I definitely got scissor happy yesterday when I "trimmed" my hair. The good news is that my hair grew back from the last cut but. I basically butchered my hair and probably cut at minimum four inches. My ends just felt so dry though...I think I couldn't get it smooth because I didn't use enough product so the next time I do a blow out, I'm going to make sure I get my ends coated. You live and you learn.
Anyway. I have been taking so much better care of my hair and really paying attention to the products I have been trying. I really like Aveda and I want to try all their lines...mostly because their products are usually silicone free. And I like avoiding silicones (except when I am using heat!).
I bought this for my Mom one holiday but she didn't seem that into it....
Aveda claims:
Smells like an Aveda. 35 Years of an Icon. Nurture your hair and calm your senses. Instantly recognizable aroma of shampure.
Keep it simple with shampure™ -a lightweight conditioner for everyday use.
• 98% naturally derived.*
Detangles, adds lustrous shine and provides weightless, long-lasting nourishment with the help of abyssinian oil.
• Provides moisturizing benefits without making hair feel heavy
• Ideal for light daily conditioning
• Features our signature shampure™ aroma - a calming blend of 25 pure flower and plant essences, including certified organic bergamot, lavender, lemon, petitgrain and ylang ylang
• Best for fine to medium hair types
• Silicone-free technology
Responsible Packaging, Responsible Manufacturing
Aveda markets this shampoo for everyone. You're basic, everyday, good for the entire family shampoo. Or at least that's how they sell it on QVC. I didn't know that when I bought it but I would have bought it anyway.
I think we should start with the scent. I am not a fan of the scent. It does smell like it has essential oils. I can't pick out any particular one except I think there is citronella in it. Or maybe it's the petitgrain which is an oil I especially dislike. Especially the conditioner. It doesn't smell horrible and unbearable...it smells like something likable. However I just can't bring myself to like it. That's largely a reason I would not repurchase it. I want to enjoy the scent of whatever shampoo/conditioner I am using.
As for how it works...it's fine. It gets my hair clean without drying it out. The conditioner does what it claims as well. Both work OK . I don't feel like it strips or dries out my hair. But I think my hair could use just a little bit moire moisture. As my hair as gotten used to it though, it seems to hydrate more and more. I don't notice my hair needing more hydration as much as I did when I first started using it. Maybe it's improving my hair long term? Hmmmm.
I do like to use conditioners to detangle my hair sometimes and I think this one works OK. I need to make sure to leave it on long enough that it does its job. But it's OK. I'm not wowed by it. But it works.
As for shine, I think it makes my hair look healthy...but not as shiny as the Rosemary Mint line. As long as my hair isn't dull though, it works for me!
As for the claims of weightless hydration...I would agree. My hair doesn't feel weighed down, heavy, or greasy. I find that especially helpful because I feel it's a better canvas for curl gels/creams.
Ingredients:
Shampoo:
Water\Aqua\Eau, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamide Mipa, Propanediol, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Crambe Abyssinica (Abyssinian) Seed Oil, Bixa Orellana (Annatto) Seed Extract, Glycerin, Peg-60 Almond Glycerides, Polysorbate 80, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Sodium Phytate, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Annatto (Ci 75120)
Conditioner:
Water\Aqua\Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Crambe Abyssinica (Abyssinian) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Overall, I can see why it's marketed for everyone. I think it could work for a wide variety of hair types/textures. I just wish I liked the scent better and that it was a smidge more hydrating. I still have a ton of the shampoo left and running a bit low on conditioner but when I do finally use this one up, I plan on getting my hands on more Aveda. I just really like the brand....Maybe I'll try the Be Curly line next...
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