We tried Blake Vigorous’s hair model and mists

Blake Vigorous’s one busy girl.

On the heels of her fashion-filled “One other Easy Favor” press tour, the blond bombshell added three new hair and physique mists to her Blake Brown haircare line, saying followers requested “time and again” for her to bottle the scent of her signature shampoos and hair masks.

The star first launched her label in 2024, impressed by her personal private routine of styling merchandise. (It’s named after her father’s surname, Brown; he took her mom’s title, Vigorous, once they wed.)

Forward, we put the most recent launches — plus all of the OG choices — by means of their paces to see how they stack up.

About Blake Brown

“Blake Brown has been greater than a 7-year labor of affection. I used to be decided to bottle up a premium, salon-quality haircare line that’s cleaner, cruelty-free, simpler, yummier, extra sustainable and extra accessible than something I noticed on the market,” Vigorous mentioned in a press launch when the road debuted.

Accessible at Goal, Blake Brown first launched with eight merchandise, all priced below $25: Wild Nectar Santal Basic Nourishing Shampoo, Wild Nectar Santal Basic Nourishing Masks, Sandalwood Vanille Basic Strengthening Shampoo, Sandalwood Vanille Basic Strengthening Masks, Milky Sandalwood Wealthy Reset Pre-Shampoo Masks, Amber Vanille Dry Shampoo, Blackcurrant Vanille Glam Mousse and Bergamot Woods All-In-Marvel Depart-In Potion. (Notably, there’s no conventional conditioner within the lineup as a result of Vigorous completely makes use of masks after each wash.)

The trio of recent hair and physique mists — Sandalwood Vanille, Bergamot Woods and Wild Nectar Santal — characteristic the identical candy and smoky scents as the remainder of the road. (Based on the star’s Instagram Story, the latter is her husband Ryan Reynolds’ favourite.)

The “Gossip Woman” star’s mentioned she needed Blake Brown to be the cheaper, cleaner model of Kérastase, the luxurious haircare model she’s used and beloved for years. To search out out if she achieved that aim — and if her merchandise may magically rework our hair into the luxurious, Vigorous-esque locks of our goals — we ordered the total vary.

Our assessment

Blake Brown Wild Nectar Santal Hair and Physique Refresh Mist

“In case you’re a giant fan of Blake Brown’s haircare scents and want they lingered even longer — or that you would prime them up through the day — you’ll love these mists. The Wild Nectar Santal’s my private favourite, and the sweetest of the bunch; I really like the mix of florals and fig, and it packed a good olfactory punch for a mist, each in my hair and on my pores and skin.” — Elana Fishman, Web page Six Fashion & Buying Director

“Based on Blake Vigorous’s Instagram Story, that is Ryan Reynolds’ favourite of the road, as his pores and skin ‘picks up the extra woody and masculine notes.’ On my pores and skin, it reads as extra floral and female. It’s a lightweight scent, so I may see myself spritzing some on for a noon refresh.” — Hannah Southwick, Web page Six Commerce Author

“I spritzed the Wild Nectar Santal and located it to be a really nice, gentle scent that I may see being excellent for somebody desirous to fight that burnt hair scent after utilizing sizzling instruments. My largest gripe with the three scents was that they basically all comprise overlapping components, which both makes them nice to combine in case you’re a fan of the notes (and prepared to purchase all three bottles) or inconceivable to like in case you’re not partial to at least one or the opposite.” — Melissa Minton, Web page Six Fashion Senior Author/Editor

Blake Brown Sandalwood Vanille Hair and Physique Mist

“That is by far my prime pick of the three scents. It jogs my memory of a few of my favourite perfumes (a lot of which value 3 times the value.)” — Southwick

“Sandalwood Vanille is surprisingly subtle scent for the value level, with on-trend smoky notes complimented by candy vanilla. The dry-down is tender and comfy.” — Erica Radol, Web page Six Commerce Author

“I hoped this may be extra sandalwood-forward. In case you love a smoky vanilla, this might be the scent for you — it’s simply not what I personally need to scent like.” — Minton

Blake Brown Bergamot Woods Hair and Physique Refresh Mist

“As somebody who tends to keep away from candy, overly floral scents in any respect prices, this bergamot mix was my second favourite. The smoky and spicy peppercorn notes remind me of a cologne, so it could make for an amazing unisex scent.” — Southwick

“A miss for me since bergamot offers me a headache. In case you like it, then this might be a winner. Or maybe it is likely to be effectively suited as a lightweight topper to one thing extra grounding?” — Minton

Blake Brown Wild Nectar Santal Basic Nourishing Shampoo

“This shampoo felt actually nourishing and smoothing. The feel was velvety, and felt very nice on my coarser curls. I all the time have to make use of somewhat bit greater than the packaging recommends, as a result of I’ve thick hair and I need to ensure that I’m getting all of it. That is undoubtedly one thing I might hold in my lineup.” — Taylor Valentine, Web page Six Lead Editor/Producer

“My hair is thick and naturally curly, so I usually flat-iron it weekly and get an annual keratin smoothing therapy to assist me survive the humid NYC summers with minimal frizz. Whereas I used to be happy to find Blake Brown’s shampoos are each sulfate-free, I wasn’t a fan of the truth that they comprise sodium chloride (aka salt), one other enemy of keratin-treated hair — and I’d simply gotten my therapy earlier than receiving these merchandise. Nonetheless, because it’s fairly far down on the ingredient listing and I are likely to solely shampoo as soon as every week, I went ahead with my take a look at — and am glad I did. These items lathered like a dream, successfully cleansed my hair and scalp with out stripping and infused some much-needed quantity (sans frizz) into my post-keratin locks. I additionally beloved the scent!” — Fishman

Blake Brown Sandalwood Vanille Basic Strengthening Shampoo

“I’ve naturally curly hair, however am all the time blow-drying it straight. I additionally colour it and put on extensions. I opted for the road’s strengthening shampoo, since my hair is extra on the dry and broken facet from all the warmth styling and coloring I’ve accomplished to it over time. I utilized a palm-sized quantity and began to therapeutic massage it by means of my hair. At first I wasn’t certain if it’s could be the type of shampoo that varieties a thick lather, however as I continued to therapeutic massage it in, it started to get extra foamy — which I personally want. The shampoo additionally had a really gentle perfume to it, which wasn’t heavy or overpowering. It was excellent.” — Astra, Web page Six Anchor/Producer

Blake Brown Wild Nectar Santal Basic Nourishing Masks

“This masks was my favourite of the bunch. As any individual who gravitates in the direction of hair masks usually for weekly use, this made my hair really feel so tender and I used to be capable of comb by means of it with ease within the bathe earlier than getting out and placing in my hair product. I used a couple of full palmful to cowl my whole head, so when you have a number of hair, this won’t be best as a result of there’s not a ton that comes within the container.” — Valentine

“I wholeheartedly agree with Blake {that a} masks — and even only a wealthy conditioner left on for just a few further minutes — is the gold commonplace in relation to attaining tender, shiny hair. This one was particularly thick and buttery; I left it on for about 5 minutes whereas shaving and washing my physique, then rinsed it out. My hair felt tender, moisturized and, effectively, nourished! Whereas I actually like how the packaging for the shampoos and masks seems to be on my bathe shelf, nonetheless, it’s not probably the most user-friendly; the (gigantic) caps are a bit tough to screw on with moist fingers.” — Fishman

Blake Brown Sandalwood Vanille Basic Strengthening Masks

“This masks had a lovely gentle vanilla scent to it. It was in a tub-like container, so it is advisable to scoop out the quantity you need to use. I took out sufficient to, once more, fill my palm, and I evenly distributed it by means of my hair from root to tip. I left it on for about two minutes or so, which was simply sufficient time for me to complete up the remainder of my bathe. I rinsed it out and my hair felt clean and slippery, which let me know that the product actually did its job. Personally, I want the scent was a bit stronger, as a result of as somebody who solely washes their hair twice every week, I like for my hair to carry the scent of the merchandise that I exploit. This could be nice for somebody who washes their hair extra recurrently and doesn’t need a scent that’s overpowering.” — Astra

Blake Brown Milky Sandalwood Wealthy Reset Pre-Shampoo Masks

“All of the Blake Brown packaging may be very cute, however I’ll admit I had somewhat hassle with the cap on this masks. It’s somewhat robust to get off. I used sufficient to coat my hair, which is type of lots as a result of I do have very dense hair. I left it in for about 10 minutes however once I washed it out, I felt like my hair was really brittle. I didn’t actually like the sensation of it, contemplating my hair is already on the drier facet and my curls must be nourished and never really feel stripped.” — Valentine

“This wants to remain in your hair for half-hour, per the directions — so it’s not the kind of masks you could placed on as you enter the bathe. Usually, hair masks take about 10 minutes, which permits you time to bathe and shave whereas they’re on. This was an inconvenience as a result of if I’m going to moist my hair, I would favor to do it whereas I’m within the bathe and multitasking. The consistency was creamy, and the scent was aromatic however not too sturdy or overpowering. Since my hair is lengthy, I used a palm-sized quantity of product and evenly distributed it from my roots to the tip of my hair, ensuring to cowl my full head. I then wrapped my hair and clipped it and went to observe TV for a half hour. When it was time to rinse it out, my hair felt clean and silky.” — Astra

Blake Brown Bergamot Woods All-In-Marvel Depart-In Potion

“As with the shampoo and masks, I’ve some gripes concerning the packaging right here. The components’s thicker than you’d count on (extra like a lotion than an oil), and it wasn’t the simplest to spray straight onto my hair; I most well-liked spraying it into my hand after which finger-raking it by means of. That mentioned, its detangling and smoothing properties impressed me, and like the opposite Blake Brown merchandise I attempted, it smelled pretty. I discovered it curious {that a} therapy billed as “all-in-one” wasn’t marketed as a warmth protectant — in all probability as a result of it’s silicone-free, like the remainder of the road. That mentioned, the ingredient listing consists of alkanes, panthenol and plant-based proteins, that are all efficient at defending the hair from sizzling styling instruments, so make of that what you’ll!” — Fishman

Blake Brown Blackcurrant Vanille Glam Mousse

“I’m not any individual who makes use of mousses typically, as a result of I don’t really feel they provide me the maintain that I want — however I used to be pleasantly stunned when this one gave me maintain with out frizz and made my curls really feel light-weight and tender. Additionally, are you able to say quantity?! In case you’re out there for one thing to carry your roots, that is undoubtedly the product to do it. I believe this mousse can be one thing I might hold in my lineup. It is likely to be good for winter, when my hair is feeling somewhat limp due to the dry air; I can’t wait to attempt it when the climate adjustments and see the way it helps! Additionally, like all the pieces else from the road I attempted, the scent was superb. I’m an enormous fan of heat fragrances, and after utilizing the merchandise at evening, I’ve been waking as much as discover my hair nonetheless has that Blake Brown scent.” — Valentine

Blake Brown Amber Vanille Dry Shampoo

“I attempted out Blake Brown’s dry shampoo at the very best time: through the agonizing post-keratin-treatment interval when you possibly can’t wash your stick-straight hair for 3 days. I spritzed it into my limp, lifeless, greasy bangs and hoped for a miracle. And for probably the most half, it delivered, including quantity and carry together with a stunning (however not overpowering) amber-vanilla scent. It additionally didn’t go away a whitish solid in my darkish brunette hair, which I appreciated. Publish-shampoo, I’ve been utilizing it on clear hair so as to add a lift to my bangs, which are typically a bit flatter instantly after keratin remedies than I’d want, and it’s working like a attraction. One caveat: After I used it for a number of consecutive days, I did detect a little bit of residue at my roots, however that’s to be anticipated with most (if not all) dry shampoos.” — Fishman

The ultimate verdict

General, we had been happy with the efficiency — and significantly the perfume — of Blake Brown’s first choices. We particularly loved the scented lather of the shampoos and the wealthy, deeply moisturizing masks. That mentioned, it’s clear there are some kinks the crew must work out when it comes to the merchandise’ packaging. They certain do look fairly on the shelf, although!

How we examined

Our three testers washed, conditioned (sorry, masked) and styled their hair utilizing varied Blake Brown merchandise for not less than one full wash-day cycle, preserving the next standards in thoughts:

• Scent: Blake’s mentioned choosing the right fragrances for her merchandise was a prime precedence, and needed them to scent like perfumes you’d really need to put on.
• Worth: In contrast to some celebrities who’ve entered the sweetness area, Blake selected to maintain her choices reasonably priced, with the aim of creating luxurious haircare obtainable to the lots.
• Viscosity: From the thick, wealthy masks Blake suggests substituting for conventional conditioner to the volume-boosting however brushable mousse, we took cautious observe of the consistency of every product — and the way simply (or not) it dispersed from the packaging.
• Efficiency: Clearly, this one’s key! How did our hair feel and look after utilizing Blake Brown? Did every product ship on its guarantees, and did the outcomes lash till our subsequent wash?

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This text was written by Elana Fishman, founding editor of Web page Six Fashion. Elana applies her superstar trend and sweetness experience to shoppable content material for fellow followers because the host of video collection together with Fashion Trial, Coronary heart to Cart and Magnificence Scoop — and by monitoring down each Taylor Swift-worn model so you possibly can store it, too. Elana consults superstar stylists on the most recent avenue model and pink carpet tendencies, researches which celebrity-backed manufacturers and merchandise are value it, and chats with the celebrities themselves for magnificence and trend suggestions. Previous to Web page Six Fashion’s inception in 2018, Elana coated superstar trend at Vox Media, Fortunate, Marie Claire and Teen Vogue.