Give Me Cosmetics has introduced the Recode Bonding Full Haircare Set, a four-piece kit worth £73 that shoppers say leaves hair 'like silk' and 'more shine', rivaling Claudia Winkleman's stylist's go-to product. Priced at £50, the set includes the Recode Bonding Shampoo and Conditioner, the Recode Bonding Leave-In Mask, and the Recode Bonding Hair Oil, meaning each product is essentially valued at £12.50.
Shoppers report visible results after one use
A study conducted by the brand found that 72% of participants reported smoother hair with less frizz, 65% reported softer hair, 63% reported stronger hair, and 55% reported fewer split ends after 'just one use'. Formulated for dry or over-processed hair, the treatment repairs visible signs of damage while reinforcing weakened strands from within, boosting natural elasticity and resilience to reduce breakage and split ends.
Comparisons to Color Wow and Olaplex
The set is more expensive than Claudia's stylist's alleged go-to, Color Wow Supernatural Dreamcoat Spray, which costs £24.65 down from £29. It also has a promise similar to Olaplex's, whose The Healthy Hair Discovery Set is currently on sale at Sephora for £19.55, down from £23. That set comes in 30ml bottles, as well as 7.5ml and 5ml bottles, making them easy to travel with.
Shoppers praise the kit's results
Shoppers wanting to try the products Claudia's long-time stylist Amy Short uses can also find the Dream Smooth Travel Kit at Lookfantastic, which includes the Color Security Shampoo, Color Security Conditioner and Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, on sale for £28.35 down from £30.00.
One user raved: "This is fabulous. It smooths the split ends and hair sits lovely with no frizz. Hair feels soft too. My first try at using it, and I am very pleased. Can't wait to use it again for further improvement on my dry hair."
Another noted: "The smell is not strong, just a basic smell. I’ve had good results so far I’ve seen more shine and less breakage within my hair from being bleached and broken to stronger, more healthy hair. The level of service is brilliant fast delivery and gives step-by-step guide on how to use the products in the correct way."
Another user remarked: "I have used GMC shampoo and conditioner for years, but recently my hair felt dry due to recurrent colouring, so I thought I would give recode a try. After the first wash, my hair felt even drier, and I nearly stopped using it, but gave it a second chance, as it isn't cheap, and I'm so glad I did! My hair is in the best condition it's been in years. I have mine coloured every 3 weeks, so it gets a lot of hammer! It is shiny, healthy, soft and I've far less split ends. I went to the hairdresser's yesterday, and she said my hair 'felt like silk' and asked what I'd been using! She said that even my bangs, which usually have split ends, didn't require much trimming! I haven't used the oil much to be fair, but I haven't needed to, the shampoo, conditioner and leave-in conditioner are honestly amazing! I love it!"
One shopper even called it a 'holy grail' for smooth hair, while another said: "This is my first time trying this brand. All I can say is wow its amazing! My hair felt so soft, tangle-free and looked shiny and healthy after one use. So glad that I found Give Me Cosmetics. Placing another order."
With five stars across the board from users, the kit hasn't yet received any negative feedback. The only drawback noted is that it doesn't come in a travel pack for anyone wanting to test the products for less before investing £50, though shoppers can buy just the shampoo and conditioner to test out first for £25.
