INOVA Professional Silk Keratin Smooth Protection Sulfate Free Shampoo & Smooth Hydration Conditioner
Hey guys! I know I have been MIA for a while now, but that’s just cause I’ve been obsessively playing this MMO game called Guild Wars 2. If you’re into playing MMOs, you got to check it out at least. It’s pretty cool and I enjoyed every minute of it so far. Today’s post is on a set I’ve been trying for the past few weeks now. Here’s INOVA Professional Silk Keratin Smooth Protection Sulfate Free Shampoo & Smooth Hydration Conditioner.
The shampoo comes in a nicely shaped cylindrical twist open container while the conditioner comes in a typical squeeze tube bottle. The back of the shampoo container states the following:
“Silk Keratin Smooth Protection Shampoo
gently cleanses hair of everyday build-up without stripping away treatment, infusing hair with strengthening keratin, nourishing coconut oil, and vitamin-c. Hair rinses feeling smoother and conditioned for increased manageability and shine. Silk Keratin Smooth Protection Shampoo is formulated for all hair types but is ideal for chemically treated or thermo-reconditioned hair.
To Use:
Wet hair and apply Silk Keratin Smooth Protection Shampoo. Massage gently. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat as necessary. For optimal results, follow with Silk Keratin Smooth Hydration Conditioner. Caution: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes.”
The back of the conditioner tube states the following:
“Silk Keratin Smooth Hydration Conditioner
nourishes and moisturizes hair without disturbing any treatment. Hair is infused with strengthening keratin and silk proteins which instantly smooths frizz, detangles, and increases shine. Smooth Hydration Conditioner is formulated for all hair types but is ideal for chemically treated of thermo-reconditioned hair.
To Use:
After washing hair with Silk Keratin Smooth Protection Shampoo, wet hair and evenly apply Silk Keratin Smooth Hydration Conditioner from roots to ends. Massage gently or comb through. Leave on for one minute. Rinse thoroughly. Caution: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes.”
INOVA Professional Silk Keratin Smooth Protection Sulfate Free Shampoo & Smooth Hydration Conditioner
What I love about these products? After following instructions carefully, it does leave my hair softer and smoother. Tangles are almost non-existent in my long hair (almost to my waist now). I find that the shampoo does not produce as much suds as most other shampoos in the market. But do note that suds or bubbles does not indicate how well a shampoo cleans and does its job. I know this for a fact due to my background in soapmaking. There is an ingredient in many products that is responsible for suds or bubbles. If you put more of it in the correct proportion of the other ingredients, there is an increase in suds or bubbles. The conditioner is very moisturizing. I actually really like it. The smell is very nice and reminiscent of this other brand of shampoo that is very popular in Asian countries called Sunsilk. My hair did lose some volume and my co-worker friends noticed it. They also noted that my hair looks shinier and silkier.
Also, I had one of my co-worker friends try it out just for kicks. My hair is long and straight while hers is naturally wavy and thin. She didn’t feel much of a benefit when trying the products out. She found this very average compared to all the other brands out there. So take note of that too. User experience will vary based on different hair types and such.
What I don’t love about these products? The price pretty much. The 11 fl oz bottle of shampoo sells for $24 while the 7 fl oz conditioner goes for $26. It’s a pretty penny for shampoo and conditioner really. It’s just up to the user and their experience with the products to justify the cost. Another con is I find that the difference in volume between the shampoo and conditioner is a mismatch. I would have to go out and buy another bottle of conditioner before the first bottle of shampoo is used up.
INOVA Professional products are available on their website and at various salons. I have actually tried some of their other products with a much more favorable result compared to these. Stay tuned for that blog post in the future!
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Curtain Call: Philosophy Double Rich Hot Cocoa Ultra Rich 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath
Happy Friday y’all! I know I’ve been MIA for about a week now, but that’s cause I’ve been busy playing Guild Wars 2. I’m actually worse than some of my fellow hardcore gamers…..staying up ’til the sun is actually up and such. Today’s post is a Curtain Call edition. The product up for review at the end of its life is a discontinued product from the popular brand Philosophy. Here’s Philosophy Double Rich Hot Cocoa Ultra Rich 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath.
At 118.3 ml / 4 fl oz, this size comes in a set I believe. The full bottle is 180 ml / 6 fl oz. The front of the bottle reads “philosophy: 1.2 c. granulated sugar, 1/3 c. hot water, 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder, 4 c. milk, 1/8 tsp. salt, 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract. mix cocoa, sugar, water and salt in a saucepan. over medium heat, stir constantly until mixture boils. cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. stir in the milk and heat, but do not boil. remove from heat and add vanilla. blend well. serve immediately.” and “award winning ultra rich shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath”.
The back of the bottle reads “directions: apply to wet body or scalp. lather, rinse, repeat. if using as a bubble bath, drizzle a generous amount under running water and enjoy.”
The website described it as the following:
“has the winter weather left you chilled to the bone? before you turn up the heat, pour yourself a double rich hot cocoa bubble bath. philosophy’s double rich hot cocoa shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath will allow you to close your eyes, lay your head back, and cozy up into a warm chocolately dream. this is a self-indulgent, relaxing way to satisfy your chocolate craving. oh, and don’t forget the marshmallows!”
Philosophy Double Rich Hot Cocoa Ultra Rich 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath
Verdict? Yummy! I absolutely love this product. I really wish that it wasn’t discontinued. It smells really good…..almost good enough to eat! Those that don’t like bath and body products that smell like food should avoid this. The scent is quite strong. I used it mostly as a shower gel and the least as a bubble bath. I think I only used it as a bubble bath once. The formula is very rich and creamy. It created a lot of suds for all 3 purposes. Even though Philosophy products are on the more expensive side, it’s a nice luxurious treat to have once in a while.
Since this is sadly discontinued, your best bet to find it is in some discount stores like ROSS or TJMaxx. That’s the only place I’ve seen that carries discontinued Philosophy products at a discounted price.
Curtain Call: Nexxus Salon Hair Care Color Assure Replenishing Color Care Shampoo
Hey guys! Today’s Curtain Call post is on a product I picked up when I was in my crazy drugstore couponing days. I managed to get these with my Extra Care Bucks (ECB) from CVS to get more ECB with this purchase.
At 400 ml / 13.5 fl oz, this retails for $10.79 at CVS and is similarly priced at various retail and drugstores. It goes on sale from time to time and combined with coupons from your weekly Sunday paper or through tearpads in the store, this can essentially comes close to being free. The whole bottle lasted me for about months. Remember, I have long hair that goes down my back. The back of the tube reads the following:
“Experience Nexxus Luxury.
Scientifically Developed.
Salon Proven.
NEXXUS
Replenishing Color Care Hair Care Products
nurture and protect color treated hair, leaving it
ravishingly radiant with a brilliant shine.
Color Assure Replenishing Color Care Shampoo,
now with an enhanced formula, contains a blend of
vitamin B-5 and UV protectors to gently remove
dulling build-up on the hair for a vibrant start.
Fortified with Exclusive
NEXXUSPHERE time released
technology, containing Nutrients,
Antioxidants, and UV Protectors.”
Nexxus Salon Hair Care Color Assure Replenishing Color Care Shampoo
Verdict? It works pretty well as a shampoo, but it’s pretty pricey compared to similar products from other brands. It kept my hair smooth and soft. The scent is pleasant like that of a regular shampoo, a clean scent really. If it goes on sale or clearance for a good price, I won’t hesitate to pick up a few bottles and stock up on them.
This product can easily be purchased in various retail and drugstores such as Walmart, Target, ULTA, CVS, and Walgreens. It is also available online at various websites that carry beauty and personal care products.
Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Total Care Nourishing Shampoo & Daily Conditioner
Hey guys! Today’s post is my take on one of the items I received in my Influenster Summer VoxBox 2012. Eager to try out new things, I took this for a test drive for a whole week. Here’s Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy Total Care Nourishing Shampoo & Daily Conditioner.
Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy Total Care Nourishing Shampoo & Daily Conditioner
The Influenster insert states: “Did you know 99% of hair’s natural strength comes form the scalp? Introducing CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY THERAPY, a new line of shampoos and conditioners that nourish the scalp, and create the right foundation for strong, beautiful hair from root to tip. Wash your way to stronger hair in just 7 days!”
Verdict? The product comes in standard plastic bottle containers I’ve commonly seen from other brands. Being that this is the travel size, the caps are twist off. Formula for the shampoo was good. It cleanses well and suds up pretty good. I didn’t have any problems with it. It is comparable to most decent shampoos out there in the market today. The conditioner is a slightly different story. I find that I had to use more conditioner than usual to actually coat my hair well with it. Compared to conditioners from other brands, it falls a bit short. The scent of the product is a nice, clean, neutral smell. Not too strong at all. Overall, I’d say that I’ll consider purchasing the shampoo in stores at a future date. Definitely a no-go for me with the conditioner though. I’d have to buy 2 bottles of conditioner for every bottle of shampoo I get.
This retails for $4.99-$5.99 for 12.7 oz and 12.9 oz bottles. It should be available at mass retailers, select drugstores and supermarkets nationwide.
*Products featured here are complimentary to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program.*
Influenster Summer VoxBox 2012
I was excited to have been selected to receive Influenster’s Summer VoxBox 2012. I haven’t been keeping up with others on what is in this round, so I was pleasantly surprised with the contents. This is a beauty themed VoxBox and that’s right up my alley! Here’s the contents of my Influenster Summer VoxBox 2012.
Influenster Summer VoxBox 2012
I think this is the VoxBox that is most in tune with me and what I do in this blog. Previous VoxBoxes were so-so or almost completely missed the mark. I have already tried the shampoo and conditioner as well as the nail and cuticles hand creme. I will end this entry by saying I LOVE this round of Influenster VoxBox!
*Products featured here are complimentary to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program.*
Curtain Call: John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start Shampoo
Hey guys! Today’s Curtain Call post is on a product I came upon by pure chance. There were a bunch of these marked down on sale at Walmart once and I figured why not give it a shot? I wish I picked up a couple more of these for my co-worker friends to try being that this is supposed to help with frizz and I have pretty much pin straight long hair.
At 10 fl oz / 295 ml, this retails for $6.49 at CVS and is similarly priced at various retail and drugstores. It goes on sale from time to time (it’s $4.87 right now at CVS!) and combined with coupons from your weekly Sunday paper or through tearpads in the store, this can essentially comes close to being free. The whole tube lasted me for a little over 2 months. Remember, I have long hair that goes down my back. The front text reads “REPAIRING FOR DAMAGED HAIR” and “MENDS & BLOCKS FRIZZ FOR EASY STYLING”. The back of the tube reads the following:
“100% flawless, frizz-free hair,
from start to finish.*
This shampoo starts blocking frizz in the shower for easy styling. With our Frizz-Mending Complex, it smoothes strands, repairs by helping to seal split ends and restores hair’s natural defense against frizz. Leaves distressed tresses soft, shiny and highly manageable. Safe for color-treated hair.
HOW TO: Apply to wet hair, lather, rinse well. Use with FRIZZ-EASE® Smooth Start® Repairing Conditioner and FRIZZ-EASE® Hair Serum® for best results.”
John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start Shampoo
Verdict? Not bad. While it functions well as a regular shampoo, it’s not the best I’ve tried ever. It cleanses my hair well, but I can’t verify the claim that it helps with frizz. The scent is pleasant like that of a regular shampoo really. If it goes on sale or clearance for a good price, I’ll pick up a couple more just cause it’s a good buy.
This product can easily be purchased in various retail and drugstores such as Walmart, Target, ULTA, CVS, and Walgreens. It is also available online at various websites that carry beauty and personal care products.
Curtain Call: Bath & Body Works Pleasures Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner
Hey, hey! Curtain Call blog post again here! The product up for evaluation and review today is the Bath & Body Works Pleasures Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner. I got this a while back during one of their semi-annual sale for $3 each. I figured I’d give it a shot, since I’d never really shell out $7 a pop for them.
At 12 fl oz / 355 ml, $3 isn’t too bad for the amount you’re getting. I’m not sure if this line is still currently in production with Bath & Body Works, but I see some bottles of these in the last semi-annual sale. Not sure if they were leftovers or what. The scent up for review is Warm Vanilla Sugar. I know for sure it also comes in Mango Mandarin, but I can’t remember the rest. It comes in a typical flip top plastic bottle. The front text reads “for fine or normal hair”. The back of the container reads the following:
“Experience the seductive fragrance of vanilla steeped in delicious spices.
For Daily Beauty (Shampoo): To add luxurious body and volume to fine or normal hair, massage this gently cleansing shampoo into wet hair. While you lather, weightless moisturizers restore hair’s healthy balance. Rinse thoroughly to reveal hair that is full, radiant and manageable. Follow with warm vanilla sugar volumizing conditioner for ultimate shine and fullness.
For Daily Beauty (Conditioner): Indulge your fine or normal hair with this luxurious, light conditioner that adds body, shine and fullness. After shampooing, squeeze excess water from hair and massage in conditioner, starting at the ends and working up towards the scalp. Formulated to detangle, defrizz and help protect from the elements, this conditioner rinses cleanly away to ensure hair is not weighed down. For maximum body and volume, first wash hair with warm vanilla sugar volumizing shampoo.”
Bath & Body Works Pleasures Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner
Verdict? I like it, but I’ll pass. It smells great if you like the smell of baked goods. I know some people that absolutely hates bath and body products smelling like food items. It does an okay job as a shampoo, although I don’t feel that it cleans very well after a while of consistent use. I needed to use a clarifying shampoo to remove the build up after a while. Conditioner works as expected, but not as well compared to many others I’ve tried. I feel that it does weigh my hair down a bit when using it. This is based completely on my experience with various shampoos and conditioners I’ve used over the years. I do prefer the scent Mango Mandarin better, so I’ll stick to that one instead if I spot these on sale again this year for $3.
This product can easily be purchased at Bath & Body Works stores and online where available.
Curtain Call: Aveeno Active Naturals Nourish+Volumize Shampoo & Conditioner
Here’s another segment of Curtain Call. The product up for evaluation and review this time is Aveeno Active Naturals Nourish+Volumize Shampoo & Conditioner. I managed to get these with my Extra Care Bucks (ECB) from CVS to get more ECB with this purchase.
At 311 ml / 10.5 fl oz, this retails for $7.49 at CVS and is similarly priced at various retail and drugstores. It goes on sale from time to time (like right now!) and combined with coupons from your weekly Sunday paper or through tearpads in the store, this can essentially comes close to being free. The whole bottle lasted me for almost 2 months. With my long hair, that’s only okay. The front text reads “WITH NOURISHING WHEAT COMPLEX AND BLUE LOTUS FLOWER” and “strengthens and adds body to fine or limp hair”. The back of the bottle reads the following:
“NOURISH+VOLUMIZE SHAMPOO/CONDTIONER does much more than nourish and cleanse/condition – it creates abundance/adds body with a fusion of light weight conditioners, giving hair lush, rich life. Scientific studies show that three washes helps repair damage, providing the three key elements that give hair life – strength, softness and shine.
This exclusive ACTIVE NATURALS formula, infused with Nourishing Wheat Complex and Anti-Oxidant Blue Lotus Flower, is designed to feed your hair by replenishing moisture to protect fine, fragile hair. It zeroes in on the weakest part of hair – fortifying the hair shaft with protein where it needs it most.
Developed with a team of experts, including a leading dermatologist and stylist, our ACTIVE NATURALS formula harnesses the power of nature combined with advanced scientific methods, and is shown to give you the beautifully strong, healthy looking hair you desire and deserve.
And because it’s from AVEENO you can trust that it’s gentle on color-treated hair.
DIRECTIONS (shampoo): Apply to wet hair and lather with a gentle massaging motion. Rinse thoroughly and repeat if needed. Follow with AVEENO NOURISH+VOLUMIZE Conditioner.
DIRECTIONS (conditioner): After using AVEENO NOURISHING+VOLUMIZE Shampoo, massage into wet hair and work evenly through to ends. Rinse thoroughly.”
Aveeno Active Naturals Nourish+Volumize Shampoo & Conditioner
Verdict? I like it, but it’s a bit pricey for what you’re getting. I could get the same result from many other different brands. Formula is nice and creamy with the usual consistency of shampoo and conditioner. It cleans hair pretty well. My hair is left soft and smooth after using both shampoo and conditioner. The scent is that of a typical clean shampoo. I avoid applying conditioner to my scalp area to properly balance moisture in my hair. I find that my roots don’t need much of it, so I start application from the tips working my way up to the scalp.
This product can easily be purchased in various retail and drugstores such as Walmart, Target, ULTA, CVS, and Walgreens. It is also available online at various websites that carry beauty and personal care products.
Curtain Call: John Frieda Luxurious Volume Full Splendor Shampoo & Conditioner
Here’s another segment of Curtain Call, where I provide an honest review at the end of the life of a product I’ve been using. Today we have shampoo and conditioner from John Frieda. This is their Luxurious Volume Full Splendor Shampoo & Conditioner. I managed to get these with my Extra Care Bucks (ECB) from CVS to get more ECB with this purchase.
At 8.45 fl oz / 250 ml (bonus size of 30% more is 11 fl oz / 325 ml), this retails for $6.99 at CVS and is similarly priced at various retail and drugstores. It goes on sale from time to time and combined with coupons from your weekly Sunday paper or through tearpads in the store, this can essentially comes close to being free. The whole tube lasted me for almost 3 months. With my long hair, that’s pretty good. The front text reads “builds fullness at the roots; strengthens and conditions where needed for silky, full-bodied hair” and “boosts volume in all 3 dimensions“. The back of the tube reads the following:
“Instantly boosts volume in all 3 dimensions: fullness, thickness & lift
Luxurious Volume line builds fullness at the roots. thickens individual strands and increased lift for noticeably thicker, full-bodied hair with up to:
110% MORE FULLNESS*
50% MORE THICKNESS*
90% MORE LIFT*
(Shampoo) Luxurious Volume Full SplendorTM Shampoo strengthens hair from the inside out, plumps up hair and fills in damaged areas for healthy volume that starts at the roots. (Conditioner) Luxurious Volume Full SplendorTM Conditioner targets damaged areas, providing weightless conditioning only where needed for full-bodied style with a soft, silky feel.”
John Frieda Luxurious Volume Full Splendor Shampoo & Conditioner
Verdict? I like it. While I’m not going to rush out and claim that this is my holy grail shampoo and conditioner, it does what it claims to do. It cleanses my hair well and I do feel like I get more volume after using this. The scent is pleasant and refreshing; a typical shampoo scent really. Conditioner works really well. I apply it to my ends first then even it out throughout my hair. I avoid getting conditioner on my scalp just as a preference. My scalp doesn’t need much conditioning really. If I am out and it’s on for a good price, I’ll grab it. Other than that, I’ll still keep my eyes peeled for something new to try that would wow me.
This product can easily be purchased in various retail and drugstores such as Walmart, Target, ULTA, CVS, and Walgreens. It is also available online at various websites that carry beauty and personal care products.
Curtain Call: Neutrogena Daily Control 2 in 1 Dandruff Shampoo Plus Conditioner
Today’s Curtain Call feature is something I’ve used more in the warmer months rather than winter. But the container is now empty and I’m here to tell its tale from my perspective. Here’s Neutrogena Daily Control Dandruff Shampoo Plus Conditioner.
At 8.5 fl oz / 250 ml, this retails for $7.19 at CVS and is similarly priced at various retail and drugstores. It goes on sale for ECB deals for Neutrogena products from time to time and combined with coupons from your weekly Sunday paper or through tearpads in the store, this can essentially be really cheap. The packaging is the standard plastic shampoo bottles with a flip open cap that most brands have. The front of the packaging indicates that it’s “clinically proven dandruff protection that’s extra gentle on hair” and having the following points:
- fast acting
- vitamin E
- fresh scent
- safe on color-treated hair
It also boasts that it’s “#1 Dermatologist Recommended Brand” and that it contains “1% Pyrithione Zinc”.
The back of the bottle states the following:
“Neutrogena T/Gel Daily Control starts working immediately to give you fast, effective dandruff relief. Three conditioning agents promote healthy-looking, soft, manageable hair.”
Neutrogena Daily Control 2 in 1 Dandruff Shampoo Plus Conditioner
Verdict? If you’ve tried the original Neutrogena T/Gel and find it too dry for your hair, this is a great alternative. It’s a more toned down version. It also smells much better, just like a regular shampoo scent. I have used the original Neutrogena T/Gel shampoo to control my oily scalp and it works really well, but after a while I find it too drying for my hair and at the same time switching back to regular shampoo didn’t help. This product is what I use in between for that. I just wet my hair, lather and rinse. I used it daily at first to wean myself off the original Neutrogena T/Gel shampoo and then alternated it with regular shampoo until my scalp behaves nicely with regular shampoo. Please note that I initially used this product to help with the transition from the original Neutrogena T/Gel to a regular brand shampoo. It eventually evolved to me using it when my scalp starts acting up again unless my scalp acts up really bad from the start (then enter the original Neutrogena T/Gel). It does work effectively in getting rid of dandruff in just about one use.
This product can easily be purchased in various retail and drugstores such as Walmart, Target, ULTA, CVS, and Walgreens. It is also available online at various websites that carry beauty and personal care products.
Curtain Call: Aussie Aussome Volume Shampoo & Conditioner
I haven’t done a Curtain Call entry in a while, so I dug deep and decided to see what products have reached the end of its life recently and this is where Aussie steps in. I have had the pleasure of using their Aussome Volume Shampoo & Conditioner for the past few months now. I managed to get these with my Extra Care Bucks (ECB) from CVS to get more ECB with this purchase. I’m sure glad I did!
At 13.5 fl oz / 400 ml, this retails for $3.99 at CVS and is similarly priced at various retail and drugstores. It goes on sale from time to time and combined with coupons from your weekly Sunday paper or through tearpads in the store, this can essentially comes close to being free. The whole bottles lasted me for a little over 2 months and with my past shoulder length hair, that’s pretty good. The front text reads “boosts hair that’s fallen flat” and “lightweight conditioning to fight droopy do’s”. The back of the bottles states the following:
Shampoo: “Oomph up your do in a flash! Accented with White Ginger this shampoo gets you ready for great volume.”
Conditioner: “Aussome Volume Conditioner with Wild Cherry Bark, leaves your hair with volume.”
Aussie Aussome Volume Shampoo & Conditioner
Verdict? Awesome shampoo and conditioner in sturdy, purple bottles? Almost a definite WIN for me! It is reasonably priced, very accessible (available just about everywhere shampoo and conditioner is sold) and smells great. It’s hard to describe the scent, but I would say it’s citrus-y more than anything else. Shampoo leaves hair squeaky clean and conditioner provides just the right amount of softness to keep hair free of tangles. I can’t vouch for the volume claim though. I was hoping it’d give me more volume than what I got, but a good buy for the price and quality overall. I was sad the day I found these bottles empty. Good thing I have another of each stocked up. 
This product can easily be purchased in various retail and drugstores such as Walmart, Target, ULTA, CVS, and Walgreens. It is also available online at various websites that carry beauty and personal care products.
ONE Natural Solid Shampoo
Ever have problems with packing shampoo in your luggage when you travel? Have you ever tried solid shampoos out there in the market? I know that I have been reluctant to try them. It’s just something I’m not used to, but I’m glad that I caved in. I had the opportunity to try out ONE’s solid shampoo in Hair Biscuit, a natural solid shampoo with an aluminum shower tin that comes in an all-recyclable cardboard packaging. Being green has never been more apparent than looking at this item. The solid shampoo I got is called Hair Biscuit for “yummy looking hair”. It is also available in other scents such as It’s Green (for bouncy lively hair), Goldilocks (name should be a clue!) and Squeaky Clean (for oily hair).
ONE Natural Solid Shampoo Hair Biscuit
The 2 oz solid shampoo is nestled in the aluminum shower tin can. It is formulated with soothing oatmeal and conditioning natural oils instead of harsh chemicals. This product is very easy to use and transport. Plus, it smells so good! No kidding! I actually even spotted this item when I was on vacation to my country of birth, the Philippines. I’m definitely impressed with that. To use, simply rub 3 or 4 times over wet hair. This will bring up some suds for you to lather with. I found out a little goes a long way with this product.
Taken directly from the back of the product packaging:
DIRECTIONS: Get your hair nice and wet, run the bar over your hair 3 or 4 times, then lather in and rinse out. Return the bar to a dry place to insure its longevity. Solid is the way to save space in the shower and in the landfills. ONE Solid Shampoo lasts as long as 3 8 oz bottles of shampoo and it leaves your hair shiny and clean. Viola, you’re fabulous!
ONE Natural Solid Shampoo Hair Biscuit in aluminum shower tin
ONE Natural Solid Shampoo Hair Biscuit (smells so yummy!)
What I love about this product? It’s supposed to last about the equivalent of 3 regular 8 oz bottles of shampoo. My hair was long when I started using this (up to my waist), but then I donated 12 inches in the middle of using this. At the rate the product is being used up, I’d say it lasts about between 2 to 3 regular 8 oz bottles of shampoo really. It really depends on how much you think is enough on your hair to use. And as always, keep the solid shampoo in a dry place and you can slip it back into the aluminum shower tin can for travel. As far as serving its purpose of a shampoo, to clean hair, it does a pretty good job. My hair is squeaky clean and fresh smelling for the entire day. The scent reminds me of a combination of different fragrant flowers. It doesn’t dry it out at all or leave any residue that weighs my hair down. Note that this is based on my hair type and your experience may vary. It’s possible that experience and/or results will differ for you even if we have the same hair type. I have normal to oily hair that’s very straight and smooth.
What I don’t like about this product? Nothing really. I might prefer certain scents over the other, but this one I’ve used gets a thumbs up from me.
It retails for $7.99 and is available at Target Stores nationwide, Target.com, Walgreens.com and OneBathandBody.com. For that price, not bad for the amount of use you get out of it. Price may slightly vary too, since I spotted it at my local Target for $5.99. I will definitely purchase more and give them as gifts for my friends that are travel bugs.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Free Your Mane Hair Care Line
I’ve never heard of this brand before. Since I’m always in the market for finding several suitable hair care products, I read up on more information about them from this brand. Free Your Mane is a natural hair care line with a secret hydrating ingredient, Baobab Oil. Interesting! I’ve never heard of this ingredient before. See press information below for the most commonly used products out of their line, the shampoo and conditioner.
Free Your Mane Conditioner
Free Your Mane Conditioner
And here’s a picture of the entire hair care line.
Free Your Mane Hair Care Line
At a higher price point though, I’d love to hear testimonials first I suppose. If I come across a sample, I’ll be sure to post a follow-up on this line. Aside from the shampoo and conditioner, what really caught my eye is the hair masque. My hair is very long and straight, up to my waist really. I’ve been trying to look for a hair masque that works well and won’t weigh it down much.
You can score any of the shown products directly on their webpage or if you live in the wonderful state of New York, you can stop by at any Ricky’s NYC store locations (see here) and pick this up (or on Ricky’s NYC website). Free Your Mane products retails from $14.95 – $24.95 each before tax.
Curtain Call: John Frieda Collection Root Awakening Shampoo & Conditioner
So here we are again with another segment of Curtain Call, where I provide an honest review at the end of the life of a product I’ve been using. Today we have shampoo and conditioner from John Frieda’s Root Awakening line. I got the formula for normal hair. I managed to get these with my Extra Care Bucks (ECB) from CVS to get more ECB with this purchase.
At 8.45 fl oz / 250 ml, this retails for $6.99 at CVS and is similarly priced at various retail and drugstores. It goes on sale from time to time and combined with coupons from your weekly Sunday paper or through tearpads in the store, this can essentially comes close to being free. The whole tube lasted me for a little over 2 months and with my long hair, that’s pretty good. The front text reads “improves hair health, with natural eucalyptus” and “invigorating & feeds the roots for bouncy, shiny, radiant hair”. The back of the tube reads the following:
“A small change can make a big difference to the healthy look of your hair. The Root AwakeningTM line with natural Eucalyptus hydrates your scalp, nourishes from roots to ends and stimulates your senses, for hair that’s noticeably more radiant and resilient with every use.
Experience the beauty of Eucalyptus:
SEE your hair’s pure radiance
BREATHE the invigorating essence
FEEL the energy feeding your roots
(Shampoo) Root AwakeningTM Health InfusingTM Shampoo cleanses with a fresh tingle from roots to ends for pure shine and bounce. (Conditioner) Root AwakeningTM Health InfusingTM Conditioner nurtures hair from roots to ends for great manageability and shine.”
John Frieda Collection Root Awakening Shampoo & Conditioner
Verdict? Not bad. It cleanses my hair well and doesn’t dry it out at all. I can use this everyday or every other day instead. The Eucalyptus scent isn’t too strong, but readers may want to open it just to sniff it and make sure. The scent stays on my hair for a good while and it’s quite refreshing. Conditioner does the job well. I apply it to my ends first then even it out throughout my hair. I avoid getting conditioner on my scalp just as a preference. My scalp doesn’t need much conditioning really. However, there is nothing really about the shampoo or conditioner that sets it apart from all other brands. If I am out and it’s on for a good price, I’ll grab it. Other than that, I’d rather try some other brands in hopes of finding one that I really like.
This product can easily be purchased in various retail and drugstores such as Walmart, Target, ULTA, CVS, and Walgreens. It is also available online at various websites that carry beauty and personal care products.
