While the phrase “Product Junkie” is not officially defined
anywhere, I believe that you could take a picture of my shower and use that as
a formal definition. Every surface of that shower is covered in hair care
products. I have always found comfort in being surrounded by an excessive
amount of options when it comes to shower time. Now that I have moved into the
sorority house space is incredibly limited! My products have been reduced to a
shower caddy and drawer in my desk. While this makes me want to run around and
stop my feet, It really has forced me to only keep around the hair care
products that I am absolutely in love with. I decided to share some of my hair
current favorites with all of you. I am going to break these into several
categories to ensure that no one is reading a novel over here!
Shampoos
The idea of only have one of each gives me slight anxiety…
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Clairol Shimmer lights shampoo: I purchased mine
for around $12.00 at Sallys beauty. This is one of my tested and true products. I have repurchased this product numerous times.
It is a dark purple shampoo that keeps blondes looking fresh. The purple helps
get rid of the brassy tones that can sometimes turn blonde hair a little too
yellow. I recommend this shampoo for all blondes including the natural ones,
and “salon natural” ones. I use this product about once a week. Immediately
after I use this shampoo I always have someone asking if I just got my hair
done!
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Wen by Chaz Dean Cleansing conditioner is around
$30.00 through QVC. I have watched the Wen hair care system programs on QVC for
as long as I can remember. I always thought it was a hoax and could not
possibly clean my hair while conditioning. WOW I was wrong. With a consistency
like a creamy conditioner, this product is applied to wet hair and left on for
about 5-10 minutes. It leaves my hair clean without any leftover residue. The
cleansing conditioner also manages to moisturize my ends without making my thin
locks fall flat. This product is fabulous for girls with dry hair that do not
need to wash their hair every single day. My only complaint is it takes about
15-20 pumps which is a decent amount of product.
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Paul Mitchell shampoo 3: I was recommended this
for the first time by my hair dresser. I picked it up for $15.00 at Ulta. First
let me start by saying that this shampoo smells AMAZING. It has a lemon scent
that lingers while I’m lathering up. This is a clarifying shampoo that removes
all of the gunk that can be left on the scalp by hair care products. Caution!
Clarifying shampoos can be a little drying, which makes the recommended use once
every two weeks. I have noticed such a difference in my hair ever since making
this part of my routine. My locks are shinier and have more natural volume at
the scalp.
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EverStrong reconstruct shampoo is a sulfate-free
shampoo that I purchased at the drugstore for less than ten dollars. I picked
this up on a whim and am so thankful I did. L’oreal created this line of
products in order to bring gentle hair care products to the shelves at an affordable
price. The ingredient list is incredibly promising even to the pickiest of
beauty gurus. I find myself using this shampoo whenever I don't need a specialty shampoo. I have noticed a lot less breakage and fallout. Since it is sulfate free, it is completely safe to use on color
treated hair. This shampoo will definitely be staying on my holy grail list for
quite some time.
If you haven’t noticed, I love switching up
my routine. While these are my favorites for now, no one knows when I will have found new ones ;)
Until Next Time,
Xo
