Review: Clear Ultra Shea Shampoo and Conditioner

Today I bring you Clear Ultra Shea Shampoo and Conditioner.  Of all the new shampoos out there, Clear is the one I have most looked forward too as I have a dry flaky scalp.  I was so glad this was such a large sample as I was able to use it for over a week.

Initial Thoughts: The shampoo worked well for my fine oily hair and the conditioner was nice and thick like I like it.  After the first use my hair felt clean and soft. 

Overall Thoughts: After a week I am happy to say my scalp hasn't itched or flaked at all! My hair is soft and the roots are not oily.  As a shampoo and conditioner it is pretty basic, but what sells me is how my scalp feels.  There are only a handful of shampoos I can use for a whole week without my scalp acting up.  I want to try out more of the Clear line to see if a different formula works better for my hair.  

Review: Garnier Fructis Color Shield Shampoo and Conditioner

Today is another sample! I was a bit hesitant to give this one a try as I haven't had much luck with Garnier shampoos.  But, wanted to try it out just to see, and this one actually worked for me! 

Overall Thoughts:  As this is a sample, I can only give my first impressions.  Since I only used it for three days and my dye job is old and already toast, I cannot comment on how it prevented color fade.  So I will comment just on its properties as a shampoo and conditioner.  I was happy to say this is the first time I have been happy with a Garnier shampoo and conditioner.  It made my hair feel really smooth and soft.  The only part that was frizzy was the ends, but only Tresseme split remedy has made my ends smooth (yay a million split ends from a razor hair cut...a year ago) This one didn't irritate my scalp too much either.  

This is the first Garnier shampoo/conditioner I would ever consider buying (so far).  I am glad I was able to find something that works for my oily, super fine, pin straight, and damaged hair.  The only thing that made me question this one is my scalp was a little itchy, but then again, almost everything makes my super sensitive scalp be evil.  But shampoo is one of those things that varies so much from person to person. That is why I love samples, I am able to see if a product works without being stuck with a giant bottle of product I have to try to pawn off to someone.  

Review: Simply U Color Shine Shampoo and Conditioner

Time for another sample! Received this sample for Simply U Color Shine shampoo and conditioner from Walmart.  

Overall Thoughts: This could be summed up as just a shampoo and conditioner.  There is really nothing outstanding about either product that stands out to me.  I had to use almost twice the amount of product that I usually use, and even then my hair did not feel that clean.  The conditioner didn't leave my hair feeling silky at all, it was almost like I did not use any at all.  The worst part was this one really irritated my scalp.  For a color care shampoo/conditioner, I was shocked at how much it irritated my scalp.  Usually sulfate free shampoos are more gentle, but this one seemed to zap all moisture from my scalp.  This shampoo might work for "normal" hair, but for my super oily really fine hair and sensitive scalp, it was a fail. 

Review: Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Shampoo and Conditioner

Today is a perfect example why I love samples.  I got this sample and was SO excited.  I do try to be earth friendly and usually like natural products.  This sounded like it would be a great shampoo as it didn't seem to have a lot of extra harsh stuff in it. 

Overall Thoughts: This shampoo did clean my hair fairly well.  It did not make my hair extra oily (a big deal for my oily super fine hair) The conditioner wasn't very think and did not make the ends of my hair feel very moisturized.  What disappointed me the most was how it made my hair a bit dull.  It seemed to take away any natural shine my hair may have had.  It also dried out my scalp and made it itchy.  I am glad I got this sample before I went out and bought the full size product. 

Review: John Frieda Full Repair Shampoo and Conditioner

Today is another shampoo and conditioner review (yay samples!!!) This time it is John Frieda Full Repair shampoo and conditioner.  I had high hopes for this one as I have always loved John Frieda shampoos and this one did not disappoint. 

Overall Thoughts: I had two samples of this one so I was able to use it for 6 days.  As usual John Frieda gets along great with my super fine oily hair and dry scalp (great combo I have going for me!) It did not weigh my hair down or make it feel greasy.  It also did not irritate my scalp.  6 days wasn't long enough to see if any damage was repaired, but this was a great shampoo that made my hair feel soft, made it shiny, and didn't weigh my hair down.  One thing I love about this is that it is safe for color treated hair, which is something I look out for as I will color my hair a few times during the year.  I have also found that shampoos that are safe for color treated hair tend to be more gentle. 

Review: head & shoulders itchy scalp care shampoo and conditioner

Today we are looking at a shampoo I was so excited for, but was bummed by the result.  Today is head&shoulder itchy scalp care shampoo and conditioner.  I have a very dry and itchy scalp so when I got this sample I was so excited! Sadly...it did not get along with me at all

Overall Thoughts: This shampoo had a nice lather to it, but when washing my hair my hair felt like straw.  This was the first time I have used a shampoo and was actually scared while using it.  The conditioner is nice and thick and I really think it helped save the ends of my hair.  With how dry my hair felt while washing, I was afraid what would happen when it dried.  Luckily, and I think this is due to the conditioner, my hair didn't resemble or feel like straw. After one use my scalp wasn't itchy or flaky which was nice.  But that was the only plus to this combo.  After how dry this made my hair feel while washing, I don't think I will ever try this one again.  It may work better for thicker hair, but it really didn't do anything good for my super fine hair. 

Review: Daily Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner

More samples! Today is Dove Daily Moisture shampoo and conditioner.  This was my first time trying Dove hair products, and I am a fan! 

Overall Thoughts: First off, it smells yummy! A nice fresh scent which I love! This is a great basic shampoo and conditioner.  The shampoo had a good lather to it and the conditioner was nice and thick.  Even though I have thin hair, my ends are totally fried, so I adore a thick conditioner for the ends of my hair.  I have a very dry scalp and this shampoo did not bother it at all, and it even seemed to moisturize my scalp a bit too.  Even after only three days, this is now one of the shampoos and conditioners I would consider to purchase full size.  

Review: TRESemme Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner

Yay me and my samples! Sometimes three days with a shampoo isn't long enough to get a good idea, or in this case, it was three days too long! Me and this shampoo did not get along at all! 

Overall thoughts: This shampoo was a total dud for me.  I had to use more product than I'm used to just to make my hair feel clean.  By the end of the day my thin oily hair was so oily I had to pull it back.  I also noticed less shine in my hair.  The conditioner seemed pretty basic, left the ends of my hair moisturized.  Overall, this was just not a good match for my thin oily hair.  I'm glad I got this sample because this shampoo was on my list to try, very glad I didn't buy the full size product.  

Review: TRESemme Breakage Defense Shampoo and Conditioner

I LOVE samples! I get teased by the boyfriend, but they do come in handy! They are a great way to try out things, especially if you have hair like me: thin, oily, with a sensitive scalp. I have tried many the dud shampoo so it is really fun trying out new ones to try to find a gem.  And if I can do it for free even better! 

Today I am going to share my thoughts on TRESemme Breakage Defense shampoo and conditioner.  These are 0.33 ounce samples, so I am able to get 3 good uses out of them.  

Overall thoughts: This one has potential! My hair was soft and not oily by the end of the day.  I can't really tell if it helped with breakage as I only used it for three days.  I didn't notice anything amazing, but it met my two biggest criteria: it didn't leave my hair oily and it didn't dry out my hair and make it seem more damaged.  

I know three days isn't very long to get an idea for a product, but I figure as I am having fun going through all the samples I have stocked up, might as well share the journey with you! 

Review: TRESemme Split Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner

One plus side to being between dye jobs is that I can try out all my shampoo samples! (and the fact that this whole ombre hair color thing is in means my laziness makes me look *gasp* trendy!) 

Now lets start with my split ends. My split ends have split ends.  My hair is barely past my shoulders, and it is hard for me to get my fingers through my hair without getting tangled.  So when I see a product that claims it can reduce 80% of my split ends in just 3 uses, I was excited to get this sample! 

First Impression: Nice basic shampoo, good lather and rinses clean.  The conditioner isn't too thin and makes my hair feel very soft. 

After Day Three: I. Am. Shocked.  It actually works!!! My hair is much smoother and doesn't have a "poof" at the ends where the damage is.  I can run my fingers through my hair with no problems.  I still have split ends, but not nearly as many.  

Overall:  I had two 1oz samples and was able to last a little over two weeks.  I am beyond impressed by this shampoo.  My split ends are much less noticeable and my hair is silky smooth.  The fact this is an easily found drugstore brand that is frequently on sale sweetens this deal.