Review of L'Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray

Recently I touched up my hair color with L'Oreal Excellence Cream dye, and instead of just coming packaged as the dye usually does, it included a small trial size aluminum spray can of L'Oreal Elnett Sating Hairspray. Since I have been wearing my hair curly over the past few weeks I was excited to give this new hairspray a try.

Prior to this free sample I had been using Salon Grafix with excellent results.

L'Oreal in general has never disappointed me, so I figured this hairspray would work marvelously.

The Scent:

L'Oreal Elnett smells delicious, it has a Jovan Musk like tint to it, with a very girly and powdery finish that I loved. A large normal sized can of this hairspray however is a little pricey, reaching in at $16.00 price levels, which is a bit absurd for hairspray.

I knew I would not buy this hairspray regularly, but if I liked how it held my curls I would buy it here and there when on sale. I use hairspray daily, so having to spend that much money regularly would be killer on a budget.

Hold:
The hairspray goes on lightly leaving a touch of the gorgeous scent behind, as far as holding in my curls, I am sure you are wondering how Elnett held up.

Well rest assured, if you plan on splurging on Elnett, it will be money well spent. The hairspray held my curls in place all day long, without leaving my hair flaky, stiff or dry. Basically you get a strong, strong hold, without sacrificing the softness of your hair.

Last:

Strong hold from Elnett will last all day long.

Overall:
L'Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray is a winner in my opinion. What L'Oreal has bottled up is the most excellent hairspray you could find, however the price... L'Oreal could work on that. It has always been my belief that the more affordable a product is, the more sales it will bring in.

Review: Neutrogena, the Anti-Residue Shampoo

I use hair spray daily, and every other day I will spritz into my hair some shine serum, or leave in treatments. I noticed over time with my non-stop use of leave in products, and sprays that my hair seemed to look dull, and feel dull. I knew that this was because my regular shampoo was not removing all residue from my hair. I at times would even discover hair spray build up on my scalp...which is just gross!

I went to my local super center looking for something that would take care of the problem. A shampoo, or conditioner capable of removing left over residue. My choices were pretty obsolete up until I came across a shampoo designed especially for residue removal.

Neutrogena, The Anti-Residue Shampoo!

I was taken back by the very small size of the shampoo, but after reading the directions I figured it was worth it (you are to only use this shampoo weekly). Still though for $7.99, one would expect a little more product for the money. With Neutrogena, The Anti-Residue Shampoo you only get 12 ounces of shampoo.

The Promise:

The promise was that it would remove up to 95% of dulling residues. That it will remove residues left behind by shampoos, conditioner, and styling products.

Perfect! It was exactly what I wanted.

The Scent:

The shampoo had a mild old fashioned scent that reminded me of cheap hotel bar soap. I also was able to note something that smelled a little bit like pool chemicals, but that odd note was not very strong, and would be missed easily if you were not really inhaling the scent.

Overall though, the scent is mild, and you don't have to worry about it sticking around.

My Use:

I scrubbed the shampoo into my locks, and rinsed it out. I then used my regular brand of conditioner and waited to see results.

The very first thing I noticed while my hair dry was that it was softer, shiner, and felt cleaner. As my hair dried no notes of my hair spray were detected (sometimes I'd have so much hair spray residue behind that my hair would dry slightly hard, clearly meaning all of my hair spray was not out).

Overall:

Neutrogena, The Anti-Residue Shampoo worked perfectly, I just wished it were meant for daily use, and not just weekly use. I also wished they would have been a tad more generous when it came to the amount of shampoo you get.

Besides that though Neutrogena, The Anti-Residue Shampoo works, and it works well. It removes all residue, and leaves hair clean, refreshed, and feeling like new.

Review: Salon Grafix Shaping Hair Spray; Extra Super Hold

-My review also on AC
I have thick wavy hair by nature, and when I want to style my hair type, I have no other choice but to keep the style still by using gobs of hair gel, or hair spray. If you are a frequent user of hair spray, than likely you already know that no two are created equal.

While some hold all day long, others barely even keep down the frizz.

Recently I have been having a hell of a horrible time trying to find one of my favorite hair sprays. No longer were stores selling it, and I needed something to replace my one hit wonder.

I bought sprays in the $20.00 range that were awful, and I bought sprays in the $4.00range that were decent, but not good enough. I wanted long lasting hold, without the flaking that many sprays leave behind towards the end of the day.

2 weeks ago I came across a cheap bottle of hair spray that cost me less than $3.00. I was having such bad luck with hair spray, that I figured I would just go ahead and buy it, and hope for the best. At $3.00 my expectations were low, but I honestly had tried so many different sprays that this mega cheap bottle became my last resort.

The hair spray is labeled as Salon Grafix Shaping Hair Spray; Extra Super Hold. It came in a simple white spray can, with a small logo towards the bottom that read spray mist. Spray mist itself sounds weak, but at the same time they label it as Extra Super Hold.

In the store it was anyones guess on how it would work.

My Use:

After tying my hair back, and shaping it the way I wanted it to stay, I went ahead and sprayed out some of the hair spray. It had a light powdery scent to it, but nothing that was overpowering, or sickening. It was fresh, light, and OK.

After spraying I noticed that the hair spray dried quickly, allowing me to press down any frizz, and mold my hair into the shape and style that I wanted. Basically it allowed me just enough time to manipulate my hair if I needed to.

As it dried, I liked it immediately. It left my style in place, and held on well. It also added sheen and brilliance to my hair without leaving it looking hard, stiff, or rock like. It looked soft, and natural, and I loved it!

The only thing this hair spray had to do was hold my style, without flaking, and I am happy to let others know that Salon Grafix Shaping Hair Spray; Extra Super Hold did just that. It held my style, kept frizz down, and did not flake up or leave my hair looking and feeling like stone.

Overall:

I'm happy, my hair is happy, and my style stays in place without issues. What I especially like about Salon Grafix Shaping Hair Spray; Extra Super Hold is that I can brush the hair spray out easily at night, and it does not leave behind ashes or flakes in strands of my hair like other sprays do.

I am happy with the low price, and the high quality results! I couldn't recommend this one more.

Review: New Dove Energize Go Fresh Therapy Conditioner for Normal Hair

Grapefruit & Lemongrass Scent

A week ago while doing some last minute Christmas shopping I picked up a little something new from Dove, called Dove Energize Go Fresh Therapy Conditioner for Normal Hair, in Grapefruit and Lemongrass Scent.

Normally I don't buy products by Dove, but I was running low on funds, and figured I'd give it a try. The conditioner was cheap, so I figured I'd get low quality results. My first impressions were dead wrong though, because Dove Energize Go Fresh Therapy Conditioner for Normal Hair actually worked a heck of a lot better than I thought it would.

In the store the initial sniff test went well. The conditioner had a pleasant creamy mandarin orange scent, with a clear note of grapefruit, and a very, very micro note of what reminded me of fresh mint.

The promise of course is to protect the hair from daily wear and tear, while leaving behind a long lasting scent of lemongrass and grapefruit. The conditioner also promises not to weigh hair down, and that it will leave it bouncy and revitalized.

My Use:

After shampooing with my usual brand, I went ahead and squeezed out a decent amount of the conditioner into my palms, and spread it into the entirety of my hair. Roots to tips!

The conditioner itself has a pale yellow cream color to it, but the texture is a bit runny. I have thick wavy hair naturally, and usually I need to use conditioners that have a bit more weight to the texture. Dove Energize Go Fresh Therapy Conditioner for Normal Hair was sort of lacking.

Anyhow, I let the conditioner sit in for about 3 minutes, and finally got to rinsing it out. As I rinsed I could tell that a transformation had taken place. My had was silky under the running water. It was also soft, and free of knots, which was not something I was at all expecting from this $5.00 conditioner.

The only downside was that the scent was not long lasting at all. After my hair dried completely, the scent died completely. No matter though, because the results on my hair, made up for the lack in scent.

Results:

I let my hair air dry, and found that my hair was left very shiny, very soft, and it remained free of kinks and frizz.

All in all, I will say that Dove Energize Go Fresh Therapy Conditioner for Normal Hair is an excellent low priced conditioner, which was surprising. I never really expected Dove to deliver such goods, but low and behold, this conditioner managed to win me over.

Review of Aveeno Active Naturals Nourish + Moisturize Conditioner

My review also on AC

About 3 weeks ago I accidentally bought a bottle of Aveeno Active Naturals Nourish + Moisturize Conditioner. I quickly scooped up the bottle by accident thinking that it was my usual Nexxus brand of conditioner. I must have been tired, because Nexxus and Aveeno have two total different shaped bottles, but the colors, and bland bottle packaging designs are very similar. When placed on shelves next to one another, its rather easy to grab the wrong one, especially if you are half asleep, tired, and in a rush.

When I got home, I was a bit miffed, but after popping open the click up lid and realizing that the conditioner actually smelled really refreshing, I figured I'd use it, and not bother returning it.

The bottles description basically gave me comfort that the conditioner would work well for my hair type. In a nut shell, it promised to nourish and moisturize my hair. Besides just that though it made the bold claim that it would quench my hair ridding it of dryness, that it would leave my hair soft, and that it would strengthen my hair.

Good, good! It all sounded fantastic.

My Use:

After shampooing with my usual brand, I went ahead and squeezed out a decent amount of the conditioner into the palm of my hand.

The conditioner itself is a very bright white color, with a semi runny consistency. I honestly did not like the runny consistency because other conditioners I have tried with the same weak, watered down consistency, never do much for my hair. I have thick hair, so the thicker the consistency of the conditioner, the better the results (at least for my hair type).

I saturated my hair in the conditioner, and let it sit there for around 3 minutes before rinsing. Once I began to rinse I could notice in the shower immediately that my hair felt much softer, it was fully infused with moisture, and I ran into no knotting issues.

All in all everything seemed to be going perfectly.

I let my hair air dry as I always do, and was pleasantly surprised at how soft and nice my hair felt. The only absence I noted though was a high gloss shine. Many conditioners are capable of leaving my hair soft, moisturized, and they add a healthy shiny sheen. Aveeno Active Naturals Nourish + Moisturize Conditioner did a wonderful job at leaving my hair soft and silky, but the lack of shine was a bit of a disappointment.

Recommendation:

Aveeno Active Naturals Nourish + Moisturize Conditioner will in fact leave your hair moisturized, and feeling fantastic. It lacks a little bit in the high beam shine department, but for what it costs, it's a pretty decent conditioner, that I would in fact recommend.

Personally I was surprised it worked as well as it did on my thick wavy hair type. Normally I have to spend anywhere from $12-$20 on a conditioner to get similar results, so saving nearly half that cost was very nice.

Review of Umberto Beverly Hills, Super Hold Hairspray

After returning a horrid little hairspray by Garnier, I picked up one of my favorite brand of hair care, Umberto Beverly Hills.

I had never noticed before that besides just shampoos and conditioners, Umberto Beverly Hills also had a small line of hairspray, one in regular hold, and another in super hold.

Seeing that the line rarely fails me, I went ahead and chose their super hold hairspray. Regular hold hairsprays never do much for me as I have extremely thick wavy hair. Super Hold sprays are basically the only sprays that will work as far as maintaining my styles hold all day long.

The spray itself comes in a tall stand up aluminum can with 10.6 ounces of spray. With daily use the spray will last me about 2 months which is not bad considering it only cost me $8.99 which is mid-range priced hairspray.

Right now Target.com is selling this spray in 2 packs for the same price, so I highly recommend you take up that offer, and here is why:

First and foremost Umberto Beverly Hills Strong Hold Hairspray will really hold your hair, and it will hold your style all day long without any signs of weakening.

Secondly the hairspray does not leave behind white flakes. I have used so many hairsprays that promise to not flake, and they end up flaking. Umberto's brand does not promise it, it just does it.

The hairspray itself does not have a scent that it leaves behind, which sort of stinks because if you have ever smelled their moisturizing shampoo, you would probably be wishing the hairspray had that angelic scent. Only it doesn't.

What Umberto Super Hold Hairspray does though is keep your hair in place, without flakes, and without budging.

Your hair will remains slightly soft, with only a tad bit of stiffness. However I find that when hairspray leaves a bit of stiffness behind it keeps hold the longest, and the strongest, so I do not mind the stiffness at all.

Those of us with thick hair know that stiffness left behind from hairsprays is not a bad thing. If you have thinner hair though, you may not like this one. I can only speak for those women with thick unruly wavy hair. Umberto will press down the frizz, and hold your style in place.

Although the hair will feel slightly stiff, it will not look stiff at all, so there is balance, and what you have left is beautiful hair that will stay beautiful throughout the day.

I highly recommend this one ladies. You will not be disappointed.

Review of John Frieda Root Awakening Strength Restoring Conditioner for Breakage-Prone Hair

-Review of mine is also on AC

During the cooler seasons like fall and winter my hair is usually at its very best. I find that it is softer, silkier, and smoother. I also find that my hair is much more likely to breaking, and split ends.

Before the cool weather even gets a chance to do its usual rounds on my hair I wanted to begin to protect it early.

When I came across a new conditioner from John Frieda that promised to protect my hair, and make it more resilient with every use, I went ahead and purchased it.

It's called John Frieda Root Awakening Strength Restoring Conditioner for Breakage-Prone Hair, and the green tube of conditioner promised a whopping of good things.

First and foremost it promised to silken my hair from roots to ends. It would also keep my hair from breaking, making it more radiant, healthy, and of course, as I mentioned already, resilient. The formula also states that it will help prevent split ends.

It is made with Natural Eucalyptus and peppermint oil, which promise to add a little tingling sensation which stimulates the scalp; the John Frieda website states to massage the scalp to awaken new healthier growing hair.

John Frieda Root Awakening Strength Restoring Conditioner for Breakage-Prone Hair comes in a green squeeze tube containing 8.45 ounces of conditioner.

It only came to $4.99 at my local Target, but with it's really low price I wondered if it would work the wonders that it stated it would on the tube.

Scent:

John Frieda Root Awakening Strength Restoring Conditioner for Breakage-Prone Hair has a fresh scent, with a potent tint of what smells like creamy mint. In the shower it gave off a really familiar scent of mint chocolate chip, which oddly enough, I really liked.

As I worked the conditioner into my hair I noticed that it went to work pretty quickly at de-tangling, and adding moisture to the hair. The tingling sensation was very weak, but it was slightly noticeable.

After rinsing the conditioner out I was pretty stunned at how flawlessly silky and smooth my hair felt. I hoped when I stepped out of the shower that my hair would dry this soft and silky.

Results:

The results were there even on the very first use. My hair did dry smoother, silkier, and there was a healthy shine to my hair that I loved.

As far as protecting my hair from breakage, I will say that after one use, less hair came out of my scalp while brushing.

After a week of daily use, I notice a slight change in my hair. It seems healthier, shinier, smoother, silkier, and breaks while brushing happen less often than usual.

Overall:

John Frieda Root Awakening Strength Restoring Conditioner for Breakage-Prone Hair is a winner in my opinion. You can really not go wrong for just $4.99. This one is fairly priced, and works as promised, which is rare for any product.

The Trick to Making as Seen on TV Bumpits Work for Women with Curly or Frizzy Hair

I bought Bumpits after watching the really neat infomercial on them. The unique Bumpit hair products worked like a charm on the commercials, and I watched as women simply pulled up half of their hair, inserted a Bumpit, and wallah, they had really beautiful classy looking bumps in their hair! The Bumpits not only added volume, but they could be worn for formal events, casual events, or simply be used every day for a quick, easy salon quality style.

I however have very thick hair, with a unique wave to it. My hair can also get very, very frizzy in humid weather. As much as I wanted Bumpits to work for my hair type, I knew it would be impossible.

After picking up a set of Bumpits at my local Target for nearly $20.00, I was excited to give them a try. I tried parting my hair as directed, but as soon as I placed the Bumpit into the part, it would stick like glue due to the unique teeth built into the Bumpits, and it would then knot my hair.

I knew what I had to do in order to get the Bumpits to work with my hair type. I knew I had to dedicate an hour to ironing my hair straight. I figured getting the Bumpits to stay in my hair properly, without knotting it up would only work if my hair was finer, and straight.

I sat for the next hour running the straight iron through my hair till it was pin straight and silky. I then went for my Bumpits. I parted my hair as directed and inserted the medium sized Bumpit to the part. I then let my hair fall loose and to my amazement, the Bumpit had worked. It stood in its place, while creating a very nice bump at the top of my head.

I was then able to tie my hair back if I wanted for a very salon like style. I like letting my hair loose while wearing Bumpits for the added volume it gives to my straightened hair.

Many women pay top dollar to get their hair done like this in salons for weddings and proms. However if you have the time, straighten your hair, and add a Bumpit, the look will cost you a heck of a lot less, and will turn out looking just as fabulous as it would had you spent big money at a salon.

If you already have straight hair, you do not need to dedicate any time to using Bumpits. If you have thick, frizzy hair like mine though, take the time to straighten your hair, and then add the Bumpit. It will work, and you will be surprised at the results.

Finally an As Seen On TV product that actually does what it is supposed to do.

Tigi Catwalk Oatmeal and Honey Shampoo and Conditioner

If you have ever smelled Lush's Honey I Washed The Kids Handmade Soap, than you already know what to expect TIGI Catwalk Oatmeal and Honey Shampoo and Conditioner to smell like.

That's right, it has a rich, creamy honey caramel scent to it that is both strong and delicious. For me it is also a nice long lasting fall scent that I think anyone would appreciate.

As far as how it works on hair, let's just say the price is well worth the results. Hair is left smooth, silky, and frizz free. Mostly what I love about it though is how it leaves my hair smelling. The scent will last, and last for hours. Every move I make, I am able to smell the creamy honey goodness.

If you are looking to add moisture and shine to your hair this fall season, look no farther. This one is a pleaser!

Review: Paul Mitchell Super Strong Conditioner

When I picked up a bottle of Paul Mitchell Super Strong Shampoo, I also paired it with Paul Mitchell Super Strong Conditioner. It's my belief that when you pair sister shampoos and conditioners together, that the result is far better than not pairing them up.

Paul Mitchell Super Strong Conditioner is however a few dollars more expensive than the shampoo, which sucks, because the shampoo itself was nearly $9.00 for a very small 10.14 ounce bottle. The conditioner was priced at $14.00 for an even smaller bottle, at just 10 ounces even.

Like the shampoo, the conditioner was very nice in the hair, it is thick, without being too thick, and it washes out with ease leaving hair feeling fantastic. In the shower after rinsing it left my hair smooth, silky and free of tangles.

The scent smells just like the shampoo as well. It is a clean fresh scent, with a very light undertone of some sort of musk. A pleasant scent, but a scent that likely you have smelled before in many different hair care products.

As my hair dried though, I noticed a lot of added body, which I did not like because I already have very thick wavy hair, that is prone to frizz.

Although Paul Mitchell Super Strong Conditioner is beneficial to my hair, by repairing, and protecting it, it did leave my hair too puffy for my liking.

I think that those of you who want extra body, this conditioner will work wonders for you, however if you have thick wavy hair that is prone to frizzing, like I do, than you may want to skip out on this one.

Review: Organix Mandarin Olive Oil Shampoo

Organix Mandarin Olive Oil Shampoo is one of Organix's newest hair care products up for grabs on shelves this summer.

The Organix collection added quite a few newbies this season, and when I came across Mandarin Olive Oil Shampoo, I knew I had to try it. The moment I popped the cap in the store and inhaled the sweet mandarin orange fragrance, I was hooked. Being a fan of the line since Coconut Milk, I figured I would be a fan of everything the company could release.

Mandarin Orange Olive Oil for me was a decent shampoo, but with a very odd gel like consistency to it. Luckily in the shower, when I went to create a lather with the shampoo, it worked quickly, and created a ton of bubbles.

The mandarin spice filled the bathroom with its scent. In my hair however the sweet orange scent died down rather quickly. I am willing to overlook this though because the shampoo left my hair silky, shiny, and it kept my hair frizz free.

Unfortunately the scent did not last as long as I would have liked, but I liked how it left my hair when it was dry, so Mandarin Olive Oil Shampoo gets two thumbs up from me!

The bottle comes with 13 ounces of shampoo, so there is enough in there to keep your hair frizz free for the remainder of the summer.

Review of Nexxus Dualiste, Dual Benefit Conditioner: Color Protection, and Intense Hydration

I fell in love with Nexxus products the very first time I tried out the brand. Although they sell hair care products at prices that I consider a bit high, I also consider the prices to be well worth the product results that I get.

When I came across one of their newest products I knew I had to try it. There were other options in the new collection of dual hair care, but I went with the one best suited for my hair type. Nexxus Dualiste, Dual Benefit Conditioner: Color Protection, and Intense Hydration.

Unlike any other conditioner I had ever seen, Nexxus Dualiste, Dual Benefit Conditioner: Color Protection, and Intense Hydration comes with 2 split chambers of conditioner. One chamber in the bottle holds a conditioner designed to protect the color of your hair, while the other chamber contains conditioner that is designed to moisturize the hair.

You can see inside of the bottle at how the two are split up. There seems to be some sort of plastic wall that keeps the two from spreading in to one another. Frankly they could have just mixed the two together, but that wouldn't be as fun now would it?

At any rate, the pump when pressed down squeezes out the two types of conditioner. One is a cloudy white in color, and the other is a minty green in color.

The scent reminded me a lot of the scents that nearly all Nexxus products have, which is a creamy almond like coconut. Nexxus Dualiste, Dual Benefit Conditioner: Color Protection, and Intense Hydration has a more pina colada scent to it, which is really nice and I cannot imagine anyone disliking it.

In the shower I pumped out a few squirts of the dual conditioner and ran it through my hair. I let it sit for a full 3 minutes and rinsed.

The conditioner made my hair feel very very clean, but not silky which was strange.

When I got out of the shower to style my hair, I was surprised at how manageable my hair was, and how shiny and soft it had become after using Nexxus Dualiste, Dual Benefit Conditioner: Color Protection, and Intense Hydration.

It was an overall winner in my opinion. I loved how it made my hair look and feel, and I loved the fact that the light fragrance stood with me afterward.

It's a 5 star product, and I highly recommend you give it a try.

Review: Nexxus Therappe Luxurious Moisturizing Shampoo

I normally don't like spending a lot of money on hair care products such as shampoo and conditioner, because I have time and time again run into expensive products that worked just as good as dollar store products.

Seeing that my birthday was last week, I figured I would treat myself to something outside of my normal buying box. I wanted to try a new shampoo and conditioner that cost a little more than what I'm used to spending.

I came across Nexxus Therappe Luxurious Moisturizing Shampoo and fell in love with the scent the moment I clicked up the cap to give it a sniff.

It had a luxurious creamy high note of coconuts, and vanilla. I loved it, and usually I'm not a fan of coconut scents. Nexxus Therappe Luxurious Moisturizing Shampoo though managed to win me over.

My Use:

In the shower I squeezed out a decent amount of the shampoo and liked the thicker texture it had compared to other shampoos I have used. Even though it was thick it did in fact lather into my hair with ease. A little really goes a long way too.

The scent filled the room, and I scrubbed it around in my locks for about a minute, and then rinsed.

My hair was left feeling a little dry afterward which was surprising considering Nexxus Therappe Luxurious Moisturizing Shampoo is meant to moisturize. I knew I needed to add the sister conditioner afterward (which I did in fact buy at the same time) to fix the drying feeling. It worked like a charm and my hair was left smooth, shiny, manageable, and it also felt healthier.

In my opinion, Nexxus Therappe Luxurious Moisturizing Shampoo was worth the $8.00 I spent on the bottle, and I'd recommend it to just about anyone looking to moisturize their hair. I would however suggest buying this shampoo with the conditioner as well. the results are all the more fantastic.

Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Shampoo

Garnier has always been one of my top picks for hair care products.

Garnier has never really failed me when it comes to giving me excellent results, good looking hair, and affordable hair care products.

A few weeks ago at my local Walmart I came across a sale I could not pass up. I grabbed two items on the shelf that looked like they would be something that I would like to try.

One of those products I picked up was Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Shampoo. I bought it simply because I wanted to see if it would add a burst of shine to my hair like they promised.

According to the bottles description, Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Shampoo would smooth out my hair, add lightweight shine, clean, and strengthen my hair.

It was a lot of little promises packed into one 25.4 ounce bottle. I also paired up and bought Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Conditioner (which I will review later on).

Packaging:

There really is not much to say about the bottle. Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Shampoo comes in a standard neon green plastic stand up bottle, with an easy to use click up cap. However a very cool shiny metallic silver label popped out and caught my eye. It read SHINE BURST. Without the eye catching silver label I would of likely passed it right up.

Scent:

To me nearly all Garnier products have this official Garnier scent that makes the brand recognizable amongst others. Its a clean, yet fruity scent at the same time, with a little spice of citrus that is energizing.

My Use:

In the shower I first saturated my hair with hot water, and then added about a handful of the shampoo to my locks.

As I was scrubbing the shampoo into my hair and scalp I liked how moisturized it made my hair feel (usually my hair feels really dry when I am using shampoo).

I also liked how the lather worked up quickly and easily.

The lovely clean fruity scent also filled the bathroom, and I hoped it would stick around after my shower.

After rinsing I was surprised to feel that Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Shampoo did in fact leave my hair moisturized, and knot free. For me after rinsing shampoo out, my hair is usually left feeling dry, parched, and thirsty for moisture, and most of all knotty.

It was notthe case while using Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Shampoo.

Overall Results:

My hair was left (obviously) very moisturized, and very soft after drying. I can't say much for shine though. My hair is usually always slightly shiner after showering.

After using Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Shampoo though, I can't really say that it added miraculous mirror like shine, because it didn't. My hair was as shiny as it usually is after a shower.

Overall though I enjoyed using it. It left my hair soft, clean, fresh smelling, and knot free and I adore it simply because of that.

Added shine would of been nice too, but for me Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Shampoo did a fine job in every other department. I do think that it should be classified as a moisturizing shampoo instead of a shine enhancing shampoo though.


Price:

You can pick up a large bottle for about $4.00. In my opinion it is $4.00 well spent.

Recommendation:

I highly recommend it to those looking for relief for dry hair. It did quite a number on my dried out over-processed hair, so...yeah, I recommend it.

Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Conditioner

Since Garnier first hit shelves I have been a fan. When the bold word NEW stuck out like eye candy on my Walmart shelf, I had to see what their newest additions had to offer.

I love trying new things, and continue to try new things because I like thinking that I am the first to try them. After trying them, I then love sharing my finds online through a review, whether they be good or bad.

Seeing how I already reviewed the shampoo, I wanted to share shampoos sister conditioner, Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Conditioner.

Packaging:


The conditioner comes in the same neon green stand up bottle that the shampoo comes in. As a matter of fact nearly all Garnier hair care products come in the same neon green bottle, making the line very easy to spot at stores.

The Promise:

According to the description on the bottle, it promised the same things that the shampoo promises. Clean hair, strengthening agents, and lightweight shine.

I figured the promise was a decent one, and hopefully it would work magic on my locks. Besides, who doesn't love shiny hair?

Scent:

Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Conditioner smelled just like the shampoo, only it was not as powerful. As a matter of fact it seemed slightly watered down.

It still though had that fresh, clean, fruit and citrus scent that Garnier fans already know and love.

My Use:

After shampooing I added a nice handful of the white colored conditioner to my palm. (I personally need to use a lot, I've got long thick hair)

The conditioner itself was thick, but not too thick. It had standard conditioner texture, but not runny like some Suave conditioners are. I would have liked it to be a bit more creamy though. Usually the more creamy the conditioner, the better. At least for those with thick hair like mine.

Next I basically saturated my hair in the conditioner, and let it sit in for 3 minutes, as directed.
As I ran it through my hair, I could feel how fast it went to work on breaking apart the knots in my hair. This occurrence usually means good things, so I had high hopes while applying the conditioner.

The next step of course is to rinse.

Results:

My hair felt really slick and smooth after rinsing Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Conditioner completely out. My hair was also left feeling moisturized, smooth, and clean.

Dry time though was a different story.

I got my usual amount of puff and frizz, which was expected.

After straightening my hair though, it did have a slightshine, but the shine is the same that I would get after any other shower. Nothing glowing here, nothing bursting either, same ol' same ol'.

My hair was Moisturized; yes. As far as shine goes though my my hair was the same as ever. Nothing major to report in the shine department.

Like the shampoo, Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Conditioner should of been labeled a moisturizing conditioner, and not a shine burst; because truly it didn't really add any more shine then I normally have.

Overall:

Even though Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Conditioner failed to add any high beam glossy shine to my locks, it did leave my hair very soft, manageable, and best of all, knot free.

The best thing about the conditioner though was that it left my hair very moisturized. My hair is usually dry to the touch; especially at the ends. So the conditioner is still a damn good one in my book.

I enjoyed Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Conditioner, and would purchase it again.

Although the conditioner didn't add much shine, I still like it, and would recommend it to those who have dry hair.

Pricing and Availability:

You can pick up a bottle of Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Fortifying Conditioner at any local store that sells hair care products.

You can also find it online. A large bottle will come to around $4.00 or less. You truly cannot beat that price for what it does.

I could easily compare this low priced conditioner to high end hair products

Garnier Fructis Fortifying Shampoo Sleek and Shine

This past weekend I came across a deal I could not pass up. $3.13 for a new Garnier product that yours truly had yet to try.

Due to the lovely fact that this bottle came with two free trial sized samples, I could not pass it up. Plus...it was new! That word alone calls out to me. "Buy me... Melissa... buy me... me so good... buy me, buy me now".

One of the free trial sized products included was New Garnier Fructis Fortifying Cream Shampoo Sleek & Shine. Super sweet, seeing how it also came with a larger bottle of sister conditioner, which I will review later.

Scent:

Garnier Fructis Fortifying Cream Shampoo Sleek & Shine had a much stronger and nicer scent then the sister conditioner does.

It still had that tropical paradise type scent that reminded me of bananas, coconut, and honey. The scent is very easy to fall in love with, seeing how it reminded me of summer time. Best of all though is that the scent will be detectable in your hair after your hair is dry and styled.

Texture:

The shampoo itself was a nice pearly off white color, and had a very thick and creamy consistency.

I knew that with texture this thick, that Garnier Fructis Fortifying Cream Shampoo Sleek & Shine would provide my hair with a lot of moisture. I had high hopes before even applying it to my locks.

My Use:

Garnier Fructis Fortifying Cream Shampoo Sleek & Shine worked into a really nice thick and bubbly lather with just a small amount of shampoo needed. I was impressed. Nice texture, tons of lather, and barely needing to use a half a handful!

What I liked most of all was how the shampoo did not leave my locks feeling dry or knotty while I lathered up.

Rinsing Garnier Fructis Fortifying Cream Shampoo Sleek & Shine out was also equally enjoyable. Usually when I am rinsing shampoo from my hair it leaves it feeling parches, and thirsty for moisture.

Overall:

I liked Garnier Fructis Fortifying Cream Shampoo Sleek & Shine a lot more then I did the sister conditioner. Which is odd, because usually I never really fall in love with shampoo. It's usually the conditioner I love. However I will say that the shampoo worked better than the conditioner!

As far as shine goes though, there was truly nothing added to my hair for me to report, which was sort of disappointing. My hair had the same amount of shine it always has.

Recommended?

Although the shampoo didn't impress me with shine, I still enjoyed it nonetheless.


Thick Hair? Try This One:

Revlon Flex Triple Action Moisturizing Shampoo for Dry, Permed or Color Treated Hair

The only reason I decided to buy Revlon Flex triple action...lie, gimmick, garbage, lie... shampoo.
It was because I had the symptoms that the bottle promised it could cure. I had recently dyed my hair, and I noticed how it was drier than usual.

Strolling around in the hair product section looking for a moisturizer for my hair, I picked it up. REVLON FLEX TRIPLE ACTION SHAMPOO FOR DRY, PERMED OR COLOR TREATED HAIR.

Hmm.. will repair dry hair eh?

Add moisture hm?

Will not wear out my hair color.


Yeah right!?!?!?

So I go home, try it out in the shower.

I liked the smell, I guess that was about the only thing I liked.

Once out, wondering if my hairs texture was going to have that smooth silky feel as promised and with more moisture.

So I straighten my hair as normal.

ONLY...

I cant, this stuff gave my hair which is normally thick, so much more body, that I had an Afro which was totally unmanageable.

I actually got back into the shower to re-do everything all over again, only this time not using the Revlon's broken promise.

I returned the unused potion back to the store, noting to myself to never ever buy anything that says FLEX on it.

NOTE:

FLEX MEANS AFRO!!!!!



Did it do what it promised? Was it effective?

No it sure did not!

» Did it improve the way your hair looks or feels?

Yes, it gave me a new style known as an Afro puff.

» What do you love or hate about it?

I hated everything about how it made my hair, the smell was nice, but other than that it was useless.

» What is it like using this product?

Its like adding 4 inches of body to your hair. May be good for people with thin hair, but I wouldn't recommend it for people who already have thick or nappie like hair.

» Who should buy this product? Who shouldn't?

People with thin hair may like it, people with thick hair steer clear.

» Why did you purchase this product?

The promises on the bottle.

Only they never mentioned how it would add so much body!

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Crystal Clear Hairspray

Today my hair is so stiff you can knock on it. –Yep stiff as a board-

I bought John Frieda’s Sheer Blonde Crystal Clear Hairspray only because it promised that it would hold my hair firmly and dry clear, plus it would leave no sticky messy residue behind. Not only that but this bad boy also promised protection from the sun, seeing how its got sunscreen in it as well.

The spray can itself was also a contributing factor as to why I spent $7.50 on hairspray. It was pretty. I admit it, I sometimes fall victim to buying products because the packaging is enticing to my eyes; which send a message to my brain telling me ‘oh la la, that’s sure is pretty, gotsta have me some!’

Let me be blunt, honest, and rude. John Frieda’s hairspray stinks. Yeah the scent smells pretty bad, sort of glue like and chemically… but not only that, the product itself stinks as well.

I’ve been lied to, that wouldn’t be the first time that’s happened with hair products. This hairspray goes on easy. You just press down on the nozzle, and spray it all around your dome piece; it comes out in a light mist, which I liked. Watch your eyes!

Hmm now wait; wait, for it to dry.

HOW DOES IT FEEL?
Well sticky, yucky, grimy, and did I mention crispy! How can the sun damage my hair any more than this product already has?
My hair is now as hard as a rock; it is not soft like the bottle promised. It sure is firm though, and a little gritty as well.

LONG TERM EXPOSURE
By the end of the day if you happen to catch a glimpse of your head in a mirror, you will notice the residue, and how dull your hair looks (crystal clear my rear end!)
Yay, you look like you’ve got a big dandruff problem.

There is no hiding now, you’re at work, and everyone thinks you’re a big giant dirt bag who never bathes, they are afraid to come near you because your flakes may land in their cup of coffee.

This is what happens when I tie my hair back into a bun, and spray it all around just to hold in any stragglers. It does do the job of holding them in though; I will give credit where it is due.

So do you want to know what happens when you spray this on styled hair?

Okay here’s a scenario: You’ve spent about an hour or two curling your hair, you’re ready for a night out with some friends. You need hairspray to hold in the curls right!? Right.

Don’t use John Frieda’s Sheer Blonde Crystal Hairspray, unless you want to spend the rest of the night washing this gunk out, and restyling your hair.
This spray will make your hair knotty and unmanageable. It does not hold curls in place, it weighs them down, and the curls will knot into other curls eventually creating a nest effect. Unless your aim is to look like Cruella steer clear of this product.

RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY!
Say you have a bunch of this glue like substance in your hair; you may wonder what’s to happen if it rains, or if it is humid? Well the same dang thing that happens when you try to spray it on styled hair. It weighs down the curls even more though, and eventually all you are left with is a bunch of flakes. Oh my God, It’s snowing!!!!

I would not recommend this spray to anyone. However I would recommend it as a great Halloween hair product if your going for that scary punk rocker look.

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Glistening Perfection Conditioner for Platinum To Champagne Blondes

I’ve been burned before on John Frieda’s products before.

However like any name brand company, there are plenty of products you love from them, and plenty that you hate.

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Glistening Perfection Conditioner for Platinum to Champagne Blondes is one of them products that I’m in love with.

I have thick unruly wavy hair. I’m not talking your average thick hair either; I’m talking woolly bully. I actually had a stylist tell me my hair was the thickest she had ever worked on. That wasn’t a good thing either. There is a thin line between good thick hair, and crazy thick hair.

IF MY HAIR COULD TALK
-Before-

“Hello. I’m crazy thick. Shampoos and conditioners don’t stand a chance up against me. I’m out of control, I’m puffy, and when I walk through the door, you don’t forget me. I’m like a jungle with vines tangled all over the place. I’m so messy. Hahahaah!”

What my hair says after applying John Frieda’s conditioner:

“Today that girl put something on me, it was gooey and cold, and it smelt kind of nice! I’m so mad at her now; I’m not knotting up when she’s active, my vines have come down! What has she done to me, she’s killing me, oh what a cruel world!”

That’s pretty much what John Frieda’s glistening perfection conditioner does. You feel the difference the moment you apply it. You don’t have to wait for your hair to dry and style it to know if you’ve got a good conditioner or not. I was able to tell the moment I started to rub it in my scalp that this stuff was about to perform some sort of a small miracle for my head.

You are supposed to shampoo first, the bottle recommends you use its sister shampoo John Frieda’s glistening perfection shampoo; however any shampoo from any brand will do the job just fine. After shampooing you then apply an amount that is necessary for your hair length and thickness. I myself squeeze out about half a handful of the conditioner, run it through my hair, and wait three or four minutes.

As I began to wash the conditioner out, I could immediately tell that this magic yellow goop had done something magical, my hypothesis was right. My hair had never felt so silky and soft while washing any products out of it. And what’s this? No knots during the process!

I was able to brush my hair and style it afterwards without any knots and tangles, or the feeling of any residue left behind. It left my hair soft and shiny, and not to mention manageable. There was no greasy feeling to my hair at all after using this product, like so many other conditioners tend to do to my thick hair. I was amazed. (I still had to use a straight iron though afterwards) It doesn’t really do much for the “puff”, it just makes it tangle free, so it is much easier to style.

Now the conditioner worked like a charm, however there was no difference in my hair getting any lighter, or it improving the blonde color my hair already was, even after using this product for over a 2-month period.

I purchased mine at target. You can also find it in almost every shopping center, and drug stores ranging from $5 to $7.

PASS IT ON

I’d say yep, go out and buy it, it works wonderfully in combating knotty thick hair; however it won’t help much in the ‘poof’ department. You’re on your own with that issue, if you happen to find a magic puff-reducing product for girls with thick unruly hair, feel free to leave me a comment.

John Frieda Beach Blonde Smooth Seas Detangling Conditioner

John, I’m sorry about our past
issues I wanted to apologize, and let you know how much I adore all of your
hair conditioners. They have always done exactly as you promised. This is why I added the Beach Blonde Smooth Seas Detangling Conditioner to my already over sized line of your products.

You wrote on this bottle of 10oz worth of conditioner that this minty cool detangler would unsnarl surf side snags for smooth, and easy combing. Moisture-rich seaweed extracts and sunflower oil would quench sun-dried hair and that soothing aloe calms and conditions.

Sounded pretty neat, so John, I tried it. I assumed the seaweed extracts was why you labeled it with such a unique name. I was ready to put another one of your products to the test.

You tell me that it’s applied just like any ordinary conditioner, (use more or less depending on the length an thickness of your hair.) You first wash your hair with shampoo. –And you recommended washing my hair with your beach blonde smooth seas shampoo; however I find this to be unnecessary John, and also expensive, seeing how the conditioner alone cost about $7.50. Any shampoo will do fine, so really you can stop telling people that. Okay?!

You then tell me to let the conditioner set in my hair for 3 to 4 minutes, and rinse out, easy enough, same as every conditioner really. Do you really have to add that to the bottle? Just kidding!

So I squeezed some out and rubbed it into my hair evenly. The conditioner itself is not green like the bottle; it’s actually white, and very rich and creamy.
I was amazed at how it tingled my scalp the moment I began to rub it throughout my hair. It is sort of similar to brushing your teeth, that minty cool refreshing feeling, only for your head. It was definitely an experience my scalp had never gone through before.
The conditioner also has a nice pleasant mild scent. Sort of like a sea breeze scent mixed with some mint. I could see someone either loving or hating the scent. However you will smell no traces of it after your hair is dried so it’s really not that big of a deal. I like this John, because a lot of your products have this nasty chemically smell. You may want to work on that.

However John, the smooth seas conditioner is really great at cooling you off on a hot summer day, so I will forgive you for your other stinky products. I wish everyone would give your Beach Blond Smooth Seas Detangling Conditioner a try. They really won’t be disappointed.

This is also a great conditioner to use after you’ve been swimming all day at the ocean. Its sort of what it was designed for right John?

I’m going to now move on and tell you how it worked for me.
I was promised snag free hair, and I got just that, after my shower I was able to run a comb through my hair without any problems at all. Thank you!
I was also promised that if I used this, my hair would have less frizz. I was not lied to. I did have fewer frizzes, and not only that but my hair was also extremely smoother. Thank you twice!

I am very happy with my purchase John. With about a month of daily use I was able to see a difference in my hair. The ends weren’t as dry and brittle as they once were. Thank you three times!

However John now that I have finished thanking you, I figured I might as well vent to you a little bit about the prices of your products. I mean they range from $7 plus. They’re a little expensive. So if you want people to buy both the shampoo and conditioner, you may want to consider lowering the prices, or heck, maybe throw in a few coupons into the Sunday newspaper every now and then. I mean really!

Not only that John but also this product only seems to be available at higher end stores. You may want to branch out a little bit and stock Wal-Mart up with these babies more often!

Also John you write on the bottle that it is for blonde's, I have to disagree. My mother who is a brunette also uses this and she loves it as well. You may want to let people know that it doesn’t matter what color hair they have, they too can use this particular conditioner. You may as well just delete the blond out of the name, and call it John Frieda’s Beach Smooth Seas Detangling Conditioner. What do you think?

I guess that seems to be the only issues I have with this product in particular. Other than that it’s excellent, I know I have already said this, but thanks for making such a great product. Just so you know, I’m also going to let all of my friends and family know how great this conditioner is.

I am also going to recommend your high beam glosser to everyone as well.