Glassy Shine, Zero Slime: Why Our Essence Hair Repair Mask Works
Glassy Shine, Zero Slime: Why Our Essence Hair Repair Mask Works
“We killed the greasy butter helmet.”
Frizz tamed. Knots melted. Shine up—without perfume or silicones. Essence targets a gently acidic pH ≈ 4.8, uses BTMS-50 + Panthenol (B5) for silk slip, and a rinse-clean gloss blend of Squalane + Babassu + Jojoba. Only 1% grass-fed tallow adds feather-soft cushion—never heavy.
Why pH matters to shine
Your hair’s cuticle prefers slightly acidic care (about 4.5–5.5). When products swing alkaline, the cuticle can lift—hello frizz, rough feel, and dullness. By aiming for ~4.8, Essence helps the cuticle lie flatter for a smoother, glossier look after you rinse.
Slip without buildup
BTMS-50 (a gentle conditioning wax) plus Panthenol (B5) give instant detangling slip that helps reduce combing snags—so you can work through knots fast and rinse clean.
Gloss you can rinse away
Instead of silicone shine, we blend Squalane, Babassu, and Jojoba for a “glassy” finish that feels light, not coated.
Feather-Tallow 1%
Just 1% tallow adds plush, touch-soft cushion—enough to calm frizz, not enough to weigh you down.
Best for: dry, frizzy, coarse, wavy/curly (2A–4C), color-treated, high-porosity hair.
Also works for fine/low-porosity: use less and rinse at 1–2 minutes.
How to use
- Shampoo, then squeeze out excess water.
- Work Essence through mid-lengths to ends.
- Leave 3–5 min (or 1–2 min for fine hair). Detangle; rinse well.
Pro tips: Cool-rinse color-treated hair to encourage a flatter cuticle. For a feather-light leave-in on dry ends, emulsify a pea-size with water in palms and scrunch—avoid the scalp.
Tallow, Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetyl Alcohol, Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid.
Fragrance-free. Silicone-free. Cosmetic appearance claims only; results vary.