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My tryst with Natural Shampoos – Some Random Product Reviews – Part V

Swathy · April 25, 2013 · 6 Comments

So, I have finally used 3 SLS-free shampoos and I decided to put up some words about them. One thing before starting. Please do not expect natural products to perform just like commercial products. They may be better or worse in their own ways.

Soul Tree Triphala Hair Revitalizing Shampoo

Price: Rs 350 for 200ml

My Experience

I had used this shampoo way back in last September and I was really excited to try it out. But, unfortunately, it failed to meet my expectations!! It was drying for my hair and it also did not clean the oil, oil applied on the hair not the natural oil.

Neev Olive Neem Shampoo

Price: Rs 85 for 100ml

My Experience

I finished this product just last month. For a change, it was way better in experience than the previous one. It did not dry my hair a lot and it cleansed the hair well, if oil was not applied on the hair. Hair was bouncy and soft after the wash.

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But, it cleanses only little of the applied oil which was sad. But, it lathers really well and smells of rosemary. And, I used to use it on the days when I was in hurry and had no time to oil my hair!

Organic Surge Moisture Boost Shampoo

Price: Rs 625 for 250ml

My Experience

The only answer to this product is I am liking it. And, it has been the best of all the shampoos I have used till date. But, unfortunately, no shampoo has answer to my dry hair 🙁

It lathers really well with a very less amount of product. And, the quantity is enough to remove the dirt and dust. The best part is it removes the oil, howsoever quantity you might have applied and you do not have to use the shampoo more than twice!

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Ok, one problem is with packaging. The shampoo starts leaking out as soon as you open the fliptop so it has to be stored properly; upside down! Also, it does give a subtle shine but you have to use the conditioner. Sadly, I did not get the conditioner with it.

Damn, it is expensive!! But, it does last long. Oh yes, I forgot to mention, if you skip the conditioner it makes the hair little frizzy which is sad. Otherwise, it is a decent shampoo which can be given a try!!

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What about you? Have you tried using SLS-free shampoos? How do you like it?

Do you think air makes your hair dry? {Your Opinion}

Swathy · April 3, 2013 · Leave a Comment

I have still not got out of that non-blogging mode. If you are a blogger, take my heed. Its dangerous. Even if you are not publishing them, just keep writing the posts to stay in practice or otherwise you might end up turning lazy and not do anything!

Anyways, this question was prompted by my colleague last evening. She has curly and rough hair and her hair is really difficult to manage being a lot frizzy as well. She loves caring for her hair and she has been giving me quite some tips, some of which I totally agree with!

So, she observed yesterday that even if she sits in front of the fan, her hair starts turning rough! Yes, you would already know wind makes the hair a lot dry so when you are traveling, even if it is a public transport, hair does turn dry and gets tangled, right? At least, mine does.

But, she is right. Sitting right in front of the fan or under the fan will also turn your hair dry. Now, why it is so is something I can not say but it might be with the dry air. If the air is dry, it will try to suck the moisture from anywhere. So, if you are sitting right in front of the air, your moisture would be the first to get sucked up, I guess! Sounds really vampire-ish 😀

Anyways, if you are present in dry climate, you would notice your hair getting drier anyways, howsoever much you might try. And, that happens with best of the hairs. Only, their damage is a little less noticeable in the beginning. Same thing goes to air conditioning. Do not let your hair or skin get too used to it!

So, what do you think? Have you noticed your hair getting dry?

Do you clean your mobile?
Does oil leave buildup on hair?

My Hair Diaries – October 2012

Swathy · November 8, 2012 · 10 Comments

What did I do in October?

As such I have not done anything great in this month but yup, I did try to maintain my alternate day routine of oiling and washing the hair. Well, ok, skipped oiling quite a lot of times but kept up with washing part to keep the hair clean. No DIY again!!

After using the Kamini treatment last month, my hair did become a lot softer and less dry. But, this time I changed the products except for the shampoo. Also, I did order Basil essential oil which is also supposed to be great for hair growth and jojoba and grapeseed oils which again are supposed to be amazing for hair.

One DIY which I tried was using vinegar as last rinse but I don’t know if it really helped. Forgot to take the snaps that day!! Also, ordered Organic Surge finally and also got a pair of flats!! Never got footwear online….hope it fits ok!! Will share it with you when my camera gets ok 🙂

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