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Matrix New Biolage Oil Therapie Range

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DE-STRESS YOUR TRESSES WITH THE ALL NEW BIOLAGE OIL THÉRAPIE RANGE

~ India’s oil tradition meets modern Technology with Professional Oil Spa Range ~

Today’s busy lifestyle and aggressive environment can lead to overworked and undernourished hair. What you need is a nourishing solution for your hair and scalp. Presenting Biolage Oilthérapie range from MATRIX, the leading professional hair care and color company from L’Oreal. It deeply nourishes and strengthens hair from root-to-tip. Infused with the goodness of natural oils, Oiltherapie works at the roots for strong, healthy looking and shiny hair.

Biolage Oilthérapie range is the first ever Professional Oil Spa from Biolage which includes multi use Root Nourishing oil, Nourishing Oil Shampoo and Conditioner. In addition they have launched 3 new in-salon OILSPA services. The range includes the following:
In Salon Services – OILSPA (Intense Nourish, Nourish & Deep condition)
Retail – Root Nourishing Oil (It is also a part of In Salon Services), Nourishing Oil Shampoo and Nourishing Oil Conditioner

To give your hair the complete hair care regime with Oilthérapie treatment use

· CARE with Biolage Oiltherapie Root Nourishing Oil (100 ml for Rs 125)

o Professional triple blend of 3 natural oils – almond, coconut & sunflower seed that nourishes scalp & hair

o Enriches hair with root-to-tip nourishment in 3 ways

o Helps fight dandruff with regular use

o Pre shampoo treatment via oil massage for nourishment of scalp and hair

o Leaves hair looking healthy and incredibly soft with a glossy shine

· CLEANSE with Biolage Oiltherapie Nourishing Oil Shampoo (200 ml for Rs 190)

o Enriched with 3 natural oils – almond, olive & coconut oil

o Cleanses while it deeply nourishes hair

o Enriches hair with root-to-tip nourishment in 3 ways

o Leaves hair looking, healthy and incredibly soft with a glossy shine.

· CONDITION with Biolage Oiltherapie Nourishing Oil Conditioner (100 ml for Rs 155)

o Enriched with apricot oil

o Detangles as it conditions and deeply nourishes hair.

o Leaves hair soft and healthy looking with a glossy shine

·  TREAT with Biolage Oiltherapie Oil Spa Crème (available exclusively as part of OILSPA rituals in Matrix Salons)

o Multi-sensorial nourishing treatment

o Enriched with apricot oil

o Infuses hair with softness , manageability and shine

o Use alone or blend with Biolage Root Nourishing Oil

o Used in the new Biolage OILSPA in-salon services

So imagine all your hair can be and try the complete Biolage Oilthérapie treatment at a Matrix salon close to you or try some Oilthérapie treatment at home by picking up the entire range and experience the multi sensorial hair care system from Biolage designed exclusively to nourish and soften every strand of Indian hair.

About MATRIX

Matrix, part of L’Oreal’s Professional Products Division, is the No. 1 professional hair color and haircare company in the US reaching out to over 275,000 salons across the globe. Matrix was founded in 1980 by Arnie Miller, an American hairdresser, with a vision to revolutionalize the salon industry and empower the hairdresser to Dream, Dare and Succeed.

Matrix offers an extensive portfolio of innovative, high quality products to cover every salon need across all categories – haircare, haircolor, styling and texture. All formulae feature advanced smart technology to deliver expert professional results and simplified solutions.

The Matrix product portfolio in India includes Socolor.beauty and Wonder.Brown haircolor ranges. These wide ranges of hair color include special hi-lift shades for naturally dark Indian hair. The Biolage hair care range offers professional, in-salon hair treatments as well as home-use products. All Biolage products are developed with natural ingredients and the latest technology. Opti.Straight and Opti.Smooth hair straightening ranges provide two services – a quick, accessible straightening and a premium, luxury re-bonding service. Matrix also has a smart range of styling products Vavoom.

The Matrix Range of products is distributed exclusively through Matrix Salons across India.

P.S: PR Info

Dove Nourishing Oil Care Repair Mask Review

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Dove Nourishing Oil Care Repair Mask Review


What the Company claims: Your hair turns rough and dull on the surface when it is damaged from the inside. To restore your hair’s softness and shine, Dove Nourishing Oil Care Repair Mask gives advanced care and repair that your hair needs. Its revolutionary Vita-Oils nourish your hair from deep inside and effectively repair damage for 99% smoother hair.

Ingredients and Directions :

MRP: Rs.300/- for 200ml

It comes in a triangular tub packaging with curved edges..its a yellow colored thick cream similar to one part of the Dove conditioner from this range..has that typical Dove smell..

You need a dollop of it..and it is to be used similar to a conditioner from the mid length to the ends..It is directed to be used after the conditioner..but it can be used both after a conditioner and instead of a conditioner…I have used this both ways..and it works well both ways..

Pros:

1. Can be used in place of a conditioner.
2. Tames frizzy hair.
3. Its very creamy and like a deep conditioner for the hair.
4. Enough quantity.
5. It does smooth and soften hair.

Cons:

1. It is not travel friendly at all..
2. Would become difficult to remove product from the tub once it reaches the end.
3. Its a nourishing mask..but does not cater to a particular problem..so would not help in dandruff or hair fall.

Overall I feel its a decent deep conditioning and nourishing mask for smoothening and softening of hair..can be used in place of conditioner too..

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

P.S: Product gifted by brand through Indiblogger but it has not affected my opinion.

Dove Nourishing Oil Care Shampoo,Conditioner Review

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Dove Nourishing Oil Care Shampoo,Conditioner Review
About the Dove Nourishing Oil Care Range: Hair often feels rough and dry after a hair wash, that’s because ordinary* shampoos strip your hair of its natural oils. New Dove Nourishing Oil Care Shampoo is enhanced with Vita-Oils that go deep inside the hair fiber and help lock in the nourishment of oil; making hair smooth, shiny and beautiful with every wash.
Dove Oil Care Shampoo

What the Company claims: Dove Nourishing Oil Care Shampoo with Fiber Actives and Vita-Oils give Vitamin enriched nourishment to make your hair resilient to damage.

Ingredients:

MRP: Rs. 123/- for 200ml

I have used the normal Dove range before and liked it too. I love the way Dove makes my hair feel. My hair is softer and less frizzier.

So I was all excited about this new range too. And how does it fare..read on

Its a yellow colored shampoo of normal consistency..and has those sparkling shimmers..has that trademark Dove smell. It lathers well and cleanses well in one wash. Does not make my hair feel dry at all.

Pros:

1. Lathers and cleanses well..you do not need lots of shampoo for it.
2. Does not ever make my hair feel dry.
3. My hair is softer and less frizzy as with the older range.
4. I like the smell.
5. I loved the whole new Nourishing range packaging.
6. Its quite economical and easily available everywhere unlike my old Herbal Essences which was not so easily available.
7. I do not know how much but the blend of coconut,sunflower and almond oils does help.

Cons:

1. It has SLS and silicones..the build up of which is not so good for the hair.

Other than that I did not find any cons with it. Dove range always suit my hair.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Dove Nourishing Oil Care Daily Treatment Conditioner

What the Company claims: Dryness, which is the very first sign of damage, makes your hair look dull and feel rough. The reason behind this dryness of hair is lack of nourishment. That’s why treat your hair with Dove Nourishing Oil Care Daily Treatment Conditioner that has the power of double nourishment. It is the next generation conditioner with golden ribbon inside that contains Vita-Oils to nourish your hair from deep within, leaving no greasiness on the outside. Its white ribbon that contains the conditioner locks-in the nourishment to keep dryness at bay. So, restore your hair’s smoothness and softness with Dove Nourishing Oil Care Daily Treatment Conditioner.

Ingredients:

MRP: Rs. 160/- for 200ml

I love the packaging of this ! It has this chakri shaped outing which removes your conditioner like a chakri and has both golden and white ribbons i.e white and yellow parts in line..which come out together. Its fun to use it !

Even this has a nice smell. I love the conditioner even more than the shampoo. And I can never skip using this after shampoo. Love the way my hair feels with it.

Their pros and cons are almost the same as above..as even this contains silicones. But then mostly all shampoos and conditioners do..coz otherwise our hair would not feel the way we want them to.

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 4.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..surely !

P.S: Product gifted by brand through Indiblogger but it has not affected my opinion.

Shingar Herbal Hair Oil Review

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Shingar Herbal Hair Oil Review

What the Company claims :

One hair oil for all body types
Shingar Herbal Hair Oil is specially formulated blend using three vital/base oils – COCONUT OIL, CASTOR OIL & MUSTARD OIL. Since each body type has different needs, using only one type of oil may not be beneficial for you if you are not using the oil that is suitable for that body type. Regular application will grow your hair positively and show faster results than a regular oil.
Benefits of Shingar Herbal Oil
·         Perfect Hair Oil For Your Body Type.
·         Conditions Hair
·         Prevention of hair fall
·         Nourishing and strengthening of hair
·         Keeping dandruff away
·         Relaxes & Cools Scalp
·         Keeps Greys away
·         Makes Hair Dark, Soft & Silky.
Key Ingredients
·         Neem Oil – Works as anti-bacterial
·         Jatamansi Oil – Prevents Thinning & Hair Loss.
·         Tulsi Oil – Provides Hair Luster & prevents Hair & scalp related infections.
·         Lavender Oil – Strengthens Hair
·         Brahmi Oil – Replenishes the Hair Roots & relaxes scalp inducing sound sleep.
·         Amla – Rejuvenates & makes Hair Thick & Shiny.
·         Jojoba Oil – Provides Intense Conditioning
·         Kapurkachari – Works as an anti-septic & coolant.
How to apply
·         Apply SHINGAR Herbal Hair Oil everyday on scalp.
·         For Best Results, massage gently with fingertips on the scalp. Leave it overnight & wash next morning.
MRP-
·         50ml- Rs. 60
·         100ml- Rs. 95

     Its a small easy to carry bottle and has blend of all the base and essential oils..each having different benefits,so you get it all in one. Its light yellowish green in color and has the smell of all blended essential oils.

Pros:

1. I liked the blend of oils in it…it has coconut,castor and mustard as base oils..each suited to a particular dosha..like kapha, vitta,kapha
2. It has a perfect blend of essential oils too.
3. It did cool the scalp.

Cons:

1. Its a little sticky and difficult to wash away.

I did not see any much of a change in dandruff or hair fall..so cannot comment much on that. But yes I liked the combination of oils that go into my head when I use this..so overall I do like it.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion. 

A. M Amla Hair Soap Review

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A. M Amla Hair Soap Review

Ok..I know most of you might not be aware about this…I am using this from the last 6-7 years and everyone in my family uses this. I use this at first while washing hair…It foams amazingly well coz of the shikakai base and removes most of the oil and dirt..and follow it up with my shampoo..and that makes my hair washing super easy and fast.

It is 100% hand made soap and free from animal fat. It is a black colored soap and it melts away easily in water. So you have to keep it away after using in a dry place so that it doesn’t melt.

MRP: Rs.20/- for 75 gms

There are no ingredients mentioned. But it says for black, long, soft hair and made from pure coconut oil and other ayurvedic ingredients.

Pros:

1. It is the best hair soap I have ever used. I have tried that famous shikakai soap long back..used that as a kid many a times.
2. It lathers well and removes all the oil..thus making my shampooing work easy.
3. I just need to shampoo once after using this even on oiled hair..and thus I save on shampoo too 😉
4. It is a steal at Rs.20 (It was 13 before, then 15 and now 20)
5. It is hand made and free from animal fat.
6. Never caused any hair fall or something and keeps my mane all nice and clean.

Cons:

1. It is a bit drying when used alone as its a soap..you have to use a shampoo after this.
2. It finishes up real fast but I don’t mind that at Rs. 20.
3. Availability might be a problem for some..though I get it at most of the local stores here.

Overall rating- 5/5

Would I buy it again- Yes I would..always…

Have you tried any Amla or Shikakai hair soaps ??

Dandruff – Types, Symptoms, Causes and Cures

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Dandruff – Types, Symptoms, Causes and Cures

Dandruff is the condition where dead skin cells flake from the scalp. And this problem goes severe in winters coz of the dryness. It is said around 50% of the people have suffered from dandruff at some point in their lives.It is normal for dead skin cells to shed from the scalp but it causes dandruff when it starts shedding in thick layers.It may also be due to imbalance of our body function where our metabolism goes haywire.And that is also the reason why most people suffer from dandruff in their puberty or early 20s. It can be chronic i.e long term or due to some short term changes. It is more common in men and people with oily skin. And it may also cause acne on the face and neck especially the greasy dandruff.

There are two types of dandruff i.e dry and greasy.

1. Dry dandruff also known as Pityriasis-capitis is the condition of normal dry flakes shedding from the scalp. This occurs more in cold weather. It can be due to health, diet, stress, environment,etc

2. Greasy dandruff also known as Seborrhea Dermatitis is the condition where scalp is very greasy and the dandruff is thick,oily or scaly. This condition, if severe also needs medical attention and a dermatalogist should be consulted. In this condition scalp itches leading to redness of the scalp which may even cause scalp infection.

Symptoms :

  • Dry silvery white flakes           
  • Itching
  • Redness of the scalp
  • Inflammation
  • Hair Loss

Causes :

  • Improper Diet
  • Stress
  • Hard shampoos
  • Infrequent washing
  • Horomonal change
  • Excessive cold weather

Some natural remedies for curing :

  • The best and the most effective method for curing dandruff would be fenugreek (methi) seeds. Soak a handful of methi seeds in water overnight and grind them the next morning. Mix it with curd to get a liquid consistency and apply it on the scalp.Leave on for 30-45 mins and wash off normally. (I do this sometimes and guys THIS WORKS)
  • Hot Oil Therapy i .e massage the scalp with warm oil and fold it in a damp towel and leave on for 5-10 mins for the moisture to sink in. You can add 2 drops pf rosemary oil too.
  • Massage your scalp while oiling n shampooing with your fingers. This would increase the blood circulation on your scalp. You can also use an electronic massager like the one Parachute has. 
  • Applying a mix of lemon juice and vinegar (in 1:2 ratio) on oiled hair before a wash.
  • Avoid harsh shampoos.
  • One can use 2-3 drops of tea tree oil for the greasy dandruff.
  • Massaging scalp with baking soda before a wash.
  • Shampoos with salicylic acid also helps greasy dandruff. But do not use any anti dandruff shampoos more than once a week.
  • Apply a mixture of egg yolk and curd and leave on for 30 mins and rinse off.
  • Vitamin D i.e a bit of sun exposure also helps. 

 Phew..I felt like I was in the exam hall again :p
 Hope that helped.

Any other remedies you would like to suggest ?