L’Oreal is currently one of the leading brands in the market be it for hair care, makeup or skin care. Since I take care of my hair a tad bit more than my skin I was eyeing for a good hair masque after all, some extra care for your hair wouldn’t do any harm. As mentioned earlier L’Oreal is widely known for its hair care range so it only seemed fair that I bought the masque from their Total Repair 5 Range. Continue reading, to know my views on the product and how I use it.
The packaging of the product is somewhat similar to other products of the total repair 5 range apart from the fact that this hair masque comes in a tub. I personally would have preferred a tube or a bottle instead of the tub since, that ensures hygienic application. Otherwise, the packaging would have scored a perfect 10 for; the red colored cap along with the white colored tub which has white and golden detailing is extremely eye catching.
The tub is quite sturdy and leak proof so that you can carry it around while travelling. If you are carrying this in your travel bag or, for that matter if you are using it at home on towel dried hair you can most definitely skip your conditioner since it does condition the hair. There is not one specific way by which I use this product but, multiple ways which include using it as a mask before washing my hair, using it as a conditioner on towel dried hair after washing it. When used as a conditioner I leave it on for a good 5 minutes and then rinse it off with water. At times when my hair is feeling especially dry I take a pea sized amount of the product and use it as a leave-in conditioner. I have an oily scalp with slightly dry ends so I use this mask only at the ends but people with dry hair can go all out and use it onto their scalp as well as the ends. All of this being said, make sure that you use this mask not more than twice a week because the alcohol present in the ingredient list can be a bit drying.
The white colored mask has a pleasant fragrance which stays on the hair for 1-2 days after the wash. The texture as well as the working action is exactly similar to a conditioner and I see no reason why someone should pay extra amount of money for something that is no different from a conditioner. I, in particular had high expectations from the mask but it did nothing extraordinary apart from the general conditioning. The brand claims to help fight 5 signs of hair damage but even with regular usage I did not find any major difference in my hair. It does nothing to improve the hair texture, strength, shine and growth. This is one of the few products that I regret buying since it doesn’t live up to the expectations and is not cost-effective.
Pros:
Availability
Conditions hair
Travel-friendly packaging
Can be used in multiple ways
Pleasant fragrance
Cons:
Doesn’t help fight the 5 signs of hair damage
Heavy on the pocket
Can a bit drying coz of alcohol
Rating: 2/5
Final word
I wouldn’t recommend this mask to anyone and for the people who really are eager to try out the product can just try the conditioner from this range and that in itself would give similar results in spite of shelling out less money.
Editor’s Note: Sounds ok. Though I feel it’s not very expensive, coz all hair masques in the market are priced around the same.
Have you tried the L’Oreal Paris Total Repair 5 Hair Masque? What do you think?
Benefits of Using a Wooden Comb & Joy by Nature Neem Wooden Comb Review
By Nidhal
For some strange reason I always had a fixation for lustrous hair that is, hair that flows as the wind caresses it, remains tangle-free and adorns one’s curves like an ornament! Stroking one’s fingers down such locks is a ‘thing of beauty’ to borrow Joh Keats. While we have countless weapons at hand to get such gorgeous locks, yet one weapon that I was long oblivious of was a ‘wooden comb’.
One day, I stumbled upon the virtues of using a wooden comb and thrilled by the same, I placed an order for one on Amazon. It was none other than Joy by Nature Neem Wooden Comb for Women. Needless to say, here is my review of the same.
PRICE- 125/- INR for each comb (Rs.85 on Amazon HERE)
DIRECTIONS FOR USE- Use like a normal comb except when your hair is wet/semi-dry. NEVER use a wooden comb on hair drenched in water.
INGREDIENTS- Made up of wood
WHAT IT CLAIMS- Joybynature wooden pocket combs are made from natural neem wood that has been used since olden days in hair care. Neem bark, leaves, fruits, twigs, flowers are all used in medicinal preparation and are also part of new age products including combs, hair oils, tooth paste, moth balls, disinfectant and skin ointments. It is rightly given the name in Sanskrit as ‘Sarva Roga Nivarani’ in other words ‘Cure for all ailments’.The Joybynature wooden pocket combs are made from this powerful neem wood and designed aesthetically to suit the requirements of today’s generation while matching with the requirements for proper hair care.
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MY EXPERIENCE-
Packed in a simple (and highly flimsy) plastic pack, this wooden comb screams for a better packaging! Once taken out from the package, you need to find a place/case for the comb to be stored. That aside, I have been using this comb for over two months and it’s worth mentioning that it works wonders to tame frizz and impart softness.
Wooden combs are supposed to have rounded teeth (as compared to regular plastic combs with pointed teeth) that avert hair from developing frizz. Since frizz is taken care of, expecting hair to be softened is natural and that’s what happens.
My hair is dry and within a period of two months of usage, I can assert that it has managed to soften my locks very well. On the downside, the comb is prone to breakage. The dark brown part that you see in the picture has been stuck to the main comb and it is prone to separation. In fact, it would be surprising if it lasts for even two months. Cleaning the comb is another cumbersome affair as you cannot use water on it (it’s wooden after all). So, I clean it by using a cotton swab soused in coconut oil. Moreover, I clean it once in every 3-4 days.
In a nutshell, it benefits your mane only if used regularly and cautiously. It comes with its fair share of “dos and don’ts” when it comes to usage so, weigh them beforehand.
Here are some of the benefits of using wooden comb over plastic combs-
1. Controls and prevents frizz
2. Adds shine and softness
3. Stimulates the scalp thus, accelerating hair growth
4. Boosts blood circulation of the scalp
5. Spreads the natural oils in our tresses uniformly
GOOD-
1. Rounded teeth of the comb ensure that my scalp as well as hair’s follicles aren’t roughened
2. Tames frizz overtime
3. Price is reasonable
4. Readily available (I bought it on Amazon India)
I was sent the hair colour to test out and since I don’t colour my hair, I tried this on my mom to see the results. Does it deliver what it claims? Read on.
Claims:BBLUNT‘s Salon Secret High Shine Crème Hair Colour, is a 3-part hair colour that gives you salon like gorgeous hair at home. Packed in this box is our salon’s secret to dazzling hair colour.
Simply mix the luxuriously creamy Colourant and Developer together in equal proportions and add the Shine Tonic. Now mix till smooth for a fragrant, non-drip blend. Apply and Voila! You’re only 30 minutes away from epic, shiny hair! This no ammonia hair colour gives 100% grey coverage that lasts upto 8 weeks long.
SHINE TONIC. Enriched with Silk Proteins, this special tonic is what your regular hair colour had been missing for so long.
MRP: Rs.199/-
Product Features:
3-part colour hair colour with a unique Shine Tonic that gives you salon like gorgeous hair at home
Contains no ammonia
The rich colour provides 100% grey coverage
Enriched with Silk Proteins, the colour makes your hair smooth after colouring
Available in 7 colour shades
o Black – NATURAL BLACK 1
o Chocolate – DARK BROWN 3
o Blueberry – BLUE BLACK 2.10
o Honey – LIGHT GOLDEN BROWN 5.32
o Wine – DEEP BURGUNDY 4.20
o Mahogany – REDDISH BROWN 4.56
o Coffee – NATURAL BROWN 4.31
Ingredients:
The product’s USP is its Shine tonic – no other brand offers additional shine like BBLUNT, it’s a 1 st in the country.
– Grey coverage + global colour
– No ammonia – minimum damage
It comes in colour co-ordinated boxes as per the shades. Contents include the colour, developer and shine tonic plus a set of gloves and an instruction leaflet.
My mom has medium length hair and I thought I would need two boxes but the quantity is pretty good and one box was more than enough for her hair. But if you have medium-long length hair, you might need to go for two boxes. We opted for Chocolate – Dark Brown for my mom.
Read the instructions manual well, follow the directions, do a patch test at first if you have sensitive skin and remove any colour from the skin immediately, if applied accidentally.
All you need to do is mix the colour, developer and shine tonic together, the entire tubes, mixing them really well. For an all over colour, empty the complete tubes. For only root touch-ups, use 25 gm of Colourant and Developer and 4 ml of Shine Tonic, conveniently marked on the tubes.
And apply the colour immediately. Make sure you cover the roots, area behind the ears and all the inaccessible areas.
Let is sit for 30 minutes for the colour to develop (45 minutes for the Burgundy shade). After the 30 minutes are done, before washing add a little water to your hair and emulsify for 5 minutes. Then rinse until the water runs clear. Shampoo and condition as usual, preferably with any set of BBLUNT shampoo and conditioner as they are all colour protectant.
Here are the Before-After pictures..
I absolutely loved how each and every strand and root was well covered. The colour was very natural looking. Hair was softer and shinier, the unique shine tonic definitely worked! My mom has very dry hair and hence it is easy to feel and notice the difference, her hair is now softer and smoother with a visible shine.
It is easy to use at home, ammonia free, comes in 7 colour shades, plus gives a very natural result covering 100% grey hair really well! The shine tonic is an added bonus. I definitely recommend BBLUNT Salon Secret High Shine Crème Hair Colour, at Rs.199/- it is very economical for the result it gives!
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Hair oils are my absolute favorite. You might think that I am blessed with really great hair. But no I am not. I don’t have great hair but I always keep working on them in order to have great hair like Bhumika. You know sometimes you are blessed with great hair and sometimes you have to really work hard to get that. Similar is the case with me too. I have been pampering my hair with hair oil and hair masks even DIY hair masks since ages. During my hair care journey I have tried a number of hair oils. But I have never tried anything from the house of Dr. Batra. And we all are well aware of the hair care products of Dr. Batra especially their hair fall products. So, one day when I saw this hair oil at my nearest store then I bought this one without giving any second thoughts and thus here follows the review of the same.
Directions to use : Tilt the bottle sideways and take some oil in your palm. Rub your palms to warm the oil and apply it on your scalp by lightly massaging the oil all over your scalp and covering the hair ends too. For best results, use along with Dr Batra’s shampoo.
Ingredients:
What it Claims : Dr Batra’s – Jojoba Hair Oil Jojoba’s excellent moisturizing property restores the texture, glow & luster of hair naturally. Dr Batra’s hair oil enriched with jojoba extracts, prevents tangles, dryness, brittleness and even split ends.
My View:
Dr. Batra Hair oil comes in a medium sized plastic bottle packaging. The bottle is really light weight and easy to carry with. The packaging has the product related information and other claims mentioned on the packaging itself which is really informative for all the consumers. The bottle has a small hole at the top through which the oil comes out.
This oil from the house of Dr. Batra is infused with jojoba oil which is really beneficial for your hair. It is incredibly lightweight and does not feel sticky or heavy on your hair. It spread easily and has a very soothing calming effect not only on hair but also on the nervous system. This oil is also very light in weight and spreads very easily on hair. It nourishes the hair cuticles without a feeling of sticky or heavy. The oil has a very mild and soothing smell of jojoba oil which is not at all strong and I am sure won’t bother sensitive noses.
Since the oil is so lightweight, you can easily apply it overnight and then wash off your hair in the morning. You hair won’t feel the normal chip-chip of any usual hair oil. And once you wash your hair you can still feel the bounce and the healthy feeling of your hair. Also, this oil is meant to take care of any scalp infections or irritations if any. Thus usage of will ensure that your scalp remain free of any kind of scalp infections and thus promotes the healthy growth of your hair.
You require a very little amount of hair oil and thus a single bottle will last you for months. A single 100 ml. Bottle lasted me for 2 months. So, that way it is good economical hair oil.
Good about Dr Batra’s Hair Oil Enriched With Jojoba
1. Good packaging
2. Huge quantity
3. Makes hair soft and bouncy
4. No sticky or heavy feeling on hair
5. Single bottle lasts long
6. No hair fall witnessed
Bad about Dr Batra’s Hair Oil Enriched With Jojoba
Wella EIMI Style Range Root Shoot, Dry Me, Perfect Me Review
Hi guys,
Wella has introduced few new products in their EIMI Styling Range and I have been trying them since the past few days, here are my thoughts on it.
About the Wella EIMI Range: The EIMI range has a product to suit everyone’s individual style, whether they desire a volumizing boost, wild textures, dazzling shine or a smooth and silky finish. Expressing individuality has never seen so easy. Individual style seekers can pick from 31 styling essentials including four new exciting products to create the style the best suits them – whether they want wild texture, dazzling shine, a volume boost or a smooth and sleek finish.
I love the matte grey and white cap packaging, with the EIMI written with different color on each product. The best part about this entire range is the fragrance, it smells absolutely amazing!!
NEW & HERO Dry Me dry shampoo for creating head turning volume and matte texture for any individual style. Those wanting to create some head turning volume and matte texture can try Dry Me, the new revolutionary dry shampoo.
HOLD LEVEL 2
Create volume and a manageable matte texture to achieve your look. Refresh your hair and absorb oil with this formula with Tapioca starch.
HOW TO USE: Shake me, spray me, style me. Apply evenly on dry hair, leave in and brush through.
MRP: Rs.900/- for 180ml
It’s a normal, tall spray bottle and is very easy to use. It does not leave too much of white powder residue on the scalp unlike other dry shampoos. It creates an immediate bounce and volume. I am so in love with the way it smells.
I am very lazy when it comes to washing hair and dry shampoos are a staple for me. I have tried 6-7 different brands of dry shampoos and I can easily say, this is by far the best dry shampoo I have tried!
NEW & HERO Root Shot means you are just one shot away from high precision, weightless root lift.
HOLD LEVEL 2
Perfect root lift is only a shot away with this mousse designed for precision application.
HOW TO USE: Shake, shoot, volumise. Apply on damp hair directly on the roots and blow dry as you wish.
MRP: Rs.900/- for 200ml
If your hair is straight & flat like mine and you love volume in hair, this is the product for you! Just take some mousse on your palms and apply it on your roots on damp hair and blow dry as usual. You will immediately get insane amount of volume. Trust me, you will absolutely love the results. Since I am not a person who blow dries a lot, I don’t end up using this often. I mostly prefer air drying my hair.
NEW & HERO Perfect Me – this delicate lotion adds shine, repairs, moisturises and tame fly-aways. It creates deliciously smooth hair.
HOLD LEVEL 2
Create natural style with smoothness with this delicate lotion that adds shine, repairs, moisturizes, tames flyaways and protects from the heat of styling tools.
HOW TO USE: Pamper, perfect, protect. Caress a small amount of product on mid-lengths and ends on damp or dry hair for a luxurious feel. Style as you wish.
MRP: Rs.900/- for 100ml
A BB Lotion for your hair. You must have heard about a lot of BB creams for skin, this is a BB lotion for your hair, and rightfully so. It not only gives the hair a smooth and shiny look and controls frizz, it also repairs, moisturises and works as a heat protectant. What more does one need 😀 I absolutely love it and use it every time post washing my hair. The smell stays on for a long, long time and I can’t stop smelling my hair for the entire day :p
Dry Me and Root Shoot are meant to give you volume and Perfect Me is meant to give hair a sleek and smooth finish. I use the Dry Me dry shampoo a lot, followed by the Perfect Me and Root Shoot whenever I blow dry.
My favourite from all three is obviously the Dry Me, followed by the Perfect Me :p I have clicked pictures before and after using the dry shampoo, the results are for you all to see..
This is my flat 3-4th day unwashed hair and just look at the volume I got on the crown with the dry shampoo.
Also this range is quite economically priced at INR 900. Mostly all hair styling products fall in that price category and talking about quality, I am highly impressed with this range! Highly recommended!!
EIMI is available in all Wella Professional salons. Simply ask your Wella Professional stylist for more information.
Top 10 Types of Essential Oils, Their Uses and Benefits, How to Use, Buy Online
By Simran
An essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.
An oil is ‘essential’ in the sense that it contains the ‘essence of’ the plant’s fragrance—the characteristic fragrance of the plant from which it is derived.
Interest in essential oils has revived in recent decades with the popularity of aromatherapy, a branch of alternative medicine that claims that essential oils and other aromatic compounds have curative effects.
In addition to these impressive qualities, they often also transfer very pleasurable sensory experiences within minutes because of their fragrances and restorative natures, making them impactful on our brain chemistry, emotional well-being, and spiritual wellness. This makes for a highly vast and diverse list of uses for essential oils.
Rosewood is a decorative tree and used to make furniture, chopsticks, and show pieces; it is a versatile and durable tree that grows abundantly in Brazil. It is commonly called sheesham in India. But rosewood is more than just a raw material used in manufacturing.
Benefits/uses of rosewood essential oil:
Rosewood oil has tissue-regenerating properties that help prevent wrinkles and premature aging.
You can use it to reduce the onset of pimples and blackheads while controlling the amount of sebum secreted by your oil glands
It even has wound-healing actions, making it an ideal first-aid remedy for cuts and insect bites.
Aroma therapists use it to help treat depression, as it is said to impart feelings of happiness and strength.
How to Use: You can dilute the oil by using a carrier oil like coconut/olive oil and apply it on your face or use it as a massaging oil. Add a few drops to your bath to relax your body. You can even mix it in your unscented shower gel to achieve a sweet smelling shower gel which relaxes you.
Tea tree oil is made from the leaves of the tea tree plant, a member of the myrtle tree family, which is native to Australia.
Benefits/Uses of Tea Tree essential oil:
Tea tree oil can be used to cure acne, fungal and bacterial infections.
It can even effectively be used to get rid of dandruff.
Tea tree essential oil can provide relief from muscular pain, aches, and sprains because its strong chemical properties can work as an anti-inflammatory and also encourages blood flow.
How to Use: Mix the oil in your moisturiser or Mix a drop or 2 with a smidge of coconut oil and use a cotton swab to apply on your face to effectively fight acne. Mix 10 drops of tea tree oil with 1 cup of water and dip your toothbrush in it once a week to get rid of bacteria on your toothbrush. Use the oil as your deodorant since it fights bacteria and helps you smell fresh.
Orange essential oil is obtained from the peels of orange by cold compression. Although most of you know the common name of oranges, perhaps you don’t know the botanical name, Citrus Sinensis.
Benefits/Uses of orange essential oil:
Orange essential oil is known to relax muscular and nervous spasms.
Curing acne and constipation.
Improves complexion.
Inhibits growth of microbes in wounds and helps reduce inflammation.
How to Use: Use it with your moisturiser, since Vit. C helps in repairing skin and fighting wrinkles. Add a few drops of oil in water and use it as a kitchen cleanser. Diffuse Orange with Lime, Lemon, or Tangerine for a sunny warm-weather scent, or diffuse it with Cinnamon and a hint of Clove for a festive smell perfect for the holidays.
Lavender oil is extracted mostly from the flowers of the lavender plant. The flowers of lavender are fragrant in nature and have been used for making potpourri for centuries. Traditionally, lavender essential oil has also been used in making perfumes.
Benefits/Uses of Lavender essential oil:
Lavender essential oil is known to Reduces anxiety and emotional stress
Heal burns and wounds.
It helps in Improving sleep
Restores skin complexion and reduces acne.
It Slows aging with powerful antioxidants.
How to Use: Put a drop or two in your bath water to instantly relax your body after a long day. If you have trouble sleeping, put 2-3 drops on your pillow case to help you fall asleep faster. Mix several drops of Lavender oil with a nut or vegetable mixing oil (coconut, sesame, etc) and use topically on acne.
Cedarwood essential oil is extracted from wood pieces of the cedar wood tree. Cedarwood contributes a great deal to its health benefits.
Benefits/uses of Cedarwood essential oil:
Cedarwood oil promotes hair growth
has anti-inflammatory agents
cures toothaches
strengthens gums
It clears out toxins and helps cure acne and fungal infections.
Reduces skin irritations
regulates menstruation
stimulates metabolism
tightens muscles
How to Use: Just add a few drops of Cedarwood oil to your shampoo or massage it directly into the scalp to promote hair growth. Simply add a few drops of cedarwood oil to your skin cream and rub it into the affected acne areas or you can add 4 or 5 drops to your bathwater to help soothe the skin. You could also add cedarwood oil to coconut oil and some oatmeal to make your own facial scrub. If you are feeling in any way tense, stressed or depressed try inhaling cedarwood essential oil from the bottle or put a few drops on a handkerchief and breathe it in whenever you feel the need.
Chamomile oil is extracted from the flowers of the Chamomile plant, which is very popular as a flowering plant. There are two types of Chamomile; The Roman Chamomile and the German Chamomile.
Benefits/uses of Chamomile essential oil:
Chamomile oil is best known throughout the ages for its sedative and soothing qualities.
Endowed with an overall calming effect for the stressed mind and tense body
Chamomile essential oil can also be used to ease feelings of grief, anger, discontent or over-sensitivity.
It helps in fading scars and spots on your skin and treats sunburn.
How to Use: Rub a few drops of Chamomile essential oil on your pulse points like behind the ear or neck; it will help you fall asleep better. Add 1–2 drops to your favourite moisturizer, shampoo, or conditioner to promote youthful looking skin and hair. Add 1–2 drops to herbal teas or hot drinks to soothe the body and mind.
Cinnamon originated in tropical Asia, and was particularly widely used in Sri Lanka and India. Now, the shrub is grown in almost every tropical region of the world. The spice, owing to its vast medicinal uses, has found a prominent position in traditional medicines, especially in Ayurveda, which is the traditional Indian medicinal system.
Benefits/uses of Cinnamon essential oil:
It increases circulation and fights viruses.
The oil possesses anti inflammation properties and hence cures acne effectively.
Helps alleviate sore muscles and joints
How to Use: Place 1 drop Cinnamon essential oil in hot water or tea and drink slowly to soothe your throat. Dilute the oil with a carrier oil like coconut or mineral oil and apply on your face for glowing skin and decreasing acne. Place one drop on your toothbrush then add toothpaste for healthier gums.
Sweet Basil/Tulsi Essential Oil
8. Sweet Basil essential oil:
Sweet basil oil comes from basil, a plant with a thick foliage and small white flowers. Fresh basil leaves taste sweet and pungent, and exudes a fresh and floral aroma, while the dried ones have a spicy and earthy scent. Basil was widely used in ancient times and still used in India for various medicinal purposes.
Benefits/uses of Sweet Basil essential oil:
Sweet Basil essential oil Soothes sore muscles and joints.
It enhances the lustre of dull-looking skin and hair.
It helps cure acne and improves circulation.
Apply to minor skin irritations
For sensitive skin, dilute with fractionated coconut oil.
It is anti bacterial
How to Use: Mix it in your shampoo or moisturiser for lush hair and glowing skin. Use basil essential oils topically on the feet or by diffusing them aromatically to fight fatigue.
While the aroma of peppermint essential oil may be synonymous in some minds with the candy, it’s a lot more than flavouring. The essential oil of peppermint has been used for centuries for digestive problems, sinus and respiration and more. The aroma of the oil can be very sweet, and obviously minty, in nature.
Benefits/uses of Peppermint essential oil:
It nourishes skin and improves texture of oily skin
Promotes hair growth
Improves mental focus and relieves headaches.
How to Use: Add 2-3 drops of peppermint essential oil to your regular morning shampoo and conditioner to stimulate the scalp and energize your mind. Use a drop or two on your temples to help enhance mental clarity. Inhaling peppermint essential oil can stave off the munchies and can help you feel full faster.
Lemongrass is an herb that belongs to the grass family of Poaceae. Lemongrass oil has a light and fresh lemony smell with earthy undertones. It is stimulating, relaxing, soothing, and balancing.
Benefits/uses of Lemon grass essential oil:
It relieves head and stomach aches
Helps reduce acne and oiliness of the skin
Helps in reducing fatigue or insomnia, even menstrual cramps.
How to Use: Diffuse or apply Lemongrass essential oil to bottoms of feet at bedtime for a restful night’s sleep. Drink two cups of lemongrass tea a day to relieve pain associated with your period. To help clear up acne, add one drop to a carrier oil and dab on to affected areas once or twice a day.
These essential oils are also available in a set of 6 (HERE) and set of 12 (HERE), different combinations.
Patanjali is a well known brand in the Indian market. It is famous for its affordable and effective health, hair and skin care products. The product that I am going to review today is a haircare product – PATANJALI KESH KANTI ALOE VERA SHAMPOO. Now lets see how this product fared for me.
What it claims- Prevents hairfall, minimize split ends, removes dirt from hair and scalp. Makes hair thick and beautiful.
Usage- Take 2-3 ml of product on hand, message on wet hair and then rinse off. The whole usage instruction is written in Hindi though.
Ingredients:
Each 10ml contains extract of
● Aloevera- 500mg
● Hibiscus rosa sinensis – 1.0mg
● Ocimum sanctum (tulsi) – 1.0mg
● Baccopa monnieri (bhrami) – 1.0mg
● Sapindus trifoliatus (reetha) – 1.0mg
● Emblica offcinalis (amla) – 1.0mg
● Eclipta alba (bhringraj) – 1.0mg
● Lawsonia innermis (heena) – 1.0mg
● Acacia concina (shikakai) – 1.0mg
● Curcuma longa (haldi) – 1.0mg
● Tinospora cordifolia (giloyi) – 1.0mg
● Psoralea corylifolia (bakuchi) – 1.0mg
● Base material qs
Now all the base materials are listed separately too.
● Aqua surfacant base
● Tocopherol
● D-Panthenol
● Permitted colour
● Preservative
● Sugandhit dravya
Price – 75 INR for 200ml of product
Shelf life – 2 years
My take:-
This new launch from Patanjali Ayurved has a different packaging than their other variants. This one comes in a transparent bottle and it very easy to see the amount of product left. The flip top cap shuts tightly with a click which makes it travel friendly.
The shampoo is light green in colour with a gel consistency but when I apply it on my wet hair it lathers very well and my hair is clean in the first wash itself. The smell is citrusy and is mainly like their aloevera gel making it very refreshing for me. It lingers for a good time after I have finished washing my hair.
I am using this product for about 2 weeks now and I have seen my hair become soft and manageable after each hair wash. Even when I washed my hair once without conditioner, it didn’t make my hair very dry and rough. It has controlled the oiliness of my hair and even after 2 days my hair feels soft and so much clean. It has controlled my hairfall to some extent but I can’t comment on split ends as I don’t have as such.
There is no mention of parabens or SLS in the ingredient list so I will like to infer that it is free from these harmful stuff which is a big yay for me. The cons that I feel might be the availability as Patanjali products are sometimes out of stock and are not easily available online. Again I need a little more quantity of shampoo than their other variants for my mid-length hair. But considering their price, I feel it is a steal deal.
Pros-
● Affordable and effective
● Ayurvedic so no side effects
● Contains all good ingridients especially aloevera
● Makes hair soft, smooth and manageable
● Controls hair fall
● Controls oiliness in hair
● Refreshing smell
● Does what it claims
● No parabens or sls
● Better than their other variants
Cons-
● Availability might be an issue
● Need more quantity than others
● Not completely preservative or chemical free
● Packaging can be better
Repurchase and recommendation – Yes in both cases. I love this shampoo specially for summers and monsoons when both me and my hair need to feel fresh.
Overall- It is a very effective shampoo from Patanjali with all natural goodness and it does what it claims to do. And considering the price it is a definitely worth a try.
Editor’s Note: That’s a nice review Taniya, I am looking at trying a few Patanjali products, this one definitely seems worth a try.
Have you tried this Patanjali Aloe Vera Shampoo yet?
Indian weddings are generally the typical ‘big fat’ ones and this is the D-Day of the bride. Everything, from makeup to costume and hair has to be on point so that the bride looks nothing less than an angel walking down the aisle. To achieve the desired heavenly look, make sure to choose your hairstyle wisely while decking up. Times have changed since the typical bun and braid hairstyles for wedding and now-a- days, the brides can look equally traditional and beautiful with short hair or long one. Of course there are various hairstyles to choose from but it also confuses us a lot. Therefore, we have narrowed down the top 10 bridal hairstyles from short, medium and long hair to enhance the facial features and make her the center of all attention.
Here goes the list.
For Short Hair
1. Reverse tiara hairstyle – This is a gorgeous hairstyle for short length hair. To achieve this look, first blow dry the hair with big loose curls in the front. Then, middle part the hair and attached the pearly tiara at the back and tugging the front hair. For the back portion, make some tight curls and use a hair spray to keep them in place. And hair reverse tiara hairstyle is done.
2. Side braid hairstyle – Blow dry the hair and do a side Dutch braid along the side till the back. Secure the end with a bobby pin. Now, for the rest of the hair, simply curl and tug them with bobby pins to give an illusion of volume. Make sure all the tugging is on one side to give an impression of side bun. Lastly, put 3-4 floral pins to decorate the look and use a hairspray to make sure the hair is kept safely.
3. Low bun with accessories – Well, you can create low bun with short hair as well! Simply straighten the hair (simple straight and not poker one) and middle part the hair. Give a sleek look and bring all the hair in the back, forming a low pony. Now, divide the pony into several parts. Take a single potion, roll it and tug with a bobby pin. Similarly, follow this up for other parts as well. Now, add the shown accessories from the front to the back side, forming a half crescent on both the sides. Use a hairspray to finish the hairstyle and a pretty bridal hairstyle is done.
For Medium Length Hair
1. Matha patti hairstyle – Matha patti is a very popular hair accessory for bride and has been used in various bridal occasions. Well, you can incorporate a traditional Matha patti and create a gorgeous hairstyle for yourself. This is best for medium hair length. Blow dry the hair well to create a natural volume. Now, middle part the hair slightly and tease the crown area and create a puff there. Secure it nicely with bobby pins. Now, for the rest of the hair, simply curl them and let it be loose. Wear the Matha patti and secure this with bobby pins at the back. Finish off the look with a hairspray to keep the hair in place.
2. Layered bun hairstyle – This one of the most elegant hairstyles for brides in the year 2016. To start off, blow dry the hair and create loose big curls. You can middle part or side part the hair and form a voluminous puff by teasing the crown area and secure it well with bobby pins. Now, take a portion of hair from both the sides, roll them and secure with bobby pins. Keep doing it till you reach the lower end and the hair would form something like a waterfall layered bun as shown in picture.
3. Braid and bun hairstyle – Combine the quintessential braid and bun and create a gorgeous voluminous bridal hairstyle. Blow dry the hair well and form a puff on the crown area. Create a fluffy French braid from the crown to the nape area and secure the end with a black rubber band. Take the rest of the hair and create a voluminous bun and secure it well. Apply hairspray to keep the hair at place and attach a floral pin or any other hair accessory of your choice.
For Long Hair
1. Twist up bun – This is a very detailed and beautiful bridal hairstyle for long hair. Middle part the hair and create two waterfall braid from the front and bringing them together at them back, encircling the crown area. Once done, secure the ends well and seal with a bobby pin. Now for the rest of the hair, comb well and detangle it properly. Take small sections and twist the whole length wrapping around your fingers and make a small bun out of it. Fix the bun properly with a bobby pin. Now, do this for the rest of the hair and eventually it will form a beautiful twist bun. You can decorate it with hair accessories or flowers.
2. Side swept curls – There is nothing more beautiful and heavenly that loose side swept curls for the bridal hairstyle. Deep condition and blow dry the hair well with voluminous spray. Now either middle part or side part the hair according to your preference. Next, bring the side layers (one at a time) towards the back, forming some volume in the front. For the rest of the hair, use a big curling wand to create big loose curls and side swept the hair. When the hair will cascade down, it will look stunning for the bride.
3. Loose braid for the Christian bride – Sometimes it is tough to create a hairstyle on thin hair as it may look a bit weighed down. But this loose braid hairstyle is the perfect pick for the Christian bride walking down the aisle. Firstly, side part the hair and swept it together on one side. Now, take a section of hair and make a fishtail braid. Once down, pull the sides of the braid to create volume. Repeat this procedure for one or more times. Once satisfied, take the front layer and tug it towards the back of the head and put a floral accessory to add some prettiness to it.
4. Traditional decorated braid – This is a very simple traditional long braid hairstyle for the bride. Simply middle part or side part the hair and create a neat braid. You can also opt for French or fishtail braid and decorate it with flowers or hair accessories.
Garnier India Ultra Blends Range Launch #BlendedWithLove
Hi guys,
Garnier launched the new Ultra Blends Range in India and I got to attend the launch a few days ago at Asilo in St. Regis, if you follow me on twitter/Instagram/Snapchat, you must have already seen glimpses from the event.
Why is it named Ultra Blends, you ask. It is a blend of different ingredients, made for different hair types and this range has five different variants according to hair types/problems. So you can pick a shampoo and conditioner that will best work for your hair type and need not use the ‘common for all’ ranges.
Variants:
Royal Jelly & Lavender- For Hair Rebuilding (Buy HERE)
When hair is weak and fragile, it’s prone to hairfall
The Ultra Blends formula is a blend with Lavender Essence and Royal Jelly, known to be rich in amino acids, vitamins and lipids, it helps reinforce and strengthen your hair
Discover hair that is strong and resists fall from 1st wash
5 Precious Herbs- For Revitalising Hair (Buy HERE)
Modern life exposes your hair and scalp to pollution, dust and heat, making it weak and lifeless
The Ultra Blends formula is a blend with 5 precious herbs- Green tea, Eucalyptus, Aloe, Lemon and Henna – known for anti-oxidant power, anti-bacterial property, moisture, shine and conditioning respectively
Discover hair that is nourished, healthier, bouncier and more beautiful thus revitalised wash after wash
For the first time Garnier creates a powerful blend of 5 carefully chosen precious herbs that deeply yet gently cleanses hair from root to tip combining the best of nature
Hair is mainly composed of proteins
When damaged, hair loses its protein content and becomes weak
The ultra blends formula, a blend with soy milk and almonds known for their rich protein content, intensely repairs and restores damaged hair
Hair feels incredibly soft with every wash
This power blend with hyper concentration of natural proteins deeply replenishes damaged hair
Roughness, dullness, frizz are signs of under-nourished hair
The Ultra Blends formula, a blend with Virgin Olive Oil and rich in Vitamin E help nourish and protect even the driest and roughest hair
Discover hair that is intensely nourished and incredibly easy to manage
Feel the extra softness and see the brilliant shine from the very first wash
If your hair is dull and lacks shine it may be lacking nourishment
The Ultra Blends formula is blended with Henna that deeply conditions hair and Blackberry that infuses life into hair with its high concentration of anti-oxidants and Vitamin C
Discover hair that is nourished, vibrant and shiny with every wash
They also had this beautiful setup created at High Street Phoenix where each range was coordinated with the main ingredients in it i.e. almonds and milk for soy milk and almond range, Olives for Mythic Oil range, so on and so forth.
I have to say this was the most beautiful setup I had seen at any event, and I have been to many! I am sure you can make that out from the pictures.
They gave floral tiaras to all the guests and even the food and drinks were as per the ingredients. The entire highlight was on the different blend of ingredients in the range.
MRP: Shampoo- Rs.120 for 175ml, Rs.55 for 75ml Conditioner- Rs.170 for 175ml. Rs.75 for 75ml for all ranges
I loved the color coordinated packaging as per the ingredients and the cute ‘leaf’ symbol on the caps. Also they smell amazing, Royal Jelly and Lavender is my favourite!
Royal Jelly & Lavender
They are quite rich and moisturizing, and foam well too. I have used the Royal Jelly and Lavender one till now and absolutely love it, though I haven’t tried the conditioner and looking forward to buy the conditioner and use it with the shampoo. I would recommend trying both the shampoo and conditioner together as either one would not give the result which the combination of both would.
It have noticed my hair being more softer and smoother. I don’t have very dry hair, but people with dry hair would see remarkable difference. I can’t wait to try the other ranges now!
A lot of you keep asking me about paraben free hair care, this entire range i.e. all five variants are paraben free.
USP’s:
Very economical- Being priced at Rs.55/-, this is one of the most budget friendly range of shampoos in the India currently.
Different range for different hair types- So you can choose one according to your hair type or hair problem.
Paraben free
Smells amazing- Each of the range smells really good.
Easily available- You can buy them easily at any store or even online.
I do recommend trying out the new Garnier Ultra Blends Range. Do let me know how you like it. Follow Garnier India on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more updates.
Step By Step Description of How to Do Hair Spa At Home
By Sanchita
The idea behind the hair spa is to rejuvenate and protect the hair. Yes, the good old warm oil massage and mild shampoo followed by conditioner is the regular or weekly routine carried on by us to protect and condition the hair. But, apart from that the hair needs specific care and rejuvenation by the process of hair spa. Now, hair spa is not necessarily done in parlors or hair care institutions and can be easily carried on at home with specific and easy available ingredients at your own volition. So you need not spend valuable money or time at the spa session every time. Let us see the step by step description of how to do hair spa at home.
1. Hair Oil
When you are going to devote yourself to the self-spa session, avoid using the readymade oils from the market which are nothing but merely mineral oils. So it will do no good to the hair. Use a concoction of hair oils like coconut oil, castor oil, almond oil and olive oil. The mixture should be 4parts coconut oil, 1 part castor oil, 2 parts almond oil and 3 parts olive oil. You can add other essential oils like argan, rose, ylang ylang or lavender as per your choice. Warm up the oil in a double boiler (no direct heat) and you can also add various herbs as well. For e.g. dried amla, methi seeds, neem leaves, hibiscus leaves paste, etc. can also be added in the warm oil which will further strengthen the hair. The hair oil is the vital step and best if it is done for.
2. Through massage
While the oil is the most important ingredient, the massage is the process which completes the procedure partly. Simply applying the oil won’t do so make sure you dedicate a good amount of time to massage the scalp well. Do not vigorously rub the scalp but merely run the fingers in a circular motion covering the whole area of the scalp. Massaging is essential as it improves blood circulation in your scalp area. You should massage your hair for 10 to 15 minutes. It helps relax the scalp and increase softness. It further aids in strengthening the roots of the hair and nourishes the hair-shafts, promoting new hair growth and strengthening current hair.
3. Warm Towel
If you have applied the oil a night before, then apply the warm towel in the morning and if you have applied the hair oil in the morning, do this at least an hour or two post oil massage. Dip a towel in warm water (just make sure not to burn the hand) and wrap it around the hair. In general, salons use a stream machine but the warm towel will surely do the trick. Warmth open up the pores on the scalp and thus it gets all the benefits of the oil. Also, it cleanses the scalp thoroughly, thereby promoting healthy hair growth.
4. Henna Mask
There are several hair masks available for hair and you can include the ingredients like ripe banana, eggs, curd, mayonnaise, etc. but I would suggest henna. Personally I have benefited a lot from the henna hair packs and it works like wonder. Henna is an age old method widely used in Ayurveda for treating hair and scalp problems. It is one of the best natural remedies for hair growth, helps to prevent dandruff and scalp itching. It acts as a good conditioner for your hair and helps to grow your hair. Mix the henna powder in the form of a paste with the help of curd or lemon and simply apply on the hair.
5. Shampoo
Once the hair mask is dried or after 40-50mins, wash off the mask with plain water. The rinsing will be easy as the hair as already well-nourished with oils. Next, move on to the main process of shampooing the hair. Try and use a SLS and PARABEN free shampoo which is mild and easy on the hair. Using a harsh chemically enriched shampoo means whatever effort you gave would go down the drain and the hair will be frizzy, rough and unmanageable. Shampoo will cleanses off every layer of dirt, grime, dandruff or any other residual substances on the hair, including the hair oil and hair pack. Although, the hair would retain the benefits for sure. One of the most important thing is that, rinsing off the shampoo is very important. A lot of people do apply it correctly and massage onto the scalp but forgets to rinse it out.
6. Conditioner
After the shampoo, apply the conditioner to the length of hair and keep it for around 2-3mins and no longer than that. Make sure the conditioner doesn’t slips onto the scalp and gets rinsed out properly after the shampoo.
7. Leave in Serum
This is the last step but I would call it optional. Since I have curly and dry hair, I always apply a leave in serum to make it manageable and frizz free but it is completely up to you. Also, I would not advise this step if you have thin and flat hair because it may weigh the hair down as the hair has already been conditioned since step 1.
These are the ways you can easily carry on the hair spa at home without shelling big bucks and also at our own convenience.
Editor’s Note: Absolutely loved this post Sanchita. This is the ideal procedure, wish I was not that lazy and time crunched :/ But even once a week or once in 2 weeks, following this routine would be amazing.
