Quick Review: Loreal Color Vibrancy Shampoo and Conditioner

Sample time!!! (which in my head is said like "Tshirt Time!" from Jersey Shore. I know I know, don't judge me! lol)

 

Initial Thoughts: I have always had good luck with L'Oreal shampoos and this is no exception.  It has a mild scent and a nice thick consistency. It made my hair nice and soft and did not irritate my scalp.  Since this was a sample, and my color is already pretty faded and old, I cannot comment on how well this works on preserving hair color.  This is not the most amazing shampoo I have tried, but would add it to my list to watch out for on sale. 

Quick Review: Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo

Woohoo sample! And it is one of the best smelling ones I have gotten in a long time!

Initial Thoughts: This smells so yummy!!  I do not pick up much coconut, but this is good since I tend to hate the smell of coconut. It smells very tropical and sweet.  Totally spent way too much time sniffing the bottle and washed my hair extra long to keep smelling it. Now for how it performs as a shampoo (cuz really if it sucks it doesn't matter how good it smells) It is a good basic shampoo.  I did not see any drastic changes in my hair, but it also didn't weigh down my fine hair, add to oil, or irritate my scalp.  So not bad at all!

Quick Review: Body shop Rainforest Mosture Shampoo and Conditioner

This sample was received from the brand. Please see end of post for full disclosure. 

One reason why I love samples is sometimes you find things that just really don't work out, and you don't have to spend money to find it out. Keep reading to see why this shampoo and conditioner just did not get along with me.

Initial Thoughts: This is a low lather shampoo.  This didn't bother me at first as most natural shampoos are low lather.  What bothered me is that it didn't make my hair feel clean at all.  I felt like I had washed my hair with just water. My hair did not feel clean and felt like it still had oil and dirt on it.  I added more shampoo and even using twice what I would normally use it felt the same.  The conditioner was really runny, so runny I couldn't feel anything in my hair at all.  Before I apply conditioner I always wring out the extra water in my hair, even with minimal water this conditioner washed away.  After I dried my hair it didn't feel clean or soft.  This one will not be one I will look to purchase, ever.  

The sample of this product was sent directly by the brand.  This is my honest review and not influenced by receipt of the sample.

Quick Review: Pureology Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner

After my love affair with Pureology hair oil, I was super excited to try a shampoo and conditioner.

 

Initial Thoughts: Shampoo is really thick, it is one of the thickest shampoos I have ever used. It makes a nice lather and has a fresh scent and nice tingle. The conditioner is also very thick. It also has an awesome menthol scent.  I love menthol scent anyday, but especially when I was getting over a head cold! Not only did it make my hair super soft, it also cleared my sinuses. Total bonus! I only used this for two days, and in that time I saw a big difference in how soft my hair became.  Totally tempted to buy this, only being held back by my cheapness, but oh so tempted!

Quick Review: L'Oreal EverCreme Sulfate-Free Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner

This was a perfect sample to open after dying my hair!

 

Initial Thoughts: This is a great shampoo for the dry hair I got the last time I dyed my hair.  The conditioner is super thick, which I loved.  It really helped bring my hair back to normal after the last dye I did.  Not sure if this is something I would need normally, as it was a bit heavy for my fine hair.  But with how dry my hair was, this was great for a few days to get my hair back to normal. 

Quick Review: Aveeno Nourish+Strengthen Shampoo and Conditioner

Ah Aveeno, usually we get along so well....Lets look at their Nourish+Strengthen Shampoo and Conditioner.

 

Initial Thoughts: I was expecting to get along so well with this one.  First try and I thought it was a good shampoo, it made my hair clean.  I loved the conditioner since it is nice and thick. After I dried my hair it was super soft.  I was happy that once again Aveeno and my hair got along great! 

The next day and with the next two uses I noticed that my scalp started itching a lot.  My scalp is very temperamental and dries out and itches a lot.  I was sad since this is the first time an Aveeno shampoo has done this to me. Overall it is a great combo, especially if you like thick conditioners, but this one just didn't agree with me.

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.  

Quick Review: John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo for Dry Scalp & Breakage-Prone Hair

More John Frieda! Unlike the Root Awakening Shampoo from yesterday that didn't really fit my needs, this one is perfect for me.  I have a dry irritated scalp and thin breakage prone hair.

(sorry for the cut open sample, I thought I took pics before I used it, but of course, I didn't)

Initial Thoughts: This made my hair SO SOFT. I kept touching my hair while using this shampoo.  It was just too soft and I couldn't help it! It moisturized my scalp and it didn't itch for days, which is wonderful.  This will be going on my list of shampoos to buy.  This is one of the best shampoos for my needs I have tried in a long time.  LOVE IT. 

Quick Review: John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo for Oily Scalp and Dry Hair

I love John Frieda products, they always seem to work well with my hair.  This is their Purify+Nourish for oily scalp and dry hair.  I don't have an oily scalp, more like oily hair, but still wanted to give this one a try.

Initial Thoughts: This shampoo worked well and did not irritate my scalp.  It did not blow me away in terms of doing anything special for my hair.  This is one I would classify as a good basic shampoo.  It gets the job done, but nothing amazing.  If I had an oily scalp and drier hair, I'm sure it would have done more for me.  But since I don't really fit what this shampoo is trying to treat, it didn't blow me away.