I received these products for free from Influenster and Matrix in exchange for my honest review.
Matrix Instacure Anti-Breakage Shampoo has a beautiful fragrance. It's very strong. It lingers in my hair. Others have mistaken it for perfume. It does lather but not as much as the brands I ordinarily use. My hair feels soft and clean after use. I don't feel the need to use additional products. What I found interesting after using this product is my hair is returning to its natural condition. My hair is damaged and because it's graying has an almost brassy and harsh shade. Matrix softened the color. I don't dye my hair. I limit the products I use. I air dry it after I wash it. My hair is still damaged but noticeably less than before.
Matrix Instacure Anti-Breakage Conditioner has a lovely fragrance similar to the shampoo. I usually skip conditioner and use a hair mask as needed. I used Matrix Instacure Anti-Breakage Conditioner by working it into my hair from the roots up then combing it through with a wide tooth comb. It wasn't difficult. My hair was clean, soft, and tangle free after using the shampoo. I ordinarily lose a lot of hair each time I wash it. It doesn't concern me. My hair is thick and grows quickly. I noted the hair loss wasn't diminished. However, the amount of long strands vs the amount of hair due to breakage wasn't consistent with what I regularly experience. Ordinarily, I have quite a lot of broken strands. There were considerably less using Matrix. Another thing I noticed is my hair air dried a lot more quickly using just the shampoo and conditioner. I still have split ends. However, my hair appears healthier after using both the shampoo and conditioner.
I've never used a scalp serum previously. I was a little skeptical of Matrix Instacure Anti-Breakage and Scalp Relief Serum. The application process seemed cumbersome. The product initially felt very sticky. It was actually considerably simpler to apply than I expected. The unusual texture of the serum was temporary as I worked it into my scalp. I absolutely loved the cooling sensation on my scalp. It was refreshing. It seems to make my hair less frizzy, more functional, and less unruly than usual.
I applied Matrix Instacure Anti-Breakage Porosity Spray from the roots up and combed it through with a wide tooth comb. It made my hair feel more manageable. It made my hair look sleeker and less out of control. It was also easier to style.
Note: The before and after photographs aren't edited or filtered. They're taken in my bathroom in the same location, at the same time - approximately three am.