...EVER! Yes indeed fellow Ciaoers, with the challenge of my knotty, thick and long hair, I have trawled all the shops and salons (purely for opinion research of course!) and found this! The King of shampoos!
Redken ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Ok, I admit it, I’m a shampoo snob! We all have our weaknesses, ... Read review
Redken All Soft Shampoo provides moisture and softening for dry or brittle hair. With a ... more
unique formula containing the Redken Silk-Luxe Complex, this shampoo delivers Gold Camelina, Avocado Oil, Olive Oil and Silk Amino Acid to provide intense softness,...
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Redken All Soft Shampoo provides moisture and softening for dry or brittle hair. With a ... more
unique formula containing the Redken Silk-Luxe Complex, this shampoo delivers Gold Camelina, Avocado Oil, Olive Oil and Silk Amino Acid to provide intense softness,...
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Redken All Soft Conditioner provides moisture and softening for dry or brittle hair. With ... more
a unique formula containing the Redken Silk-Luxe Complex, this thick, high quality conditioner delivers Gold Camelina, Avocado Oil, Olive Oil and Silk Amino Acid ...
Postage & Packaging: free Super Saver Delivery Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Redken All Soft Conditioner provides moisture and softening for dry or brittle hair. With ... more
a unique formula containing the Redken Silk-Luxe Complex, this thick, high quality conditioner delivers Gold Camelina, Avocado Oil, Olive Oil and Silk Amino Acid ...
Postage & Packaging: £2.55 Availability: In Stock - We aim to ship item...
Redken All Soft Gold Glimmer Illuminate your hair with Redken All Soft Gold Glimmer. This ... more
protective shine treatment has been created for dry or brittle hair to intensely moisturise and replenish your hair giving it lasting softness frizz-control and ...
Postage & Packaging: £3.95 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Leaves hair knot free, soft, shiny, conditions well Disadvantages: Limited availability, the cost can be a little off putting!
...of shampoos!
Redken ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Ok, I admit it, I’m a shampoo snob! We all have our weaknesses, be it fine wines or chocolates. My weakness is shampoo and in particular the Redken brand. This is only available in Redken appointed hairdressing salons or via specialist hair product websites. I find the cheapest place to purchase Redken products is Lookfantastic.com, and they have the widest range too (although you ... ...but just to say that Redken are a well-known and respected American brand.
Price & Sizes ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Right, firstly you are all going to be horrified at the price! Its £17.04 (after member discount at Lookfantastic, which only shows up once you have logged in and added the product to your trolley). But for this you get a HUGE litre bottle – that is 4 times the size of your average shampoo bottle! So this shampoo ... more
I know people on Ciao absolutely hate shampoo ops (the shampoo contest really put paid to me writing another shampoo op for a while!). But…the time has come for me to tell you all of the best shampoo in the world….EVER! Yes indeed fellow Ciaoers, with the challenge of my knotty, thick and long hair, I have trawled all the shops and salons (purely for opinion research of course!) and found this! The King of shampoos!
Redken ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Ok, I admit it, I’m a shampoo snob! We all have our weaknesses, be it fine wines or chocolates. My weakness is shampoo and in particular the Redken brand. This is only available in Redken appointed hairdressing salons or via specialist hair product websites. I find the cheapest place to purchase Redken products is Lookfantastic.com, and they have the widest range too (although you do have to pay postage). Redken have been around since 1960. They have been awarded over 60 patents for their products and ingredients used in their hair care products. I’m not going to bore you on any more of totally irrelevant info, but just to say that Redken are a well-known and respected American brand.
Price & Sizes ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Right, firstly you are all going to be horrified at the price! Its £17.04 (after member discount at Lookfantastic, which only shows up once you have logged in and added the product to your trolley). But for this you get a HUGE litre bottle – that is 4 times the size of your average shampoo bottle! So this shampoo lasts absolutely ages! Value for money is excellent. If you consider this is a salon quality shampoo, you are getting an average sized bottle (250ml) for £4.26. You pay around this (or more) for a bottle of Nicky Clarke or Vidal Sassoon and that’s not salon quality (despite what it says, you won’t get any hairdressers using it!). It probably seems one hell of a lot to splash out on shampoo at once, but a litre bottle will last me about 4 months so I consider the litre size to be extremely good value. You can get a smaller average sized bottle for £6.08 (300ml) but that works out more expensive in the long run.
Smell & Consistency ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
WOW! This stuff smells absolutely gorgeous! It smells like tropical fruit and has got to be one of the nicest smells ever! Its not citrus but like a blend of mango, peach and apricot. WOW is all I can say! The other positive point about the smell is, if used in conjunction with All Soft conditioner lasts. So you are left with really clean and fruity smelling hair for a couple of days. It’s a peachy colour and quite creamy in consistency. A little goes a long way as it seems quite concentrated.
The Science Bit ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
This bit comes from Lookfantastic.com as I’m no scientist!
“With its unique formula Redken's All soft actually changes the texture of the hair by softening the cuticle, it does this by trapping moisture into the hair with Avocado oil, a natural ingredient, rich in unsaturated fatty acids which is essential for restoring moisture. All soft contains Redken's unique technology, the interbond Conditioning System, which simultaneously improves the hair's inner structure and its outer appearance and feel, providing a moisture barrier which combats frizz and leaves hair ultra soft and shiny”.
It contains Avocado oil, which as any dieter knows is packed with fatty oils! Not good for the diet but very good for your hair! It also contains wheat protein and glycerin which helps smooth the cuticle of the hair shaft. Hence the shampoo’s name – ALL SOFT!
Does It Work? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
This has obviously got to be the most important aspect of any shampoo opinion. Does All Soft deserve its name? Well yes, it’s absolutely superb! I have the most challenging mop for any hair product and this is the best shampoo that I have ever come across. It lathers extremely well and quickly with the smallest amount (in the case of this shampoo, a 5p sized dollop is really all that you need, even for long hair). It rinses very easy and already you can feel the softness in your hair.
My hair is usually left with loads of knots when it gets wet, but after using this shampoo, I am left with softer, smoother hair – that sounds rather corny but its absolutely true! I cannot believe how good this stuff really is. A mate with shorter hair stayed over a few weeks ago and borrowed some of this, and without me saying anything, she commented on how much she liked it! I would urge anyone with difficult hair to try this shampoo, I bet you won’t be disappointed. My hair is now "All Soft"!!!
Suitability ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
It says on the bottle that the shampoo is most suitable for people with dry/brittle hair and I would agree with this. People with oily hair may find the formula too rich for their hair, although I would say that it’s also suitable for normal hair too. My hair is normal to dry and it suits me fine!
Packaging ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The bottle is a metallic gold affair with the Redken logo in blue. It really does look like it should be in a salon. This is a plus, as it does look good on the bathroom shelf! It’s also unusual to see litre bottle shampoos so it does get itself noticed! The only thing I don’t really like is the fact that you have to pay £1.99 extra for a pump dispenser and its white which doesn’t really suit the bottle! But the pump dispenser does make it last longer as it prevents wastage so I suppose over the use of a bottle it probably pays for itself, and you can obviously use it again in your next bottle. I would like to see a free pump dispenser included. If you choose not to purchase one (which is only suitable for the litre bottle), then you get a push down cap, which is ok, but it’s so much easier to use the pump.
Ethics ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The bottle doesn’t state whether or not the shampoo is tested on animals but I am pretty sure that companies aren’t allowed to test cosmetics and toiletries on animals any longer by law – but feel free to correct me on that one. It does state that the bottle is fully recyclable.
Conclusion ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
I love this stuff and will remain loyal to Redken unless someone else proves that there is a better product on the market! This stuff is absolutely amazing and lives up to the promise of its name. My hair certainly looks, feels and smells better thanks to All Soft. The price may be a shock at first but do your Maths and it doesn’t work out any more expensive (and is in fact cheaper) than many of the premium brands available in Boots. Superb! Can’t fault it!
Available at www.lookfantastic.com, www.hairstyling.co.uk or Redken appointed salons (the first comes highly recommended).
Advantages: It works. Easy to use. Luxurious. Disadvantages: Too expensive.
I first discovered Redken products about 10 years back when I was still a hairdresser. These products are only available through a Redken appointed hair salon and to this day I have never had a real gripe about any of the products I’ve tried. In the past couple of years the Redken range of hair care products has had a bit of a revamp – the packaging is brighter and the range seems much easier to understand – there’s a range for your hair type which ... ...save my barnet! I trust Redken products and knew that at £14 for a 250ml tub that this stuff would do the trick. Redken salons are quite wide spread but should you have trouble locating one the salons within all ‘House Of Fraser’ department stores always stock them. The salons which stock the products will have a knowledge of the product so if in doubt all you have to do is ask!
So £14 poorer I head home to try and work a miracle. I shampoo my hair ...
mizzameII 25.06.2003 (03.01.2004)
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Advantages: Cleans well, very soft hair, smells lovely, feel good hair Disadvantages: Quite expensive but worth every penny
Redken is a range of luxurious hair care products which are only available from selected hairdressing salons and specialist beauty websites. Redken has been around since the 1960s and is a respected brand.
The shampoo has a wonderful smell, of course this isn't the most important element of a shampoo but if your going to use it every day, it helps if you like the smell. Also, a little goes a long way, you don't need much to get a good lather and ... ...normal hair but Redken have so many products that I'm sure they'd have a range to suit you. Redken doesn't disappoint, I was totally amazed and I recommend it to anyone and everyone.
Top three websites it's available at:
www.lookfantastic.com
www.hqhair.com
www.hairstyling.co.uk
Also available at selected salons. ...
ItalianFran92 18.06.2008
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Advantages: Pleasant smelling and cleansing Disadvantages: Still quite expensive
...have fallen, the demand for Redken has increased.
In fact, you probably did not even know what the make of shampoo was in the hairdresesrs did you?
Most people, particularly us men, did not used to pay much attention to what the assistant was slapping on our head.
After a time of dating a young lady from a hairdressers in Chelmsford (thanks Amelia), I found out what the secret ingredient was. Redken.
Coming out of the hairdressers, you always ... ...is the lack of stockists.
Redken is available at more and more hairdressers and salons. My hair is always silky smooth after using this and often people have told me how nice my hair smells. I liken the smell to a cross between a sporty, clean fragrance and a fruity aroma.
These 2 combine to make my head smell lovely, so I have been told.
Due to its use by the hairdressers, you know it is a quality product. In fact, it is one of the best for cleansing ...
andycharger 04.03.2002 (18.11.2002)
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Advantages: Free towel wrap - its very cool Disadvantages: it took me ages to get to grips with it
...you get for £21.95 is Redken So Long Heat Treat in a 300ml bottle, Redken So Long Shampoo in a 300ml bottle and Redken So Long Conditioner again in a 300ml bottle, and you also get the free gift of a towel wrap which helps you to wrap your hair once it had been washed and this towel doesnt fall off every five minutes when it has become loose.
Ordering the product via the website was really easy, all you do is click on the product, go to the bottom ... ...buy, it is as easy as that. The you fill in all your details and hey presto, you've bought something online. It works out cheaper to join the website to receive all the discounts, then it is off to your basket, through the checkouts with no queuing.
I was even more impressed when two days later Mr Postie arrived with my little package and there it was all nicely wrapped.
So what does each bottle do and what is it like?
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Rach_79 04.02.2002
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Advantages: Makes my hair soft, silky and manageable. Disadvantages: None!
MY REDKEN EXPERIENCE
I have been using Redken products for over 10 years now and have not bought any other brand since I first discovered it. This all started when a hairdresser refused to perm my hair because, according to a strand test, it seriously lacked protein and moisture. At the time, I was heartbroken - for months I had been saving up and looking forward to my dream perm. However, this hairdresser told me that if I used the Redken Extreme ... ...and got my perm!
REDKEN VERSUS SUPERMARKET BRANDS
The above experience completely changed my attitude towards hair products in general. When I look back, I used to chop and change on almost every purchase of shampoo and conditioner. I thought the extras such as intensive conditioning treatments were a waste of money - but I had never tried them. The bathroom cupboard was a mess - full of part used bottles of cheap supermarket hair products I had ...
biddow 05.04.2004
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Advantages: Good for dry ends Disadvantages: Quite expensive; I can only find it in salons
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Advantages: Works, will last a long time Disadvantages: Hard to get hold of?
was RedkenAllSoftSoft Ends (I already knew it was Redken). Shopping one day I then noticed the Redken range in a hairdresser's shop and went in and bought Soft Ends.
~ ♥ REDKEN ♥ ~
The Redken Laboratories were founded in 1960 by an American actress called Paula Kent. She teamed up with her hairdresser Jheri Redding (hence the name) when she finally became fed up with the fact that she was extra sensitive to a lot of the hair products that were used on her as an up-and-coming actress.
In 1993 Redken was bought by L'Oréal and now it's based in New York. Redken products are now available from professional salons in over 50 countries.
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Advantages: none Disadvantages: expensive, hard to get hold of, didn't work...
I'd heard of Redken (being the product junkie that I am) and when looking for a good shampoo, conditioner etc for my softwhat tempermental and dry hair, reviews pointed in the direction of the Redken range.
So one day on a shopping excursion into the city of London and me and my mate came across a rather posh salon which sold Redken. A member of staff came along and offered me advice on which range would suit mt needs best and she reconmended the "allsoft" range. And so, in faith purchased the set of shampoo, conditioner and leave-in conditioner (allsoftsoft ends).
Please note, that this range is expensive, esp 'cos I bought three products. But even still, I believe that this product cost around £10 ish??
Anyway, I got home and excitiedly tried out my purchase anticipating lovely soft, shiny locks....
Oh readers, I was ...
All Soft, All Soft Supreme Pack, All soft Gold Glimmer, All Soft Thick Pack, All Soft Silk Fuel, All Soft Addictive, All Soft Heavy Cream Super Treatment, All Soft Addictive Hair Transformer, All Soft Fine Pack
Type
Hair Care
Genre
Shampoo, Hair Finishing Treatment, Hair Care Finishing
Manufacturer
Redken
Manufacturer's product description
Leave your hair totally soft, supremely shiney and say good bye to the dreaded frizz with this amazing All Soft Pack.
