Author's product rating: 
| Advantages: |
It does work |
| Disadvantages: |
It can be expensive |
| Recommend to potential buyers: |
yes |
This is a review about a great shampoo I would recommend for people with thin hair who need a bit of bounce!
Over the years my hair has gone a bit fine for one reason or another, might be a biological change or simply stress accumulated when having to deal with problems, berievements and big responsibilities. I have always been open about it with my hairdresser and he always kept me uptdated on the condition of my hair during my regular visits.
It is in a way very surprising how hair is so sensitive and easily shows the ups and downs of life on our
beauty but unfortunately it is true! Other people might have thin hair naturally anyway and they might be looking for that special product which is gentle but yet good enough to bring out the best on your precious asset.
It was possibly a year ago when my hairdresser suggested I would try the Philip Kingley range for thin hair. I heard of Philip Kingsley before, during my online researches and it is well know to be a reputable trichological company so in a way I was really happy to give it a go and also trusty that this product in specific could do a bit of a trick and do wonders for my problem.
I was convinced, I bought it then and currently still use it and am very pleased with the results I get.
HOW TO USE THIS
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You wet your hair put a 10p amount on your hand, this shampoo is clear in colour, then lather on your hair and massage your scalp gently for a minute or so (without rubbing hard!) rinse well and repeat if necessary, although have to confess I feel one use is definitely enough.
The
product lathers really quickly and is very pleasant to use, the smell is nice, nothing too overwhelming, a nice chemical smell which you can't really compare to anything but which is ok. This smell does not stay on your hair for a long time anyhow so no worries there if for example you might not be too keen on it in the first place.
After the hair has been rinsed gently towel dry as usual comb and may be use the maximiser spray to give it an extra boost.
Some body building products can make your hair greasy and leave residue that looks like dandruff but this product does not do that. You just style as usual and that is it and your hair looks bouncy thicker and fuller.
This product lasts for a long time so one bottle could last you for a good 2/3 months.
PACKAGING
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This product looks very funky, it comes in a carton box white and yellow, all their products are colour coded for the type of hair they care for. This box can be recycled. The bottle is white and has a cilinder shape with yellow writings on it which include the ingredients and directions of use. The bottle is an easy squeeze so that you don't have to battle under the shower to get some product out of it! I do like how it is presented although I feel a bit bad cause they could do without the carton box.
WHO IS
PHILIP KINGSLEY?
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The website claims they have 45 years of trichological experience and they do have one clinic in NY and one in London.
They say that when you go and have a consultation with them, they adopt a holistic approach to all problems, investigating general health, family history, nutrition, lifestyle and other relevant factors which are affecting your hair. They even do blood tests and the treatments are individually prescribed and can vary from person to person. Sometimes they might even liaise with your doctor or specialist to solve your problems. As you can see looks like any problems seems to be addressed with the caution and detail it deserves.
Please find details if you wish to get in touch with them:
Philip Kingsley Trichological Clinic
54 Green Street
London W1K 6RU
England
Tel: 0207 629 4004
Fax: 0207 491 9843
Email: clinic@philipkingsley.co.uk
PRICE
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This product comes in three sizes:
75 ml for £4.95
250ml for £12.00
1000ml (1 litre) for £32.00 - More for professional use as that is a massive bottle!
I know it sounds expensive but you honestly do not need that much, the small bottle is ever so practical (and so cute) especially when you go on holiday and don't want to carry around big weights with you, also it is positive as you could look at it as a trial size to see if this could be the right product for you and don't need to spend lots of money on a big bottle to start with.
You can buy this product or any of the Philip Kingsley items online from their website www.philipkingsley.com and can definitely find a better bargain online with other cheap suppliers or on ebay. Apart from that, this product is highly specialized so a bit hard to find honestly, some hairdressers do sell it but I have not seen this in Debenhams or House of Fraser for example.
Their website is done very well and their range include other products which do target other problematic areas like itchy/ flacky scalp for example, so it might be worth having a look if you might be concerned about something or
simply want a good product.
MY OPINION
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I totally recommend this as it does really good results, which are definitely visible. To me the brand itself is a reassurance as they do treat all sorts of scalp and hair related problems like people suffering of hair loss for example. It is still a cosmetic product but although some cheap brands put all sorts of ingredients just to give you a short lasting results you know that Philip Kingsley is actually designed for people who might have problems and are really worried to use anything too harsh and not professional that than damage even further.
From a consumer point of view I can see it is pricey, but for me my hair is very precious and I would not put a
price on it.
Thanks for reading! x
