I just wanted to let you know I've never ever questioned any of your posts in that way. It's a shame you feel you have to hold back your enthusiasm sometimes.
I do understand why some people may worry about that thing- but you don't simply cut and paste descriptions of products from the company's website like I've seen some bloggers do and leave it at that. Or only leave a small generic review that sounds like it came from an ad, or seems like it has been provided by someone from the company (maybe it's only my own paranoia... but I've noticed a people's reviews that seemed awfully impersonal, with language that is so different from what you normally see them using). But even that has never made me write off all their other positive reviews- I need to give everyone the benefit of the doubt.
Your reviews always have a very personal feel to them, and you often have small criticisms even for products you do love, and are quick to write off a product you don't love. You've never given us a reason to question your reviews. Keep them coming and don't hold back. I love your enthusiasm!
Kristen,
I'm SO SOLD. I've heard great things about Creme de Coco, but haven't had a chance to try it yet. I am a longtime fan of their Deeep Treatment, and it seems similar with the added bonus of smelling like vaca. And BTW, doll? I've NEVER questioned your reviews. Keep up the good work.
xoxo,
Amber
Hi Kristen,
Based on your review, I am definitely going to give this masque a try. I've such great things about Bumble & Bumble, but I've yet to review any of their products. What's wrong with me?
Also, if you wanna take your hair to the next level, you really need to try Moroccanoil Oil Treatment. It has rocked my world and I can't stop telling people about it.
Kristen - don't feel that way! This is a free country and people can write what they want. There is so much awful stuff out there on the web - how can anyone be concerned over the motivation of a beauty blogger who just wants to share the joy? I have gotten so many great recommendations from you - can't wait to try this hair masque!
Keep your chin up kid, who takes the Times seriously? Knowing what I do about the press not me. I love your page because you aren't afraid to gush, but I also love the gushing because you aren't afraid to criticize. Keep up the good work
"Pay no mind to what they say, doesn't matter anyway..." And The Go-Go's said that, so listen up. I love your blog so much that I blogrolled you...and I don't even have a beauty blog, per se.
Thanks for the rec, I am hooked on balms and masques for my hair. I was actually going to write a rave for the Biolage Ultra Balm, not just for hair, but for shaving duties. Now I'll have to lemming this one, too.
Two words: Jayson Blair. They can shove it.
Wow, I can't wait to try this product!! As for the negative comments - do not give people that power over you. Do not let their negativity impact your life. Continue doing what you love doing and most people will see your genuine heart. 
I know one can never receive enough praise so I'm going to say that the reason I read your blog over the others is your authenticity. Your posts give the good with the bad and that's what I really want to know.
Now onto BB...I too have the driest hair. It' thick and in the summer, when I go to the beach and pool often, it becomes a tumbleweed. I've tried the Creme de Cocoa conditioner and have to say I wasn't that enthusiastic. Is the leave-in truly that much better? You've never lied to me before so I guess I'll be making a stop at my salon.
Wow, this sounds awesome. Can I ask (apart from the qualities you mentioned in this post) how else you would describe your hair? Is it wavy, straight, etc.? I want to try this mask out but a lot of times my wavy hair turns too straight for my liking after most masks. Hmmm...
Also, I've only been reading your blog for a few months but I've never questioned your credibility. I love reading your posts and reviews and think you're doing an awesome job. Forget what anyone else thinks. 
Kristen, your beauty blog is my favorite one, keep it up!
I have this too and I love it! It rules! I got one bottle from a sketchy source and returned it, but once I got the real deal, I LOVE it. the smell alone is to die for!!
I'm a freelance makeup artist, but people ask me about hair products all the time. Problem is...I don't sample hair products like I do makeup! Thanks for being a guiding light and leading me to a great new product to try. Seven minutes of relaxation sounds like bliss right now...any minutes of relaxation sound like bliss to me.
I use the Creme de Coco shampoo & conditioner and it makes my hair so shiny-- and mine hair tends to be dry and hyper wavy/frizzy. I used the 'gentle' Bb line before switching to Coco, and have stuck with the Creme de Coco for over 2 years, despite the price, because it ROCKS.
Will be on the lookout for the masque.
thanks!
Hi Kristen,
Keep your chin up, girlie. Please remember that your fans (myself included!) love and appreciate the beauty advice you give.
Regarding the mask, I tried this product and unfortunately it didn't work for me, but I'm glad it worked for you and that your hair is looking good!
Have a good week.
First of all - PLEASE DON'T CENSOR YOURSELF! I love your reviews and don't think they're in any way false.
And second - you had me at coconut. Sounds like our hair is similar so I will need to try this out!
Hey!
I've seen this product in magazines before and i've been wanting to try it!! I was wondering a little about how it would work but after reading your review i will definitely buy it!
Thanks!!!
I think your reviews are for real. It'd be cool if you snarked about bad products a bit more. Still, I've learned about some great new stuff from this blog. Chin up! You are appreciated.
Oh btw, the best thing I've ever done for my extremely fine, highlighted hair was to invest in an ionic hairbrush. You'd think it would do nothing. But the shine! Holy cow.
Kristin,
This is too hilarious. I love your blog, and am a regular reader, and I literally LITERALLY, just bought this product yesterday at my salon. I can't wait to use it now!
~Allison
I love your blog, Kristen, and you inspired me to start one, too! I never question the authenticity of your reviews. Don't lose your enthusiasm!! Those nasty-nasties out there can just screw off.
Anyhoo...I must try this. Like Always In Style, you had me at coconut. I need something for my dry hair that frizzes the second I leave the house - and my hair is fine, too, so I need something that won't make it limp. I'm putting this on my shopping list, for sure. i want to get my summer highlights, but feel my hair is too dry right now. Maybe this'll whip it into shape.
There is nothing wrong with gushing about a truly great product. Your blog is honest and insightful and has yet to steer me wrong. I can't wait to get my hands on this masque. Being from a small, isolated community in nothern Canada, I find it hard to find a lot of the products you've reviewed.....where can I buy Bumble and Bumble products? I did a quick Google search and it appears to be a UK company? I'm actually in the UK for the next couple of weeks and would like to snag this masque while I'm here.
Don't feel jaded; you rock Kristen!!
PS: Have you seen the SATC movie yet? I would love to see a post on your thoughts about the film.
I've been dying to try a few Bb products (the curl creme, surf spray, and now this) but no salons in my area carry them. I hate paying shipping so I don't want to order online. Does anyone know if the salon products at Target are for real? I've seen some Bumble products there.
I love your reviews! I think everyone who reads this blog knows that you are *definitely* not in it for the free stuff. I have to try this product, it sounds awesome! Is it even better than the Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Treatment?
Thanks for all your honesty - always!
I have used this product too and had the same excellent results. I love your blog, and really appreciate your authenticity. Thank you for the tremndous effort you put into it.
Sorry- this comment has nothing to do with this post. Kristen, please delete immediately if you like. I just realized my homepage URL was misspelled, and if anyone clicks on the link it goes to another blog! But why someone else would want my misspelled blog URL is puzzling, and I don't like it (at keast it doesn't go to a porn site). I'm testing to see if the proper homepage URL comes up. Sorry -- hope you don't mind.
I love your blog! It's one of my bookmarks and I spend wayyy too much time trolling it I particularly enjoyed your remarks on the products from MAC's Cool Heat collection. Don't worry, you're always going to have haters and critics surface from time to time. When they upset you, just follow Dr. Seuss' advice :
“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”
I am new to this blogging thing I admit, but never once have i thought you were paid to write good reviews. First of all you make harsh criticisms and give so so reviews all the time. If you could be bought (note the "could") they'd all know it and they'd all have you, so all your reviews would would be good. Ignore the people who obviously have only read one post on your blog. Ever.
Joining the chorus here... Love your blog and have never questioned the integrity of your reviews. I admit I have my doubts about other blogs, but this is why your blog is on my daily reading list, and those aren't. I also really enjoy the writing. And now I have to run buy the Creme de Coco... thanks!
hey kristen. i just started reading your blog and from one product whore to another, "KEEP IT UP, GIRL!" who cares what other people think. at the end of the day you are doing something you truly love, using new products and writing to others about your experience. there will always, always be cynics as this is what keeps the world going around. i say, keep blogging, sister!!!
As everyone has written I have never questioned any of your reviews. You always give your opinion good or bad and you have turned me on to so many products that I never thought i would try. If someone questions your integrity they obviously do not read your blog on a regular basis like I and the other people comment do.
I know everyone is saying it but even as a long time reader this is my first comment and i'm leaving it because I want you to know that when I read this blog I believe you wouldn't let us go get a product because you could be scoring perks off promoting it. I feel you have our best intrest in mind. That being said, as someone with thin, dryish hair I'm going to go pick up some of this tomorrow hahaha.
I've been a reader and I have to say, I agree with the others...I've never felt that you would say you would like something if you didn't.
That said...I really want to try this now.
Kristen-
What shampoo do you use with this? I love your work..keep it up!
hi kristen,
this is my 1st time writing (and i never do this) but i didn't want to let you get too jaded w/out telling you i am loving your blog. your content is always updated and balanced. ignore the rest and do what you enjoy, 'cause i'm enjoying it too.
Ok, you got me sold on it. I want it NOW!
Celebrity's a b**ch, huh? Thanks for doing what you do, Kristen. Your blog has had the ring of sincerity since the beginning, which is clearly visible to the unjaundiced eye. Oddly enough, the fact that you and other high profile bloggers receive oodles of products from PRs encourages sincere reviews--surely you wouldn't feel compelled to suck up to one particular company when they're all going to keep sending products in hope of even a mention.
Kristen, when I met you at Stern a day after that NYTimes article was published, you had an amazing defiant attitude towards what they had written - don't let that fade! The reporter got the facts wrong, and the truth is that you've got so many more fans than detractors, and we all love to hear your opinion! Keep it up..
Don't despair! I love your blog, and I never doubt your reviews. To me, your reviews are so clearly honest and unbiased that I can't help but think those naysayers are envious of your success.
It's always easy to focus on the negative, which rings louder, but don't fall into that trap!
We love you, Kristen!!
I've never commented on here before, but I wanted to add my voice to the tons of others by saying that I love your blog, I look forward to reading it every single day, and please don't be discouraged by haters because you do a great job!!
It bears repeating: I love your blog, and one of the reasons I started reading it was because I knew I couldn't trust any of the magazines to give me sincere reviews (excepting Jean Godfrey-June!).
And I can't wait to try the Bb Coco Masque. FYI to readers like me who live in the sticks and cannot readily buy Bb: I have bought some of the products that have wound up on the Target shelves and they certainly seem to be the real McCoy.
I'm surprised people would accuse you of writing positive reviews solely for your own benefit or to push any product. One of the reasons I've loved this blog over the past three years is that the reviews are honest. I like that you tell all of your product sucesses as well as the ones that didn't work out so well. I've been introduced to so many great products that I'd love to try out when I have more disposable income. That being said, this Bumble and Bumble mask is something I'd like to try out.
After reading you review I ran out the next day to get this product. I am currently taking my daughter to swimming lessons every weekday and my hair was taking a real beating sitting in the humid poolside bleachers (read frizzy). However, I used this product this morning and my hair looked beautiful both before I went into the pool area, and *gasp* after leaving as well. Thanks so much for the tip!
Your blog is THE BEST of any beauty blog out there! You, my dear, are sincere and a great writer. I truly follow all of your advice and love to go out and buy and try the products you write about. I have many hobbies and I consider this blog as one of my favorites! Thank you.
i have always been a huge kerastase fan for my very dry hair, i was wondering have you used that and how the BB compares...certainly will give it a try, LOVE coconut!! and at the risk of being repetitive, you're the only blog i read for beauty!!
Kristen--there will always be cynics no matter what you do in life. I could care less any negative thoughts people have about my reviews on my blog because they are indeed my thoughts and opinions and if they don't believe me--oh well. Just like you said--your loss.
Girl, we've been doing this too long to feel put down. Just remember that we're some of the veterans of beauty blogging and all of this backlash is due to a handful of newbies that are simply in it for the free.
That said, now I have to try this product.
xo
Shannon
I just wanted to add that I absolutely adore your blog, it is the best. Even when I'm at work, I can't help but check your site first things to see if you've made any updates. Please don't despair. Oh, and I wanted to add that I went out and bought two of the Creme de Coco Masques based on your fabulous review of it. Can't wait to try it!
I definitely have to get my hands on this product! I have very fine, dry, highlighted hair and it sounds perfect for me. I've tried so many deep conditioners that just weigh my hair down. I can't wait to try this one.
Hi Kristen I just bought this product based on your recommendation and its appearance in lucky this month. I tend to be more accepting of recommendations if they appear in two (apparently) independent sources so I couldnt resist. Although my hair doesnt look perfect, I admit it does look the best it ever has in recent memory with AIR DRYING it. Which is all I have the patience to do in this terrible texas heat I live in. So thanks so much for contributing to my hair's happiness. I look forward to buying things that you say are the best!
Interesting product. Just for the record, you don't really need to keep it on your hair for 7 minutes. That is just part of the marketing story. All the conditioning happens pretty much as soon as you put it on.
I went to pick this up at C.O. Bigelow today, based on your recommendation. The clerk stopped me and said, "I don't want to pry but... while the Creme de Coco is great, it's not as good as the PhytoSpecific Intense Nutrition Mask." So I bought that instead. I'm wearing it right now and I have no idea how it will work or how it would stack up for you, but I'd love to see if you find it as effective.
Thanks!
~TLC
where do you get this amazing hair product?~!!
If you say its that good, I definitely want to try it! I don't like the smell of coconut, but I'll suck it up for super shiny hair
p.s. I adore your blog, and think all those cynics and/or critics should shove off.
Hey! I am really interested in the Bumble and Bumble Creme De Coco Masque. I got the name memorized. I just wanna know where you got it. I am going on a birthday shopping spree soon and I wanna know where I can pick it up.
Thanks a Million
1puff4
I can't wait to try this product. I have used other Bumble and Bumble products and they work wonders for curly, thick hair. How would you compare this masque to Kerastase products?
This is a wonderful product. I bought it at your suggestion and I must admit it is superior to many other products of its kind. I love your blog and usually agree with your take on things.
Your blog and advice is amazing!. I bought this product after reading your review, and have to say it works wonders. Thank you for your hard work.
I have never tried this product but will but I am African American and my favorite products are the Olive Oil products. The shampoo, conditioner, oil, leave in conditioner, olive oil is supposed to be good for dry hair and our hair tends to get dry. Nalo Jones professional makeup artist and beauty expert based in Los Angeles, can view my web page at http://www.naloinc.com
I am in love. To call this the best hair product ever is a complete understatement!!!
I have been looking for this product everywhere since reading your review (and after spending 3 months away from hot water and hair products in a developing country), and cannot find it! Clearly you have caused demand with which B&B cannot keep up Anyone know where to find it in the northeast?
Where can I buy the Creme de Coco? Store? Salon? Etc? I'm in New England. I will use mail-order if I have to. Please! goodolmary
Thanks for the post. I use this product with my awesome Karmin flat iron and my hair looks the best. http://www.professionalhairtools...iron-p-
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I am way late reading this particular blog entry due to preparing for my wedding this summer, but I am also a beauty addict and was the one hauling around the trunk of makeup around to slumber parties as a kid. Anyone with this particular addiction knows a phony when she meets/hears one, and I have tried enough of your recommendations and loved them to know that you love what you love and hate what you hate. This very frequent little stop on the internet is a tiny bit of (free) beauty crack for me, and anything that makes you feel bad about writing it makes me mad. Obviously everything is opinion, and you are entitled to yours, as I am mine. Forget the people who think there are ulterior motives. Who cares. I believe you. And if people don't, they don't have to read. I love B&B, and might try this masque, as I have fine, dry hair I use a flat iron on. : ) Rock on!
I have just purchased this product based on your gushing praise. I seriously CANNOT wait to try it out and rid the world of my frizzy locks. Thanks for the recommendation. Doesn't it smell delicious too?! x
i have also heard great things about this product and i read an article about in teen vogue.
But my hair is just a little oily (just a teeny tiny bit)a little wave(mostly straight), and some frizz and a normalthick type. my hair isn't big and curly and it doesn't have an uncontrollable amount of frizz. would it work for my hair?
I could not agree with you more on this one. I use Creme de Coco at least once a week. After applying, I put on a cheapo hotel shower cap over my hair and run a blow dryer (on a not too hot setting) over it to just really help the moisture sink in. Then I sleep in it.
After reading your review I went straight out and bought this hair mask and I love love love it! I have thin hair and masks always way it down, but this one definately did not do that. For once I found a product that lives up to its reviews! Thanks so much for posting about this it has changed my hair for good!
Daneen, my hair stylist used Moroccanoil Oil Treatment and it was AMAZING!!! I have frizzy, curly hair and he applied it before straightening it. The result was this smooth, shiny hair. This product is the Holy Grail of serum for hair. If it did that for my very resistant hair, I'm positive it will give anybody great results. Kristen you should definately try this out!
Good hair mask, tried and tested!
I will have to try this. We usually use Paul Mitchell products, but I don't think he has a mask out like this one!
This looks great, as long as it is not that oily i am definitely in.
I bought a trial of the Shenzo product line at a NY Street Fair. It is a de-frizzing shampoo/conditioner/spray. My damaged, color treated hair felt like hair for the first time in years.
I am a Bb fan myself and have hear good things about this product... All that's left to do is for me to try it out! I just started a blog on Hair Salons (www.socialbutterflysalon.com) and did not even think of all the negative stuff bloggers go through until I read your post 
Here's to discovering cool stuff and writing freely about them!
I'm on it!
-Millie
