Why I Keep Reaching for Oribe Gold Lust Repair; Restore Conditioner
Clients ask me all the time, “Barb, how do you keep color-treated hair looking so healthy between salon visits?” The truth is, my go-to isn’t really a secret. It’s Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Conditioner. After more than 20 years behind the chair, I’ve tried just about everything. This one keeps earning its spot on my backbar, especially during our humid Chapin summers when hair tends to frizz, fade, or just lose its spark.
How It Feels Behind the Chair
The first time I used it was on a client with super-fine blonde highlights. I hesitated because rich conditioners can easily weigh down hair that delicate. But as soon as I rinsed it out, I knew it was different. The texture feels silky without being heavy. It glides through tangles, then rinses out completely, leaving nothing behind but softness.
By the time I finished her blowout, her hair looked like liquid silk. The shine was incredible, and those dry, brittle ends were gone. Since then, it’s been my go-to for color services when I want hair to leave the salon looking healthier than it did when it came in.
Who It’s Best For
I’ve seen it work wonders for:
- Color-treated hair that needs extra care between visits
- Clients growing their hair out who want to prevent breakage
- Frizz-prone hair in our hot and humid South Carolina weather
If your hair feels dry, porous, or like it just won’t hold moisture, this conditioner can turn that around. Even my clients with coarse curls notice their hair feels stronger, smoother, and far less frizzy after a few uses.
It also pairs beautifully with our glossing treatments at Hyde - Chapin. The shine from that combo is unreal, like a sheet of glass under the lights.
How I Recommend Using It
Here’s the method I share with clients for the best results:
- Shampoo gently, focusing on the scalp more than the ends.
- Lightly towel out excess water so the conditioner can absorb.
- Work a quarter-sized amount through the mid-lengths and ends. Comb it through gently with fingers or a wide-tooth comb.
- Let it sit for 2 to 5 minutes while you finish your shower.
- Rinse thoroughly, then style as usual.
On days when hair needs extra love, I pair it with a protective blow-dry using our Oribe styling line. The result is smooth, frizz-free hair that stays looking polished longer.
Client Feedback (And a Local Tip!)
One of my regulars, a local teacher who spends hours out in the sun during recess duty, told me her hair stopped breaking off around her face after just two weeks with this conditioner. She said it gave her soft, shiny hair without making her roots greasy.
If you live in Chapin, you know how our weather can flip from dry heat to sticky humidity in a single afternoon. This conditioner keeps the cuticle sealed so frizz can’t sneak in. It’s saved me plenty of times when I’ve walked from the salon to grab lunch at Bakon Southern Eatery and still needed my hair to behave for afternoon clients.
Bottom Line
There are a lot of fancy conditioners out there, but this one actually delivers. If your hair feels dull, dry, or just worn out from color and heat, it can help bring back that soft, healthy bounce you’ve been missing.
If you want to try it, ask for it next time you’re in my chair at Hyde - Chapin. I’m happy to send you home with a small sample so you can see the difference for yourself.
Come Sit in My Chair
Ready to get your hair healthy and glowing again? Come see us at Hyde - Chapin, 301 Columbia Ave., Suite 201, Chapin, SC 29036 (right near Chapin Commons). Call 803.723.2410 or book your appointment online. I’d love to help you fall back in love with your hair.