For my birthday, Elke bestowed upon me many beauty products. One such product was Joico’s Smoothing Balm. I was so excited to try this product since I had recently run out of my Ion Silk and the frizz my hair was experiencing was out of control.
Joico’s Smoothing Balm is a hair product that is meant for straightening and protecting your hair, while being humidity-resistant. It is heat activated and comes in a 200ml bottle.
It has a yummy light guava (yet coconut) scent and a creamy texture that looks thick, but as you rub it in your palms, is thin to the touch. I only needed a dime size amount for my just-past-the-shoulder length hair.
As I used my round brush to straighten my hair while I blew it dry, you could see it working. My hair wasn’t breaking and frizzing as I brushed through and gave a nice smooth appearance. I also loved the Mica in this product that provided a nice shine to my tresses. Mica, is a mineral that looks like glitter, but is not aluminum, which glitter is made of. The Mica is not overwhelming, making me look inappropriate for a daytime meeting or even a trip to school to meet with my son’s teachers. It is just enough, that you look like your hair has a marvelous shine.
This product is not weighty or heavy in my hair. In fact, it’s barely noticible. The way I know it’s working? No frizz, silky smooth, straight hair.
You can see how fabulous my hair looks in a picture found in this post.
Joico K-PAK Style Smoothing Balm 200ml $16.99 at Amazon.com
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Tags: anti-frizz, joico, smoothing balm, hair care
Okay, so do you like this BETTER than your Ion? I’ve never used either, but I’m always at odds with my smoothing serums… I’ve probably tried at least five different brands this year, and have yet to find one I’m in love with… I have naturally curly hair, but I straighten it with a flat iron almost daily. Just wondered was your preference was of the two. Thanks for the review!
Kristina - September 7th, 2006 at 12:17 amHi Kristina!
I do like this better. My friend even commented that other day that my hair looked so healthy and amazing. I’ve also been using their Daily Care Shampoo, Deep Conditioner Treatment and the Protein Spray.
Glad to see you around.
~Shannon
LotionBarBunny - September 7th, 2006 at 1:42 am