Where do I start with this product? I'm just going to jump right into this review and get down to the nitty-gritty. If you are the type of person who straightens your hair on a regular basis, this product is for you. There are a few things to take into consideration, but I'll mention those a little further down.
If you're familiar with heat-protective products, you probably already know that you shouldn't spray too much product because it will make your hair oily. As far as Goldwell's Sleek Perfection goes, I didn't really worry about overspraying because I have a light hand with products in this segment of hair care. It also helps that I am familiar with the greasy qualities that most thermal products have.
Having said that, I was definitely surprised by Sleek Perfection. Although the product is dispensed through a spritzer, the mist is extremely fine which is perfect for a thin and even layer. This is definitely one of the least oily thermal sprays that I have ever used and trust me, I've tried a lot of 'em. If this product were to feel excessively oily in your hair, it would certainly signify that you were using far too much product or spraying it too closely to your head.
Sleek Perfection is formulated to fend off humidity for up to 24 hours, protect hair up to 392°f and help preserve hair color. I think that it does a great job at all of these too! This product is water-free so it reduces damage from thermal tools and has a sweet, but pleasant fragrance. It also happens to be very lightweight, so it is a great choice for people with fine or thinning hair because it doesn't weigh the hair down!
Okay, so now for a couple of things that you should take into consideration before purchasing this product. The first is that this product is really lightweight, so if you have a very coarse texture of hair, I would probably try something a bit heavier. If you're interested in staying within the Goldwell line of products, they do make a creamier heat protectant by the name of Flat Marvel (I'll be reviewing that product soon). The only other thing that I want to point out is that the dispensing mechanism can be a little frustrating depending on the way that you style your hair. You should only run into this problem if you spray section-by-section because if you get any product on your hands, it is difficult to maintain a good grip on the bottle. It really hinders your ability to press down on the spritzing nozzle, but the solution is to spray it all over your head first. Aside from these 2 tiny details, I really feel that Sleek Perfection is the best thermal spray that I have worked with thus far. Here's some quick details about Goldwell Sleek Perfection.
+Pros
+Protects hair from heat (up to 392°f)
+Non-greasy, no hold formula is great for fine hair
+Superfine mist for even application
+Pleasant fragrance
+Water-free formula for less heat damage when using thermal styling tools
+Up to 24 hours of humidity protection
+Helps protect hair color
-Cons
-Not recommended for hair that requires more control (very coarse texture)
-Product can make bottle slippery and become difficult to dispense
This product was rated on:
Fragrance: 4
Easy to use: 5
Product consistency: 5
Heat barrier efficacy: 4
Durability of style: 4
My sister always love to flatiron her hair, but she always afraid to use top notch product. Since she colors her hair at the salon. The stylist recommend product at retail stores. But they never work for her. Is this still the best product to use verse other product?
ReplyDeleteSince this product is formulated to help protect color during styling, I would say that Sleek Perfection would be an excellent choice for your sister. She should probably begin the straightening process with a blowdrying product appropriate for her hair texture. Good luck!
DeleteHi! Have you ever tried this product? I've found some good reviews, but would like to know if you've ever tried it:
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Sorry for the delayed response, Mindy! I actually use Goldwell's Diamond Gloss on a regular basis. I was planning to post my in-depth review on it by this upcoming weekend, but is there something specific that I may answer for you? If there is anything you want to know ahead of this weekend, I'll be more than happy to provide you with some answers! And by the way, Diamond Gloss is my go-to product when I want to add sheen to a style that is already set. Hope to hear from you soon!
DeleteThat's a well written post about Thermal Spray. Dear Author you covered all the basics. Thanks for your post.
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