Review (4/5): Good for clarifying but questionable ingredients
I have color treated hair that I've been dying for about 8 years now and I have to really maintain it to keep it healthy and looking smooth. I learned some time ago how much better my hair looks when I use Argan Oil treatments and would do them once a week or so to make my hair super soft and pretty. I started using shampoos and conditioners with Argan Oil when I saw how well my hair responded to it. Some brands left my hair feeling heavy and oily so I really wanted to find a good clarifying shampoo. I started with just a little bit so I could gauge how it would work for me but once I lathered it up in my hair I realized how much a little bit can cover. I don't need nearly as much as I do of most other brands. I washed it that night and followed it up with my regular conditioner, another Argan product. My hair felt really clean. I have a lot of hair and at the top I couldnt feel the heaviness and resistance I had been from over moisturizing. The smell was ok, I like something that is stronger and prettier, this one just kind of smelled like soap, and it faded quickly after It was dry. As long as my conditioner smells good I don't mind it too much but if you're planning to use it alone you might notice. I think it worked well for getting it clean without leaving it dry or feeling like straw. I don't feel like my hair is as soft as with most Argan Oil shampoos, at all, but I think it'll be a good one to use intermittently to clear the buildup from all of my oil rich products.
I was surprised and disappointed at the ingredients list when I looked. From a company called InstaNatural that boasts this as a holistic treatment I didn't expect to see so many chemicals. I would have preferred more familiar ingredients, and natural, obviously. Argan oil isn't even listed until the second to last ingredient. I like how it worked but I'm not sure how hard it would be on my hair if I used it regularly.
I did receive my shampoo at a promotional price for testing and evaluation purposes. I was not paid for my review and was asked only to provide whatever feedback I may have about the product, whether it be positive or negative. I welcome both positive or negative feedback as well. My review is solely based on my experience and honest opinions of this shampoo.