2011 favourites - HAIRCARE

These are tried and tested list of products. Even though I have tried some more hair products, these are the ones which I have been regularly using this year. These are my favourite haircare product for the year 2011.

HAIR OIL:
I do believe that oil massages are good for your hair and make it a point to go for regular hair oil massage followed by steam once in every week. If I get my hair oil massage done from a salon, I always carry my own hair oil. These are my all time favorite hair oils.


1. Dabur Sweet Almond oil (Also known as Roghan Badaam Shirin)

2. Figaro Olive oil





3. Forest Essential Sugandha Hair Oil

4. Fab India Sesame Hair Oil

HAIR CLEANSER
I was recommended Elution shampoo by my dermatologist for my sensitive scalp. I really like this shampoo as it is very light and is even good for everyday hair wash. It doesn't dry out your hair. Elution shampoo cannot be used for oil massage after wash as it is a small bottle and a lot of shampoo is needed to wash off the oil from my hair. In that case I tend to use any other shampoo like Dove or Pantene whatever I can find in my bathroom.  Sometimes when I feel like I treat my hair to my Lush shampoos.
I have also been a fan of Loreal absolute repair shampoo and conditioner for a long time. These are heavy moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Good when u actually want your hair to weigh down and behave properly in a ladylike manner :)

1. Lush Curly Wurly Shampoo

2. Lush Big Shampoo

3. Loreal Absolute Repair Shampoo

4. Ducray Elution Shampoo

HAIR CONDITIONERS

My all time favorite this year has been Lush American Cream conditioner. It smells lovely and is very light on hair. Doesn't weigh it down.

1. Lush American Cream Conditioner

2. Loreal Absolute repair conditioner

HAIR SERUM

These two definitely have been my favorite. John Frieda for any styling and Livon for just smoothening my hair after a wash.

1. John frieda frizz-ease hair serum

2. Livon Hair Potion

Review - Lush Rehab Shampoo

Lush describes this shampoo as :


"Olive and jojoba oil shampoo to restore strength and flexibility to abused hair. Rehab is shampoo for hair which had been abused and needs some rest and relaxation. It doesn't take long for this shampoo to restore your hair to youth and vitality. Enzymic papaya cleanses, while almond oil softens the follicles. Once your badly conditioned hair has been put into Rehab, you will never look back."


Price : 100 gms - 680/-, 250 gms - 1340/-, 500 gms - 2100/-


I had read great reviews about this shampoo so decided to try this out. I am soo glad i bought the 100 gms bottle as this is the first Lush product I have got dissappointed with.


As it promises I had not expected it to magically transform my dry hair into silky and glossy hair but it didnt do anything mediocre also. I admit like any other Lush product this smells great, works up to a lather nicely and leaves hair feeling squeeky clean. But it dries out my hair badly and even after using Lush conditioner i dont like the end result. I prefer using the Big shampoo and Curly Wurly from Lush along with american cream conditioer as they make my hair really soft.


This product might work for people with oily hair but its a strict no no for dry hair.

Ratings: ✰✰ - 2/5

Will I buy this again: No

Review - Lush BIG Shampoo

As a result of my latest obesession with LUSH i had to review my favourite shampoo BIG. The BIG shampoo by Lush is unlike any other shampoo i have ever used. It contains 50% coarse sea salt. It leaves hair squeeky clean and smells heavenly! As the name suggests it also leaves your hair with more volume along with added shine and softness.

Lush Cosmetics are handmade cosmetics with natural ingredients. Lush describes this shampoo as :

"Sea salt shampoo for shine, softness and big endowments. This pot of oceanic goodness is 50% sea salt to give limp hair the volume it deserves, with seaweed infusion to soften hair and citrus juices for shine. After using Big, your hair will be bouncing back to life"

Price : 330 gm - 1550/- 

It might seem a bit wierd during the first use because of its texture.  But you only need a small amount of shampoo and surprisingly it lathers up well. On massaging, the salts vanishes on its own. It exfoliates your scalp really nicely leaving it absolutely clean especially because of the presence of sea salts in it. But this can also be a slightly negative point in this shampoo. Even though sea salt cleans your scalp thoroughly, it can end up drying your hair a bit. Therefore BIG is not a daily use shampoo. It is only recommended for once a week use. But the "once a week" use leaves a big impact on your hair along with a fragrance which lingers on till your next wash. The salt in the shampoo gives your hair more volume, the lemon and lime juices add shine, and the coconut oil leaves the hair soft. A little goes a long way and if used once a week, this tub will be good enough for 3-4 months.


PROs :


Lathers up well
Cleans thoroughly
Adds Volume
Adds shine
Makes hair soft
Smells great


CONs:


Not a daily Shampoo
Can be a bit drying
A bit on expensive side




Lush store in Mumbai also delivers at your place with an extra delivery charge of 50/- to 100/-
Lush products can be ordered online at http://lushindia.com/


Ratings: ✰✰✰✰✰ - 5/5
Will I buy this again: Definately!!


Kindly give your vote for your favourite shampoo. Incase you want me to add some other brand which is not mentioned below please leave me a comment.