The first thing to say about Aveda is that they make great hair products. The second is just as important and that is that they do so with as little damage to the environment as possible.
When and Where did the company begin?
The company headquarters are in Minneapolis and the founder is ... Read review
...first thing to say about Aveda is that they make great hair products. The second is just as important and that is that they do so with as little damage to the environment as possible.
When and Where did the company begin?
The company headquarters are in Minneapolis and the founder is Horst Rechelbacher.
Horst had his own hair salon and in 1968 he decided to create a plant based shampoo for his clients. He did this in ... ...laboratory.
In 1978 the Aveda brand was launched.
The ethos to make products from plants not petrochemicals.
They now produce hair care and cometics from organically grown plants and other renewable resources,and keep packaging to a minimum and recycle wherever possible.
But why is it a good hair care range?
Well apart from being natural and evironmentally friendly, it makes your hair feel,look and smell ... more
The first thing to say about Aveda is that they make great hair products. The second is just as important and that is that they do so with as little damage to the environment as possible.
When and Where did the company begin? The company headquarters are in Minneapolis and the founder is Horst Rechelbacher. Horst had his own hair salon and in 1968 he decided to create a plant based shampoo for his clients. He did this in his own kitchen the first shampoos were Clove,Black Malva,Blue Malva,Chamomile and Madder Root which are still in todays range. Two years later he went to India and learnt about the healing arts of Ayurveda and aroma, this helped him to focus on what he wanted to create himself. In 1977 he established his first office, cosmetology school and laboratory. In 1978 the Aveda brand was launched. The ethos to make products from plants not petrochemicals. They now produce hair care and cometics from organically grown plants and other renewable resources,and keep packaging to a minimum and recycle wherever possible.
But why is it a good hair care range? Well apart from being natural and evironmentally friendly, it makes your hair feel,look and smell good, which is what we all want isn,t it.
There is a broad range covering all hair types.
The basic pure plant range suitable for all. Pure plant shampoos that enhance your hair colour without adding pigment... These just bring out your natural highlights and come in varieties to suit any hair colour, from Blue Malva and Chamomile for grey and blonde hair to Madder Root and Black Malva for red and dark hair. Colour Conditioners...These match the pure plant shampoo shades and actually add some colour whilst conditioning. Detoxifyer...A shampoo to remove chlorine and build-up from chemical hair products. Elixer...A leave in conditioner suitable for all hairtypes. Witch Hazel..Medium Hold hairspray. Flax Seed and Aloe..Firm hold styling products.
Rosemary and Mint shampoo and conditioner...For normal to fine hair.
Morikue Protien Range.... Suitable for everday use by all hair tpes.To add strength to your hair. Shampure shampoo. Shampure Coditioner. Curessence... A more intensive conditioner. Styling Curessence. Confixor...For styling and conditioning. Firmata....Firm hold hairspray.
Sap Moss Shampoo and Conditioner... For dry, colour treated or brittle hair.
Pure Fume Brilliant Collection....A range of products that perfume the hair as well as adding moisture and shine.Contains Ylang Ylang,Jasmine and Rose.
All Sensitive. Hypoallergenic shampoo and conditioner.
All the shampoos have these things in common. They have no petrochemical ingredients. Clean the hair without stripping. Rinse out well leaving nothing to irritate the scalp.
The conditioners....Add moisture but do not make the hair heavy or greasy.
The styling and finishing products add body,shine and control without build-up.
What do they cost? Aveda is not cheap but is concentrated and long lasting. Shampoo from £7.00 for 250ml. Conditioner from £9.00 for 250ml. Styling Products £10 to £15.00 Finishing products from £10.50.
Where can you buy them? Well Aveda have a policy of selling from outlets that can offer you advice and product knowledge. In the high street you can buy from a growing number of Aveda salons. On the internet from hqhair ot lookfantastic. From QVC Shopping Channel on Sky or cable TV. QVC no longer list Aveda on their website because of a legal agreement.
After all that if you wondering why call it Aveda. Aveda is Sanskrit for 'all knowledge'.
Advantages: Pure, natural and with a fabulous aroma Disadvantages: Can be difficult to find in rural areas.
Aveda products are available in most larger towns and cities in the UK now, sometimes in hair & beauty salons but mostly from department stores and internet etc.
Originally a haircare range, using only pure, natural ingredients, the range covers just about everything anyone needs for their beauty regime.
The haircare is in my opinion second to none. The smell, the feel of the hair and the way you can subtly change the colour is wonderful. I have ... ...so smooth and soft.
Aveda make-up is great for those of us who prefer to enhance our natural look rather than apply a heavy 'stage' look. There are lots of lovely natural hues and tones but then there are also a few bright, loud colours to take you into party time. I love the Sepia eye pencil and mascara. The lippies taste really good and keep your lips nice and moist.
Finally the 'Pure-fume'. Not perfume! These are very unusual aromas, and when ...
glajma 23.04.2003
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Advantages: Gives colour back - and then some. Totally natural looking. Disadvantages: Tip: Remember to wear plastic gloves when applying - even though there are no problems with washing it off.
...its shine.
I saw Aveda on QVC and as they provide a 30 day money back guarantee I figured I had nothing to lose so I ordered the Madder Root shampoo and conditioner.
This product gives my hair wonderful rich red tones which has added warmth to my face and gives a fantastic shine which makes my hair look healthy again.
I have no hesitation in recommending this to all red heads out there. ...
Carlito25 04.11.2001
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Advantages: A little goes a long way, not tested on animals, environmentally friendly Disadvantages: the need to educate the family to use less.
Having been a fan of Aveda for quite some time using their Eco friendly specialist shampoos I recently tried their Rosemary and Mint Shampoo. In the past I have tried just about every "high Street" shampoo manufactured and found most of them to dry out my scalp making it flake and giving me a snowstorm problem, Aveda does not do this to me. I never buy shampoo from the normal manufacturers any more as I find they all contain mineral oils and petro ... ...am unable to comment but Aveda do reccommend avoiding contact with eyes, if this product has ever been in my eyes then I didnt notice.
I loved this product and have now been out and purchased the 1 Ltr bottle to add to my collection of "every eventuality" Aveda products. I use a different one for whatever mood I am in but the results from this one mean it will be a regular used item in my bathroom. ...
denise.parry 22.10.2001 (24.10.2001)
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Advantages: gives healthy looking hair Disadvantages: can we trust their "eco friendly" stance?
Aveda products are simply amazing.
This is one of the key brands in my beauty cabinet, who manage to do exactly as they promise.
Take hair detoxifier, for instance. My hair gets greasy quickly, and I sometimes had to wash it every other day, which I found really boring...I tried various other shampoos, from bland Timothei to The Body Shop, medicated Klorane to Panthene, and they all kept leaving the same greasy film behind them.
I bought Hair ... ...I follow whith an Aveda conditionner, then their volumising tonic or Pure Fume shine spray.
Believe me, my hair looks really great now. It is shiny and soft, doesn't feel loaded with heavy products, and can last three full days without needing a wash.
I find most Aveda products work really well, and do as they promise.
Their eco-friendly image is an added attraction, but I'm a bit suspicious of it ( apparently the Body Shop itself is not as caring ...
londonner 17.03.2004
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Advantages: natural, no sodium laureth sulphate, yummy ingredients and aromas, post-consumer recyclable packaging Disadvantages: occasionally hard to locate
Aveda products may be expensive but it's a fact that they do last longer- especially the shampoos. They're rich so you do not have to use as much. The range is extremely diverse so it's good to make sure the product you pick meets your needs. Aveda carries the Ayurvedic philosophy and promotes a lifestyle of wellbeing and harmony- I enjoy going to the stores and receiving complimentary stress reliefs.
I would definitely recommend the haircare, I ... ...it loses its health. The aveda hair dye (salon only unfortunately) and shampoos have made a real difference to restoring its fullness and life. The range is unisex which most people do not realise and I've even managed to get my hubby hooked. My fav hair products are Shampure, Colour Conserve and the paddle brush. Another bonus is that if you like a particular shampoo/conditioner you can invest in a litre size which has a pump- I find they easily ...
simsimma 27.07.2005 (28.07.2005)
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