My Experience with Monat
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I truly hope that all of you mommies out there had the MOST wonderful Mother’s Day! On days like Sunday, I always feel for those of you who for whatever reason, don’t find that day to be so wonderful. Whether you’ve lost a mom, lost a child, have been unable to have a child of your own or even just have difficult relationships with your own mother… my heart truly goes out to all of you. If it’s any consolation, my mom calls it just another “Hallmark Holiday”. That’s one thing I can definitely brag on about my mom. She has always had zero expectations on us as daughters. Well, just the ones that “make you feel like crap.” Basically she has never ever expected my sister or I to give her amazing gifts, be at every family event, host Holidays, call her daily, or always say the right thing. From her own life experiences, she became the most low maintenance mom on planet Earth. And to be quite honest, it’s pretty dang amazing. When we skip out on Thanksgiving to go to Disney World or decide to do our own thing for family vacations or have even been out of town for three Mother’s Days in a row, I have NEVER had to hold my breath and worry she’d be upset. So thank you Mom for always being easy. Because easy in a crazy busy world full of expectations is pretty dang amazing.
My hair is my thing. It’s honestly one of the very few if not only things that I can say I wouldn’t change about myself. Although I love it, it’s most definitely a love/hate relationship. As in some days I love it and some days I want to rip it out strand by strand. There’s never a middle ground. But I do have to admit that it’s freaking high maintenance. I envy those who can jump in a pool without thinking twice about whether the two hour blow-dry, flat iron and curl is worth the one hour dip in the pool. I tried getting a keratin straightening treatment several times before Addie was born and although it did make my life a little easier, it also made it super flat and completely un-curlable. Totally a word I know.
So here I am with long, thick and naturally curly hair that takes me absolutely FORever and a day to fix. My only saving grace is the fact that I can get away with washing it not very often. So not often that I may not publicly admit the actual frequency of those washings. And since my hair is my thing, I have been trying more and more to take great care of it. So when Dawn McNeer with Monat Modern Nature contacted me about trying out their hair treatment system, I was all in!
Remember those years we all over-plucked and are now left with 3 eyebrow hairs? Well, maybe that’s just me 😉 So that’s kind of how I feel about highlights. A few too many years of over-highlighting has left my hair feeling a little less than healthy. A little broken, a little dry and little blah. Lately I’ve also been noticing that my hair holds curl for less and less time. What used to last three to four days now maybe lasts 3-4 hours. I have just been blaming it on the fact that it’s getting longer and heavier. I have been trying out random things at Ulta in an attempt to make it look and feel healthier but have yet to find anything Earth shattering. And although I was super excited to try Monat Modern Nature, I honestly wasn’t sure that THAT was the fix I’d been searching for. You see, Monat Modern Nature creates longer, fuller, stronger and younger looking hair by first stripping the build-up from your hair. That’s the part I wasn’t sold on because I don’t even use “product” on my hair. I literally do not own hair spray, gel, mousse or anything like that. But let me tell you… I apparently had a TON of build-up! Literally, no exaggeration WHAT SO EVER, my hair felt completely different after the first wash! So much lighter, softer and bouncier.
Although I have shared my curling routine before, today I am talking retention rate! As in, how long it actually lasts once curled. So here’s my curling retention rate after one day (approx. 10 hours) BEFORE…
Here’s the process of how I used Monat…
STEP ONE (before first wash)
Before my very first wash, I wet my hair completely and applied the Rejuvenique oil as a prewash. A little goes a loooong way since it’s an oil and I let it soak into my hair for 20 minutes…
STEP TWO
Wash your hair using the Monat shampoo and conditioner lathering and rinsing the shampoo TWICE in your first use. You can use a surprisingly small amount of each. I typically use 1/4 of a bottle of conditioner for each wash! With the Monat system, I used a quarter sized amount of each…
STEP THREE
After shampooing and conditioning, apply a very small amount of the Rejuvenique to towel dried hair. I use this in place of my Argan or Morrocan oil…
THE RESULT!
My hair feels SOOO much healthier after just three washes! The front of my hair no longer feels heavy and for the first time in months, I have started wearing my hair straight sometimes again…
And the best part? Here is my one day curling retention rate after just THREE washes with the Monat hair treatment system…
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Renew Shampoo– Renew your hair’s youthful vitality and shine! Boost hair growth and improve follicle strength with our new gently, hydrating cleanser. Renew shampoo cleanses, exfoliates and renews the scalp to remove volume inhibiting build-up to increase volume and shine.
Revitalize Conditioner– A gently volumizing conditioner for fine, limp and lifeless hair that penetrates the scalp while helping boost natural growth, improve follicle strength and reduce hair thinning. Delivers weightless moisture and vital nutrients to help plump and energize hair roots to ends. Fine, flat hair is left touchably soft, shiny and youthful.
Rejuvenique Oil Intensive– A Monat proprietary blend of unique botanical oils rich in rejuvenating vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that mimic the body’s own natural oils, allowing for deeper, quicker and more complete absorption. Intense oil actives enhance cellular activity and provide essential moisture to dramatically increase youthful hydration.
Another thing that I get asked about ALL the time is what products I use to grow my hair long and healthy! In addition to Monat, I also SWEAR BY Viviscal! You can PURCHASE IT HERE. My hairdresser told me about it so I immediately went home and ordered some. It works better than anything I have ever tried times ten! One of the key ingredients is the marine complex AminoMar (shark cartilage) which some studies have shown to significantly improve hair growth.
Next up, my favorite daily shampoo and conditioners! I use THIS SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER for regular washing when I am not using Monat. I also use it on my kiddos too! It is sulfate free & 100% vegan…
Kristy says
Does it strip color from your hair? Is there a version for color treated hair
Brittany Hayes says
I don’t think so! It didn’t at all to mine! I am trying to go back to my natural color so I had dark color applied recently and none has come off from any washings. Hope that helps!
Charity Hill says
Thankfully all of our products are safe for color treated hair
Fawn says
You can use it on color treated hair.
Micaela says
Wow! Those curls are really more defined after using the whole routine. What about the scent? Is it strong? I’m partial to mild flowery/powdery scents that aren’t sweet or fruity. Also, my hair is totally damaged from intense bleaching sessions and repeated coloring. I’m hoping this can help ease the frizz and dryness.
Shannon Hanson says
The smell is amazing!!! Besides how well they work, it’s the next best thing!
Hansonhair.mymonat.com
Chris says
Shark hunting is a wasteful and cruel practice that is depleting shark populations all around the world—all so people can *maybe* have long hair…Please enlighten yourself on the cruelty of the sharking industry before using, or promoting, such a unnecessary and harmful product.
Chris says
Shark hunting is a wasteful and cruel practice that is depleting shark populations all around the world—all so people can *maybe* have long hair…Please enlighten yourself on the cruelty of the sharking industry before using, or promoting, such a unnecessary and harmful product.
Brittany says
At the very beginning of your post it says this IS a sponsored post, I was a bit confused. I think you meant NOT a sponsored post. Just thought you’d like to know!
Marybeth says
just popping in to give my own experience with Monat! the first few washes, i loved my hair. however, there seems to be a detox period for the hair that can last different lengths of time for different people. for me, it was the last FOUR months. i stuck with it, because my rep told me to, and honestly, i’m not going to waste something i paid so much money for. my rep even asked me to review the product a month ago, and i told her i couldn’t because i wasn’t sure if i even liked it or not yet. my hair felt like it weighed a ton and i had a big heavy sticky patch right under the crown of my head.
i can honestly say that FINALLY, now, after FOUR months of faithfully using the products, i am seeing the results i had hoped for. i have new baby hairs all over my head, and don’t have those sparse scalpy patches on the side of my head when its in a ponytail anymore. the Big heavy greasy spot has finally left my company, and my hair can go 5 days between washes. it holds curl so much better than it did four months ago as well. people ask me what products i use to keep my curl, and i can honestly tell them that i do not use ANY styling products…
I don’t sell Monat, nor do i plan to, i just thought you ladies would appreciate a testimony from someone whom it want all rainbows and sunshine for at first! it gets better with time! persistence is key!
Linda says
Thank you Marybeth! I’ve wanted to try Monat for a while now but hated to waste the money if it was not a worthy product. Hoping it helps with the damage of years of highlights as well as scaly patches on scalp and lasting curls.
Katie says
So there is a light at the end of this gummy hair tunnel?? I am so glad I found your comment! My hair feels disgusting in the back since switching to Monat in September. I’ll stick with it. Thank you!
Amber Packard says
omg me too! I have this intense sticky waxy feeling at the crown of my head. Also, when I lather up, I never have enough to clean more than maybe the first few inches of hair from the scalp down, and my hair is mid-back length. Is it OK to not wash the majority of your hair?!
Charity Hill says
Thankfully all of our products are safe for color treated hair
We now have a Clarifying shampoo coming out!
Nikki says
Make sure that your hair is very wet when you apply the shampoo. Put a quarter amount on your hands, rub together then apply to very wet hair. Then repeat. The second time you will notice tons of bubbles! Scrub and rinse well. Apply conditioner to just mid way down to ends. Rinse well. Hope that helps! I watched a video and it helped me so much! Now my hair is cleaner than ever and I love the results!
Tracy says
Use more product. That was key for me. I have really long hair, and I was about to give up when a friend of mine told me to use a little bit more to get a good lather on the 2nd wash. It has finally worked for me, and I’m starting to really enjoy my hair now.
Tracy Graham says
How’s your hair doing now? I had a detox period and I got past it and am always curious if others stick with it, if they all get past it and get the results they want.
Christy says
Thank you for this! I just placed my first order and was curious on the ‘detox’ part of the process!
Kitty says
Does “DETOX” mean bumps & sores on the scalp. Burning scalp that hasn’t gone away after 2 months, drain full of hair. I can now see daylight through my hair. I only use professional products but someone gave me two packet to try wish I had never tried it. I’ve always had long shiny hair not now! It’s falling, popped & feels like straw.
Robin says
Ty for posting this as I am experiencing some of the same. Only difference is mine has never felt good from day one. Fuzzy, tangled hair that’s is normally straight as s board! And even after shampooing it feels greasy. Yes I am rinsing good. This is one month of misery. I think my hair looks awful, but like you $80 is a lot to throw away
Leila says
What products do you use? I used monat for over a year and originally loved the products. I ended up having thinner hair with sore spots. I thought maybe it was just the shampoo I was using but could never get an answer from anyone about that. Although my hair seemed thinner, it still looked great as far as frizz and shininess. I don’t want to completely give up on their stuff because I love the curl cream and blowout cream but I need some guidance on what is best to use for thin, fine hair.
Katie says
I just started using Monat but have always used moroccan oil. Do you know if it is still okay to use the morrocan oil while washing with Monat?
Megan says
Monat has their own blend of oils. When I switched my shampoo and conditioner to monat I began detox after the third wash, and found out from my rep that my other products were leaving residue causing my detox to prolong. I wouldn’t use the morrocan or argan oil as they could build up ON the strand. Their blend, rejuvenique, penetrates INTO the strand and hydrates from the shaft out.
Luara L. says
I just started using this product after seeing amazing results on a co-worker who was using it. But after reading these reviews, I’m getting nervous. I don’t want to be losing hair or “detoxing”. I’m almost fearful of using it again but it was so expensive, I feel like I just wasted money if I don’t use it.
Ll says
That’s exactly how I feel! I’ve seen so many claims from hair loss but I wish people would say which products from the line they experienced it with or if all the products.
Julie says
Is the oil safe on extensions? What system should I use. I have fusion extensions
Kea says
Is this Shampoo safe to use as your only shampoo? You show the Pureology also as your shampoo of choice also.
Marlee says
I’m on week 4 of using. My hair is falling out like crazy and breaking mid shaft. I’m scared to keep using as I don’t have much more hair to lose. I’m also 3 months post partum but my hair only started falling out about wash number 3
Help!
KTaylor says
My understanding is that some of their shampoos aren’t meant for daily use and that if you use more than recommended you may have adverse effects. If you’re experiencing hair loss, I would recommend making sure you’re not using more product than is advised, and cut back on the frequency of which you’re washing.
Ashley Smith says
How long typically does a bottle of shampoo last you ?
lauren says
it depends on how often you wash.. but i would say my shampoo will last 4-6 months. the conditioner is going to be more like 9-12. its crazy!! if you have questions I’m happy to help. 🙂 i’ve been sharing my journey @thehumblecrown on instagram if you’re interested. 🙂
Kelli says
How often do you use Monat vs your other shampoo? Or do you just continue to use Monat? Thanks!
Diane says
Monet have been using Monet shampoo and conditioner since shortly after Christmas. Hair has always been frizzy and still is even worse very dry and fly away will not hold curl my hair is natural curly and usually is in ringlets when it dries naturally. I wash twice a week condition when I wash do The Mask once a week leave on for 10 to 15 minutes use the blow out cream and just am wondering how long is it going to take to detox and get control of my hair
Abbie says
I had to stop using Monat after 3 months bc of hair loss. Detox or not it was not worth losing handfuls at a time. I switched back to Deva and will not look back. I only hope I can undo whatever hair loss damage I did.
Deborah says
Can you use Monat if you have a straightening treatment?
M says
This product is amazing. If truely changed my life. Nothing feels better then the confidence I have gained from getting amazing Hair! Email me @ [email protected] so I can share my pictures and story! I decided to join as an Partner with MONAT for the discount, but I’m sharing today because it has made such a difference in my hair. Like she says in the article your hair feels different and BETTER immediately. I wish I had taken before photos but like I said I had no intentions of promoting, but with my results it seems unfair to keep it to myself. You can check out modernnatureglobal.mymonat.com for the 30 day money back guarantee.
Monat says
Thanks for the review, you have great pictures too!
https://modernnatureglobal.mymonat.com/
Heather says
How often do you use the Monet, and the pureology?
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Doree says
I have been on the Monat system for a couple of years now. Initially I only got on the product in support of a friend who bus from my own business. I have been wanting to quite the product for the last year.
I will give it credit, it stopped my dandruff. But I never detoxed etc via oily scalp, initially my hair felt great. However now I am 2 years in. I very rarely style my hair with heat, don’t dye it etc but my hair is SOOOO dry. I have bought a different brand of hair mask that is so much cheaper then Monats and went to a different brand of hair conditioner and shampoo (still sulfate free). My hair is slowly starting to rebound and gets it’s moisture back with doing 10 minute hair masks.
Priscilla Vos says
I wonder which Monday shampoo you were using?
Often you need to switch up your shampoo and conditioner. The one you start with is not always the one to carry on with.