Une femme *still* recommends…
Une femme has very fine, thin hair that tends toward oiliness and looks flat and lank one day after shampooing. But daily washing was turning my hair to straw (even with “gentle” shampoos) and fading the color much too quickly. I first read about this product 3 years ago and it was a revelation. I’ve been using it ever since! A small amount of this “milk” (which smells like fresh bananas) used daily instead of shampoo lifts the oil from the scalp, but leaves hair soft and shiny. Yes, it’s pricier than drugstore brands but one bottle lasts for 2-3 months, and since it won’t fade your color, you can go longer between visits to the colorist! Just a tablespoon or less massaged into the scalp and rinsed out does the trick. (If your hair is less oily, you may not need to use every day.) No need for conditioner afterward either.
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I’ve been using Leonor Greyls volumizing shampoo for a couple of years now and would never use another brand now. This looks good too, especially in the warmer summer months when my fine hair needs daily washing.
A hairdresser friend of mine says “Spend on great shampoo and you will save b/c you will not need conditioner-or masks- as often.” I seek anti-fade products, but its the damn roots that send me back sooner rather than later!
Mmmm, bananas!
I’ve been using non-surfactant shampoos for years — current fave is Rene Furterer’s Acanthe — and I’d never go back. I use RF’s conditioner and styling balm, too.
Not using surfactants makes a huge difference, especially for us curly girls, who need as much moisture as possible in our hayuh or we get the dreaded frizzbomb look. (Think Roseanne Roseannadanna.)
I’ve read that Americans shampoo using too much/too often and that this is the cause of many problems (which then require more products to fix). So I’m a believer in the French mode of less frequent shampooing.
Is it sulfate-free? I have been using Kenra for fine hair, because I straighten. Still I too find I need to wash more than I ought. This might be a good solution.
Oh thank you for this tip – I have exactly the same sort of hair! I will take a look for it here in Australia. Wonderful…. x
Mardel – Good to know about the volumizing shampoo!
Duchesse – I get the roots too, but now that I’ve gone back closer to my natural color (minus grey) I find the roots are less noticeable. I do think my hair looks better longer between colorings when I’m not using actual shampoo as often, even the anti-fade stuff.
Rubiatonta – I’ve read that it’s the foaming agents that are the worst culprits in stripping the hair. Apparently they do nothing to actually clean hair or skin, but Americans seem to feel the soap/shampoo isn’t doing anything unless it foams up.
frugalscholar – I think people with thicker and/or less oily hair can certainly get away with shampooing less often. As I mentioned in the post, my hair can look lank and greasy after just a single day without washing, and I HATE that feeling on my scalp too. But it’s probably true that many people shampoo much more often than needed.
spacegeek – I *believe* it’s sulfate-free. I can’t seem to find a list of ingredients online, but will pull out the bottle later and see if the ingredients are listed.
someone – do you color your hair? I’m wondering how the vinegar would impact color-treated hair.
Semi- Expat – this is probably the best product I’ve ever found for my hair type! If you have trouble finding it there, let me know and I’ll arrange to send you some.
You can go high-end…or you can go low-end and simple. I’ve switched from bottled shampoos to Liggett’s shampoo bars followed with a diluted apple cider vinegar rinse.
This system is dirt cheap, based on simple, safe, old-fashioned ingredients, and leaves my hair clean and shiny. I only need to wash it twice a week. I do use a little mousse for control, but no conditioner.
I always LOVE your beauty recommendations. Alas I have super thick hair and this is not a product I need. My shampoo of choice is the Moroccan oil one. Love it!
I have hair exactly like yours! I will be trying this one for sure, I’m desperate!
Cybill
I have fine, curly hair and I’ve been using a non-foaming hair cleanser for years. I use a Deva Curl product, but it’s good to know there are others available that we can try out.
I wish I could simply shampoo less often, but my scalp rebels if it’s not cleansed daily. I was happy to find something that cleans my scalp without turning my hair to straw.
I have used Reva which is another non-sulfactant shampoo but my colour fades in no time. This is the recommendation I’ve been waiting for. Thank you for another great tip, Madam!
You’ve described my hair perfectly. Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll definitely try this shampoo.
I am going to look this up now.. I was a hairdresser.. I have a lot of fine hair, it looks thick but its actually just mountains of fine .. I have noticed its getting so dry down the back, it maybe that I am stood with my back to the aga keeping warm .. but I am desperate for a new product I keep snipping off the dry ends but it does not make a difference. I am using Aveda which I have always found great in the past.. but I will try this heavenly sounding product ..Thanks ss
LBR – in so many areas we are so similar, but hair is not one of them. My hair produces it’s own “Moroccan oil!”
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Cybill – I think you’ll like it!
Ms.M – curly hair definitely throws another consideration into the mix. My curly haired-friends tell me that certain products work better with their hair than others. I’m afraid I don’t know how this one does with curls.
Susan Tiner – great! Just be aware that it’s a different consistency from shampoo and doesn’t foam much. But it works like a dream!
L’age moyen – my pleasure! Hope you like it! (Another tip my colorist told me to help maintain color is to keep water temperature as cool as you can take it for washing and rinsing.)
Wildernesschic – Would love to hear a hairdresser’s opinion, hope you like it!
I am definitely giving this a try.
Ladies, I purchased it from Amazon.com. 🙂