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L’Oreal Paris Absolute Repair Cellular Conditioner Review

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A shampoo is always incomplete without a conditioner. And now days pollution has been increased so much that a proper hair care regime should be maintain. I just reviewed the Loreal Absolute Cellular Shampoo recently and today I am going to review the absolute repair cellular conditioner from L’Oreal.


Product Description:

Price and Quantity:

Rs.600/- for 200 g

My Take:

The conditioner comes in a tub like container. The conditioner is thick in nature. The color is just like the shampoo, light yellowish in color. The smell of both shampoo and conditioner are same. As the conditioner is thick so care should be taken while taking out excess and applying the excess amount on hair as excess conditioner tends to weigh down your hair. So my suggestion is to use it just like the shampoo. Take out conditioner as an amount of two rupee coin for first application followed by more if required.

Okay enough of goody – goody things now a small negative point that I want to share with you all is that the tub container seems little unhygienic because taking out of the conditioner with fingers is not hygienic, I wish it comes in a bottle. Secondly the tub is not travel friendly because while travelling if the tub turns upside down in your bag then the whole content comes towards its lids which may cause massive spill out while opening the lid which happens with me once. And being non transparent tub you can’t see the content from outside so may not be conscious about it.

Over in all leaving this container problem I like the conditioner. It makes my hair soft and manageable until next wash (Yes the effects doesn’t last long which may be consider as a con) :(

PROS:

  • It manages your frizziness and removes the dullness of your hair
  • Require fewer amounts so it lasts really long
  • Love the smell
  • The smell lasts long until your next wash

CONS:

  • Pricey (but require less so it should not be a problem)
  • The tub is unhygienic to use

 

Rating: 4/5

 

My Recommendation:

Definitely yes if your hair is frizzy and dull like mine but it might not suit oily scalps and oily hair types. But this L’Oreal conditioner works great on dry hair and dry scalp.

L’Oreal Paris Total Repair 5 Repairing Conditioner Review

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Hello ladies,

For a change today I am going to review a product that I recently found in my brother’s vanity (if you may call it that!) He does a lot of traveling around the globe and so I am always intrigued by the things that he carries in his shower bag which he does not mind sharing with me knowing very well that it might end up here on MABH :)


I was surprised to find L’Oreal in his bag. As I have been on the search for a good shampoo and conditioner for my really distressed hair, I borrowed it from him to give it a try. I was like, if it can work for my brother’s hair so can it for my hair!! And did it?? Lets find out…

 

Price & Quantity: 

Rs 150/- for 180 g.

 

Shelf Life: 

36 months from packed.

 

My Experience:

Packaging: This one is in the typical white plastic bottle with red and golden printing and cap. The cap is flip top one with a golden rim. Kinda chic looking I would say. Plastic bottle and flip top cap here means travel friendly and not messy too.

Colour, Fragrance and Texture: The colour is white as you can see from the swatch. The fragrance is very conditioner like. I do not find it any different from other conditioners. Nothing to like or dislike about. The texture too is like any other conditioner. A little thick and creamy.

How it works for me?: I have pretty good hair that is straight and wavy without having to use any styling products. It is definitely God’s blessings that I have such hair but the texture always gives me trouble. Perpetual split ends and dryness is a never ending issue with it. As a result of this I am always on the hunt for hair products. Natural products too do not seem to be effective for me. This particular one caught my attention for all the tall claims that it was making. I wanted to test them all!!! I used the shampoo, conditioner and serum. I will review the serum in my next post.

The shampoo did not do much for me though my brother will vouch for it. He is pretty happy with it :) The conditioner however was pretty impressive. I liked how easily it spread into the hair and the detangling effect after shampooing is really good making it soft and manageable. It also added a little bit of volume and bounce to the hair. It is a pretty decent product. As far as all the claims go, I can speak for smooth and supple hair but protected tips and strength are questionable. But, nevertheless, it is a good product. Happy customer here :)

 

PROS:

  • Availability
  • Not pricey
  • Travel friendly and not messy
  • The brand value
  • Made hair smooth and manageable
  • Also detangled shampooed hair with ease
  • Made hair supple and bouncy
  • In all lived upto most of its claims

CONS:

  • Not sure if it lives up to its claims of protected hair tips and strength
  • Needs the usage of the serum as well for complete visible results

 

Rating: 4/5 (due to above mentioned Cons)

 

Do I Recommend?

Yes, I would as I found it to be a decent product.

 

Would I Repurchase?:

Maybe???

Herbal Essences Dangerously Straight Conditioner Review

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I’ve used Herbal Essences products since childhood. My dad and aunt used to get me shampoos and conditioners from this brand from abroad. These were not available in India back then. So it’s good to see Herbal Essences in the Indian market today. I never had any bad experience with this brand, be it their shampoos or conditioners. Their packaging has always been impressive. So today, here’s my review on Herbal Essences Dangerously Straight Conditioner.

Price and Quantity: 

Rs. 157 for 300 ml. (I got it for Rs. 144 online)

 

Shelf Life: 

Best before 3 years from the date of manufacture.

 

Claims: 

You don’t have to work much to get the straight look. Pour on the lusciousness root to tip with my creamy formula. It revives your hair’s silkiness and shine.

How to Use?: 

Massage me in. relax. Rinse me out. Walk straight ahead.

 

Ingredients: 

My Experience:

First of all, let me give you a brief description of my hair type. My hair is at waist length and naturally straight. I never feel the need to straighten my hair. The texture of my hair is thick and sometimes very difficult to manage. During summers the scalp turns oily and during winters it turns dry. I also color my hair. I love to experiment with different shades.

Now let’s move on to the review. The hair straightening claim of this conditioner is completely untrue. Do not buy this conditioner thinking that it will straighten your hair. And I don’t think that is possible by just using a shampoo or a conditioner. But wait! Don’t be disappointed. This is the only drawback of the product. Otherwise it is absolutely worth the price and works really well after shampooing.

The reason I picked this product was because I needed a conditioner to use along with my Herbal Essences Colour Me Shiny Shampoo (this one is great for coloured hair, will review it later), but the conditioner of the same variant wasn’t available. So I bought this one instead.

Now regarding the packaging, the conditioner comes in a sturdy inverted, curvy, hot pink coloured plastic bottle having a green coloured press type flip cap. You can easily distinguish between the conditioner and the shampoo (of the same brand) by just looking at the packaging. The conditioner has to be kept standing down on the cap while the shampoo bottle stands on its bottom. I have always loved their packaging.

The conditioner is pink in colour having a thick consistency. It detangles my hair and no knots are left behind. I love the fragrance. My hair is noticeably smooth and soft after using this. The effect lasts for around two days. It is very easy to wash it off. The conditioner does not leave any oily residue on your hair either. A little goes a long way. I don’t have split ends so I cannot say if it helps in preventing them. I did not face any side effects from using this product. No hair fall whatsoever.

This product is a big no for those having dry hair. It is better suited for those with normal hair texture. If you have naturally straight hair then there is no harm in giving this one a try. Herbal Essences Dangerously Straight Conditioner works very well for me during summer by getting rid of any oily residue or dirt which is left behind after shampooing. I don’t prefer using this one in winter as it can dry out the hair.

 

PROS:

  • Affordable
  • Easily available
  • A little goes a long way
  • Wonderful fragrance
  • Attractive packaging
  • Detangles hair
  • No side effects
  • Makes hair soft and smooth
  • Sturdy packaging

CONS:

  • Doesn’t straighten hair at all

 

Rating: 4/5

 

Do I Recommend:

Definitely yes! If your hair type is normal but tends to get oily during summer then go for this one.

 

Would I Repurchase?:

I always have! I want to try the other variants too.

Dove Intense Repair Conditioner Review

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by Arpita

I am literally buying all Dove products now because I have still not lost my faith on Dove. I recently bought this conditioner and have been using this since 2+ weeks now and I am ready to review it.

Price: 

Rs. 38 for 40ml, Rs. 64 for 90ml and Rs. 128 for 180ml

My Take:

After my bad Experience with Dove Intense Repair Shampoo and Dove Deodorant, I purchased many Dove Products, which included this conditioner. I love the Dove Beauty Bar and thus, I have not yet lost my respect for Dove.
I bought a small sized version of this one as I did not want to waste my money again. Nevertheless, this time, this conditioner is a winner! This is perfect for oily scalps as it does not moisturize the scalp heavily and does not weigh down the hair. Therefore, people with dry scalp should stay away. I have slightly dry hair, I hate conditioners that weigh down the hair, and thus this one is a good choice. It is thick and creamy in texture and the packaging is nice and sturdy.

Now, I generally apply this conditioner and leave it on for at least 2 minutes, after which I rinse it off. Let me tell you that rinsing it off is a big issue as it takes some time to get completely rinsed off of the hair and scalp and thus the process is time consuming. In addition, a lot of product is required to completely moisturize the hair. The product is affordable and I like this fact.

Results are awesome. I have used it with Trésemme, Sunsilk, Dove, Head and Shoulders shampoos, this conditioner makes the hair really soft and silky, and I love this fact about it. I am definitely going to purchase this one again until I find a good alternative. Well, when this conditioner is used alone, the results are not so great. Thus, always pair it up with a good shampoo. By the way, let me tell you that it does not repair the hair, just gives temporary shine and silkiness to the hair, and does nothing for dandruff and split ends. However, I still like this one, as it does not weigh down the hair. This one is a Summer-Winner :P

PROS:

  • Does not weigh Down the hair
  • Travel friendly
  • Affordable
  • Makes hair silky and soft
  • Good packaging

CONS:

  • Does not repair the hair
  • Temporary effects
  • A lot of product is needed
  • Does not moisturize the hair completely and heavily (Pro for girls with oily scalp)
  • Contains a lot of chemicals
  • Time consuming
  • People with extremely dry scalp should stay away from this product

 

Rating: 3/5 for winter use and 4/5 for summer

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Fortifying Shampoo and Conditioner Review

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by Babble

Hello Friends! Today I am going to discuss about my experience with Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Fortifying Shampoo with you all. Loving one’s own hair is a girl thing. Every girl lovers her own hair, concentrates more on hair care as much as she does for her skin care. So we could obviously say that ‘HAIR’ means a lot to a girl. Hence ‘HAIR’ has its own aesthetic value. The texture of the hair varies for every individual irrespective of its size and color. Let’s see what are all the things help us for the maintenance of the hair. Shampoo and oil plays a major role in hair care. We must be more cautious while selecting a shampoo for our hair type. We should check its suitability for our hair’s nature and that’s how I selected Garnier Shampoo as it claims to make hair ‘Sleek and Shine’.
This shampoo is especially made for rough, frizzy and difficult to manage type of hair. I have also got the conditioner for free :) along with this shampoo and Let’s see how both they work.


Product Description: (Description is same for both the shampoo & conditoner :/ Strange. huh!)

Is your hair rough, frizzy and difficult to manage? Does it frizz up in harsh & changing weather? GARNIER FRUCTIS SLEEK & SHINE Shampoo/Conditioner Strengthens the hair fibre from within smoothes the hair fibre from root to tip and helps protect against the effects of humidity.

Price and Quantity:

Shampoo: Rs.117 for 200ml
Conditioner: 90g; Got free with the shampoo :)

Usage Directions:

Shampoo: Lather, rinse, repeat if required. For best results use everyday.
Conditioner: Rinse well after shampooing. Apply conditioner along length of hair to tips. Leave for 1-2 mins. Rinse thoroughly.

Key Ingredients:

Shampoo: ACTIVE FRUIT  CONCENTRATE. Fructose + Glucose Vitamins B3 + B6 – Nourish hair from the roots AHAs- Strengthens the hair fibre.
Conditioner: Fructose + Glucose,Vitamins  B3 + B6 Nourishes  hair from the roots

Shelf Life:  36 months

My Experience with the Product

Packaging: The shampoo comes in an attractive parrot green coloured, flat plastic bottle. It has ‘flip and press’  type opening. The conditioner bottle looks alike the shampoo with the same type of dispenser however it is a shorter than the shampoo bottle.

  • Read: New Clear Women Anti-Dandruff & Anti Hair Fall Shampoo Review

Color, Consistency and Fragrance: The shampoo is white in color and has a sweet and fruity fragrance with runny consistency. I would say the highlight of the product is of course its pleasant fruit fragrance. The conditioner is too white in color and has a mild fruity fragrance (Similar to the shampoo) but with a thick, creamy consistency.

How it works:
After my long travel (3 days trip to a temple) my hair became rough and tangled due to the atmospheric conditions of the place I have visited. So I have applied oil on the hair and left it over night. Next day I have tried Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Fortifying Shampoo along with its conditioner. It eventually reduced my tangles and roughness of the hair. The effort of combing after bath is simplified, since the combination of shampoo and conditioner effectively reduces tangles. However some of my  friends said that this shampoo and conditioner caused them hair fall :( but I am not sure about it. If you are a sweet-fragrance lover and have a dry unmanageable hair, this shampoo and conditioner would not disappoint you. Remember, you should use the conditioner along with the shampoo to help your hair turn manageable. For the price, these products are definitely worth a try.

 

Pros:

  • This shampoo + conditioner combo makes my hair manageable upto a good extent
  • Has a fruity smell that lingers on hair for sometime
  • The shampoo lathers well and cleanses out the dirt and oiliness from the scalp.
  • Both the shampoo and conditioner gets rinsed off easily with water.
  • My hair feels soft and shiny after using this combo
  • Comes in a very affordable price (You get the conditioner for free!)
  • Available everywhere
  • The packaging of both the products are good and travel friendly

Cons:

  • Some of my friends told me that this shampoo and conditioner causes hair fall; but it doesn’t for me
  • You may or may not like its fragrance. Some find it to be ‘artificial’.
  • It makes hair manageable up to an extent but not that great or ‘Sleek and Shiny’ as per the claim.
  • Without conditioner, this shampoo doesn’t help with dry hair; but then that’s not an issue for the price.

Makeup and Beauty Home: 3.5/5

Recommendation: Do try this if you have unmanegable dry hair and especially, if you love fruity smells :)

Would I Repurchase?: Yes I may repurchase it if I don’t find a better shampoo which makes my hair manageable.