MinimalistHair Serum for Strengthening & Repairing Damaged Hair | Patent Pending Formula | Maleic Bond Repair Complex 05% | With Amino Acids, Argan Oil & Squalane | For Women & Men | 1.7 Fl Oz/ 50 ml

First off the smell seems to be a hang up for some. And let me just say, there is one, but it isn’t an added scent, if that makes sense. It smells like marjoram or maybe rue? And old books. There’s definitely an herbal smell and probably not one that people would use in their diffuser, but I find it rather pleasant. Reminds me of an old library in a room with an antique leather chair. But it’s also not so strong that I can smell it once I put it on and pull my hair back. Not your typical hair products smell, but 🤷‍♀️Aside from that, let me just say - I have been bleaching my hair to dye it pink since 1996 and am always looking for products to help keep my hair healthy. This stuff really made my hair feel smooth and soft. I’d recommend!

I really like this product. I wasn’t sure about it at first but the results really do speak for themselves. After washing it out my hair feels like a million bucks. It’s so smooth, shiny, and soft. It makes my hair feel less damaged. It absolutely works.However, I didn’t give it five stars because the smell is pretty bad. I may be sensitive to it, but it’s pretty rough. Despite that, the product works SO well that if you really have damaged hair or it needs some love it is totally worth suffering the smell.I’m totally aware too that maybe this smell doesn’t bother everyone- to each their own. But just be warned it does smell, and I’d advise washing your hands after.

Smells bad but effects are great. Hair feels stronger and silky after use. Also the product size is very good. My hair is waist-length but I didn't need to use much product at all to get the job done. This bottle will last me for a few months probably. Definitely will repurchase.

I was really excited to try this product because everyone was raving about it on tik tok. Unfortunately for me, I couldn't even get through using it properly because the smell was absolutely awful. It was so strong and it literally made me gag by the time I added the first couple of drops. I washed it out immediately and I still had the smell lingering. I wish I could love this product but I just couldn't.

This serum is good to have and very light when appliedKeeps hair shiny and silkyGood for increase in hair density

This isn’t a styling serum. It’s a bonding treatment. Directions say to apply to DRY hair, leave on a maximum of one hour and then to wash hair as usual. So why are folks using this any other way?I followed the instructions and absolutely loved the effects on my coarse bleached toned hair. While it did lift some of the toner out, that was easy enough to fix with my usual tinted conditioner. I just left it on a few extra minutes to make up for the difference.This bonding serum treatment is even more intense than the Minimalist Maleic Acid Bond Repair Mask, which can be used more quickly in the shower for 5 minutes. I thought that product was great but this serum knocks it out of the park in comparison.The serum does stink big time. But my results justify putting up with the scent. I should have put that in this review initially.I wouldn’t recommend using it as part of a styling routine because the directions don’t give that as an option. Using it that way could have negative effects. Otherwise I think such directions would have been stated explicitly on the packaging. So my advice is to use as directed for best results

I really hate scented products as perfumey scents tend to give me headaches/migraines and make me nauseous, I was so excited when I read the product description and saw it was unscented. When I opened up the package I knew this to be untrue immediately. I could smell it through an unopened bottle and the two boxes it comes in. It also clearly has “fragrance.” Listed in the ingredients. I used it because I don’t have money to waste but the smell made me so sick it’s extremely disappointing. I highly suggest they change their product description so people like myself don’t waste their money on a product that’s going to make them sick. I unfortunately ordered it before there were reviews disclaiming the fowl odor.However unlike others who have left reviews what I experienced was just a strong chemically perfume smell not something rotten or mildewy. I think it made a small difference in my hair but I’m not exactly sure. Make sure to actually read the directions, it clearly states to wash it out after a certain amount of time. It’s not a leave in product and the smell didn’t linger once washed out as far as I’m aware. I did triple shampoo to insure the smell was out.I was really excited to try more products from this company as I heard they offered a wide selection of unscented hair treatments. I truly hope this company does update their product descriptions as it has definitely discouraged me from trying any of their other products as I clearly cannot trust the information listed to be accurate.

I don’t do product reviews unless it’s something worth talking about. Took a pic after my first treatment and wanted any on the fence buyers out there to know this stuff is legit. Honestly BETTER than olaplex hands down. Just the shine itself shows, very smooth. I only kept it in for 40 mins too! Extremely happy with the product and the price point is just unreal. Don’t pass it up especially if you’ve ever bleached your hair. Feel stupid for thinking expensive products meant they were better. So dumb. I’m telling everyone!