Meet Taryn

Taryn is a mum of two, living in the coastal Victorian town of Inverloch. With regular beach swims, long days spent outdoors in the sun, and years of highlighting to blend greys, her hair was feeling dry, dull and compromised.

Like many women with sensitised hair, Taryn found herself stuck in a frustrating cycle - when she'd tried nourishing products, her hair would feel heavy, flat and limp.

Despite her efforts, her hair hadn't been able to grow past the same length for a long time.

Her goal was simple: to strengthen and repair her hair so it could finally grow longer, healthier and feel good again.

 

Starting Point: June Submission

Taryn’s submission photos from June clearly showed the concerns she was hoping to improve. Her hair appeared dry through the lengths with brittle, weakened ends -  a sign of a sensitised cuticle layer.

This level of porosity often leads to breakage, split ends and colour fading, particularly in blonde or highlighted hair.

At this stage, the focus wasn’t just cosmetic-  it was about rebuilding the health of the hair fibre from the inside out.

Taryn’s ROBE Protocol

To address Taryn’s concerns, I designed a routine focused on softening, strengthening and restoring balance to both her scalp and lengths.

Taryn’s protocol included:

• Lengthening Shampoo

• Lengthening Conditioner

• The Tonic

• Leave-In Treatment

• Scalp Brush

• Comb

• Sleek + Treat

When hair is dry and brittle, it’s important to introduce hydration alongside strengthening ingredients. Using protein alone can actually worsen brittleness if the hair lacks moisture. This is why the Lengthening Shampoo and Conditioner were chosen as the foundation of Taryn’s routine — they provide hydration and strengthening benefits while working both at the scalp and through the ends, supporting her long-term length goals.

The Tonic was introduced to nourish the scalp and promote healthier new growth, while the Leave-In Treatment was used to soften, protect and reinforce the mid-lengths and ends. With keratin amino acids and hydrating actives, it helped improve elasticity, seal in moisture and prevent split ends from travelling further up the hair shaft.

Improving cuticle health was also key for colour longevity. In Taryn’s initial photos, her blonde appeared brassy and dull — a common result of compromised porosity. As the cuticle becomes smoother and more sealed, hair reflects light better and holds colour more evenly, restoring that light, bright and clean blonde finish she wanted.

 

The Journey

Within just a few weeks, Taryn began noticing changes in how her hair looked and felt.

“I can definitely feel a difference and heaps more shine already! I really missed using them while we were away.” 

“Yeah, there’s already a huge difference. I LOVE all the products so much.” 

Week 4

By week four, shine, softness and elasticity had noticeably improved, particularly from the roots through to the mid-lengths. While the ends were still slightly brassy and dull in comparison, the overall quality and resilience of the hair had already begun to shift.

 

*Taryn's week 4 progress photos show the drastic improvement in shine and softness

 

Week 8

Porosity continued to improve, with visible signs of cuticle repair. The hair felt stronger, smoother and more balanced.

Week 12

By week 12 Taryn was noticing new growth at the scalp:

“My hair is looking really good — I’ve got so much new growth on top, I think.”

Length retention became evident, alongside increased shine and softness.

*Taryn's week 12 progress photos show stronger and thicker ends, and definite increase to her hair length.

 

Week 16 and Beyond - THE OUTCOME

 

   

 

Taryn’s Reflections

“I wanted to join the study to see if anything would actually make a difference.”

What followed exceeded her expectations.

“I’ve been so surprised with the results. ROBE has been life-changing. I’m sold and will never go back.”

After years of trying different product ranges that left her hair feeling flat and lifeless, the biggest shift for Taryn was how effortless her routine became.

“Now I hardly do anything to it style-wise, but it just sits so much nicer and feels a thousand times healthier.”

Her friends also noticed a huge difference to her hair too, and the fragrance quickly became a talking point.

“I get a lot of people asking what I’m wearing, but it’s just the ROBE scent. To die for.”

Final Results

Shedding:

Minimal shedding during washes.

Thickness:

“My hair has doubled in thickness - my friends can’t believe how much thicker it feels.”

Strength & Breakage:

No noticeable split ends compared to before.

Growth Rate:

Approximately 1–2 inches of growth.

Manageability:

Natural wave formation, minimal styling, no heat tools needed.

Frizz Control:

Very minimal.

Shine:

Exceptional shine in new growth, with older colour at the ends accounting for any remaining dullness.

Smoothness:

Smooth without effort.

Scalp Health:

Clean, comfortable and balanced.

Overall Hair Health:

“So much better.”

Confidence:

“The improvement is much more than I expected.”

A New Relationship With Her Hair

For Taryn, the transformation went beyond physical results.

“I look forward to wash day. The smells and feels of the products. I can just wash, brush and go — knowing my hair won’t be frizzy or flat.”

When asked to describe her experience in three words, her answer captured it perfectly:

Confident. Refreshed. Lush.