Healthy for your hair, good for the environment. But....

So, my hair is very important to me, and I want to take care of it. Because of this, I try to explore products that are advertised to be healthy in your hair, while also smelling nice. With this shampoo I got 50% if that equation.

To start, let's talk about the benefits of this shampoo. Some of the advertised benefits of it include...

☆ Plant Derived

☆ Certified Organic Botanicles

☆ Sulfate Free

☆ Phosphate Free

☆ Petroleum Free

☆ DEA Free

☆ Paraben Free

☆ Silicone Free

☆ Phthalate Free

☆ Pure Vegan

☆ Never tested on animals

☆ Package is recyclable

☆ Biodegradable ingredients

This shampoo is made with Apple Cider Vinegar and also contains organic botanicals of chamomile and sunflower seed extract.

The benefits of this shampoo are spelled our above, and even I can say, Okay, this product is great for your hair. It is free of a lot of harsh chemicals that other competitor brands do contain, it's great for the environment, and it is not tested on animals.

My two biggest problems with this product are first of all, the smell. When I seen "Apple Cider" I could envision the wonderful smell if a hot cup of Apple Cider on a cold winter day. I was sorely mistaken. I personally do not think it smells anything like Apple Cider. The smell was highly disappointing and for me I did not like the way it made my hair smell at all.

My second problem with this product was the way it made my hair feel. When I wash my hair with other shampoos and rinse the suds out of my hair, it usually feels silky smooth. With this shampoo, the only way to describe how it made my hair feel, was squeaky. It felt very uncomfortable and not at all soft.

Personally, I will not purchase this product again based on those two factors. However if you are not concerned with the smell, and you're looking for a healthy, natural, and/or vegan shampoo, give it a try.

I've only used this a couple of times for one reason: I'd rather take baking soda and apple cider and use it as shampoo and conditioner. The price would be better and it's even more organic. Just mix a little bit of baking soda with water, wash your hair and rinse. Then take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and mix with at least 2-3 tablespoons, and use it as a conditioning rinse. Same concept, cheaper price, even more organic. Kind of a rip off, to be honest.