not justify the money spent on them. And in the same way, many products with a low price please with their effectiveness. We tried to collect budget hair balms in this rating category that have the most positive reviews.
Top 3. Pure Line "Regulatory"
The balm regulates the secretion of sebum, does not contain silicones and has a light texture. This allows you to keep the freshness and lightness of hair prone to oiliness longer.
- Average price: 70 rubles.
- Country Russia
- Volume: 230 ml
- Effect: moisturizing, oil control
- Needs: for oily hair
- Does not contain: parabens, silicones
Just like dry, oily hair, you need a conditioner to protect it from external influences and make it easier to comb. In addition, a properly selected tool is able to return the volume that they are often deprived of. Balm "Clean Line" contains extracts of chamomile, calendula, sage and yarrow. It does not contain silicones, which create excessive weighting on oily hair. The consistency of this product is quite light. Hair absorbs it well, without leaving a greasy feeling. Many users in the reviews say that the balm really regulates the release of sebum, which made it possible to increase the interval between hair washing.
- Regulates oiliness without overdrying hair
- Herbal extracts included
- With regular use, restores the structure of the hair along the entire length
- Makes hair soft and easy to comb
- The strong herbal smell is not to everyone's liking.
- Uneconomical consumption
Top 2. Agafia's thick balm
- Average price: 115 rubles.
- Country Russia
- Volume: 350 ml
- Effect: moisturizing, growth activation, shine
- Needs: For brittle, thin and damaged hair
- Does not contain: parabens
The composition of the balm is quite interesting: 17 Siberian herbs contain vitamins, microelements and other biologically active substances that improve the condition of the hair, burdock oil, traditionally known for its positive effect, pine resin. Of the negative properties, an inconvenient lid without a dispenser can be noted. In addition, despite the general abundance of positive reviews, some owners of overdried hair say that the product made them even drier. Considering that there are no hydrolyzed proteins and amino acids in the composition, most likely, the balm is really not suitable for damaged hair that requires special care, but it will quite adequately prove itself as a natural care product, which, together with an abundance of positive reviews, allowed us to put it in the rating.
- Burdock oil and vitamin complex in the composition
- Softens hair well, makes them obedient
- Has a pleasant, unobtrusive herbal scent
- Suitable for daily use
- Inconvenient neck and bottle (thick balm is difficult to extract)
- The claimed effect is minimal
Top 1. Schauma Push Up
Schauma balm is the most popular in the budget category. We found 684 reviews for it, most of which are positive.
- Average price: 116 rubles.
- Country Russia
- Volume: 200 ml
- Effect: detangling, volume
- Needs: For thin and damaged hair
- Does not contain: sulfates, silicones
Schauma Push Up balm is widely represented on store shelves and is as affordable as possible. This is a decent budget tool, which you can buy in any supermarket. The product covers all the basic needs of the user: softens the fabric, simplifies combing and styling. The composition does not contain sulfates and silicones, it is perfect for colored hair, which was appreciated by many buyers in the reviews. The product itself has a pleasant aroma and an optimal consistency for easy and even application. Schauma Push Up is worthy of attention, the only thing worth considering is that there is no promised volume of hair declared by the manufacturer after application.
- Widely represented on store shelves
- Pleasant aroma and light texture
- Doesn't weigh hair down, makes styling easier
- Softens well and facilitates combing
- Does not contain unwanted components
- There is no volume promised by the manufacturer
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The best tint hair balms
Tinted hair balms will not allow you to create a “radical black color” and do not have a bleaching effect, but nevertheless they allow you to conduct a lot of experiments and easily eliminate the consequences of unsuccessful color decisions.
Top 3. ESTEL Love tone
Balm ESTEL Love tone can be purchased at a price of 99 rubles. This is the most profitable offer among competitors, while the quality of the product is at a very decent level.
- Average price: 99 rubles.
- Country Russia
- Volume: 150 ml
- Effect: facilitates combing, maintenance of color intensity, shine
- Needs: for colored hair
- Does not contain: parabens
ESTEL Love tone tint balm is an excellent budget tool that will help dyed hair renew its shade or give it new accents. The product is well presented on store shelves, it is not difficult to buy it. The balm pleases users with a wide range of colors, it also contains dark tones that allow brunettes to add saturation and shine, and light ones that mask the yellowness of the blond. Coloring does not harm the hair, on the contrary, it makes them softer and more hydrated. The shade is washed off for 3-5 times. But it should be noted that from the first time it is not washed out and for some time the hair stains clothes and things.
- Affordable cost
- Widely represented in stores (easy to buy)
- Pleasant fragrance and easy-to-apply consistency
- Doesn't harm hair
- intense shade
- From the first time it is poorly washed out (soils clothes and bed linen)
- Not suitable for gray hair
Top 2. Tonic Colorevolution
The product has been on the market for more than a dozen years and still does not lose popularity.According to most, Colorevolution Tonic remains the simplest and easiest way to add an accent to your appearance.
- Average price: 159 rubles.
- Country Russia
- Volume: 150 ml
- Effect: Moisturizing, detangling, maintaining color intensity
- Needs: for colored hair
- Does not contain: sulfates
Appearing in the harsh nineties, this tint balm instantly became popular among young people. "Tonic Colorevolution" requires care in handling no less than paint, and up to the first 1-2 washes it can dye bed linen (which, however, is easily washed). The tool provides a bright and lasting color, and a rich palette allows you to experiment indefinitely. True, the owners of bleached strands need to be more careful when using this balm. If the tone disappears from untouched hair in 1-2 weeks, depending on their structure and frequency of shampooing, then it literally eats into bleached hair, remaining on them for months.
- Bright and durable shade
- A rich palette of colors from bright to more natural
- Keratin and vitamin E in the composition
- Easy to use, does not harm hair
- Colors the scalp, hands, clothes
- Colors bed linen
- Doesn't wash off completely
Top 1. Concept Blond Explosion
The product is designed to neutralize yellowness on bleached hair. It copes with its task perfectly, and with a longer exposure it gives a light pearl shade.
- Average price: 405 rubles.
- Country Russia
- Volume: 300 ml
- Effect: antistatic, yellowness neutralization
- Needs: for bleached hair
- Does not contain: sulfates, parabens
Concept Blond Explosion tint balm is not suitable for all colored hair, its scope is exclusively blond. The action of the product is aimed at neutralizing yellowness and giving a noble shade to the clarified canvas. The tool has a pleasant texture of medium density. Many who use it for the first time are intimidated by the rich purple color, but it does not paint over the scalp, however it is worth using gloves if there is a coating on the nails. The balm slightly dries out the hair, but the girls in the reviews note that the use of a moisturizing mask completely eliminates this effect. Concept Blond Explosion deservedly entered the ranking of the best.
- Good for neutralizing yellowness
- Thick texture, does not run
- Does not stain the scalp and hands
- Easy and quick to use, no need to soak on the hair
- Lasts up to 7 days, suitable for frequent use
- Dry hair, needs extra moisture
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The best professional hair balms
Balm or conditioner is a necessary thing when caring for your hair. It is usually selected to solve a specific problem: dryness, brittleness, curly curls, prolonged exposure to the sun, and so on. Someone buys funds in a supermarket, and someone - in specialized stores. What is the difference? Professional care is distinguished by the fact that the composition of such products is more concentrated, the consumption is economical, and the result is achieved faster, so it is ideal for active and busy people. As practice shows, the funds fully pay for the money spent.
Top 3. L'Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert
According to users and professionals, the L'Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert balm is highly effective and performs all the tasks declared by the manufacturer. Hair like after salon care.
- Average price: 1007 rubles.
- Country: France
- Volume: 200 ml
- Effect: nutrition, strengthening, shine, moisturizing
- Needs: for dry hair
- Does not contain: sulfates, parabens
Professional balm L'Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert shows high efficiency even on heavily damaged, dyed and dry hair. The tool perfectly nourishes and strengthens the fabric, facilitates combing, gives elasticity, shine and softness. The girls in the reviews confirm this. It is worth noting that neither we nor the buyers found any shortcomings in this product other than its high cost. Professionals recommend L'Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert balm to everyone, regardless of the condition of the hair. The product does not contain undesirable components, while it includes beneficial fruit acids.
- High efficiency, especially on damaged bleached hair
- High degree of protection against the influence of external factors
- Gives shine and silkiness
- Economical consumption, well distributed along the length
- High price
Top 2. Esthetic House CP-1 Bright Complex Intense Nourishing Vers 2.0
- Average price: 842 rubles.
- Country: Korea
- Volume: 500 ml
- Effect: nutrition, strengthening, shine, softness
- Needs: for dry hair
- Does not contain: sulfates, parabens
Korean cosmetics are famous for their quality and effectiveness, Esthetic House CP-1 balm has become another confirmation of this fact. The tool has a very large number of positive reviews on the network. Users note that the product performs well on both dry and damaged dyed hair. Already after the first application, the canvas becomes more equal, fluff disappears, softness appears. With regular use, a cumulative effect is formed, which persists after the end of use. Professional balm is also suitable for home care. The only thing that the girls note is the uneconomical consumption and the dispenser, which every now and then strives to break.
- Contains proteins and collagen
- Suitable for home care
- Great for repairing severely damaged hair
- Moisturizes and gives a well-groomed look to the canvas
- Forms a cumulative effect
- Wasted
- Flimsy dispenser (breaks with inaccurate use)
Top 1. Estel Professional Princess ESSEX
Estel Professional Princess ESSEX balm effectively cares for colored hair. Gives them softness, well-groomed appearance and allows to keep color intensity longer.
- Average price: 490 rubles.
- Country Russia
- Volume: 1000 ml
- Effect: nutrition, elasticity, shine, moisturizing
- Needs: for colored hair
- Does not contain: sulfates, parabens
Those who wish to purchase a professional balm at an affordable price should definitely pay attention to Estel Professional Princess ESSEX.Hairdressers recommend this tool after dyeing, it gently affects the canvas, moisturizes, restores elasticity and does not wash out the pigment. Many liked the pleasant unobtrusive aroma, and users in the reviews noted the thick creamy consistency and ease of application. A liter bottle without a dispenser seemed not very convenient. Otherwise, Estel Professional Princess ESSEX is worthy of attention due to its availability, efficiency and economy.
- Pleasant unobtrusive fragrance
- Optimal consistency, evenly distributed over the entire length
- Keratin and vitamin E in the composition
- Sulfate-free product, does not wash out the coloring pigment
- Economical consumption, large volume
- Inconvenient bottle, no dispenser
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