Birchbox recently added a new beauty discovery kit to their lineup — The Birchbox Blowout Kit!
FYI – this kit is still available for purchase!
My Subscription Addiction paid for this box. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).
About Birchbox
The Subscription Box: The Birchbox Blowout Kit
The Cost: $48 + $5 shipping ($152 value)
And don’t forget your free mystery sample pack on orders of $35 or more!
The Products: Everything you need for a DIY blowout!
The Birchbox Blowout Kit May 2019 Review
Here is the info sheet for the products included.
R+Co PARK AVE Blow Out Balm,1.7 oz – Estimated Value $9.86 (buy the full-size version for $29)
I like that this blow out balm adds softness and protects from heat, and it smelled good with a scent blend of orange, cardamom, fig, guava, and amber. This didn't weigh my hair down, but if you have fine hair you probably want to start with a small amount of this first.
Oribe Straight Away Smoothing Blowout Cream, 0.5 oz – Estimated Value $4.40 (buy the full-size version for $44)
I love a lot of products from Oribe, but this isn’t one of them. There wasn’t anything particularly bad about it, but I didn’t feel like it made a noticeable difference in my hair to justify the premium price that Oribe sells their products for. Like all Oribe products, though, this smelled great.
Alterna CAVIAR Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Shampoo, 1.35 oz – Estimated Value $5.40 (buy the full-size version for $34)
I am a very critical judge of shampoos - if it isn’t hydrating, I don’t want it near my hair. Luckily, this shampoo lived up to its claim of being a moisture shampoo, and I was really happy with how my hair felt after using. My hair didn't feel dry or tangled.
Alterna CAVIAR Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Conditioner, 1.35 oz – Estimated Value $5.40 (buy the full-size version for $34)
I love that we got the matching conditioner! This was like a tall drink of water for my hair, and I loved that it made things much easier when it came time to comb my curls. It is rare that I find a shampoo and conditioner duo that I like as much as this one, but I will take it.
Bumble and bumble. Repair Blow Dry, 2 oz – Retail Value $15
This may be my favorite styling product in this kit - I love it. It really added softness and shine to my hair, and it also works as a heat protectant so you don’t have to use multiple products to make sure your hair is safe. I found it to be lightweight while still being nourishing, and I could also see myself using this on dry hair at the ends to help with split ends.
Number 4™ Jour d'automne Smoothing Balm, 1 oz – Estimated Value $5.88 (buy the full-size version for $30)
I like how multi-use this smoothing balm is - it can minimize frizz while also protecting against humidity and heat damage. Since I have dry hair, I found this to be nourishing, but nothing about it seemed particularly special.
amika Brooklyn Bombshell Blowout Spray, 2 oz – Retail Value $10
This spray adds volume, body, and shine without weighing hair down, and I would say that it delivers on what it claims to do! I definitely didn’t find this to be heavy on my hair, and when I was done blowing my hair out I definitely noticed that there was a boost in volume, too.
Spornette 2" Square Heat Styler – Retail Value $26.70
This brush definitely isn’t for when I want to wear my curls naturally, but I thought it helped to smooth my strands when I was trying to blow out my hair. I would never pay this much for a brush, but I am happy to add it to my arsenal of tools at a discount.
amika Mini Ionic Hair Dryer in Lemonade – Retail Value $60
The fact that this kit comes with a mini Amika blow dryer was definitely what made me want to try this - I needed a new blow dryer, and I have been really curious about Amika tools. Along with being adorable, this thing packs a punch! It can take mostly dry hair to fully dry in five minutes, and it took less than thirty minutes for me to get my towel-dried hair fully dry and blown out. I actually use this on the lower heat setting, because I find the higher setting to be too strong.
Here I am with mostly dry hair.
And here is my head five minutes later using the diffuser head. I was amazed!
I decided I needed to see what this blow dryer could really do, so I set aside some time to blow out my hair. I don’t really do it (at all), and I am no expert, but I was happy to give it a try. I started out with towel dried hair and the amika Brooklyn Bombshell spray combed through.
Next, I pinned most of my hair up with a clip and I ran the Bumble and Bumble cream through my hair. Using the air concentration nozzle and a fine tooth comb, I gave my best efforts at blowing it dry.
Here is what one layer looked like when I was done. My hair looked so soft and shiny! I then repeated the processing, letting out a layer of hair at a time.
Here was the finished look (wearing the scarf from my May Oui Please box, review coming soon!). This is definitely a different look for me, but I liked it! I am definitely thinking about picking up the heated straightening brush from amika to smooth out the ends of my hair that loves to curl (or a straightener, in general—I don’t own one!).
Verdict: I think this was another stellar discovery kit on Birchbox’s part - the value is high, and the quality of the brands sent are impressive. I am loving my new mini blowdryer, and honestly, it works well enough that I don't currently feel the need to get the bigger version. Birchbox promised a total value of $152, and by my math, this kit has a total value of $142.64. That is a little below, but I definitely feel like the value is there for $53 ($48 plus $5 shipping).
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes, as of publication, this Birchbox kit is still available.
Coupon: Check out all the free gift with purchase coupons, and don’t forget to add your free sample pack with any $35 purchase.
Value Breakdown: This box cost $53 ($48 + $5 shipping) and I calculated a total value of $142.64. That means you are paying approximately the following per item:
- R+Co: $3.66
- Oribe: $1.63
- Alterna Shampoo: $2.01
- Alterna Conditioner: $2.01
- Bumble and Bumble: $5.57
- Number 4: $2.18
- Amika Spray: $3.72
- Spornette: $9.92
- Amika Blow Dryer: $22.29
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