L'Occitane Citrus Verbena Daily Use shampoo and conditioner

Given description:

SHAMPOO

This daily-use shampoo gently cleanses your hair without irritating the scalp. Enriched with organic verbena extract, purifying lemon essential oil and softening linden floral water, it restores softness, shine and vitality to hair. The sparkling and zesty scents of citrus fruits leave hair fresh and pleasantly perfumed. Suitable for all hair types.



CONDITIONER

This fast-acting conditioner immediately smoothes and detangles hair. Its ultra-light formula is enriched with organic verbena extract, purifying lemon essential oil and softening linden floral water. It restores vitality and shine to hair. The sparkling and zesty scent of citrus fruits leave hair light, fresh and pleasantly perfumed. Suitable for all hair types.

Taken from: http://usa.loccitane.com




I don't know how many times i've said this, but it is quite difficult for me to judge when it comes to hair products because my hair is very healthy, shiny, smooth and never gets frizzy. To sum it up, its already in its prime condition.


however, two days after using this my friend commented that she loves my hair. She said it looks very healthy and smooth, and even asked what shampoo i used. I was more than happy to share, of course. This shampoo doesn't have a strong scent, and doesn't leave a lingering scent in your hair so if you're a girl that likes shampoos that leave scents in your hair, then i don't think this product is suitable for you. but i think this would be great for men and its a great unisex shampoo.



Rating: ♥♥♥ ♥/

Lush 'Big' shampoo

Given Description:

Sea salt shampoo for shine, softness and volume.
Big is 50% salt. It looks like semolina and smells like a Margarita (what with the lemon, lime and salt) with a handful of vanilla and a smattering of iris thrown in. Whenever you use it, you'll rush up to strangers calling out invitingly, 'Feel my lovely soft hair!' How does it work? It has a softening seaweed infusion, as well as sea salt and coconut oil, so we knew it was going to be good, but we even surprised ourselves when we tested the first batch on ourselves and found how brilliant it was.


As quoted from Lush website www.lush.com

One day, as i was browsing through the Lush store, i saw the description on this shampoo product and decided to get it. Who wouldn't want the luscious shiny hair that this product promised?




The packaging is very good because they are environmentally aware and did you know that if you bring back 5 of those black containers they will give you a free fresh face mask? Good incentive for you to buy Lush products and reduce the amount of waste as Lush does not believe in wasteful packaging. The screw top is good too, because i thought that the cover of this product was just a cap which would be more prone to spillage.



They even have all the ingredients listed out on the cap of the tub (sorry for blur picture)


Scent of this product is undefinable, smells a little like those hair salon shampoo stuff. In the shower, i scooped out a fair bit and tried to lather it on my hair. It isn't very easy because of the coarse texture of the shampoo, and there really are a lot of granules of sea salt, which makes it even more difficult. As i was lathering, little bits of the sea salt kept falling out and hitting the bath tub, so it sounded like it was raining hail stones in there!





Despite the coarseness of the shampoo, i did manage to lather it up though it was weird. The experience is like washing your hair with large pieces of sand mixed up. One thing you have to take note is that you should never try to lather this onto your scalp. I repeat, NEVER lather this on your scalp. To be frank, it hurts like hell.


As i was shampooing my hair, i was wondering. Isn't sea salt supposed to be bad for your hair? They said frequent visits to the sea and frequent exposure to sea water will dry your hair out, so isn't this something similar? I'm still not very clear on this, but do drop me a comment if you know anything about this.




Another thing you have to take note of is that you should lean your head back when washing your hair out. Normally, i tilt my head forward so that i can wash the back of my head clean too but for this, tilt your head back. Okay, when you wash your hair tendency is you will open your mouth to breathe because you don't want any water going into your nose. When this shampoo goes into your mouth, its something like eating dead sea salt. Yes, it's VERY salty. Incredibly salty. If you don't believe me, feel free to go to a Lush store and taste it (though try not to let anyone see you eating their products). So when this shampoo gets into your mouth, it's not a pleasant experience, so lean your head back to minimise contact with your mouth.





The first time i tried this, i felt it left my hair feeling kind of rougher than before. I'm very proud of my hair, because its naturally very smooth and silky and i never ever get bad hair days. After using this shampoo, my hair was a little frizzy at the ends. Now i realised that you have to put on a large amount of conditioner, so currently, my hair isn't frizzy anymore.



This shampoo doesn't make my hair all that shiny like it promises too, but it does leave it feeling sufficiently soft. I got this from a Lush store in Oxford, England for about 10 pounds. That would be about SGD $30? As for whether it is worth it, im not so sure. It's a little bit messy trying to scoop it out and lather it and prevent the salty shampoo from getting into your mouth. Plus, it's not cheap either.




Rating: ♥♥♥ ♥/

L'Occitane shampoo and conditioner 3 essential oils for normal and fine hair

I don't think this shampoo is selling in stores anymore. I've checked the site and it doesn't seem to be there. Either they have stopped selling this, or they repackaged it so that it looks different. Anyhow, im unable to find the given description on this and too lazy to type it out from the bottle so you'll just have to make do with my review.

As with all of L'Occitane's essential oil products, i find it hard to pinpoint the exact scent. It doesn't have the prevailing smell of citrus, lavender, tea tree or whatever. It's a jumble of everything, so forgive me if i cannot fully describe to you how it smells like.

I dont have a picture of the conditioner either, but the above picture is that of the shampoo and the conditioner has the same packaging, only that it comes in a smaller size. That is what i love about this product. The conditioner is sold in a smaller size, which is a really great thing because normally when i buy shampoo and conditioner as a set, i naturally use them together. As you know, people hardly use the same amount of conditioner and shampoo for their hair. You would normally use less of the conditioner, as you are only conditioning the middle to end parts of your hair and not the scalp. So when this 'more of shampoo, less of conditioner' thing happens, you tend to use up the shampoo much quicker than the conditioner.

I don't like having left over conditioner from the hair shampoo brand i was using before that, so i get royally pissed off. This conditioner however, comes in a smaller bottle so you get just the right amount you need for the amount of shampoo you use and you would probably finish the set together. I haven't finished it, but i can already predict that i will.

The shampoo consistency is thick and easy to foam up though it doesn't really lather up that much, which is sad cos i like a head full of lather. The conditioner is also thinner than most, so i use quite a large amount of it than i normally do with other conditioners.

My hair has always been manageable and i think it is one of my best assets because i don't have split ends, i never get bad hair days and my hair is generally pretty fuss-free. Oh and shiny and healthy too. That is really great, but also not so good when im reviewing products because i can't really see the full power the hair product can unleash. For example, if your hair is naturally very healthy, the shampoo won't do much difference to it but if your hair is dry and unhealthy, a good shampoo will rectify that. So with unhealthy hair, you would be able to see which shampoo is really good or not.

I wasn't sure about this shampoo, but my cousin came over and tried it and said she really liked it. So i can say it's a safe bet this shampoo is good cos' my cousin is very particular about her hair too.

L'Occitane isn't the cheapest brand around, but it's one of the best and they give you rly good quality stuff.

Rating: ♥♥♥♥ ♥/

Dermaveen Oatmeal Shampoo

Given description:

This shampoo is suitable for normal to dry hair particularly dry, itchy or sensitive scalp, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema or psoriasis of the scalp. It is a natural soap-free alternative to harsh, drying shampoo.

It contains 1% colloidal oatmeal and PCA 1% in a bland, aqueous base to provide a rich lather.

Directions for use : Apply to wet hair, lather and rinse gently after a few minutes. Can be used everyday as a scalp cleanser or shampoo alternative for adults, children or babies. Follow with DermaVeen Oatmeal Conditioner if required.

Colloidal Oatmeal is a natural, soap-free cleanser which restores normal pH of the skin with emollients that soothe and soften dry skin.

DermaVeen Colloidal Oatmeal is dry-milled from the purest grade of oatgrain. In the manufacturing process, the colloidal prodcuing fraction is separated out as a gum substance which is high in vitamin B complex and contains about 10% oat oil.

When colloidal oatmeal is mixed with water it forms a milky dispersion which, after bathing, leaves a film on the skin. This has three major benefits for treating Eczema or Chicken Pox.

* Colloidal Oatmeal has an anti-itch action that eliminates the sensation of itch and reduces scratching.

* Colloidal Oatmeal has a buffering action which restores the normal
pH balance to the skin (pH 5-6). That is, it restores the acid mantle of the
skin. (Dry skin and eczema skin is usually mildly alkaline).

* Colloidal Oatmeal has a cleansing action by absorbing and removing
grime from the skin and so avoids the use of harsh alkaline soaps.

So as you can see from the very medical-like description, this is a shampoo used for medical purposes. No, not for lice, ticks and what-nots, but for people with sensitive skin.



As i had the eczema bout on my face the other time, i was recommended to use this shampoo as this is a mild shampoo suitable for people who are sensitive to chemicals (like soap). When i was given this shampoo at the pharmacy, you could say my face literally screwed up in disgust. I love fruity floral smells, so you could say the 'Oatmeal' part didn't particularly appeal to me. But i had no choice.






The shampoo is pearly white, and has normal thick consistency. It smells like oatmeal definitely, but it's okay. Not really bad in fact. it smells like a more souped up version of oatmeal. The shampoo wasn't harsh, but it really washed my hair out clean, and you need to use quite a big amount to wash shoulder length hair because the shampoo isn't the lathery sort.



Didn't leave my hair smelling like anything, no not even oatmeal.



This bottle is about 250 ml, should last you for 2 months or more (if you wash your hair daily).




Costs $16.40 SGD. I bought this at the pharmacy in Mount Elizabeth Hospital, so they might have jacked the price up abit.




Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 hearts. I wouldn't use it unless i HAD to. This is probably good for those who have sensitive skin and can't use anything else.

Bodyshop Olive Glossing Shampoo & Conditioner

Olive Glossing Shampoo



Conditioner


Given Description:

Specialist glossing shampoo and conditioner, with Community Trade organic olive oil, to add shine and put the oomph back into dull, lifeless hair. With added wheat amino acids for softness, Community Trade organic honey to condition, and antioxidant olive leaf extract to help protect from environmental damage, it's a veritable cocktail of Mother Nature's finest.

Well this description was taken off the website, Bodyshop doesn't normally do descriptions on their product packaging. They don't normally have instructions on their products as well, so thats a bit of inconvienience. Just remember to ask the salesgirls at the shop how to use the product when you buy it, and write the instructions down if you forget things easily. Or you can always look on the website for instructions. However nothing beats having the intructions on the bottle itself.





They don't have nice descriptions either, which is a pity, cos im the type of customer that likes reading what the product is all about and such. I always like Origins product descriptions and L'Occitane ones too.





Anyway, back to the product. This has an okay scent, not very strong. I don't think it'll be good for washing away strong odours from your hair, like cigarette smoke but im not very sure cos i've never tried doing that. The scent isn't very strong thats all.







The consistency of the shampoo is good, enough foam and not too liquidy. A 50 cent coin amount is enough for my shoulder length crop. I know they always tell you to use less than a 20 ct amount if you have shorter hair but honestly, i don't like coming out of the shower feeling as though my hair hasn't been washed clean.




This shampoo is gentle enough for everyday use. I wash my hair everyday, and it doesn't seem to get to dried out by this shampoo. The conditioner is also not bad.







You can get this at any Bodyshop store. I forgot the price though, oops. There are Bodyshop stores in Kovan, Tampines Mall, Paragon and etc. They have lots of stores here in spore, so you don't have to worry about not being able to find their shop.











Rating: ♥♥♥ An average shampoo. I would say you can get better shampoos at cheaper prices

Origins Clear Head Mint Shampoo

Given description:

Clear Head Mint Shampoo If you wash your hair every day

Your scalp tingles. Your head clears. Your hair comes alive. Origins zesty mint-trio bursts into an exhilarating lather while kindly cleansers clear the way for hair to swing, shine, act silky-smooth.

HOW TO USE: Apply to palms and then to wet hair. Work up a lather. Rinse.

This shampoo has a really minty fresh smell, really wakes your senses up when you wash your hair. Has the appearance of a gel and lathers quite well. I suggest you leave the shampoo on your head for a minute or two to experience the minty coolness that lasts even after you rinse the shampoo away. If you just lather it up and wash it away, you wouldn't feel the coolness of the mint that well.




Doesn't leave me hair smelling too minty, which is great because im not that big a fan of mint in my hair. i'd rather have the mint smell in my mouth than on my hair!



Downside of this shampoo is that it leaves your hair a little too squeaky clean, like all the oil has been washed out so leaves it feeling a tad too dry. Definitely have to use with conditioner, unless you want your hair to be dried out within a week. However it really cleans your hair well, so its great to use after a hot sweaty day.



You can get this shampoo at any Origins counter. Paragon Metro has one, beside the shoe section. Or you can always visit it's website www.origins.com to browse the products at home.



Origins is a brand that uses plant extracts and is considered organic, hence the high prices.



Clear Head Mint Shampoo costs around 18 to 20 SGD i think? Im really not sure, but i know it's not the average price of any shampoo.




Rating: ♥♥♥ ♥/ 3 and a half hearts. Nice minty feeling, but a bit too drying for me

Asience Shampoo and Conditioner

Given description:

Asience Shampoo Deep Nourish / Moisture Balance is specially formulated for Asian hair that is prone to damage from chemical treatment, UV rays, braiding, blow drying and frequent perming and styling. It contains natural essences of soy and pearl protein, which penetrate deeply to repair dry, damaged and brittle hair.


Asience Shampoo Deep Nourish / Moisture Balance also contains camellia japonica oil and ginseng extract that help the hair retain moisture, and restore suppleness within the hair follicle. Camellia japonica oil has long been used in Asia to nourish the hair and skin.


The eucalyptus extract protects hair and brings back lost shine, while rice germ oil strengthens and moisturizes the hair to repair, nourish and protect it from the inside out.


Asience Shampoo Deep Nourish / Moisture Balance is suitable for use by adults and children.


Directions:

Apply a generous amount of Asience Shampoo Deep Nourish / Moisture Balance onto palm and work into wet hair thoroughly, massage into scalp and through hair.

Wait one or two minutes before rinsing with warm water.

Follow up with Asience Conditioner and Asience Treatment.

For best results, use daily.

The first time i used it i was quite delighted at the texture and consistency of the shampoo. It was really creamy and smooth, and had a sort of pearlescent colour to it.




(It's a little blurry, sorry. Left is shampoo, right is conditioner)

The shampoo was thick and felt creamy in my hair. I would vote this as shampoo with the best texture.


It foamed up to a creamy lather, and pampered my locks leaving it with a nice pleasant smell.


After that i smoothed on the conditioner, which looks like, well, a conditioner.


After rinsing out my hair i noticed it was really smooth and smelt great.


However, after a long time of using, i felt my scalp starting to itch. I had to scratch my head nearly everyday, so i am not sure if the itch was caused by the shampoo or not.




I am not very sure how much this costs, but you can get it at Watsons or Guardian.


Rating: ♥♥♥ ♥/ 3 & a half hearts. If not for the itch, i would give it a 4.