Aveeno Active Naturals Nourish + Strengthen Shampoo and Conditioner

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Okay, it's time to come clean about something. I. . . never used Aveeno before. Gasp! Shock and awe! Trust me, I've wanted to, but I never had the extra cash to get their products, and always settle for something cheaper, or on sale. When I was offered free samples of their new shampoo, I snatched that up so fast it was ridiculous.

The samples I got were a generous amount, and lasted me for a good three days. Now, while I've not been pining over this particular products (the tinted moisturizer and brightening facial scrub call my name every time I'm at the drug store), I can't look a gift horse in the mouth.

After the three days I used this product, my hair did feel stronger, and better than it is with my current shampoo. There was MUCH less breakage, and I could actually comb my fingers through my hair without fear of ripping a chunk of it out.

The one downside I found was that it didn't smell much like anything to me. I love my fruity shampoos -- Kiwi and Lime, anyone? -- and found that the lack of scent, while nice for some, was a bit of a downer for me. Coupled with my very mild smelling body wash, I left the shower those three days smelling like. . . well, like clean. You know what smell I'm talking about. Where it doesn't have a particularly strong scent, but it doesn't smell bad at all? No? Just me? Alright then.

I'm positive that if my hair gets really bad one day, as I do dye it often, and don't use the best dye in the world, this will somehow make it home with me, come hail and high water.

Would I repurchase it? ;; Yes.

 Where you can buy it ;; Your local drugstore
Normal Price ;; $7 each

This review is independent and in no way shape or form affiliated with Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.

Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo Spray

This is my second time venturing into the realm of dry shampoos. I did once before when I purchased a Tresemme products that came with a little trial size of their dry shampoo. Truthfully, I hated it, but it was super useful on those long bus trips to the New York and Florida competitions. (Yes, I had that thing for two years, and that was the only two times I used it. Surprisingly, because my hair was so long at that time, two uses was all it had! That and some other girls stole it. )

Now, though, I've learned my hair is sometimes TOO smooth to properly do anything with. Whether it be oils or the fact it gets too clean too fast, my hair is a pain the the bottom. So, I've read up on Dry Shampoos on some of the beauty blogs I frequent, and they convinced me to try them.

After a use. My hair was soft, pretty, and manageable.  Yay.

So far, I'm loving the Suave Professionals dry shampoo spray. It leaves my hair soft, clean, and easy to manage. The only problem I have with it is it's REALLY difficult to remove all of the powdery residue. I end up having to go through it with my brush, and then follow through with my teasing comb.

Fortunately, the residue that I feel, you can't see. Which is good, considering my hair is black. I expect to look in the mirror and see white powder in my hair, but no, all I see is clean, shiny hair. I plan to explore other brands, but for a drugstore brand, this is a good one. Especially since I got mine 50% off. Ehehe.

Would I repurchase it? ;;Yes

 Where you can buy it ;; Your local drugstore
Normal Price ;; $3.49

This review is independent and in no way shape or form affiliated with Unilever.