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Review: UNITE Shampoo and Conditioner

UNITE Shampoo and Conditioner

Have you been on the hunt for a cruelty-free shampoo that is kind to your hair? Well then I have the shampoo for you! UNITE shampoo is a favorite among celebrities such as  Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria, Sienna Miller, David Beckham and  Jennifer Hudson but I have yet to try. So when I was offered the opportunity to sample the shampoo and conditioner I jumped at the chance.

What I like most about UNITE is that not only is the product cruelty-free but it’s also free of parabens, sulfate, dea & mea ingredients, and gluten. The formula is created to not strip your hair of essential moisture and to create volume and shine. I can say that I was pretty impressed with the results. Usually my hair is super dry after I rinse out my shampoo and I have to add conditioner right away but not this time. My hair was noticeable smoother and easier to get a comb through. Yay!

The volumizing shampoo contains these key botanical ingredients:

  • Hydroxypropyl Methocellulose: Thickens hair and enhances volume
  • Moringa Seed Extract : Color Locking Antioxidant
  • Botanisil: Moisturizes, locks in color, thermal protector

The volumizing conditioner is very light, but does the job. My hair was well moisturized and even after blow drying it, it still remained soft and not dried out. The conditioner also contains key botanical ingredients to moisturize your hair:

  • Behentrimonium: Gives weightless moisture
  • Moringa Seed Extract : Color Locking Antioxidant
  • Botanisil: Moisturizes, locks in color, thermal protector

If you are looking for a great cruelty free option then I highly recommend UNITE, you will not be disappointed!

Disclosure: The products mentioned were provided by a PR company for editorial consideration

Review: Pantene Damage Repair Ampoules

In another post I discussed how Pantene has changed their look and their formula to create customized solutions for various hair care needs. I’d always liked Pantene because it smelled great and it left my hair clean, soft and smooth. I wasn’t sure how they could improve on the scent but they did, the new formula smells even better! My hair happens to fit the Medium-thick and color treated models so I have used products from those lines. For someone like me who happens to have dry, thick and color treated hair I need to use a rich conditioner as well as a deep conditioner on my hair on a weekly basis. After a recent trip to the gym I decided to give their Medium-thick Damage Repair Ampoules a shot and see what it could do for my hair. I used the ampoule not only as my deep conditioner but as the only conditioner that I was going to apply to my hair that day.

This damage repair formula comes in a 5 pack of single use ampoules. After washing my hair I applied one ampoule, worked it in thoroughly to the ends using a wide tooth comb and left it in for five minutes. The ampoule (pictured above) is a pretty small container (.34 oz) so I had hoped that it was enough to condition my hair and it was (if your hair is longer than your shoulders you may need 2 ampoules). I let my hair air dry and gave it a touch and it was silky smooth, much less frizzy. I would recommend this treatment because I have extremely dry hair and after using the damage repair formula (without applying any other conditioner) there was a noticeable difference in the appearance of my hair; it was much softer, shinier and less frizzy.

Disclosure: The product(s) featured in this review were provided for editorial consideration. Receipt of a product does not guarantee review and all opinions are my own. For further information, please see my disclosure policy.