Shu Uemura Art of Hair Ultimate Reset Shampoo, Conditioner & Mask: A Worthy Splurge for Hair in Need of TLC

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If you have dry, very dry, chemically treated or damaged hair, or know someone who does, then read on. If not, the Shu Uemura The Art of Hair Ultimate Reset Collection products aren't likely going to offer many benefits to your hair, but if you have any of these hair issues to contend with, then this is a range that should be on your radar. It is undoubtedly very expensive, as is the case with ultra-luxurious brands, but it has made quite a difference in the appearance of my dry, naturally curly color-treated hair. 

I have used these three products for about 8 years, and while I do not use them every single day, I reach for them whenever my hair needs extra TLC. It therefore takes me quite a long time to use up these three products, and I always try to purchase them when they are on sale, I have a gift card, or I have points I can cash in. 

Rice Extract is the key ingredient used in the Shu Uemura Art of Hair Ultimate Reset Collection, and according to Shu Uemura Art of Hair,

For centuries, Japanese women have looked to rice for its immense beautifying powers. Referred to as “nuka biji”, or “beautiful by the rice” Japanese women cherish rice’s ability to hydrate and protect the hair. Enriched with minerals, antioxidants, and B and E vitamins, rice is renowned for its protecting and moisture retaining properties. Harvested in Hyogo, Japan, our rice of the highest polished quality, raised by an eco-friendly duck-cultivation system which maintains purity and ensures maximum natural benefits.

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Ultimate Reset Shampoo ($56.00 for 300ml / 10 oz from Sephora, Shu Uemura Art of Hair and Amazon): Ultimate Reset Shampoo is a restoration shampoo that is specifically formulated for ultra-damaged hair. It gently cleanses, without stripping the hair or scalp, and without weighing down the hair or leaving it greasy. It rinses clean and leaves hair feeling nourished and hydrated. The shampoo has a pleasant fragrance, but it doesn't linger for very long, and I do not smell it in my hair once it has dried.

According to Shu Uemura Art of Hair,

Shampoo for very damaged hair that provides intense care without weighing hair down.
gently removes impurities.

Claims:
• Fortifies and beautifies the hair without weighing it down
• Hair is purified
• Hair feels strengthened

KEY TECHNOLOGY:
Co-emulsion:
• Combination of powerful restoring ingredients
• Formulated in extremely small, fine droplets
• Ensures hair is deeply repaired without being weighed down

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Dimethicone, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, Cocos Nucifera Oil / Coconut Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-6, Acetic Acid, Safflower Glucoside, Peg-100 Stearate, Peg-45M, Trideceth-10, Trideceth-3, Salicylic Acid, Limonene, Fumaric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Amodimethicone, 2-Oleamido-1, 3-Octadecanediol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Bht, Hexylene Glycol, Glycerin, Parfum/Fragrance.

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Ultimate Reset Conditioner ($64.00 for 250 ml / 8 oz. from Sephora, Shu Uemura Art of Hair, Amazon): This conditioner is superb for very dry and damaged hair because it is intensely moisturizing and yet it rinses clean and free of any residue. The consistency is mid-weight and emollient, and yet remarkably lightweight feeling in the hair. It deeply nourishes and hydrates hair, fights frizz and efficiently and effectively detangles it. It also has a pleasant fragrance, but it is neither imposing, nor long-lasting.

According to Shu Uemura Art of Hair,

Conditioner for very damaged hair that provides a high level of care that brings softness, suppleness and strength.

Claims:
•  Repairs hair helping to protect against breakage
•  Instantly eases detangling
•  Repairs the hair without weighing it down
•  Hair feels strengthened
•  Hair restoration conditioner for ultra damaged hair.

KEY TECHNOLOGY:
Co-emulsion:
• Combination of powerful restoring ingredients
• Formulated in extremely small, fine droplets
• Ensures hair is deeply repaired without being weighed down

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-6, Acetic Acid, Safflower Glucoside, Peg-100 Stearate, Trideceth-10, Trideceth-3, Polysorbate 20, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Isopropyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, 2-Oleamido-1, 3-Octadecanediol, Cetyl Esters, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Bht, Parfum/Fragrance.

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Ultimate Reset Hair Mask ($73.00 for 200 nl/ 6 oz. from Sephora, Shu Uemura Art of Hair, Amazon): I have always been a huge proponent of hair masks, and have used them with great regularity as long as I can remember. Given that I have naturally curly, and dry-leaning, hair– masking is an absolute necessity to keep my hair nourished, hydrated, frizz-free and manageable. If you have yet to experience the wonders of Shu Uemura Art of Hair Masks, I am here to tell you that they are worthy of your haircare bucket-list! They have a mask for every haircare concern, and this one is magical for people like me with dry, damaged or unruly hair.

This mask, which I have leave on anywhere between 5 and 30 minutes, leaves hair incredibly hydrated, soft, manageable, frizz-free and nourished. It has a very thick and emollient consistency, and yet it does not weigh hair down or leave behind any sort of undesirable residue. It allows me to effortlessly comb though my hair, and it leaves it thoroughly tangle-free. It has the same pleasant fragrance as the shampoo and conditioner, and like them it fades very quickly.

According to Shu Uemura Art of Hair,

Hair restoration hair mask for ultra damaged hair. Restorative deep repair with long-lasting nourishment without a heavy touch.

Claims:
• Deeply repairs hair fiber from roots to tips
• Helps to protects against breakage
• Repairs the hair without weighing it down
• Hair feels soft, strengthened, and manageable

KEY TECHNOLOGY:
Ultima 6:
• Contains specialized repairing ingredients which specifically target damaged hair
• Ensures damaged sections get more intensive care
• Leaves hair restored, soft, and weightless

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Amodimethicone, Cetyl Esters, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Acetic Acid, Safflower Glucoside, Trideceth-15, Trideceth-3, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Isopropyl Alcohol, 2-Oleamido-1, 3-Octadecanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Bht, Parfum/Fragrance.

Overall Assessment: I love the Shu Uemura Art of Hair Ultimate Reset Collection for my dry and curly color treated hair. It is highly effective, and it is such a luxurious treat for my sometimes unruly hair.

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Organic Essentials Moisture Replenishing Shampoo & Hair Masque Review

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I just discovered a wonderful haircare brand, Organic Essentials (OE), that makes lovely cruelty-free and vegan products that are effective, a treat to the senses and a joy to use. 

About OE,

Our journey began with our founder who envisioned an affordable, natural, organic hair care formula suitable for all hair types. Over the years, it became abundantly clear that money did not necessarily guarantee quality products that nurtured and nourished one’s hair. With the ethos of sourcing all natural, organic ingredients and with the ideology that no hair type is beyond help, our founder began testing and experimenting with different ingredient blends to ensure a product that was exactly what it claimed to be – vegan, organic, clean and transformational.

All of our ingredients are sourced from micro farmers around the world. The majority of our sourcing and manufacturing however, takes place in Southeast Asia in our continual attempts to obtain the purest of ingredients and process them as close to the source as possible. Taking a different route from conventional wisdom, our shampoo does not rely on chemically cleaning your hair. Rather, our collection of complimentary products seek to nurture and strengthen hair follicles from roots to ends. With staples such as Coconut, Ginseng extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat protein, Argan oil and a multitude of healthy seed and oil extracts scientifically proven to improve scalp and hair health, we aim to deliver top quality products to you in the convenience of your own home.

We are a cruelty free, chemical free, environmentally friendly and ethically sourced brand who believes in the potential everyone’s hair has. We have made it our mission to help our partners and patrons find hair care solutions for all hair and scalp related issues. The shine in your hair is what we aspire to. The bounce in your curls is our reward. Our famously inclusive collection ensures that no matter what type of hair you have, you will find your perfect match at OE Hair Care.

Moisture Replenishing Shampoo with Ginseng Extract & Wheat Protein ($25.50 for 8.5 oz. from Organic Essentials): This delectably scented shampoo, which smells like toasted coconut, is such a treat to the senses. The gentle and non-stripping formula, which rinses clean without any sort of residue, boasts a satisfying lather. It thoroughly cleans the hair, never weighs it down and leaves the hair and scalp comfortably hydrated.

According to Organic Essentials,

Gently cleanses, repairs and revitalizes hair back to health. Plant-derived ingredients that help to restore the balance of your hairs natural PH level. Adds fullness, luster and maintains healthy hair and scalp.

Made from 97% Organic plant-based Ingredients. Has no Sulfates, Parabens, Paraffin, Synthetic Colour, Phthalates, Gluten, Mineral oil, Propylene, Synthetic Fragrance. Not tested on animals.

Active Ingredients: Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Provitamin B5, Ginseng Extract

Organic Argan Kernel Oil.

Organic Essentials Moisture Replenishing Hair Masque with Moroccan Argan Oil ($35.00 for 8.5 oz from Organic Essentials): This richly hydrating and conditioning masque works wonders on dry and damaged hair without weighing it down. Filled with nourishing ingredients, it deeply moisturizes the hair and scalp leaving them comfortable and rejuvenated. Furthermore, hair is left silky smooth, manageable and frizz-free. It has the same wonderful toasted coconut aroma as the shampoo, and it is likewise a joy to use. Simply apply the mask to freshly washed damp hair, leave on for 30 minutes in a plastic shower cap, and then rinse.

According to Organic Essentials,

A rich blend of organic unrefined shea butter and restorative natural oils, this formula is designed to deeply moisturize, strengthen, and revive dry, brittle, and damaged hair.

Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:

• Argan Oil: Is extremely high in Vitamin E and intensively conditions both the scalp and hair.
• Pro-vitamin B5: Is a water-soluble vitamin and acts as a humectant, improving hair elasticity.
• Bran Oil: Contains Ferulic acid and Esters, which stimulate hair growth. Also rich in Antioxidants and Vitamin E.
• Jojoba Oil: Nourishes and protects hair strands from losing moisture and breakage.
• Perfect for restoring hair back to its healthiest state.

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Overall Assessment: I am really impressed by the efficacy of these two products, and they are working wonders on my dry-leaning naturally curly hair. I am so impressed, in fact, that I am quite interested in further investigating their other products.

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JR Liggett’s Tea Tree & Hemp Oil Shampoo Bar Review

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JR Liggett’s Tea Tree & Hemp Oil Shampoo Bar is bar shampoo that effectively treats dry and flakey scalp and it's formulated to calm dermatitis. While I do not have dermatitis, I recently found that a drugstore hair dye formula had changed and left my scalp very irritated, itchy and dry. This shampoo has definitely helped return my scalp back to its pre-hair dye equilibrium. It boasts a satisfying lather and it rinses clean without leaving behind an unwanted oily residue.

According to JR Liggett's,

Tea Tree Oil has powerful antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties that help enhance our shampoo’s abilities to effectively tame dermatitis, itchy-flaky scalp conditions and may also stimulate hair growth!

Effective against the dandruff, in reducing it between washes, in relieving the itching and in cleaning the hair by about the 85% of consumers. View the efficacy test results for our Tea Tree & Hemp Oil shampoo bar. Hemp Oil contains a combination of essential fatty acids that supply your hair’s acute nutritional needs. Last but not least, Almond Oil is also added to provide the ever important moisturizing healthy hair requires.

Unique, contemporary, and totally terrific, this fine formulation of our bar shampoo is based on the original formulation but has no added fragrance. It is designed for people who prefer none, or have allergies to deal with.

Ingredients and Their Attributes:

Olive Oil: The remarkable benefits of olive oil have been known for thousands of years. It is a natural conditioner that makes hair shiny and soft, and is loaded with antioxidants to keep your scalp healthy. Olive oil fights hair loss by helping control dandruff, fungi, and bacteria. It prevents hair follicle shafts from narrowing by preventing DHT hormone production, letting you hold onto your hair longer. It can also improve blood circulation to the scalp and stimulate hair follicles, giving you thicker, healthier strands.

Coconut Oil: The main component behind our luxurious lather, coconut oil works wonders on the hair and scalp. The fats present in coconut oil retain the moisture content of the skin, and help eliminate further losses. The antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties found within protect from microbial infections than can enter through the pores. Coconut oil also contains Vitamin E, and is fantastic with skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema.

Castor Oil: Native to Africa and India, this oil is well known for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It accelerates blood flow to the scalp, thus increasing hair growth. It is very nourishing on the scalp and helps strengthen the roots with essential nutrients.

Tea Tree Oil: Native to Australia, the oil from the leaves of the tea tree is capable of killing stubborn germs and helps in clearing skin infections. Scabies and mites may be picked up from hospital stays, and the resultant scratching and itching can cause bleeding that can lead to infection. Tea Tree blends easily with the skin's oils and alters the chemical barriers of the skin thereby making it inhospitable for the growth of fungi and other organisms.

Hemp Oil: Hemp oil prevents water loss by injecting moisture into the hair and scalp, and can enhance hair growth. It is able to provide essential proteins during hair growth effectively by also improving blood circulation of the scalp.

Almond Oil: A great source of vitamins A, B, and E, almond oil contains high levels of proteins that rejuvenate dull, dry hair. It is very moisturizing and works wonders for those with itchy, dry skin, and split ends. Almond oil is very healing and soothing and makes hair strong and thick to help combat hair loss, and even offers protection against harmful UV radiation.

Overall Assessment: If you are dealing with a dry scalp, then this shampoo bar is definitely worth trying.

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JR Liggett's Herbal Formula Shampoo Bar Review

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JR Liggett’s Herbal Formula Shampoo Bar is my latest discovery from this cruelty-free and sustainable brand, and I really like this bar a lot. In fact, this bar isn't just great for washing hair, but it is also an effective and moisturizing soap for the body. It boasts a rich and creamy lather– which is quite satisfying– and it has a wonderful light herbal aroma. It effectively cleans without stripping and drying out the hair and skin, and it rinses thoroughly without leaving behind an oily residue.

According to JR Liggett's,

Rosemary, Lavender, and Cedarwood is a wonderful smelling all natural shampoo bar. Rosemary is good for dry itchy scalp and promotes hair growth. Lavender has anti-fungal properties and is good for treating eczema. Cedarwood has a calming aroma and anti-inflamatory properties.  Great for acne-prone skin.

This select group of essential oils are combined to create an extremely wonderful smelling all-natural bar of shampoo. It gives you the feeling of early spring with its subtle but distinct fragrance. It's refreshing. It's delicate. It's enchanting. It offers a wonderful alternative in choices to our line of shampoo bars.

Ingredients and Their Attributes:

Olive Oil: The remarkable benefits of olive oil have been known for thousands of years. It is a natural conditioner that makes hair shiny and soft, and is loaded with antioxidants to keep your scalp healthy. Olive oil fights hair loss by helping control dandruff, fungi, and bacteria. It prevents hair follicle shafts from narrowing by preventing DHT hormone production, letting you hold onto your hair longer. It can also improve blood circulation to the scalp and stimulate hair follicles, giving you thicker, healthier strands.

Coconut Oil: The main component behind our luxurious lather, coconut oil works wonders on the hair and scalp. The fats present in coconut oil retain the moisture content of the skin, and help eliminate further losses. The antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties found within protect from microbial infections than can enter through the pores. Coconut oil also contains Vitamin E, and is fantastic with skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema.

Castor Oil: Native to Africa and India, this oil is well known for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It accelerates blood flow to the scalp, thus increasing hair growth. It is very nourishing on the scalp and helps strengthen the roots with essential nutrients.

Vitamin E: A powerful antioxidant, Vitamin E serves as an excellent moisturizer. It has the added benefit of protecting against UV radiation and environmental pollution. This essential nutrient can inhibit the signs of premature aging, and enhances the absorption of other natural oils into the hair and scalp. Vitamin E also works wonderfully on color treated hair.

Rosemary: Rosemary contains anti-oxidants, is good for a dry itchy scalp, stimulates blood flow and circulation, soothes and conditions dry, flaky scalps, and is helpful in clearing dandruff. Rosemary is believed to stimulate hair follicles and hair growth, and to slow down or even permanently hold off premature hair loss and gray hair.

Lavender: Lavender has anti-septic and anti-fungal properties, is good for treating eczema, and helps heal wounds and cuts. Fungal infections can affect healthy people as well as those with poor circulation, weak immune systems, diabetes, and people who take antibiotics or corticosteroid drugs. Warm, moist body areas such as the underarms, behind the ears, scalp and between the toes are likely locations for fungal growth. Lavender is also quite effective on lice, lice eggs, and nits. For centuries, Lavender has been well-known for its calming and relaxing properties--a real bonus for those who of us who may have trouble sleeping.

Cedarwood: Known for its calming, sedating aroma, cedarwood has anti-inflamatory and antiseptic properties that are effective in treating minor wounds. Containing vitamins A, B, C, E,  and F, cedarwood has astringent properties that aid in the care of oil and acne prone skin.

Overall Assessment: The more products that I try from JR Liggett's, the more that I want to try! I love that their products are cruelty-free, sustainable and of such high quality.

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Joico Scalp Vitality Collection

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Joico recently launched a new collection to treat the scalp, and it is quite a nice addition to their stellar array of products. 

About the Scalp Vitality Collection,

Joico believes in the transformative power of healthy hair—strong, shiny, and full of life. For over 47 years, their salon innovations have been crafted to restore hair to its healthiest state, delivering “The Joi of Healthy Hair.” More than just products, Joico is a celebration of beauty, vitality, and the global salon community. In celebration of their  50th anniversary they just launched their new scalp line and introduced their new global ambassador, Kate Hudson. 

Joico Scalp Vitality Refreshing Shampoo ($26.00 for 10.1 oz. from Ulta and Amazon): This scalp treatment shampoo is gentle and yet it thoroughly cleans the hair and scalp without stripping or drying. It effectively cleans the hair and scalp, boasts a rich lather and it has a refreshing cool sensation. Joico asserts that it is clinically and dermatologist-tested and that it gives hair a full appearance.

According to Joico,

Looking for a kind-to-scalp shampoo that leaves your scalp feeling replenished and calm? Joico's Scalp Vitality Refreshing Shampoo gently - yet thoroughly – cleanses hair and scalp with a rich lather and a cool, refreshing sensation.

Features:

• Gently cleanses scalp and hair for a clean, healthy look and feel.
• Leaves scalp feeling refreshed and calm.
• Hair feels thick and full.
• Clinically and dermatologist tested.
• Formulated Without: Free from SLS/SLES* (*SLS/SLES Sulftates = Sodium Lauryl and Sodium Laureth Sulfates).

Directions: Massage into wet hair and scalp. Rinse well. Follow with your favorite Joico conditioner or masque on mid-lengths to ends.

Key Ingredients:

Stinging Nettle: This wild plant is known as a good source of vitamins, widely used in skin care & scalp care products.

Rosehip Oil: A natural emollient extracted from the fruit of the rosehip plant, widely used in skincare formulations.

Pea and vegetable proteins: Mimic the protein found naturally in hair.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water, Eau), Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Menthol, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Gluconate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-73, Phosphatidylcholine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, Arginine HCl, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Pantolactone, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Linalyl Acetate, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol.

Joico Scalp Vitality Exfoliating Foaming Scrub ($26.00 for 6 oz. from Ulta and Amazon): First, I have to say that I really love the utility of the fine tip applicator on this foaming scrub– it allows for efficient targeted application directly to the scalp. This exfoliant immediately transforms into a rich lather that gently removes product buildup, dead skin cells, sebum and dirt. It leaves the scalp feeling very clean and refreshed, but it is not stripping or drying! It is also color-safe!

According to Joico,

Like skincare that does double-duty, this dual-action exfoliant turns into a luscious foam to gently exfoliate your scalp while leaving hair beautifully clean. Effectively removes excess oil, sebum, product buildup, and loose flakes, leaving your scalp refreshed and clean. Rinses away impurities while soothing and maintaining a healthy feel. Plus, it's color-safe, making it perfect for all hair types.

Features:

• Removes excess oil, sebum, product buildup, and loose flakes.
• Lush foam helps to gently massage scalp and cleanse hair.
• Rinses clean, leaving scalp feeling healthy and soothed.
• Color-safe.

Directions: Apply directly on scalp and gradually add water to lather. Massage scalp and spread to hair lengths as needed. Rinse thoroughly. Follow with your favorite Joico conditioner or masque on mid-lengths to ends.

Key Ingredients:

Stinging Nettle: This wild plant is known as a good source of vitamins, widely used in skin care & scalp care products.

Rosehip Oil: A natural emollient extracted from the fruit of the rosehip plant, widely used in skincare formulations.

Pea and vegetable proteins: Mimic the protein found naturally in hair.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water, Eau), Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Powder, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Succinoglycan, Parfum (Fragrance), Dehydroxanthan Gum, Menthol, Glyceryl Laurate, Propylene Glycol, Squalane, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phosphatidylcholine, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, Arginine HCl, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Linalyl Acetate, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol.

Joico Scalp Vitality Replenishing Essence ($29.00 for 3.38 oz. from Ulta and Amazon): This hydrating essence can be used on damp or dry hair and it relieves itching, calms and hydrates a dry scalp and it leaves it feeling very comfortable.

According to Joico,

Itching for a solution to dry, tight scalp? This microbiome-friendly formula goes right to the roots to hydrate and nourish the scalp leaving your scalp feeling calm, replenished, and blissfully comfortable. It hydrates, nourishes, and rebalances dry scalp, reducing itchiness while leaving it calm and comfortable. It helps preserve the scalp's microbiome balance, improving barrier integrity. Clinically and dermatologist-tested for optimal care.

Features:

• Hydrates, nourishes, and rebalances dry scalp.
• Reduces itchiness and leaves scalp feeling calm.
• Preserves the scalp's microbiome balance to improve scalp barrier integrity.
• Clinically and dermatologist tested.

Directions: Apply directly onto scalp and massage. You may use on damp or dry hair. After cleansing the scalp to rebalance or maintain scalp moisture. Daily to reduce scalp itchiness or rebalance dry scalp. Overnight scalp treatment to wake up with refreshed, calm scalp.

Key Ingredients:

Stinging Nettle: This wild plant is known as a good source of vitamins, widely used in skin care & scalp care products.

Rosehip Oil: A natural emollient extracted from the fruit of the rosehip plant, widely used in skincare formulations.

Pea and vegetable proteins: Mimic the protein found naturally in hair.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water, Eau), Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sorbitol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Arginine, Xylitol, Parfum (Fragrance), Erythritol, Menthol, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Gluconate, Phosphatidylcholine, Allantoin, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, Arginine HCl, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalyl Acetate, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Pinene.

Overall Assessment: This new range of Joico products is perfect if your scalp needs some extra TLC, and it's even better that this collection is color-safe.

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Original Sprout Island Bliss Moisture Rich Shampoo & Luscious Island Conditioner

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The more products that I try from Original Sprout, the more products that I want to try from them. They make wonderful products that are such a pleasure to use. My latest discover is the Original Sprout Island Bliss Moisture Rich Shampoo and the Original Sprout Luscious Island Conditioner. This cruelty-free brand is really worthy of your attention!

Original Sprout Island Bliss Moisture Rich Shampoo is a wonderfully hydrating shampoo that has a heavenly tropical aroma. It thoroughly cleans hair, but it rinses clean without leaving behind a greasy residue. It boasts a very satisfying lather, but it doesn't strip the hair in the least bit.

According to Original Sprout,

Indulge in the ultimate hydration experience and transport your hair to a tropical paradise with our Island Bliss Moisture Rich Shampoo, now enhanced with a Moisture Rich Formula. Let each strand luxuriate in silky softness as it is replenished with fresh, tropical moisture. This ultra-nourishing shampoo delivers intense hydration without weighing down your hair, making it ideal for all hair types, including color-treated, dry, or damaged hair.

Expertly crafted with a sulfate-free blend of botanical ingredients, it features fortifying jojoba to strengthen strands, revitalizing cucumber to hydrate and restore, and a calming infusion of rosemary and arnica flower to cleanse and soothe sensitive scalps. The result is that hair feels exquisitely soft, smooth, and vibrantly healthy. Clean, safe, and trusted, this luxurious formula is proudly made in the USA. *Tree nuts used in this product include Mongongo nuts.

Ingredients: Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonat¸ Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Ethylene Glycol Distearate, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Organic Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Organic Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Organic Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Organic Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Organic Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Organic Glycerin, Schinziophyton Rautanenii (Mongongo) Kernel Oil, Bixa Orellana Leaf Extract, Jacaranda Mimosifolia Flower Extract, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Deoxyribonuclease, Glucose Oxidase, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate, Decyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Laurate, Fragrance.

Original Sprout Luscious Island Conditioner is richly moisturizing conditioner that nourishes and pampers even dry hair like mine. It lives hair soft, hydrated and shiny. It also fights frizz and fly-aways and makes hair very manageable. It rinses clean and doesn't leave hair limp or greasy. It has a delectable tropical aroma that makes using it such a pleasure.

According to Original Sprout,

Enriched with vegan jojoba protein, this luxurious conditioner rebuilds and strengthens each strand, while the restorative powers of Mongongo oil work to heal and rejuvenate dry, brittle hair. For an extra indulgent touch of moisture and luminous shine, leave the conditioner on for an additional five blissful minutes during your shower. Clean, safe, and trusted, this luxurious formula is proudly made in the USA. 

*Tree nuts used in this product include Mongongo nuts.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Schinziophyton Rautanenil (Mongongo) Kernel Oil, Organic Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Organic Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Organic Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Organic Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Organic Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Fragrance* *allergens below acceptable levels.

Overall Assessment: I absolutely love this shampoo and conditioner! It is a treat to the hair and the senses! 

Each $5.99 for 1.oz, $21.99 for 8 oz and $39.99 for 24 oz. from Original Sprout. Press Sample (Unaffiliated Links). All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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milk_shake integrity holiday trio gift set

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The milk_shake integrity holiday trio is a limited edition holiday set, with value pricing, and it comes in a sturdy candy cane-laden gift box. It comes with three full-size products from their integrity nourishing collection. 

In the holiday trio: Integrity Nourishing Shampoo 300 ml / 10.1 oz - Integrity Nourishing Conditioner 300 ml / 10.1 oz - Incredible milk (Reviewed HERE) 150 ml / 5.1 oz - Trio Box.

This set is for all types of hair, and it is especially helpful and nourishing for damaged hair. While my hair isn't damaged, I do have naturally curly hair and since it tends to be a little on the dry side– the nourishing nature of this collection really pampers and hydrates my hair.

According to milk_shake,

Restore the hair’s natural components for shiny, soft and healthy hair. Ideal for damaged hair, milk_shake® integrity nourishing products provide a perfect balance between science and the strength of plant extracts that gives hair intense lustre. Concentrated and ultra-efficient formulas from nature enriched with organic muru muru butter that give hair nourishment, protection, shine and vitality.

milk_shake integrity holiday trio is specifically combined to provide the extra nourishment that damaged and dry hair may need in order to bring out the natural beauty of the hair. In the milk_shake integrity range, each formula is dedicated to repairing, reconstructing, and nourishing the hair deeply through high-quality natural ingredients selected for the richness of the active substances within them, combined in highly-efficient blends that support the strength and wellbeing of the hair.

Concentrated and ultra-efficient formulas from nature enriched with organic muru muru butter that give hair nourishment, protection, shine, vitality. The integrity range is enriched with precious active ingredients selected to increase and intensify the nourishing action of organic muru muru butter and the amino acid complex.

At the heart of milk_shake® integrity system is a harmonious union of fruity, floral, woody and sweet aromas: coconut, almond, peach, white flowers, orchid, sandalwood, raisin, bergamot, bitter orange, sweet orange essential oils.

Directions: milk_shake® integrity nourishing shampoo: Distribute over wet hair. Lather and rinse. Repeat if necessary. Proceed with milk_shake® integrity nourishing conditioner: Apply and distribute over clean damp hair. Comb and leave in for 2-3 minutes. Rinse well. milk_shake® incredible milk: Apply to clean damp hair, distribute and follow with the most suitable styling products. 

Ingredients: 

milk_shake integrity nourishing shampoo: Aqua (Water), Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Cetyl Betaine, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Coco-Glucoside,Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Tocopherol, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzoic Acid, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Parfum (Fragrance). 

milk_shake integrity nourishing conditioner: Aqua (Water), Myristyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Isododecane, Dimethiconol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Lactobacillus Ferment, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (Fragrance).

milk_shake incredible milk: Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Behentrimonium Chloride, Quaternium-80, Cyclohexasiloxane, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Benzyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, PEG-5 Cocomonium Methosulfate, Sodium Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Casein, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Parfum (Fragrance).

Overall Assessment: This is a wonderful collection of nourishing haircare gems, and the holiday discount makes it even better. milk_shake is a swoon-worthy cruelty-free haircare brand, and this limited edition holiday set is only available through the holiday season. A+

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milk_shake Flower Power Holiday Trio Gift Set

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milk_shake Flower Power Holiday Trio Gift Set is a wonderful limited edition set for the holidays that is really worthy of your consideration. I am a big fan of milk_shake, and I am over-the-moon about their delectably scented Leave-In Conditioner in Flower Power! This set has a retail value of $74.00, which features full-size products, and the holiday gift price is $55.00. I was told that this will not be available after the holidays, and therefore if you are tempted by this, or any of their limited edition holiday sets, then don't wait too long.

According to milk_shake,

A hydrating & protective trio for color-treated hair that is suitable for vegans and ideal for maintaining the beauty and vitality of colored hair. It contains soy proteins that is particularly efficient on damaged, dry and dull hair, they help to repair damaged hair. Moringa Oleifera extract has emollient and hydrating properties for the hair and scalp, with a high vitamin and mineral content. milk_shake color maintainer shampoo flower is enriched with Integrity 41® that gives hair shine and helps to protect hair color over time.

It is a hydrating & protective trio for color-treated hair that is suitable for vegans and ideal for maintaining the beauty and vitality of colored hair. It contains soy proteins that is particularly efficient on damaged, dry and dull hair, they help to repair damaged hair. Moringa Oleifera extract has emollient and hydrating properties for the hair and scalp, with a high vitamin and mineral content. milk_shake color maintainer shampoo flower is enriched with Integrity 41® that gives hair shine and helps to protect hair color over time.

milk_shake leave in conditioner is specifically formulated to condition normal to slightly dry hair and to make damaged hair easier to comb after using other conditioners or treatments.It detangles, moisturizes and leaves your hair smelling divine with a sweet flower fragrance. With no animal-derived ingredients, suitable for vegans. 

The fresh, sweet floral notes give an exquisite fragrance to the range, celebrating nature in all its beauty and simplicity.

In the set: milk_shake Color Maintainer Shampoo Flower 300 ml / 10.1 oz - milk_shake Color Maintainer Conditioner Flower 300 ml / 10.1 oz - milk_shake Leave in Conditioner Flower (reviewed HERE) 350 ml / 11.8 oz - Trio Box.

Directions:

milk_shake® color maintainer shampoo flower: Apply to wet hair, lather and rinse. Repeat if necessary. Follow with the appropriate milk shake conditioner and/or treatment.

milk_shake® color maintainer conditioner flower: Apply to clean damp hair, distribute and comb through. Leave in for 2-5 minutes then rinse thoroughly. Style as desired.

milk_shake® leave in conditioner flower: Spray uniformly on clean and towel dried hair, especially on the most damaged areas, style as desired.

Ingredients: 

Overall Assessment: This is a gorgeous set from a truly extraordinary cruelty-free haircare brand! A+

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LEE STAFFORD Grow Strong & Long Activation Shampoo and Conditioner

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As you are no doubt aware, my discovery of LEE STAFFORD haircare has been a joyous one. This UK brand makes wonderful products and they are actually affordable.

LEE STAFFORD Grown Strong & Long Activation Shampoo ($14.59-$16.99 for 16.9 oz. from LEE STAFFORD, Sally Beauty, Amazon and iHerb): This shampoo is formulated to protect hair against breakage, and it adds volume without weighing hair down. I immediately noted that my hair felt lightly moisturized before I even used the conditioner. It neither strips the hair, nor does it leave behind a greasy residue. It has a light fruity-floral aroma, but it is not long-lasting or distracting.

According to LEE STAFFORD,

Get ready to grow with the award-winning Lee Stafford Grow It Longer Activation Shampoo. Perfect for hair that never seems to grow past a certain length, this stimulating shampoo is powered by proteins to protect against breakage, for stronger, longer locks. 

This root stimulating shampoo is packed with fortifying plant proteins, combined with Lemon Essence and Green Tea Extract. This fast acting formula is the first step to achieving your stronger, longer hair goals.

Claims and Benefits:

• This daily stimulating shampoo is powered by protein to strengthen every strand of hair, protecting against breakage for strong.
• If your hair is prone to breakage, this stimulating shampoo can help build strength, length and volume.
• Hair looks immediately fuller and more voluminous, building length and strength over time.
• It offers smoothing, softening condition that's light, light, light on your fine hair.
• It's full of hair-loving ingredients to build strength in every strand.
• It cleanses and revitalizes the scalp.

Directions: Massage Lee Stafford Hair Growth Stimulating Scalp Scrub through wet hair in the shower to exfoliate the scalp. Leave on for three minutes to work its magic before rinsing clean.

Follow up with Lee Stafford Grow Strong & Long Activation Shampoo through wet hair, massaging from root to tip to remove any product build up. Rinse well.

Squeeze out excess water and apply Lee Stafford Grow Strong & Long Activation Conditioner from roots to ends, massaging with fingertips to coat every single strand before rinsing clean.

Towel dry hair and spritz Lee Stafford Grow Strong & Long Leave In Treatment all over, from root to tip. Blow dry section by section with a big paddle brush to build even more volume and fullness.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water/Eau), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Saccharum Officinarum/Sugar Cane Extract/Extrait de Canne à Sucre, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-10, Betaine, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Parfum (Fragrance), Creatine, Hexapeptide-11, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional.

LEE STAFFORD Grow Long & Strong Activation Conditioner ($14.59-$16.99 for 16.9 oz from LEE STAFFORD, Sally Beauty, Amazon and iHerb): This is a very nourishing and hydrating conditioner that leaves my hair frizz-free and with enhanced volume. My hair is left more manageable more full and with a lovely shine. It is neither weighed down, nor left limp. It has a light fruity-floral aroma that does not linger for very long in my hair, but if your hair is particularly porous you may note that you can smell it for a bit longer.

According to LEE STAFFORD,

Help your hair reach its maximum potential with Lee Stafford Grow It Longer Activation Conditioner. A nourishing and hydrating formula that strengthens every strand and protects from breakage to encourage hair to grow stronger and longer. Perfect for hair that won't get past a certain length.

A game-changing formula powered by hair-building proteins to give you stronger strands.

Claims and Benefits:

• This moisturizing, hair-strengthening formula coats every single strand, delicately detangling and preventing breakages.
• If your hair is prone to breakage, this hydrating conditioner can help build strength, length and volume.
• It's a super nourishing, hair-strengthening formula that helps strengthen hair and prevent breakage.
• A nourishing and hydrating conditioner packed with a blend of powerful proteins for stronger, healthier hair.
• Hair looks immediately fuller and more voluminous, building length and strength over time.
• We added Superpower Hydrolyzed Lupine extract to improve hair strength.

Directions: After shampooing twice, follow with the Lee Stafford Grow It Longer Activation Conditioner, smooth through hair and leave for two minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water/Eau), Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Saccharum Officinarum/Sugar Cane Extract/Extrait de Canne à Sucre, Propylene Glycol, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Creatine, Hexapeptide-11, Betaine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Parfum (Fragrance), Glyceryl Stearate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone.

Overall Assessment: I am, yet again, impressed by the quality, efficacy and affordability of LEE STAFFORD haircare products.

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