As someone with over a decade of experience in the beauty industry (and a nearly endless supply of products at my disposal), it’d be easy to assume that I’ve never dealt with damaged hair. But the truth is, most days, convenience trumps best practices. I know tight ponytails and buns aren’t great for my strands (or edges), but when I need to get out of the door in a hurry and still look put together, they’re my go-to. Despite being equipped with all the knowledge to have incredibly healthy hair, I still need to rely on professional hair products to bring my damaged hair back to life.
When I was sent the Biolage Professional Strength Recovery line, it couldn’t have come at a better time. My hair was in desperate need of TLC, and a highly moisturizing and strengthening arsenal of products was just what the (hair) doctor ordered. Read on to find out how the Biolage Professional Strength Recovery line repaired my damaged hair.
What Is Biolage Professional Strength Recovery?
The Biolage Professional Strength Recovery system is a four-step routine that instantly strengthens and helps replenish damaged hair. The range is infused with vegan squalene ethically sourced from olives to protect, strengthen, and provide intensive repair. If your hair suffers from breakage and weakness, this nourishing collection can help reinforce your strands.
Strength Recovery Shampoo
Weightless strengthening shampoo that provides repairing benefits for weak, damaged hair.
Biolage Professional Strength Recovery Shampoo
Biolage Professional Strength Recovery Shampoo is a daily shampoo that gently cleanses without stripping your hair. The squalane-infused formula provides weightless hydration with a rich and creamy lather that leaves damaged hair feeling soft and smooth.
Strength Recovery Conditioning Cream
Rinse-off strengthening conditioner for damaged hair that helps repair hair and leaves it stronger.
Biolage Professional Strength Recovery Conditioning Cream
For your daily conditioning needs, the collection includes Biolage Professional Strength Recovery Conditioning Cream. The rich formula smooths and hydrates damaged hair, making it 71% less prone to breakage* while strengthening and adding shine for strands that look and feel healthier.
*After use of Strength Recovery Shampoo and Conditioning Cream vs. non-conditioning shampoo.
Strength Recovery Deep Treatment Mask
Rinse-off deep treatment mask for damaged hair in need of repair and intense conditioning.
Biolage Professional Strength Recovery Deep Treatment Mask
Give your strands an extra dose of TLC with the Biolage Professional Strength Recovery Deep Treatment Mask. This weekly deep treatment, designed to be used in lieu of conditioner, takes repair to the next level with a 73% reduction in breakage*, 92% more conditioning**, and 3x more strength*** after just one use.
*After use of Strength Recovery Shampoo and Deep Conditioning Mask vs. non-conditioning shampoo.
**After use of Strength Recovery Deep Treatment Pack vs. non-conditioning shampoo
***After use of Strength Recovery System of Shampoo, Conditioning Cream, and Strength Repairing Spray vs. non-conditioning shampoo.
Strength Recovery Repairing Spray
Lightweight leave-in strengthening spray for damaged hair to help repair weak hair and offer heat protection.
Biolage Professional Strength Recovery Repairing Spray
If you love Biolage Professional Keratin Dose and Fiber Strong, prepare to be obsessed with Biolage Professional Strength Recovery Repairing Spray. This lightweight, multipurpose mist detangles, softens, and acts as a heat protectant, helping to prevent damage from hot tools.
How I Use Biolage Professional Strength Recovery In My Routine
When I received the Biolage Professional Strength Recovery line, I was coming off a hectic week where I relied heavily on my emotional support bun. You know the bun. It’s the one you hurriedly slick your hair into so you look put together, even when nothing else seems to be going your way. My go-to bun did help me survive the week—but it came at a cost. Specifically: My hair looked (and felt) extremely dry and brittle. And the broken strands of hair wrapped around my hair tie told me that my mane was in serious need of some repair.
I hit the shower and lathered my strands with the Strength Recovery Shampoo to start my routine. The formula was so creamy for a moment I thought I had accidentally grabbed the conditioner. As I began to work the shampoo through my strands, I could feel my snarls start to smooth and my hair detangle beneath my fingers. While I’m familiar with the benefits of double shampooing, it’s a step I often skip when my hair is feeling brittle. But I was happy to lather up with the Strength Recovery formula a second time—it was so luxurious-feeling that taking the time to shampoo twice felt like a treat.
After rinsing out the shampoo, I opted to skip the conditioner and go straight to the Deep Treatment Mask. The formula was thick but spread through my mane easily. Once my strands were completely coated, I clipped my hair on top of my head while I continued my shower routine. After about 10 minutes, lightly rinsed my hair and used a wide tooth comb to begin detangling. Seeing as the detangling process began while I was shampooing my hair, working out the remaining knots took just a few minutes. Once my curls were snarl-free, I rinsed the remaining treatment out of my hair.
After stepping out of the shower, I reached for the Strength Recovery Repairing Spray and spritzed it throughout my curls. The hair priming mist was incredibly lightweight and it made my strands feel smoother than they did just a moment before. It was the perfect product to prep my hair before applying my usual styling products (bonus: it smells fantastic).
While I noticed fewer loose strands in my bathtub than usual while using the Strength Recovery system, I know it will take a few more weeks to truly see the effects of this hair care routine. But if my most recent wash-and-go is any indication, Biolage has a real winner in the Strength Recovery line. In fact, since my trial with these products, the Strength Recovery Shampoo and Conditioning Cream have won a 2023 Allure ‘Best of Beauty’ Award—so I’m not the only one who feels this way. If you’re dealing with breakage and weakened strands, don’t wait to add this to your routine.
For overprocessed locks, read our editor review on Biolage Professional’s latest collection, Bond Therapy.
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Strength Recovery Shampoo
Weightless strengthening shampoo that provides repairing benefits for weak, damaged hair.
Strength Recovery Conditioning Cream
Rinse-off strengthening conditioner for damaged hair that helps repair hair and leaves it stronger.
Strength Recovery Deep Treatment Mask
Rinse-off deep treatment mask for damaged hair in need of repair and intense conditioning.
Strength Recovery Repairing Spray
Lightweight leave-in strengthening spray for damaged hair to help repair weak hair and offer heat protection.
