Review: Tressemme Climate Control Shampoo

Not too sure if I’m being repetitive here, but ever since I can recall I’ve always trusted reetha, amla and shikakai for cleaning my hair. 

Reason: mom believed that herbal things like these are vital for healthy tresses and of course, she was not wrong, as I can still see the difference! Touchwood to that :) !

This brings me to the current product I’m about to review today — Tressemme Climate Control shampoo. As you all know this shampoo that hit the market sometime back, is a favourite for many girls. So I’ll not take much time and space to write about its content and ingredients etc, rather, let’s get to the point — which is how did it fare on my dry and coarse hair, (and likewise, not many shampoos gel with her, sad I know!)?

My experience:

Initially I was a little wary of picking this shampoo, but then I saw the wonderful effect this had on my friend S’s hair, making it look salon-like as the ads claim. So immediately I borrowed the shampoo to try, before buying, and as soon as I washed the shampoo off my hair, voila! yes I could tell the difference then and there. 

My hair felt soft and smooth like satin and boy that put me over the moon! Finally, I got hold of a shampoo that made my coarse hair, soft and extremely manageable, without making it limp and flat. This convinced me enough to buy the Tressemme climate control shampoo and conditioner, and I did so that very evening.

The shampoo is a thickish white formula which softens hair, the moment you apply it and you need a little amount of the shampoo to achieve salon-like smooth and healthy hair. What I loved about this product is its true claim — it delivered what it promised. Thank you Tressemme for bringing this lovely product to India and solving the problems of millions of women across the country.

So do you still want a last word? :) Just go and grab a bottle of this shampoo. It will not let you down for sure and it’s a must for everyone with dry hair. I just love this black beauty, Period (and so will you I’m sure). 

Price: A 100 ml bottle costs INR 64

Review: Jac Olivol Body Oil

During my vacation in Kolkata in October, I thankfuly managed to curb my splurging habit. However, I had to buy a few useful things such as a bottle of Suthol and a bottle of Jac Olivol. 
The last product I just mentioned is the topic of discussion today. Not everyone has heard about this body oil, so I'l begin with a little description of the product.

Jac Olivol is maufactured by the Hannemann Laboratories of Kolkata. The company predominantly develops and sells homeopathic medicines and herbal products across West Bengal. I got a chance to use Jac Olivol, when my mum gifted me a bottle of this oil last year. I tried it and liked it because it was non-sticky, but being a chhotu, it finished bottle long back. So I bought a large one for the ensuing winter season this time.

It is a light yellow colored oil with a smell that may remind you of baby oil. As the name suggests it consists of oilve oil, coupled with neem oil and badam oil. Other ingredients are also mostly herbal which include daruhidra, manjistha etc. 

Price & Quantity: A 500 ml bottle of Jac Olivol cost me INR 140. 
The MRP is INR 165, but I paid less as I bought from a wholesale shop. 

Likes:

• It is a very light oil with sandalwood odour, that seems like baby oil. 
• Because its light, my skin absorbs it very fast. 
• It leaves my skin smooth and glowing. You can use it as a massage oil too. 
• The moisturized or oiled effect lasts for 3 hours. 
• My skin becomes soft after I apply it. 
• I apply 3-4 drops of this oil on my hands and feet and I'm done. 
• It nourished my skin so well, that I can skip applying body lotion completely. 
• It is made up of ayurvedic ingredients. 
• It is quite pocket-friendly and lasts for 4-5 months. (I use it once a day that's why!)
• It does not leave any color stain etc. 

·           Dislikes: Only one and that's the odor. I don't want to smell like a baby now!

 Points: 4.5/5. I deduct points for the odor.

 Will I buy? I have already bought and I'll continue to do so.

        Final Verdict: A good product at a very reasonable price.

   Pretty ladies pls give this body oil a try. Its a must during winters and I use it during summers too, as it gets really dry during summer in Pune. 

Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser

I laid my hands onto yet another Patanjali product, after I had finished the Kesh Kanti Milk Protein shampoo earlier. Though I planned to buy the original Kesh Kanti shampoo(reviewed here), my eyes caught this bottle, that seemed to be a new addition. So I decided to try the Kesh Kanti Reetha hair cleanser. The main reason being, I have been using reetha to wash and clean my hair, ever since I can remember, as my mom never liked chemical laden, store bought shampoo.

The Company claims: Usefulness in dryness & roughness of hair. Prevents hair fall & improves hair shine. 

Price & Quantity: So, without delay I bought this shampoo and all I spent was INR 85 for a 200 ml bottle.

Likes:

•    It is a herbal based product and natural.

•  The one thing that I have noticed with all the Patanjali shampoos is – I do not experience hair fall at all. Without jumping the gun, I’ll tell you the entire story in a nutshell though. 

When I had used Head & Shoulders, Pantene or Garnier shampoo, I could see many hair strands fall off while I was rinsing my hair. The bathroom floor would be full of my hair. Of course this made me sad! Then I decided to switch to Patanjali shampoo. Initially, for the first 2 weeks, I could see lesser hair fall of during and after shampooing, but not anymore.

• The shampoo does not lead to dryness of hair and scalp, considering I have extremely dry hair. **

• Hair looks voluminous and bouncy and full of life.

•  It makes your hair super-clean.

Dislikes:

•  Honestly, I don’t like the color of this product. Its pitch black and looks like I am applying dark pitch used to construct roads, on my tresses. I’m sure this can be worked upon.

• Practically no fragrance. I believe a nice fragrance gives you a ‘feel good factor’.
• It contains chemicals, so its not entirely herbal and natural. 

Points: 3.5/5. Points deducted for the color of the product and for lack of fragrance.

Will I buy? Hmmm… I guess no. My next purchase would the Anti-dandruff shampoo from Patanjali that supposedly contains aloe vera.  

Final Verdict: It’s a good product at the price, but I wont use it on a regular basis, for I don’t like the color and the absence of fragrance demotivated me totally. However, it does its job well! 

Pls do share your thoughts about this product in the comment box below. 

Review: Patanjali Coconut Oil

Few months ago, I noticed my hair fall problem got worse! So then I decided to change my hair oil from the one I was using, which was - the Parachute Hot Oil. Initially the Hot Oil seemed to work fine, but seeing the rate of thinning hair, I told myself ‘enough is enough’. My research enlightened me about the benefits of pure coconut oil and I fell for it. I began hunting for the same and finally, I zeroed in on the Patanjali Tejus Coconut Oil. (I can see a lot of my blog readers raise their eyebrows in surprise, thinking oooo Patanjali sells a coconut oil too!)

Yes, pretty ladies Patanjali sells a coconut oil, which can be used for eating as well. The label clearly mentions – ‘100% Edible’ (Note the little text below the image of the coconut in the pic above).  When I first opened the bottle, the smell of pure coconut oil reminded me of Shalimar Coconut Oil, another similar product, widely popular in West Bengal. My grandmother still swears by the Shalimar Coconut oil. Now, let me list the pros and cons of this product right away.

The Company claims: The label says:
'Made from the mature & fresh coconuts, Patanjali Double Filtered Coconut Oil is a premium cooking and consumer oil that is pure and non-RBD... Patanjali double filtered coconut oil is pure and without any preservatives offering you the great taste, aroma and goodness of Natural Coconut Oil.'

The claim seems true and the oil itself is a proof of it. I'll talk about this later in the Likes section below.

Price & Quantity: INR 42 for 210 ml

Likes:

            
               

·         The smell of the oil will tell you that it’s pure coconut oil.

·         My hair feels smooth and moisturized, when I apply it after warming the oil. I have extremely dry hair by the way.

·         I did see some baby hairs growing in areas, where hair had begun to fall, after 2-3 weeks of using this oil.

·         The purity is proved by the fact that it solidified, as soon as the temperatures have begun dipping now.

·         I trust the brand and the product, since it’s purely herbal and natural.

·         It is cost-effective and the oil is not too thick as well. However, I use little of this oil, considering it's pure. And little oil does not lead to 'chip-chip' or stickiness. 

Dislikes:
               

·         Because it’s pure, it solidifies during the winter.

·         It is multi-purpose oil. I’m not advising you to cook food with this oil, but you can definitely use it to massage your hands and feet during the winter.

·         It can double up as a moisturizer too for people with dry skin. (I won’t dare to do so, since I have combination skin, with a really oily T-zone.) 

Points: 4.5/5

• A genuine product at a very cheap price and the bottle lasts for 2 months, for someone who oils regularly, like me.

So would you buy this wonderful oil? I'll continue to buy this. Please do share in the comments below.

Review: Patanjali Kesh Kanti Shampoo

I have always been a sucker for all things ‘natural’, and my mom and naani influenced me in this regard. Today I'll be reviewing one natural and herbal product that fired my inspiration to begin this blog. 

I had been experiencing hair loss for some time, as a result of changing loyalties to the glitzy shampoos available in the market today. Subsequently, I noticed that after washing my hair, a generous amount of hair fell off, making me semi-bald almost. 

So I took no time to switch loyalty again, but this time for the superb Patanjali Kesh Kanti Shampoo.

And if I had to describe this shampoo in one word, I would say – AWESOME!  This shampoo is composed mainly of: Reetha, amla, bhingaraj, henna, shikakai, neem, aloe vera etc. 

Let's see the other features of this product. 

Features:

1. The shampoo seems like a gel and you only require a pea sized amount to wash your hair.

2. The orange smell seems divine enough to invite you instantly.

3. After washing, your hair becomes super clean and seems bouncy and shiny.

4. Cleans your scalp and hair very very well.

5. It does not dry or roughen your hair at all. (My hair is extremely dry, frizzy and rough, so I can vouch for this benefit.)

6. Hair fall reduces to a great extent. After washing, I notice only 2-3 strands of hair falling off. And gradually, using it over a period of time, hair fall reduces completely. 

7. The overall health of your scalp and hair remains at an optimum level.

8. The bottle is travel friendly as well.

My Experience: 

A 400 ml bottle cost me INR 65 only and considering, you need only a pea sized amount, the shampoo easily lasts for 3 months, even if you wash your hair twice a week.

I have used this shampoo twice and thrice a week, without blinking an eye about hair becoming rough and extremely dry, which used to happen when I was using some of the famous branded shampoos earlier. I could not imagine shampooing my hair more than once a week earlier.

After loving it's effect on my frizzy hair, I recommended this to my colleagues too. And likewise, they could not stop raving about this product. The amazing results have provoked me to try other products like face wash, soap and face pack etc from the Patanjali brand now.


So a very ‘BIG’ Thank You to Swami Ramdev and his team for this wonderful shampoo that addresses all your hair problems at once. Ladies, then what are you waiting for? Go ahead and grab a bottle of this fab shampoo.

PS: Images have been sourced from Google.