Dove: Refresh+Care Dry Shampoo (Volume)

Good evening ladies,

Dawn and I recently recolored my hair purple. As you know, one of the many struggles I have whenever I get it recolored is to keep it purple for as long as possible.

As many of you might know, one of the trick in making this particular hair color last is to minimize or lessen hair washing. However, this is a big problem if your tend to get oily quick. Good thing there are such things as dry shampoos. Today, I am sharing the one I am currently using.

Dove's Refresh + Care Dry Shampoo has been a recent addition to my hair care products. I bought this a few months ago from BeautyMNL.com for Php 299. It's one of the cheapest dry shampoos available in the market but is also one of the most highly ranked.

For the newbies, this product has a very straight forward instructions for use.

This dry shampoo does a really good job of taking out the greasy feeling after a day of not taking a bath. I have been using this dry shampoo for the past weeks and even in our very hot weather, my hair stays grease-free and does not smell like sweat. The scent is also mild and almost baby powder like.

My cousin had previously warned me that some dry shampoos tend to sit on your scalp like dandruff, but it was not like that with this. The particles of the shampoo are so fine that it's easy to massage throughout the scalp and does not clump up to form dandruff-like flakes.

It is also adds a little volume to the hair so that weighed down look of an unwashed hair is taken care of as well.

However, it does tend to make your hair look wig-like after 2 days of straight use. I also would not recommend that you let anyone touch your hair after 2 days of straight use as the hair's texture starts to feel rough and almost tumble-weed like.

Good news though, it's safe for colored hair, when using it, the color is not carried away by the product. I have not seen any discoloration after each use. This has helped me keep my hair washes to a minimum of 2x/week.

This is just one of the many dry shampoos out there. I might just start going through a bunch of them soon since they are so convenient. Let us know if there are any which you'd like me to try and review!

Cheers,

LIZ

Be Organic Liquid Gold Argan Oil Sulfate-Free Shampoo

Hello lovelies!

Let's talk about a hair care product for this post!

I got this shampoo when I bought the TGIF Kit from BeautyMNL some months ago.

Be Organic Liquid Gold Argan Oil Sulfate-Free Shampoo

The 250ml bottle is PhP 350.00 in BeautyMNL. (It's on sale right now for PhP 280 on their website!)

Here's the product description from BeautyMNL's website:

Often hailed as “liquid gold” because of its multi-tasking good-for-you properties, Argan Oil still reigns supreme as the most sought-after luxe ingredient in beauty. Be Organic takes this revered ingredient and combines it with silk protein and panthenol to create a sulfate and chemical-free shampoo that literally does it all:

• Repairs, nourishes and strengthens hair
• Prevents frizz and restores shine
• Helps with hair growth
• Strengthens the hair cuticle, making each strand softer and smoother
• Aids in moisture retention in the cortex and surface of the hair
• Free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, cdea, tea

More info from their website:

What drew me to buy this was the fact that Argan Oil is known for keeping hair healthy, moisturized, and strong and it also makes your hair grow faster. I have thin hair and I'm trying to avoid further hair loss so I think I should look for better hair care products. 

Another thing that made me interested here is that it's sulfate-free. Whenever I get my hair colored, I'm advised to use sulfate-free shampoo so that the color wouldn't fade out. Unfortunately, I didn't get my hair newly colored to see if this helped at all. My last color treatment was February and I think it will be unfair to do comparison with that.

At first glance, I noticed that the product is not the usual thick and creamy consistency that we see in drugstore brand shampoos. The color suits the name "Liquid Gold" because of its honey-gold color. The consistency, as seen in the photo above, is quite runny. When used, I noticed that it doesn't foam up, something I've noticed with all the organic shampoos that I've tried. There's also a mild, sort of floral-ish scent that do not really linger on hair minutes after rinsing off.

As I am writing this post, I've already finished the bottle. What I've noticed is that my hair feels healthier and not anymore as brittle from all the chemical treatments I've done (like the bubble hair color I did last February). The strands are stronger as it doesn't easily break from the root when pulled. So I can easily say that this product helped a lot in improving the health of my hair and making it stronger. 

Do take note that during the month and a half that I used this bottle, I wasn't able to get my hair cut. My last haircut was last October and from that time until now, my hair grew an estimate of 7-8 inches. My hair usually grows fast so I can't really say if this product helped in growing my hair faster. If it did, then yay! ;)

Lastly, I still think a good conditioner should be paired with this. For me, it doesn't make my hair as soft and smooth as I like when used alone. It took care of the frizziness but I like the soft texture of my hair when touched and I think the shampoo alone can't give me that so I recommend you get a conditioner... maybe an organic one... or better yet the conditioner version of this variant. I haven't tried that, but since I've noticed positive results with this shampoo then maybe pairing it with its conditioner can improve the hair even better.

And that's all for this post. Have you tried this product yet? What about other Argan Oil infused products? Any recommendations?

Cheers,
DAWN

The Body Shop: Ginger Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Good evening!

Two weeks ago, I went to one of The Body Shop's May sale launch and splurged on a few items and one of them is this Ginger Anti-Dandruff Shampoo.

I was super ecstatic with it since at the time, my mom had not bought any shampoo for use at home and I was in the middle of a dandruff/seborrheic dermatitis attack. I was either constantly scratching my head, or busy checking my shoulders for dandruff debris... I know, it's kind of yuck sharing, but that was my situation and I just somehow jumped for joy at the opportunity of seeing an anti-dandruff shampoo.

So, here's what this product promises.

The product really smells of ginger, but it's not overpowering. The smell is actually quite therapeutic and adds to that refreshing feeling when you're taking a bath.

The product is also quite light. As you can see, the shampoo is a clear fluid, with a consistency of syrup with a little mix of water.

It's fairly easy enough to use. Just apply it directly to your hair and rinse. Now with the product looking like that, you'd think it doesn't foam up as quickly right? Or you'd need a lot of it to get that clean feeling? I did and was I wrong. The product was not only easy to foam up, I only needed quite a few of it to get my whole hair clean. It also was quite soothing to the scalp. I have been using this product for the past few weeks and it has done quite a good job at keeping flakes away and keeping my scalp itch free. It has also somewhat softened and smoothed my hair. I also noticed that the amount of falling/broken hair that I have when showering, has severely decreased when I started using this. Just makes me believe that this shampoo is very gentle and nourishing to my scalp.

My mom also used this product once and she's fond of mixing shampoo in water first to get it to foam, then apply it onto her hair. She got just about the same results.

I do have to say that I have previously used Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo for my hair once before using this product so I guess, my hair had already been partially treated for dandruff. Still, it is a personal dictum of mine to treat my skin conditions with the prescribed meds then supplement them with others for maintenance. So I cannot fully recommend this when you're in full dandruff flare. I do think it's quite good for everyday use.

So if you'd like to give it a try as well, now is a good time to stock on them. They cost around 550 a bottle but for their May sale, it's 25% less. It's a good buy, especially since you won't really need to use up a lot of the product to get the results you want.

If you've tried it before and longer than I have, do comment and share. I'd be happy to know how it works out for others.

Cheers,

LIZ

Press Release: The Power of Nature and Science in the New Generation of Palmolive Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner

Hey everyone! 

One of the most known and beloved hair care brand has a new and improved look and formulation that will transform our crowning glory with the best of nature and science!

Read all about the new generation shampoos and conditioners from Palmolive Naturals that can improve hair's vitality and enhance its beauty. Check out the press release below:

The Power of Nature and Science in the New Generation of Palmolive Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner

The fast-paced, technology-driven lifestyle of today’s Filipina demands that she goes from one activity to the next. While she is on-the-go, she continues to value the confidence she gets from looking her best, especially when it comes to her crowning glory. And modern as she is, she remains to trust the power of nature in bringing out the best in her hair.

Nature has the ability to improve hair’s vitality and science has the power to enhance its beauty. And when the two combine, the result – the new generation of Palmolive Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner.  Its formulation is infused with 100% natural extracts combined with Palmolive’s latest technology. Now packaged in a sleeker and up-to-date look befitting the modern Filipina.

With 10 variants to choose from, there is a Palmolive Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner variant for every hair care need. With regular use, Palmolive Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner helps you get soft, smooth and beautiful hair.

Go for the Intensive Moisture variant, which helps add essential hydration for touchably soft hair or choose the Healthy & Smooth variant for hair you can finger-comb into place. To tame out-of-control, frizzy, and fly-away hair, try the Silky Straight variant.

Brilliant Shine helps nourish and give a healthy shine even to dull tresses. Meanwhile, you can enjoy hair that’s full of life with the Aroma-Vitality variant and protect your hair from breakage and split ends* with Beautifully Long.

Using Vibrant Color, you can help maintain the shine and intensity of your colored hair. For stronger hair**, choose Complete Repair which is infused with 100% natural extracts of avocado oil and honey balm. Even visible flakes are no match for the Anti-Dandruff variant, which effectively cleanses the scalp and refreshes hair, making it 100% dandruff-free***.

Palmolive Naturals even has a variant for tweens! For straight hair that sparkles, Fashion Girl smoothens and relaxes the hair for the fabulous locks every little fashionista dreams about.

What makes this news from Palmolive even bigger is the next generation of Palmolive Naturals Conditioner! Its best-ever formula, infused with 100% natural extracts and micro-moisturizers, gets deep into hair to give long-lasting softness.

*When used regularly with Palmolive Naturals Conditioner

**Vs. non-conditioning shampoo; when used with Palmolive Naturals Conditioner

***Visible flakes; with regular use

ABOUT THE BRAND: PALMOLIVE NATURALS

Palmolive Naturals is the country’s number one personal care brand*. It plays in the shampoo, conditioner, soap and body wash categories. The brand is known for formulations that are infused with 100% natural extracts and captivating fragrances for pleasurable experiences.

*Based on Kantar Brand Footprint 2013

ABOUT THE PRODUCT: PALMOLIVE NATURALS SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

Palmolive researchers have dedicated years in understanding how to combine the latest hair care science with the goodness of natural extracts to give effective, high quality products for your every hair need. The new generation of Palmolive Naturals now comes in a new, sleek packaging perfect for the modern Filipina.

Who is it for?

Palmolive Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner are made for Filipinas who consider their hair as their most cherished beauty asset. They place special attention to their hair, making sure that they only use products they can trust.

What does it do?

Palmolive Naturals comes in a range of variants that provide solutions for women’s many hair concerns. Its formula contains 100% natural extracts combined with Palmolive Naturals’ latest technology. Palmolive Naturals Shampoo works best when used with Palmolive Naturals Conditioner. Now in its new best-ever formula, Palmolive Naturals Conditioner formulation is infused with 100% natural extracts and micro-moisturizers and gets deep into hair for long-lasting softness.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/PalmoliveNaturals

You may also catch the Palmolive New Generation TVC at http://bit.ly/1m9ogIw

I'm very fortunate to get to try these new generation Palmolive Naturals shampoos and conditioners. I currently have colored, permed, and long hair. It has dry ends too. I think the most of the variants can help with my hair except for the silky straight one because I do like my hair curly. ;)

I will give an update on how well it works with my hair so hope you can wait for that! :)

Cheers,

DAWN