... Like many other firms, Clairol have tapped into the growing number of people who prefer to buy natural products, those who are looking to purge chemicals and toxins in favour of the benefits of "earthy" alternatives. So, to allow your hair to be 'one with nature', you would naturally (pardon ... Read review
Advantages: Smells great, leaves your hair feeling wonderful Disadvantages: A little more expensive than most shampoos
...products. Like many other firms, Clairol have tapped into the growing number of people who prefer to buy natural products, those who are looking to purge chemicals and toxins in favour of the benefits of "earthy" alternatives. So, to allow your hair to be 'one with nature', you would naturally (pardon the pun) prefer to buy a shampoo that contains things like Aloe vera, camomile and passion flower. But what are all these things for? ...up the three ingredients that Clairol are proudly boasting about on the front of the bottle:
Aloe vera - "When applied externally, aloe vera restores skin tissues and may aid the healing of burns and sores. It can also be used on blemishes and dandruff. Used cosmetically, Aloe vera softens the skin."
Camomile - "It is used as a fragrance in herbal skin care products. It had also been used in shampoos because ... more
Herbal Essences. We've all seen that Ally Mcbeal inspired advert where young female lawyer suddenly bursts into song mid-court room and finds herself surrounded by a chorus of hunky young men *grrrrr yummmmmmm*…..umm......anyhow.....where did I put that train of thought again?? Oh yes........the advert. Well, unfortunately, using this shampoo won't actually result in this happening.
What was that???
Oh yes girls, I know, I was sorely disappointed too. I even did *extensive* tests just to make sure, but my personal chorus of sexy singing men are yet to appear....
The upside....I guess...is that I have fabulous hair ;)
**What is it?**
It's Herbal Essence’s 'Moisture-balancing for normal hair' shampoo, also including a 'botanical shine complex'. Lost? So am I. Let's get on with the rest of it…
**What's it look like?**
I would tell you about the packaging of the product - but its pretty dull really, and hardly tells you anything about the function of the shampoo itself...
What? You really want to know?? WHY???, Oh for cryin' out loud...
The bottle is transparent with a picture of herbs and flowers at the back - all very earthy and natural without being too flowery and old-fashioned - you're not going to be embarrassed by having the bottle in your bathroom. Happy? :)
**Does it leave your hair clean?**
In a word....yes. In a paragraph....most definitely. The shampoo is quite thick - dense if you will, so only a little is needed for a rich and plentiful lather. It's easy to rinse out, and you'll find that your hair is left feeling incredibly clean and shiny. Used in tandem with a little of the herbal essences conditioner (if needed at all) will only render your hair even more silky, shiny and smooth. It feels gorgeous, and I personally find that I rarely need to use conditioner these days. 'Essences' usually leaves my hair very soft, clean and manageable, and as I only need to use a tiny amount in each wash (and I have long hair), saving money on both shampoo and conditioner is a big bonus.
I won't insult you by telling you exactly how to wash your own hair.....because if you don't know by now then I'm glad you're on the other end of an internet connection...:)
**What's all this flowery/herby stuff about then?**
The whole point of the Herbal essences range (or the marketing ploy for the more cynical among us), is that its more natural, more organic, than other products. Like many other firms, Clairol have tapped into the growing number of people who prefer to buy natural products, those who are looking to purge chemicals and toxins in favour of the benefits of "earthy" alternatives. So, to allow your hair to be 'one with nature', you would naturally (pardon the pun) prefer to buy a shampoo that contains things like Aloe vera, camomile and passion flower. But what are all these things for?
After a little research on a website that looked far too healthy for my liking (I was forced to go and eat chips afterwards just to recover), I looked up the three ingredients that Clairol are proudly boasting about on the front of the bottle:
Aloe vera - "When applied externally, aloe vera restores skin tissues and may aid the healing of burns and sores. It can also be used on blemishes and dandruff. Used cosmetically, Aloe vera softens the skin."
Camomile - "It is used as a fragrance in herbal skin care products. It had also been used in shampoos because of its property to add lustre to the hair."
Passion Flower - "The effects of passion flower were believed to be primarily on the nervous system. Its effects were particularly touted for those with anxiety due to mental worry and overwork."
So there you have it. The Aloe vera deals with dandruff, the camomile is used to fragrance and add 'lustre' to your locks, and the passion flower...well........ummm.......it......errrrr......takes the stress out of washing your hair??? Oh well, two out of three ain't bad. Personally, I like to think it has more to do with the 'passion' part....but enough already about the sexy male singing troupe....;)
The shampoo also boasts that its made from 'Mountain Spring Water', and that all the herbs were grown under a strictly organic regime, meaning no pesticides or petrochemicals were used. For the extra 'green-aware' among you, the actual bottles are also made from 25% post-consumer recycled plastic, and are recyclable themselves. Sheesh…I've never felt so environmental!
**Does it irritate the skin at all?**
I do have slightly sensitive skin, although I've never had any problem with any of the Herbal essences range (that covers their hair styling products also). However my sister has problems with any perfumed products, and finds that Herbal Essences products irritate her skin. If you're the type who likes/needs to scrutinise the small print of bottles...here's the ingredients with my very own pseudo-chemistry lesson...
Aqua (water to the likes of you and me) Sodium Laureth Sulfate (apparently there's an internet hoax about this chemical) Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (and this one too) Coca-midopropyl Betaine (this reduces the irritant affect of the two above substantially) Dihydroxypropyl Peg-5 Linoleaminium Chloride (that's easy for you to say lol) Parfum (smells nice) Cocamide Mea (creates the lather in your shampoo) Sodium Chloride (ummm salt) Dmdm-Hydantoin (a preservative…that releases formaldehyde…eek!) Methylparaben (another preservative) Anthemis Nobilis (this is the camomile) Aloe Barbadensis (this is the Aloe vera) Passiflora Incarnata (and this is the passion flower) Propylene Glycol (I think gives it its thick consistency) Propylparaben (preservative) Diazolidnyl Urea (preservative) Disodium Edta (stabilizing colour agent) Citric Acid (brightens hair and stabilizes Ph) CI 19140 (colour) CI 15510 (colour) CI 60730 (colour) Benzoic Acid (preservative)
(Do not take my word for any of those descriptions…I am no chemistry expert!)
**What does it smell like?**
Tell me this. How often have you had someone come up to you time and again telling you that you smelled great? I mean really great. Now imagine that wasn't because of your expensive perfume, but simply for the shampoo that you use regularly.
You just imagined my life.
This product smells amazing. While using it you may be sceptical as the smell can be a little overpowering, but once rinsed and dried (especially if you've used with the styling products from the same range), you'll find that your hair will smell clean and fresh, although it will retain a scent of flowers and herbs. You'll have people wanting to snuggle up to you in no time...even if it is only to get a whiff of your hair (hell, I'm not fussy ;)...)
It'll smell gorgeous pretty much all day..provided you don't usually go around sticking your head in smelly places (well I don't presume to know what you lot get up to!). The flowery/herby smell doesn't actually sound too great, but it really, truly, honestly smells wonderful. I would say that it will probably appeal more to girls than guys, however I think it would smell great on anyone, its not too flowery for a guy to use.
**Get to the end already!**
In summary, you have a shampoo that will clean, moisturise and nourish your hair, leaving it feeling wonderful and smelling great. If you have what is defined as 'normal' hair, then I can really see no better option for your hair. If you don't then I would thoroughly recommend taking a look at one of their other shampoos (they have one for every occasion by the look of it), as pretty much everything from that range has been outstanding for me. To check which product is right for you, try their online 'consultation' at http://www.herbalessences.com
The one slight downside is the price. It does cost more for this named brand than other products, however it may well balance itself out as you have to use less shampoo and conditioner in the long run. You can probably find a bottle for around £2, although prices can differ wildly. Whatever you pay, its worth it. I'm really not one for vanity, or prettying myself up in a mirror for hours upon end, but if there's one thing I insist on, its having my Herbal essences...even if it is just because I still haven't given up hope on that personal male chorus ;)
(littlemissdrunk's opinion with extracts of www.holisticonline.com, www.healthandbodyfitness.com, and her completely natural freaky mind. Available at an opinions site near you! Not tested on animals....except for the dog, but he walked off as I was reading it…)
Advantages: Smells wonderful and my hair feels great Disadvantages: None so far
...50ml plastic bottles arrived containing Clairol Herbal Essences Shampoo and Conditioner.
As it was nearly my birthday and I had run out of both shampoo and conditioner these arrived just in time. That way they would tide me over until my birthday when I guessed (correctly) that I would get lots of smellies including shampoo and conditioner.
So was I impressed? The short answer is a definite yes, and I’ll tell you why.
The shampoo is the Herbal ... ...in a plastic bottle, which is a miniature replica of the standard 200ml sized bottles in the supermarket. There is a picture of daisy like flowers on the front, which I think is camomile, but I feel sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong.
Incidentally I understand that the 200ml bottles cost around the £2 mark.
The first thing that struck me as I opened the bottle was the glorious fragrance. It really does smell fresh and flowery. The contents ...
SusanLesley 08.12.2002
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Advantages: Smells great Disadvantages: Doesn't do as much as it promises
I'm normally very devoted to my shampoo (John Frieda Sheer Blonde), but had to use this when I forgot to take mine home with me. It's a shampoo which has been around for years, and I used to use when I was younger, but had forgotten what it was like.
The packaging of Herbal Essences is fairly boring - a clear bottle, with a picture of some flowers, and the name all in fairly boring type. It has a squeezy dispenser making it fairly easy to use, and ... ...your hands.
The smell of this shampoo is divine, and I think it's best quality. It's refreshing, fruity and tangy. When I say fruity, I don't mean in a fake, chemicaly way, but in a really natural way. The smell is quite strong however, and stays on they hair for quite a while - at least a day. The smell also lingers in the bathroom as well, for hours!
I had to shampoo my hair twice with this brand, as the first time I did I didn't feel that my ...
drunkenabby007 06.06.2002
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Advantages: A little goes a long way. The "just washed" look lasts longer than with other shampoos. Disadvantages: No orgasms in the shower for me, or a hunky man coming to wash my hair :-(
...(hence the adverts, maybe). Clairol (who make Herbal Essences) claim to only use ingredients of the highest quality, which are derived from pure renewable plant sources that are grown under certified organic conditions, also without the use of petrochemicals or pesticides.
To be honest, before using this shampoo, I was quite sceptical of the “organic” (as they put it) experience in the shower, but I am willing to try anything (almost) ... ...conditioner I followed it with Clairol Herbal Essences Conditioner, as they, of course, recommend for best results.
It was while drying my hair that I started to notice the difference, in the smell department, to other shampoos. The fresh, herbal smell was still evident, as it also was once dry *and* several hours later! Did my hair look and feel any different? Well, I certainly thought so, but the real test was when I went downstairs, to the men ...
Barb 13.10.2001
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Advantages: Efficient at its job, average price Disadvantages: Nothing special, horrible TV ads
...contained two small bottles of Clairol Herbal Essences, one shampoo and one conditioner. I’ll tell you about the shampoo in this opinion.
I must admit I had misgivings about this as firstly I hate those TV adverts, then I opened the bottle and took a sniff to be hit by a strong chemically herbal smell and lastly because the shampoo is meant for normal hair. NORMAL HAIR?! MINE??? Well that’s a laugh, it’s as far from normal as you can get really! ... ...order and I find the conditioner more important than the shampoo so I gave it a go anyway.
The sample bottle contained 50ml and was just a mini version of the full-size (200ml?) bottles. I liked the design where the back of the label showed through the clear plastic bottle displaying a picture of flowers/herbs (don’t ask me what they are!)
Oh, I just looked at the label, the picture must be of the Camomile, Aloe Vera and Passion Flower it professes ...
blurbubble 17.11.2002
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Advantages: Soft, Silky and fresh Disadvantages: Not quite the YES! YES! YES!
...well one of them anyway, Clairol Herbal Essences Moisture Balancing Shampoo.
Clairol, who make Herbal Essences Moisture Balancing Shampoo, is one of Procter & Gamble company trade names. Clairol not only do shampoo and conditioners but also have brands in most things from make up to hairdryers.
I tried Clairol Herbal Essences Moisture Balancing Shampoo about 6 months ago, the reason i bought it first time was due to it being on special offer in ... ...i picked up a bottle Clairol Herbal Essences Moisture Balancing Shampoo and Clairol Herbal Essences Moisturising conditioner, which is priced the same as the shampoo. I choose these two as i have very thick, shoulder length hair, it is normal condition.
Essences Moisture Balancing Shampoo says it is for normal hair types and made from a mixture of Camomile, aloe vera and passionflower and is said to give you soft, silky and manageable hair.
While ...
quizzeyq 14.01.2003
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Advantages: lovely smell, my hair feels in great condition, as does my scalp Disadvantages: mountain springs are surely mountain goat toilets? ;)
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Advantages: No need to use a separate conditioner Disadvantages: None
Q: Right then, here we go. So, tell me the name of this product which you are reviewing.
A: It’s called ‘HerbalEssences 2-in-1 Moisture-BalancingShampoo for Normal Hair.’
Q: Bit of a mouthful, that! Who makes it?
A: It’s made by Clairol, which is a trademark of a company called Bristol-Myers Co Ltd, of Uxbridge, UK.
Q: Okay…now, you said ‘2-in-1’. What does that mean, exactly?
A: As well as being an excellent shampoo, the product also contains a light conditioner, which will leave you hair feeling soft and manageable, as well as imparting a healthy shine.
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A: No, not necessary at all.
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Advantages: Cheap, nice packaging, does the job well Disadvantages: Isn't that effective as a conditioner, is (very possibly) tested on animals
I bought HerbalEssencesMoistureBalancingShampoo plus Conditioner in Bodycare, for £1.25. I usually switch between Head&Shoulders, and Pantene, but this time I wanted a change, and chose this, mainly because of the cheapness!
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The bottle is clear, with light purple shampoo and the writing is in white. The sticker on the back with all the information on has a picture of a plant on the back of it, giving a sort of goldfish bowl effect. The flip-lid is dark green. It would look quite classy, but I think the green lid spoils the effect!
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