My hair is somewhat typical for Asian hair. It is long, somewhat coarse, thick and wavy and also color-treated. I am currently coloring my hair a soft black because after years of coloring it a medium, ash brown with highlights, it has gotten to be too much of an upkeep and the lightning process was damaging my hair. It has gotten to be pretty dry; not straw mind you but dry nonetheless.
Though my hair is pretty resilient, I figured that if I went back to my natural color, I wouldn't have to color it so often. The ironic thing is that after several years of continuously coloring my hair lighter, I am now having a hard time keeping color on my hair. Every six months or so, I have to re-dye it black otherwise, I revert back to the medium brown color.
Now onto the products. I purchased mine at the Ulta semi-annual Liter Sale. I believe this takes place in January and either June or July. Basically this is when their liter size salon brand shampoos and conditioners go on sale. I wouldn't suggest purchasing these babies at any other time because you will reel from sticker shock.
I believe at full price, the shampoo and the conditioner retails for about $36 a piece. Ouch, I know but on sale they are $14.99 each.
Lets start with the shampoo shall we? The shampoo is rather light (as oppose to a thick, cream-like texture). To my nose, it has a light cucumber scent which I find pleasant and I generally do not like anything with a cucumber smell. It is so neutral in fact, that I think men could use these products and not complain that they smell like a girl.
The shampoo is sulfate free (good for holding on to that black color) but still lathers very well. It cleanses thoroughly but never leaves me with that stripped, dry feeling (and I shampoo twice every time I wash my hair). It is one of the most moisturizing shampoos for being so lightweight.
The conditioner has a light creamy texture with the same cucumber scent. It is labeled as a Treatment but it is sold in the same size container as the shampoo. I think most people would use it as an everyday conditioner following the shampoo. Again, despite its light texture, this treatment really moisturizes my hair.
I usually apply a generous amount to the ends of my hair, comb it through to distribute the product and put it up in a hair clip. I let it sit there while I wash my face and proceed with the rest of my shower routine. The final step is to rinse thoroughly and voila, I get super soft, moisturized hair that does not feel weighed down or oily.
Overall I would say that it does live up to its name. I have loved these two products so much that I have religiously used them for the last year and a half.
Overall Grade: A
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