Aussie Aussome Volume 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner

My first hair product of the year! My goodness! I finally got rid off my L'Oreal Elvive shampoo! I was literally using this for more an a year! I couldnt take it anymore! Back to job! Today, we have the Aussie Aussome Volume range, which is for fine and limp hair, infused with Custard Apple!

Claims: Forget double-choc ice cream and push-up bras. This is what I call uplift. Fine, limp hair just makes you feel flat. Well say no more! These bottles of goodness containing wonderful things like a dash of Australian hop extract, inject hair with voluptuous volume!

Fine to Voluptuous in next to no time. Flying out the door? Still want to look like a va-va-voom hair goddess? No problem. This 2 in 1 moisturises, conditions and turns up the volume faster than you can say ‘I’m outta here’. Apply to wet hair, rinse, dry and dash. A Custard Apple a day keeps the flatness away. Are your flat, unhappy locks crying out for a little love and attention? This 2in1 formula, blossoming with Australian Custard Apple, is just what the hair doctor ordered. It uplifts tired locks and gives new meaning to the phrase, ‘Fancy a quickie.’

You want volume? You want it fast? Try this cunning concoction, inspired by Australia, with Custard Apple extracts! Its 2 in 1, but the formula is so feather-weight. It wont leave your hair feeling overloaded! Instant uplift for you and your hair! However tasty it sounds, please dont drink Aussome Volume. Its a top hair treat, not a dessert topping! Funny ;)

You see that? 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner formulated for lazy bugs like myself! How do you normally work with the conditioner? I mix conditioner along with shampoo coz it makes task easier and reduces hair fall! I dont know if its the same with you, but when I try to work with the conditioner seperately, hair falls! It tends to break easily! So, I mix both!

Consistency is sheer and light-weight! I hate heavy formulae, especially hair products! I feel hair turns greasy very quick! Soap or shampoo, I LOVE lather! If it doesnt lather enough, I will definitely toss it out! No matter what! This lathers up above average, I feel personally! Fragrance? All I could sense was lime flavor! I am not sure if thats how custard apple smells like! Hair felt light after rinsing! It was straight soft, silky and the best part, no tangles! To be honest, I used it only once! I just wanted to let you know how this felt first! This 300 ml packaging retails for 3.37 pounds, but I got this in a sale for 2 pounds! I am yet to experience the miracle of Aussie Aussome, so looks like we need to give it some time to work on!

Ingredients: Girls, I am listing whatever is essential! So, you dont have to necessarily know all the crap! Ready? Here we go!

Anona cherimola fruit extract - Technically, cherimoya or custard apple! Seed/ leaves are used to get rid of head lice! Its insecticidal and repellent, logic eh! My granny always used that concoction on my hair! Safe as long as you SHUT your eyes! Custard apple powder contains alpha-hydroxy acids, which refines and rejuvenates skin. It is best known for its moisturizing and anti-aging properties, making it perfect for dry or mature skin. It also has exceptional elastase inhibition activity making it suitable for treatments aimed at maintaining the skin’s youthful elasticity!

Foeniculum vulgare seed extract - Technically, fennel! Flavoring agent!

Humulus lupulus extract - Technically, common hop! Imparts flavor, which makes it easy for making natural deodorant. Antimicrobial.

Melissa officinalis leaf extract - Lemon balm. See, I told you! It has citrus background! Flavoring agent! Mild sedative or calming agent! Tannins contribute to antiviral effects! Terpenes add to the soothing effect! Effective at reducing stress! Antibacterial! Contains Eugenol, which kills bacteria! Very popular in aromatherapy! Exceptionally high antioxidant activity! Should be avoided by those on thyroid medication!

Passiflora incarnata flower extract - Technically, Maypop or Purple passion flower! Fresh or dried whole plant is used as a herbal medicine to treat nervous anxiety and insomnia! This link will surely help you! http://www.rain-tree.com/maracuja.htm

P.S: This review was requested by Cynthia, the baby bunny! Haircare and skincare products can be really tricky. They may or may not work the same on you! So, please do not be too ambitious in trying based on one opinion! I am no exception! I dont want you to splurge your hard-earned based on my review! If you dont mind trying, I cannot stop you! All I want, no thrashing if you are not satisfied with the product! Hope you understand my concern! I really appreciate those who acknowledge my hard work, especially the ingredient part! Thanq for being awesome, dolls!

There is more to life than hair, but its a good place to start - Aussie Philosophy.

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TRESemme' Remoisturizing Conditioner

I have been using this for 6 months almost and I am pretty much confident to recommend this product to anybody in life. Such a nice formulation and helps maintain the tresses so smoo....th. It detangles the hair and thats a big saver as my hair is a bit knotty-naughty......:)

It has that lingering perfume, but not too heavy.....let me try....delicate...na.....floral...na......coconut.......I dont know, but smells heavenly for sure. I am a die-hard fan of this product.

I mix it with my shampoo and rinse along and thats my way of usage. Currently, I use L'Oreal Elvive Anti-dandruff Shampoo (dark blue container). I wash it and thats it...no residue...nothing. My hair feels squeaky-clean, non-greasy, soft, bouncy and healthy.

I always tend to lose hair if I use conditioner seperately, hence adapted this technique. There is no frizzy hair at the end. Once your hair is dry, it rea.......lly feels heavenly...GOD.......I wish to use this on my hair daily. I normally wash my hair alternative days, but now I wash it daily almost. It doesnt take forever to wash, which makes it even more easier. It also helped me earn compliments from total strangers, which obviously tempts me to use this more on a constant basis.

I got this product in a sale for 2 pounds in Tesco, which is simply WOW!!! What can I say? 900ml for 2 pounds..........freaking cheap and it lasts ages and ages, especially for those with shorter hair! They have many ranges or formulae like Moisture rich, Remoisturizing, Volume, Colour etc...so you dont have to use the same old stuff all the time.

I dont know how this works with Tresemme Shampoo, may be time for me to try? I can blindly rate this product 5/5, except that its too heavy to carry around.

Lakme Snapshine Hair Spray

Alright.......alright... my first hair product that I am gonna talk about is Lakme Hair Next Snap Shine Hair Spray..............OMG............too long for a hair spray.

It comes in a fuschia-coloured plastic bottle. I particularly like this bcoz its light to carry around and looks very colourful. People often talk "Do not judge a book by its cover" blah blah blah.... but I somehow feel that the cover page should be as appealing as the story. So, I seriously like the packaging!!!

This product is meant for that dazzling sheen to your hair, which it surely gives. But on a muddy road (especially with pollution around), I felt my hair rough at touch. It says: "Unique formula (like everybody does:) ) enriched with special Silicone complex, Chamomile and Hibiscus extracts that gives luminous shiny hair in an instant. This is suppposed to be sprayed on clean dry hair. Silly me......I always spray on wet hair, which I like a lot.

I basically like the wet look, so I think it helps hold my tresses and I end up spraying on my wet hair. The price was Rs. 195 for 120 ml, a year-and-a-half ago. I especially like transparent bottles so that I will be the first one to know when I am done! Analysis..........huh!!!

It smells floral, fruity and also alcohol, which confuses me a lot. I dont know if I like this product or not. Guess, I like it for the floral & fruity scent and I hate it for the alchohol. I am still using this product beyond expiry.........well...thats me.......:)