KUNDAL - Honey & Macadamia Treatment (500ml)

KUNDAL Honey & Macadamia Treatment is a rich, perfumed hair treatment designed to soften dry, frizzy, and damaged-looking hair. Formulated with Honey Extract, Macadamia Seed Extract, five hydrolyzed proteins and amino acids, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, conditioning silicones, and a blend of nourishing botanical oils, it helps improve smoothness, shine, manageability, and the appearance of weakened lengths and ends.

Benefits:

• Softens dry, rough hair: Fatty alcohols, conditioning agents, silicones, Honey Extract, and plant oils help leave the hair smoother and easier to manage.
• Improves the appearance of damage: Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Collagen, and Silk Amino Acids help temporarily reinforce and condition weakened hair fibres.
• Reduces visible frizz: Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, volatile silicones, and emollients help smooth raised cuticles and reduce flyaways.
• Enhances shine: Silicones, plant oils, and conditioning ingredients help create a glossier, healthier-looking finish.
• Supports easier detangling: Behentrimonium Chloride, Steartrimonium Chloride, and Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine help reduce friction and improve combability.
• Helps reduce breakage from grooming: Improved slip and conditioning can reduce pulling and mechanical stress during brushing and styling.
• Provides moisture-supporting care: Panthenol, Glycerin, Betaine, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, and glycols help support softness and flexibility.
• Nourishes dry ends: Coconut, Avocado, Argan, Apricot Kernel, Marula, and Calendula oils help condition brittle-looking lengths.
• Leaves a lasting fragrance: The Pink Grapefruit scent gives the hair a fresh, perfumed finish.

Hair Types: Normal • Dry • Frizzy • Damaged • Chemically treated • Heat-styled • Thick • Coarse hair
Hair Concerns: Dryness • Frizz • Rough texture • Tangling • Dullness • Breakage from grooming • Damaged-looking ends • Reduced softness
Size: 500ml
Fragrance: Pink Grapefruit

Testing & Formula Notes:

• Described as skin-irritation tested according to the supplied product information.
• The supplied descriptions conflict between being free from nine and twelve specified ingredients. The excluded ingredients are not identified, so the current packaging should be treated as the final reference.
• The supplied information describes the formula as mildly acidic or pH-balanced, but no measured pH value was provided.
• Contains Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Extract at 890 ppm and Honey Extract at 890 ppm according to the supplied ingredient list.
• The supplied description mentions Squalane, but no Squalane ingredient appears in the supplied INCI.
• The formula contains six clearly identifiable botanical oils: Calendula Flower Oil, Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, Argan Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, and Marula Seed Oil.
• Shea Butter is also present, although it is a plant butter rather than a liquid oil.
• The supplied information refers to low-molecular-weight protein. Several hydrolyzed proteins are listed, but their precise molecular weights and depth of penetration cannot be confirmed from the INCI alone.
• Hydrolyzed proteins mainly help coat, condition, and temporarily reinforce damaged areas of the hair fibre. They do not permanently repair broken hair.
• Contains Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclomethicone, and Cyclohexasiloxane. This is not a silicone-free treatment.
• Contains Fragrance, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, and Linalool.
• Contains Honey Extract, Propolis Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, and Silk Amino Acids, so the formula should not be described as vegan.
• Protein-sensitive hair may feel stiff or dry if the treatment is used too frequently.

How to Use:

1. Wash the hair thoroughly with shampoo.
2. Gently squeeze out excess water.
3. Apply an appropriate amount from the mid-lengths to the ends.
4. Avoid applying heavily to the roots or scalp, especially if the hair becomes oily easily.
5. Distribute evenly with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb.
6. Leave on for approximately two to three minutes.
7. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
8. Use regularly according to the condition of your hair.
9. Fine or protein-sensitive hair may begin with one application per week.
10. Avoid contact with the eyes and rinse immediately with water if contact occurs.

Key Ingredients:

• Macadamia Seed Extract 890 ppm – Helps condition dry hair and improve softness and manageability.
• Honey Extract 890 ppm – Provides moisture-supporting and conditioning care for dry, rough-looking hair.
• Hydrolyzed Soy Protein – Helps temporarily reinforce weakened areas and improve the appearance of damaged hair.
• Hydrolyzed Keratin – Helps coat and condition the hair fibre for improved smoothness and reduced roughness.
• Hydrolyzed Silk & Silk Amino Acids – Help improve softness, shine, and the feel of damaged lengths.
• Hydrolyzed Collagen – Helps condition the hair surface and improve flexibility and softness.
• Panthenol – Helps condition the hair and support a softer, more flexible feel.
• Sodium Hyaluronate – Helps support moisture retention and reduce dry, brittle sensations.
• Betaine, Trehalose & Glycerin – Help maintain moisture and improve the feel of dry hair.
• Coconut Oil – Helps nourish and smooth dry-looking lengths.
• Avocado Oil – Provides emollient care and supports softness.
• Argan Oil – Helps improve shine and reduce the appearance of frizz.
• Apricot Kernel Oil – Helps condition dry, rough hair.
• Marula Seed Oil – Helps add softness and a smoother-looking finish.
• Shea Butter – Provides rich conditioning care for dry and coarse hair.
• Dimethicone & Amodimethicone – Help smooth the cuticle, reduce friction, improve shine, and control frizz.
• Tocopheryl Acetate – A Vitamin E derivative that provides antioxidant and conditioning care.
• 29 Botanical Extracts – A broad blend of flower, fruit, root, leaf, seed, and marine extracts provides additional conditioning care.

Ingredients:

Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trehalose, Steartrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Extract(890ppm), Honey Extract(890ppm), Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Cyclomethicone, Trideceth-10, Butylene Glycol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Silk Amino Acids, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Glycerin, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Propolis Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Fragrance, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool

FAQ:

Q: What does KUNDAL Honey & Macadamia Treatment – Pink Grapefruit help with?
A: It helps soften dry and damaged-looking hair, reduce frizz, improve detangling, enhance shine, and make the lengths and ends feel smoother and more manageable.

Q: Is this a conditioner or a hair mask?
A: It is a rinse-off hair treatment with a rich conditioning formula. It can be used similarly to an intensive conditioner after shampooing.

Q: How much Honey and Macadamia does it contain?
A: Honey Extract and Macadamia Seed Extract are each listed at 890 ppm in the supplied ingredient list.

Q: Does it contain Squalane?
A: Squalane is mentioned in the supplied promotional description, but no Squalane ingredient appears in the supplied INCI.

Q: Does it contain protein?
A: Yes. It contains Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, and Silk Amino Acids.

Q: Is it an LPP treatment?
A: The supplied product information describes it as containing low-molecular-weight protein. Hydrolyzed proteins are listed, but their exact molecular weights cannot be confirmed from the INCI alone.

Q: Can the proteins repair damaged hair permanently?
A: No. They can temporarily coat and reinforce weakened areas, improve smoothness, and reduce roughness, but they cannot permanently reconnect broken hair fibres.

Q: Can it help reduce breakage?
A: Improved softness, slip, and detangling can reduce mechanical breakage caused by brushing and friction. It cannot repair hair that has already split or broken.

Q: Can it repair split ends?
A: It can temporarily smooth and seal the appearance of split ends, but trimming is the only way to remove them permanently.

Q: Does it help with frizz?
A: Yes. Conditioning agents, silicones, oils, and fatty alcohols help smooth the cuticle and reduce visible frizz and flyaways.

Q: Does it contain silicones?
A: Yes. It contains Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclomethicone, and Cyclohexasiloxane.

Q: Will the silicones cause buildup?
A: They may build up on some hair types with frequent use. An occasional clarifying shampoo can help if the hair begins to feel coated, heavy, or less responsive.

Q: Is it suitable for dry hair?
A: Yes. It contains rich conditioning agents, silicones, plant oils, Shea Butter, Honey Extract, Panthenol, and moisture-binding ingredients.

Q: Is it suitable for damaged or bleached hair?
A: Yes. Its proteins, silicones, conditioning agents, and oils can help improve the feel and appearance of porous, chemically treated hair.

Q: Is it suitable for fine hair?
A: Fine hair can use a small amount mainly on the ends. The rich silicones, oils, fatty alcohols, and Shea Butter may weigh down hair if too much is applied.

Q: Is it suitable for curly hair?
A: It can help soften, detangle, and reduce frizz in curly hair. It contains silicones, so it may not suit routines that avoid non-water-soluble silicones.

Q: Is it suitable for oily hair?
A: Yes, when applied only to the mid-lengths and ends. Avoid applying it heavily to an oily scalp or roots.

Q: Can I apply it directly to the scalp?
A: It is best used mainly on the lengths and ends. The rich conditioning ingredients and fragrance may feel heavy or irritate a sensitive scalp.

Q: Is it suitable for a sensitive scalp?
A: The product is described as skin-irritation tested, but it contains Fragrance and fragrance allergens. Avoid applying it directly to a sensitive or irritated scalp.

Q: Does it contain alcohol?
A: Yes. Alcohol is listed in the supplied ingredient list. The formula also contains fatty alcohols such as Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, and Behenyl Alcohol, which act as conditioning and texture-supporting ingredients.

Q: Does it contain fragrance?
A: Yes. It contains Fragrance, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, and Linalool.

Q: What does Pink Grapefruit smell like?
A: It is intended to provide a fresh, fruity, citrus-inspired perfume scent. The exact fragrance impression and longevity may vary between users.

Q: Is it vegan?
A: No. It contains Honey Extract, Propolis Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, and Silk Amino Acids.

Q: Does it contain six natural oils?
A: Yes. The supplied INCI lists Calendula Flower Oil, Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, Argan Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, and Marula Seed Oil.

Q: Does it contain 29 botanical extracts?
A: The formula contains a large blend of botanical extracts. The exact count may depend on whether Honey, Propolis, oils, and marine extracts are included in the manufacturer’s calculation.

Q: Is it pH-balanced?
A: The supplied product information describes it as mildly acidic or pH-balanced, but no exact pH value was provided.

Q: How long should I leave it on?
A: Leave it on for approximately two to three minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

Q: Can I leave it on longer than three minutes?
A: A slightly longer application may be comfortable for very dry hair, but extended wear is not necessarily more effective. Follow the current packaging instructions.

Q: How often should I use it?
A: It can be used after each shampoo if your hair responds well. Fine or protein-sensitive hair may prefer one to three applications per week.

Q: Can too much protein make hair feel dry?
A: Yes. Protein-sensitive hair may feel stiff, tangled, or brittle with excessive protein use. Reduce frequency and alternate with a protein-free moisturizing conditioner if this occurs.

Q: Should I use conditioner after this treatment?
A: Usually no. It functions as a rich conditioning treatment and can replace a regular conditioner during the same wash.

Q: Can I use it before shampooing?
A: It is intended for use after shampooing on wet hair. Applying it before shampooing may reduce its conditioning effect.

Q: Can I use it as a leave-in treatment?
A: No. It is a rinse-off formula and should be rinsed thoroughly after use.

Q: Is it safe for colour-treated hair?
A: It can be used on colour-treated hair and may help improve softness and shine. No specific colour-protection testing claim was supplied.

Q: Does it protect against heat styling?
A: The silicones may help reduce friction and improve smoothness, but no tested heat-protection claim was supplied. Use a dedicated heat protectant before hot tools.

Q: Does it promote hair growth?
A: No hair-growth claim is supported by the supplied information. It conditions the existing hair fibres but does not treat hair loss or guarantee faster growth.

Q: Where can I find KUNDAL hair care in Cyprus?
A: You can find this KUNDAL Pink Grapefruit hair treatment at Just Cosmetics, together with a curated selection of Korean Cosmetics in Cyprus.