Review: L'Oreal Nutri-Gloss - Style Assisted

L’Oreal just released their Nutri-Gloss Shampoo, Conditioner and Glossing Mist and I’ve had quite a few of you ask what I thought about it. So, I went out and purchased it (with my own money) with zero motive other than trying it out and seeing what I think.
Lowdown
Also called L’Oreal Paris Elvive Nutri-Gloss Luminiser in Europe, this is what it costs here in the US:
Shampoo: $4.99
Conditioner: $4.99
Glossing Mist: $6.99
The promise
“Nutri-Gloss formula with Glyco-Silk gives up to 48 hours of glossy shine and nutrition.”
My Review
It’s good, not great. It smells nice and leaves the hair feeling clean and silky, but I didn’t notice any difference from how my hair looks after I use a normal clarifying shampoo. The mist is ok, but you have to be careful not to spray it near your roots, otherwise it will look oily. I also used the entire system several times just to make sure I didn’t miss something.
Basically, I didn’t see any difference from what I normally use. I’m going to keep using the shampoo and conditioner until it’s gone, but the mist will probably be given to a friend.
Alternatives
Any clarifying shampoo is a great addition to your normal shampooing routine. It’s great to get rid of any buildup and usually leaves the hair shinier than normal. My (hands down) favorite shine spray is Aquage Beyond Shine. A little bit goes a LONG way and it doesn’t weigh down hair. Also, a pro tip for shiny hair is to rinse your hair at the very end of your shower with cold (I mean COLD) water and skip the towel in favor for an old t-shirt to dry off your hair. The cold water seals the hair follicle and the t-shirt helps combat frizz (a must for curly haired ladies, but works for everyone). Terrycloth tends to frizz out hair and that diminishes the look of a unified, sleek hair shaft.
Wrap Up
I think it’s a good product, but it doesn’t replace a salon glossing treatment, like it suggests in the commercials. Don’t expect supermodel shine with this stuff, but it is a pretty fantastic option given the price point. Just use the glossing spray sparingly. Trust me.
This post was not sponsored in any way. These are 100% my own unbiased opinions, the good and the bad. 😉
What do you all think? Have you used this? Do you want to? Any secrets for your shiny hair? Let me know in the comments!
Adriele… I have a diff question for you. You have the prettiest red hair! My natural red has faded with time/age. I am always curious if you color yours? I would never ask, except with your fashion/make up tips/blog I thought you wouldn’t mind. I’ve had a few stylists convince me to color mine, but it faded so fast (like within a few weeks) that it wasn’t worth the $$$ (I’ve heard red color fades the fastest). I’ve been tempted to try a box… but nervous about that too.
Jennifer, thanks chica! Unfortunately, this is my natural color. I haven’t had to color it yet, but am absolutely DREADING the day when that happens. My hair stylist has told me red is the hardest color to match and also fades the fastest. Lovely. I actually have a sweet blogging buddy Alex who has a youtube channel and she has naturally light brown hair and colors hers red at home with products from Sally Beauty supply. She’s ADORABLE! Go check her out and that video here.
I’m a big believer in that It’s a 10 spray that detangles, adds body, protect against heat, increases shine, and 5 other things I can’t remember off the top of my head of pretty decent hair (at the moment). Smells awesome, keeps the mane intact for a few days longer, and you give yourself a little dove hairspray (the pink and white can)…and boom. Good hair is part of the win column.