KUNDAL HONEY & MACADAMIA PROTEIN TREATMENT BLACKBERRY BAY 500ML

100% Genuine (Adilsons authenticity policy) · Pregnancy-Safe (no retinoids, salicylic acid, hydroquinone, or chemical UV filters found)

If your hair feels rough and tangles the moment it's wet, this rich protein-and-oil treatment is built for exactly that "my hair feels like it's falling apart" frustration — it coats and temporarily smooths the shaft, not permanently rebuilds it.

Pros: A genuinely broad protein-plus-oil-plus-humectant profile; pairs directly with an in-stock, same-scent shampoo; in stock.
Caveats: The product's own on-page marketing claims "no silicones," but the ingredient list we sourced clearly contains five distinct silicones (Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Amodimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane) — we're correcting that claim on this page rather than repeating it, so if silicone-free formulas matter to you, this is not one despite what the packaging copy says.

Step 1 — When: Immediately after shampooing, any wash day.
Step 2 — How much: A coin-to-cherry-size dollop for shoulder-length hair.
Step 3 — How: Apply to towel-squeezed, damp mid-lengths and ends (skip the scalp), comb through, wait 3-5 minutes, rinse thoroughly.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

Wash-day sequence: (1) Shampoo — the matching Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo or any gentle cleanser; (2) Honey & Macadamia Protein Treatment on damp mid-lengths and ends, wait 3-5 minutes, rinse; (3) towel-dry; (4) optional leave-in before styling.

In Mauritius's morning humidity, thorough rinsing matters more than usual — under-rinsed silicone-and-oil conditioning agents combine with ambient moisture to leave hair feeling coated by midday.

Evening use follows the same steps, letting hair air-dry overnight before any morning heat styling, which reduces cumulative heat-plus-product stress on already-damaged strands.

If you sleep with damp hair, use a silk or satin pillowcase or a loose braid to reduce friction.

Technique: Squeeze excess water out first. Distribute from mid-shaft to ends with fingers or a wide-tooth comb; avoid the scalp.

Required state: Damp, freshly shampooed hair.

Wait time: 3-5 minutes gives the cationic conditioning agents (Behentrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone) time to deposit before rinsing.

Hands deliver the full dose; a wide-tooth comb helps distribute evenly through tangled or thick sections.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state. It is a skincare-focused reference map that renders on every Adilsons product page — this product is a haircare rinse-off treatment, so it sits outside this face-skincare stack; use it as general orientation for how skincare typically sequences.

Global execution rules: Viscosity ladder — thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase. Wait-time defaults — watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, before sunscreen 10-15 minutes if going outdoors. Amount defaults: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; sunscreen the 2-finger rule plus 1 finger for the neck. Hard cap rule: if it pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers.

AM Maximum Stack: 1. Rinse/Gentle Cleanse. 2. pH-Prep Toner. 3. Hydrating Toner Layers. 4. Essence. 5. Mist. 6. Booster/Soothing Serum. 7. Antioxidant Lane. 8. Pigment Support Lane. 9. Hydration Serum Lane. 10. Oil-Control Lane. 11. Peptides/Repair Lane. 12. Eye Serum/Cream. 13. Moisturizer. 14. Optional Sealing Layer. 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable). 16. Lip SPF.

PM Maximum Stack: 1. Micellar pre-cleanse. 2. Oil Cleanser. 3. Water Cleanser. 4. pH-Prep Toner. 5. Hydrating Toner Layers. 6. Essence. 7. Soothing Serum. 8. Anchor Product. 9. Targeted Serum. 10. Moisturizer. 11. Sleeping Mask. 12. Occlusive Seal. 13. Spot Treatment. 14. Lip Sleeping Mask. Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA the same night.

Lane strictness: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration can always accompany.

This sits on the "thick cream/mask" rung of the haircare stack — thicker than a shampoo, applied after shampoo and before any leave-in oil or serum.

Phase compatibility: A silicone-in-water emulsion layered over a cationic-conditioning base and a real multi-oil blend. Rinse fully before adding an oil-based leave-in — the two can compete for the same surface rather than layering cleanly.

Frizz in humidity: The silicone-and-oil layer reduces how much ambient moisture the raised cuticle absorbs, which is the physical cause of humidity frizz.
Roughness/tangling: Hydrolyzed proteins temporarily bind to damaged, negatively-charged sites on the shaft, filling gaps left by cuticle damage.
Dullness: A smoother cuticle surface reflects light more evenly, reading as shine.

Secondary benefit: Easier detangling and reduced brushing-related breakage.

What this product cannot do: It cannot permanently mend a physically split hair shaft — that section stays split until trimmed. It cannot reverse chemical damage at a molecular level the way a dedicated bond-repair system (maleic-acid-type chemistry) claims to. It cannot make hair grow faster or address hair loss from the scalp.

• Primary pairing — KUNDAL Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Blackberry Bay 500ml: in stock, same scent and sub-line — cleanse with the shampoo, follow with this treatment.
• Alternative 1 — KUNDAL Macadamia Hair Serum English Rose 100ml: in stock, a lightweight leave-in follow-up from the same brand.
• Alternative 2 — CP-1 3Seconds Hair Fill-Up Ampoule 170ml: in stock, a different-brand fast leave-in repair ampoule.
• Alternative 3 — d'Alba Professional Repairing Hair Perfume Serum 50ml: in stock, a fragranced leave-in repair alternative.

Pilling/buildup note: Layering this with a heavy leave-in oil on the same wash day without periodic clarifying can build up on hair over time — rotate in a clarifying shampoo every few weeks if hair starts feeling coated.

MYTH: "This product is silicone-free because the label says so." REALITY: The ingredient list we sourced shows five distinct silicones (Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Amodimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane). The brand's own marketing copy claiming "no silicones" does not match the actual formula — check ingredient lists, not just marketing claims, if silicone-free matters to you.

MYTH: "A protein treatment permanently fixes split ends." REALITY: Split ends are physically separated hair shaft — no topical product fuses them back together; this treatment smooths and coats between trims, which is cosmetic, not structural.

MYTH: "More protein always means healthier hair." REALITY: Hair health is a protein-moisture balance; overusing protein-forward treatments on hair that doesn't need it causes stiffness and breakage, not extra strength.

Hard water note: In harder-water areas of Mauritius, mineral buildup can reduce how smooth this treatment leaves hair — a periodic chelating/clarifying shampoo lets the conditioning agents perform as intended.

Full INCI list (aggregated from retailer listing copy, not a direct read of brand packaging — confidence medium):

Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trehalose, Steartrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-14 sec-Pareth-7, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Extract, Honey Extract, Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Cyclomethicone, Trideceth-10, Butylene Glycol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Silk Amino Acids, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Glycerin.

Preservative system: Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol — a glycol/diol-based, non-paraben preservative combination.

Fragrance status: Sold under a named "Blackberry Bay" scent — assume fragranced; a specific Parfum entry was not captured in the sourced partial list.*

*Based on a third-party-aggregated INCI list, not a direct read of brand packaging. The fragrance component, if present, may contain undisclosed allergens. Patch test advised for sensitive individuals.

Scent description: A fresh, fruity "Blackberry Bay" scent, matching the Nature Shampoo in the same line.

EU 26 allergen screen: None of the 26 named EU allergen compounds appear as separately declared entries in the partial data sourced — treat as "none detected in what we could read," not a confirmed clean screen.

Alcohol disclosure: Contains fatty (conditioning, non-drying) alcohols — Cetearyl, Stearyl, Arachidyl, Cetyl Alcohol — plus a standalone "Alcohol" entry positioned mid-list, likely a minor solvent-level presence rather than a lead drying agent.

Halal: No formal Halal certificate found. Based on the sourced ingredient data, we did not detect porcine-derived ingredients — but the formula does contain Hydrolyzed Collagen and Hydrolyzed Keratin, which are typically animal-derived (bovine/marine collagen; keratin from wool, feathers, or hooves), so this is not a straightforward "all-plant" formula. Muslims and others avoiding animal-derived cosmetic ingredients should weigh this.

Vegan status: This formula contains Honey Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, and Hydrolyzed Keratin — all typically animal-derived. We are NOT claiming Vegan-Friendly for this product.

Cruelty-free: Brand-stated policy where applicable; not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit.

Microplastic status: No — contains multiple non-biodegradable silicone film-formers (Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Amodimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane), directly contradicting the product's own on-page "no silicones" claim.

MFDS classification: General Cosmetic — no evidence found of a Functional Cosmetic designation.

Clinical evidence: No independent study, sample size, or methodology found for this SKU's specific claims.

Evidence confidence: Medium for the general protein/oil conditioning mechanisms (well-established in haircare science); the "no silicones" claim specifically is Low/False per the sourced INCI, and is corrected on this page.

Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safety: FA-Conditional. Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera) is a commonly flagged Malassezia-feeding ingredient; Avocado Oil and Trideceth-10 are conditional on some lists. Since this treatment is applied mid-lengths to ends (not the scalp), practical FA risk for scalp-prone folliculitis is lower — keep it off the scalp/hairline if you're managing scalp fungal acne specifically.

Assessment: Low when rinsed thoroughly (rinse-off format). Buildup becomes a Medium risk if layered with heavy leave-in oils without periodic clarifying.

Mitigation: Rinse until hair feels genuinely slippery-clean; use a clarifying shampoo every 2-4 weeks if you regularly layer rich leave-ins.

Color/texture baseline: Expect a consistent cream color and texture batch to batch; separation, graininess, or a sharp off-smell replacing the Blackberry Bay scent signals breakdown.

Storage: Keep out of direct sun and prolonged bathroom heat/humidity; cap tightly after each use.

Spoilage signs: Separation that won't remix, a sour smell, or visible color shift. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: Apply a small amount to your inner forearm, wait 24 hours; if clear, apply behind the ear, wait another 24 hours before full use — worthwhile given the fragrance and rich multi-ingredient profile.

If adverse reaction: Stop use immediately, rinse thoroughly, and switch to a plain, fragrance-free conditioner for a few days.

Emergency stop signals: Hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately and discontinue use.

1. Applying to the scalp — this is a strand treatment, not a scalp treatment.
2. Skipping the wait time before rinsing.
3. Using it on already-healthy hair that doesn't need this level of protein/oil conditioning.
4. Under-rinsing, causing the "coated" feeling.
5. Expecting it to fix bleach damage the way a dedicated bond-repair system would.

Overuse threshold: Daily use on already-healthy or fine hair risks protein overload and heaviness within 1-2 weeks; most hair types do better at 1-3x/week.

Usage math: At a coin-to-cherry-size dose (roughly 5-8g) per use, a 500ml container supports approximately 60-100 uses.

Lifespan: Used 2-3 times per week, a container lasts roughly 5-9 months. Overdosing doesn't improve results — it only shortens how long the container lasts and increases protein-overload risk.

Reorder timing: Consider reordering about 2-3 weeks before you expect to run out.

This treatment's job is surface conditioning and temporary strand smoothing after shampooing — it sits on the "thick cream" rung of the haircare stack.

AM or PM wash-day routine:

1. Shampoo (the matching Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo or any gentle cleanser).
2. KUNDAL Honey & Macadamia Protein Treatment — apply to damp mid-lengths and ends, wait 3-5 minutes, rinse thoroughly.
3. Towel-dry gently.
4. Optional: leave-in or hair oil on damp hair before styling.

If your hair recently went through bleach or a chemical service, use this every wash for the first 2-3 weeks, then step down to 2-3x/week as hair stabilizes.

If your hair is fine or low-porosity, start at once weekly and watch for stiffness before increasing.

If you swim regularly, use it after every post-swim shampoo, since salt and chlorine strip the same conditioning layer this deposits.

Stock-true bundle: this treatment + KUNDAL Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Blackberry Bay 500ml — same scent, both currently in stock.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with this Treatment, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

If you specifically want a silicone-free rinse-off treatment (which this product is NOT, despite its own packaging claim), KUNDAL Protein Bonding Violet Muguet Treatment 250ml is in stock and, per our separate research on that product, also contains silicones — so if genuine silicone-free matters to you, verify the physical ingredient panel of whichever Kundal treatment you choose rather than relying on packaging marketing claims.

Choose Honey & Macadamia Protein Treatment over Protein Bonding Violet Muguet Treatment if you need a broader multi-oil-and-protein complex in a larger 500ml size, in the Blackberry Bay scent family.

Upgrade triggers:

• If you want a larger, longer-lasting size, THEN this 500ml option outlasts the 250ml alternative at the same frequency.
• If you're building a coordinated Blackberry Bay routine, THEN this matches your shampoo choice.
• If your scalp/skin is currently irritated, THEN patch test either product first rather than assuming either is safe.

Timing: Both are rinse-off, post-shampoo treatments; use on wash day, not both in the same wash.

Don't upgrade to this if: you specifically need a fragrance-free or genuinely silicone-free formula — neither Kundal treatment in this catalog qualifies based on our research.

If you match the Honey & Macadamia scent-routine profile above, this is worth choosing. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's PRIMARY function is: post-shampoo surface conditioning and temporary protein/oil deposition for damaged strands. You do not need this if you already own another rich protein-and-oil rinse-off hair mask you're actively using — finish that one first.

Check your shower shelf: if you have an open protein or bonding treatment with no expiry concerns, use it up before opening this one.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if run alongside another rinse-off protein treatment on the same wash day (redundant mechanism). Significant Benefit paired with a lightweight leave-in serum, since that targets a different stage (post-towel-dry, not post-shampoo).

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick verification tips: check that the bottle carries a clear batch code and that "Blackberry Bay" appears on both the outer carton and the bottle itself; if your unit's printed ingredient list genuinely shows no silicones (contradicting what we found), that's worth photographing and sending to us so we can reconcile the discrepancy.

Brand Name: KUNDAL
Parent Company: THE SKINFACTORY Co., Ltd. (Seoul, South Korea); acquired by South Korean private-equity firm VIG Partners in May 2021.
Founded: 2016
Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
Hero focus: A wide fragrance-variant library applied consistently across hair and body care, rather than one flagship active.
Manufacturing: Not independently confirmed whether in-house or contract-manufactured.

The Honey & Macadamia Nature line (this product's line) is one of KUNDAL's largest sub-lines by scent-variant count, alongside 10X Caffeine, Protein Bonding Care, and Airy Volume Hyaluron.

Community reviews specific to this exact Blackberry Bay Protein Treatment were not directly located as individual quotes in our research this run — we found the product's Amazon and Hwahae listing pages, but not readable individual review text. We're reporting that gap honestly rather than inventing quotes.

Sustainability: Rinse the container before recycling per local municipal guidance; not confirmed as a refillable format.

Is this product really silicone-free, as the packaging claims? No. The ingredient list we sourced shows five distinct silicones. We're disclosing this honestly rather than repeating an inaccurate marketing claim.

Is it vegan? No — it contains Honey Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, and Hydrolyzed Keratin, all typically animal-derived.

Does it work like Olaplex? No — it's a conditioning treatment, not a chemical bond-repair system.

Can I use it every day? You can, but 1-3x/week is enough for most hair types; daily use risks protein overload on hair that doesn't need it.

Is it safe for color-treated hair? Nothing in the sourced INCI is a known color-stripping agent, but we have no brand-issued color-safe testing data.

Protein overload

When hair accumulates too much protein relative to moisture, becoming stiff, brittle, or straw-like.

Cationic conditioning agent

A positively-charged ingredient that binds to the negatively-charged, damaged parts of the hair shaft.

Silicone film-former

A synthetic polymer (e.g. Dimethicone) that coats the hair shaft for slip and shine; not water-soluble, requiring a clarifying shampoo to fully remove buildup.

Curly Girl Method (CGM)

A haircare approach for curly/coily hair that avoids sulfates, most silicones, and drying alcohols.

Bond-repair

Chemistry (e.g. Olaplex-style systems) that reconnects disulfide bonds broken by bleach, distinct from surface conditioning.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: Damaged, dry, or frizz-prone hair wanting a rich rinse-off treatment step, especially paired with the matching Blackberry Bay Nature Shampoo.

Key benefits: Broad protein-oil-humectant profile; pairs directly with an in-stock, same-scent shampoo.

Keep in mind: The product's own packaging claims "no silicones" — this is false per the ingredient list we sourced, which contains five distinct silicones; we've corrected that claim throughout this page. It also contains animal-derived ingredients (honey, collagen, keratin), so it is not vegan. It's protein-forward, so fine or low-porosity hair should start light.