Organix Teatree Mint

I rarely write a really bad review, but I'm afraid there's a first time for everything.

I tried the shampoo and conditioner from this collection a few years ago. And I still remember how much I hated it!

I bought this shampoo and conditioner because it said "hydrating". Well, that was not the case for me.

Let me start by saying it smells good. I think Organix has created a lot of products that smell really nice, and I have to give them credit for it. I used the shampoo and conditioner 2 or 3 times before I threw it away.

It dried my hair out! I didn't think it was possible for my hair to be any dryer, but with this shampoo and conditioner, it was! It stripped my hair of ALL moisture. UGH. My hair was also extremely tangled and frizzy afterwards.

Don't buy this product! Yuck!

Organix

The tag line of Organix hair care products is "Beauty Pure and Simple". Well, finding out if we can use it? Not so simple.

Researching this company was a bit of a headache. Sulfate free? Yes. Animal free? Well, sometimes. The FAQ's on this site are a bit annoying and confusing. So I went to the Facebook page to ask them directly, ARE THERE ANY ANIMAL BYPRODUCTS????? This is the response I received:

Yes, some of our shampoos and conditioners do contain animal by-products such as keratin derived from sheep wool and whipped egg white proteins. Our products also contain silk amino acids, but the silk is extracted naturally. This is a very tedious process of unwinding the cocoon by hand. For an animal free product I would recommend the hydrating teatree mint, renewing Moroccan argan oil, Brazilian keratin therapy or the rejuvenating cherry blossom ginseng shampoos and conditioners, but please keep in mind that while they are animal by-product free, they still contain the silk and then that would be a matter of your personal preference. In addition, please be assured that none of our products, nor its' ingredients are tested on animals. We are very proud of that fact and will not change.

 

Well, what does this mean???? I'll break it down for you. If you are looking for a completely vegan product, this isn't the brand for you. If you are looking for a HALAL product, go ahead and buy it! Since there is no whey, gelatin or anything derived from a pig, you can use it. I will classify this product as VEGETARIAN. This is my personal recommendation.

 

Organix makes countless shampoos, conditioners and stylers, which I have seen in many mainstream drugstores. I will review the ones I have tried next. There are also body products available, but I have not come across them. I definitely want to try them.

 

Giovanni Haircare

The Giovanni shampoo and conditioner is pricey. $8 per bottle at my local Rite Aid. Now, normally I wouldn't spend that much on shampoo and conditioner, but I had a coupon, so I figured, why not?! I purchased the "Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture" shampoo and conditioner.

I'm not crazy about the smell. I can't quite describe what it smells like (herbal? tea tree oil?) All I know is that it's not my cup of tea (maybe it's chamomile?)

I don't see anything special with my hair after using it, and since the smell put me off, I'm not really loving this shampoo and conditioner. But at $8 a bottle, I'm not about to buy more shampoo until I've finished this one. I'm not only a beauty junkie, i'm frugal too!

I wouldn't recommend this shampoo and conditioner if you have extremely dry hair, like me. I think if you have normal hair, you might see a difference. And the price is still bothering me. Don't waste your money.

L'oreal EverPure

L'oreal is not a brand that comes to mind when thinking of vegan beauty products. They have a long history of testing on animals and putting animal byproducts into their products.

Not anymore! The new L'oreal EverPure line is cruelty free AND 100% VEGAN!* It's also Sulfate free and specially designed for colored hair.

The L'oreal EverPure line includes:

Moisture Shampoo

Moisture Conditioner

Moisture Restorative Masque

Moisture Leave-in Conditioner

Smooth Shampoo

Smooth Conditioner

Smooth Deep Control Masque

Smooth Frizz Free Serum

Volume Shampoo

Volume Conditioner

UV Protect Spray

I'm really excited to see all of these options! I can't wait to try the "Smooth" line, especially the serum.

It's nice to see that a company like L'oreal is finally realizing the need for vegan products. I hope they keep this up and find alternative ways to make ALL of their products vegan!

*This information was confirmed by the L'oreal website and PETA.

Giovanni Hair Care

I came across Giovanni hair care products a few weeks ago in my local fruit store! (Suddenly, that place has been my "go to" to find new products!) Apparently, Giovanni is a salon owner in Beverly Hills. The website says:

Giovanni pioneered his hair care with the concepts of:

• No animal testing
• Products with no animal by-products
• Biodegradable formulas
• Products using Certified Organic ingredients

I must say, I'm really intrigued. I haven't tried it yet, but I think I just might. If you come across this and try it, let me know how it works out! From what I understand, you can find it in Walgreens and The Vitamin Shoppe.

I'm always looking for the perfect shampoo that doesn't make my hair dry or sticky. Let's see how this one works out. I'll review soon!