Pureology Hydrate Sheer Shampoo 266 ml

Just like the Hydrate Shampoo, this one came highly recommended but ended up being unusable for me. And for exactly the same reason as the shampoo...it left my scalp feeling itchy. I know this for definite as I used the shampoo with a different conditioner that doesn't cause any issues, yet my scalp itched, and then I alternated and used my regular shampoo with this conditioner and still my scalp itched. So it's both products. And it's a shame, as I was really happy with the conditioning effect as my hair was completely tangle-free and manageable for a change, without any knotting throughout the day. Also most conditioners I've used can make my hair and especially roots oily within 12 hours but this wasn't doing that at all. Lovely thick and creamy consistency too, ... MoreJust like the Hydrate Shampoo, this one came highly recommended but ended up being unusable for me. And for exactly the same reason as the shampoo...it left my scalp feeling itchy. I know this for definite as I used the shampoo with a different conditioner that doesn't cause any issues, yet my scalp itched, and then I alternated and used my regular shampoo with this conditioner and still my scalp itched. So it's both products. And it's a shame, as I was really happy with the conditioning effect as my hair was completely tangle-free and manageable for a change, without any knotting throughout the day. Also most conditioners I've used can make my hair and especially roots oily within 12 hours but this wasn't doing that at all. Lovely thick and creamy consistency too, with a much more 'mintier' fragrance than the shampoo - perfect and refreshing if you live in a hot and humid climate like I do. If it wasn't for the issues I experienced I would have continued to use this. Pureology manufacturers please take note: too much peppermint oil and you run the risk of causing adverse reactions on sensitive scalps. I couldn't tell you exactly where on the ingredients list it should be, but 7th place from the top indicates a fair amount of it is in here. And this is coming from someone who doesn't even have a particularly sensitive scalp to begin with! A good product that could do with some minor adjustments to make it more suitable for all. -- My Top 10 Beauty Must-Haves

I am so thankful to Influenster and Pureology for sending me these hair products to try. I have mixed curl patterns. My curl pattern, I believe, is a 4b and 4c, but at the nape of my hair, my curls are a lot bigger, and it is a 4a, but the top/crown of my hair is straight. So I have a lot going on, and it's hard for me to find good products that are suitable for my hair. I will admittingly say that I am a certified, bonafied, qualified, and quantified product junkie (as my picture will attest), so when I say I have tried LOTS AND LOTS of products, I mean LOTS AND LOTS!! Saying all of that to say this -- the Pureology shampoo is THE BESTTTTTTTTTTTTT shampoo I have EVERRRRRRRRR used!!! Not only because of how amazing it smells, but because of the fact that it ... MoreI am so thankful to Influenster and Pureology for sending me these hair products to try. I have mixed curl patterns. My curl pattern, I believe, is a 4b and 4c, but at the nape of my hair, my curls are a lot bigger, and it is a 4a, but the top/crown of my hair is straight. So I have a lot going on, and it's hard for me to find good products that are suitable for my hair. I will admittingly say that I am a certified, bonafied, qualified, and quantified product junkie (as my picture will attest), so when I say I have tried LOTS AND LOTS of products, I mean LOTS AND LOTS!! Saying all of that to say this -- the Pureology shampoo is THE BESTTTTTTTTTTTTT shampoo I have EVERRRRRRRRR used!!! Not only because of how amazing it smells, but because of the fact that it literally feels like it MELTS my hair and makes my hair so silky, smooth and soft. I mean, like literally, it was so very soft and manageable that I truly was able to detangle it with just the shampoo in it!! Usually, I would have to pre-poo, but for the sake of this review, I skipped the pre-poo and only used the products that were sent so that I could get a true, honest opinion. I panicked because it said there was no need to condition my hair afterward. All you do is shampoo, and then apply this top coat product that you leave on for about 10 minutes and rinse off, and then apply the leave-in conditioner that also smells divine. All in all, it left my hair so, so, nice and soft, and the smell is divine. Now, I never was good with wash and gos before because my hair would poof out into a dry-looking semi-afro, but with this line, my curls are popping, and it's not a Q-tip like it usually is. This top coat provides SO MUCH shine luster! With it being Covid and with me not having anywhere to go, I do not wash my hair nearly as much as I use to, because it's not like I'm out in the elements of the world, nor am I sweating or anything -- so as I'm writing this review, it's been three days since I have put ANYTHING else in it, and my curls are just as prominent and lustrous as they were the night I washed them. So, I am totally in love with this line of products and will totally implement them in my haircare routine. They say that when you find something that is right, you need to stick with it, and since this product has been so intensely and utterly satisfying, I will continue to use it. As my middle picture attests, clearly I am a certified, bonafied, qualified, and quantified product junkie! I have been around the block a time or four thousand dealing with these different products, so I have the experience to know various products, and this line of products seriously ranks amongst the top of them all! It is my pleasure to proudly confess and state that from this point on, I will continue to use Pureology's hair products in my hair care regimen from here on out! Thank you again, Pureology and Influenster for allowing me the opportunity to test out these amazing products and helping my hair to get its luster, softness, manageability, and adoration of my beautiful natural curls and bringing them to life! Supreme gratitude!!

I have a thick head of medium hair. I used to be very greasy but I went on accutane about a year ago AND I started training my hair by washing it less. I bought a bunch of mini and sample size shampoos and conditioners to find something that might work. This one worked so well for my hair type and left my hair feeling so soft!! I feel like the shampoo is just ever so slightly too hydrating and my hair looks dark after using it. It doesn’t necessarily look dark in a bad way because it doesn’t look greasy. It just looks healthy. It smells very nearby or like it has essential oils in it while the conditioner smells more minty! I really love this stuff and I will be repurchasing! Out of all the samples I tried so far, I love this one the most for my hair type. My hair ... MoreI have a thick head of medium hair. I used to be very greasy but I went on accutane about a year ago AND I started training my hair by washing it less. I bought a bunch of mini and sample size shampoos and conditioners to find something that might work. This one worked so well for my hair type and left my hair feeling so soft!! I feel like the shampoo is just ever so slightly too hydrating and my hair looks dark after using it. It doesn’t necessarily look dark in a bad way because it doesn’t look greasy. It just looks healthy. It smells very nearby or like it has essential oils in it while the conditioner smells more minty! I really love this stuff and I will be repurchasing! Out of all the samples I tried so far, I love this one the most for my hair type. My hair didn’t feel brittle and it felt so soft and smooth. Easy to detangle. Easy to say, this is my favorite shampoo and conditioner I’ve used so far!

Enjoyed using this shampoo on my finer textured,,

I received this item in the second to last week of December 2021 and since then, have been using the item on my hair close to daily. My hair type is thin/fine, somewhere between straight and slightly wavy or so depending on whether it is air/naturally or heat dried or styled. I feel that overall, this is an item that worked very well for my hair type consistently and so if you have a similar hair type to mine, I would feel comfortable recommending this product in terms of overall quality shown over time. I do not feel it did much to either enhance or change my hair type or shape, which was not particularly my goal with using this item in any case, though I did feel it worked very well in terms of cleansing my hair thoroughly without over drying it. I would describe ... MoreI received this item in the second to last week of December 2021 and since then, have been using the item on my hair close to daily. My hair type is thin/fine, somewhere between straight and slightly wavy or so depending on whether it is air/naturally or heat dried or styled. I feel that overall, this is an item that worked very well for my hair type consistently and so if you have a similar hair type to mine, I would feel comfortable recommending this product in terms of overall quality shown over time. I do not feel it did much to either enhance or change my hair type or shape, which was not particularly my goal with using this item in any case, though I did feel it worked very well in terms of cleansing my hair thoroughly without over drying it. I would describe myself as having 'combination hair' (think of in comparison, combination skin), in the sense that my hair is generally regular to oily near the roots to mid length throughout the day and increasingly so throughout the day til cleansed, yet drier and more brittle and prone to breakage near the tips or ends. This is a product that I truly feel worked well for all areas of my hair each time I have used it so far. I will note that I would strongly suggest when using this product, make sure that you have taken care to thoroughly work the product into your hair; for me it has by far worked best for me to leave it in my hair for a minute or so and *then* rinse (as opposed to rinsing immediately). Provided you follow this one small suggestion, I feel this is a product that is likely to work well for you if you have a similar to myself. I will mention as well that my hair is currently bleached and repeatedly color treated and while this item did not necessarily prolong the longevity of my hair color, it equally did not deteriorate my color rapidly. Again, in terms of overall quality, this is a product I would feel happy and nonhesitant to recommend to others with a similar current hair situation and qualities.

HAIR LOSS!!!!! Severe shedding

For well over a month I have been thinking I developed a severe health/hormonal issue because of how much hair I was shedding. Clumps coming out in the shower when shampooing, my brush filling up after one use, hair falling out just by touching my hair, hair falling out due to motion from walking. All of this is totally abnormal for me. I clued in tonight to look this product up after using it for a few months to see if by chance this could be causing my issues and not a health problem; turns out many women are experiencing the same issue from this product. Thank god I had very thick hair before I stared using this shampoo otherwise I would be bald right now. My hair is significantly and noticeably thinner, you can now see my scalp. I’m devastated and angry, it’s ... MoreFor well over a month I have been thinking I developed a severe health/hormonal issue because of how much hair I was shedding. Clumps coming out in the shower when shampooing, my brush filling up after one use, hair falling out just by touching my hair, hair falling out due to motion from walking. All of this is totally abnormal for me. I clued in tonight to look this product up after using it for a few months to see if by chance this could be causing my issues and not a health problem; turns out many women are experiencing the same issue from this product. Thank god I had very thick hair before I stared using this shampoo otherwise I would be bald right now. My hair is significantly and noticeably thinner, you can now see my scalp. I’m devastated and angry, it’s going to take years to get back to my normal thickness.

Happy hair is a major confidence booster!

I’ve been on the hunt for a good shampoo and conditioner for a while now. This one was always in the back of my mind, but I was hesitant to spend the money on what seems like such a small amount ( I have long hair). I let my guard down and decided to purchase. My hair is in love! The first day of use my hair seemed dried out, but after a few days it’s the healthiest it’s been in years! I love the smell as well. It lasts all day and into the next day. It doesn’t take much either. I use about the size of a nickel for both and let the conditioner sit for a few minutes longer. I have color treated hair (dark box dye).. I know that’s bad, but with the pandemic it’s been hard to find a hair stylist with everyone being so booked out or not taking new clients. Overall I’m ... MoreI’ve been on the hunt for a good shampoo and conditioner for a while now. This one was always in the back of my mind, but I was hesitant to spend the money on what seems like such a small amount ( I have long hair). I let my guard down and decided to purchase. My hair is in love! The first day of use my hair seemed dried out, but after a few days it’s the healthiest it’s been in years! I love the smell as well. It lasts all day and into the next day. It doesn’t take much either. I use about the size of a nickel for both and let the conditioner sit for a few minutes longer. I have color treated hair (dark box dye).. I know that’s bad, but with the pandemic it’s been hard to find a hair stylist with everyone being so booked out or not taking new clients. Overall I’m very satisfied and will be purchasing the larger bottles next. I’m always skeptical of reviews, but this right here is an honest review. They even sent some samples of other products which works out great because I have a trip coming up and can just pack the travel size in my carry on.

Not the right shampoo for me

I have dry, baby fine hair that is naturally curly and I blow straight every other day. I had been wanting to try this shampoo for a long time and finally decided to buy the travel size, so I didn't have to commit to a larger bottle if I didn't like it. I was so excited to use it, and shampooed my hair once, then repeated. It smelled minty and tingled my scalp, which worried me a little because I didn't see tea tree in the ingredients, but it reminded me of the smell and I'm sensitive to tea tree. After washing, I put a towel on my head and did my makeup. By the time I took the towel off to blow dry, I noticed my scalp was getting a bit red, and I was feeling some burning and stinging sensation. I dried my hair and styled it, and as the day went on, the burning ... MoreI have dry, baby fine hair that is naturally curly and I blow straight every other day. I had been wanting to try this shampoo for a long time and finally decided to buy the travel size, so I didn't have to commit to a larger bottle if I didn't like it. I was so excited to use it, and shampooed my hair once, then repeated. It smelled minty and tingled my scalp, which worried me a little because I didn't see tea tree in the ingredients, but it reminded me of the smell and I'm sensitive to tea tree. After washing, I put a towel on my head and did my makeup. By the time I took the towel off to blow dry, I noticed my scalp was getting a bit red, and I was feeling some burning and stinging sensation. I dried my hair and styled it, and as the day went on, the burning became worse. I made sure to rinse the shampoo out very well. I decided to read through the entire long list of ingredients and found that there is eucalyptus, salicylic acid, plus some kind of peppermint oil! That is way too much stuff for my sensitive scalp! I thought this was just supposed to be a very moisturizing, hydrating shampoo, but it made my hair feel dry and tangled, and that's even with me using a good conditioner. My hair did turn out full and soft feeling after blow drying, and I might have given it another chance if not for my irritated scalp. It took me four or five days to recover from the discomfort, and I did end up losing some hair. I returned this and would not recommend if you have sensitive skin.

Overrated

I tried this for the first time and I really don't know how everyone hyped this up. The shampoo of this line is overwhelming with the lavender scent (not sure if it's actually that but that's what the smell is close to) but it made my hair fall out, in chunks by day 4 and the conditioner of this line has an overwhelming scent of menthol. It burned my head too much and after the rinsing of the hair from the conditioner, more hair fell out. you can not get the menthol smell out of your hair no matter how many times you try and rinse it out. I have blonde medium thick hair down to the middle of my back. I do shed somewhat, BUT the amount that's been falling out and being in chunks is not normal for me. At all. Please just be aware this could happen, as I am going back ... MoreI tried this for the first time and I really don't know how everyone hyped this up. The shampoo of this line is overwhelming with the lavender scent (not sure if it's actually that but that's what the smell is close to) but it made my hair fall out, in chunks by day 4 and the conditioner of this line has an overwhelming scent of menthol. It burned my head too much and after the rinsing of the hair from the conditioner, more hair fell out. you can not get the menthol smell out of your hair no matter how many times you try and rinse it out. I have blonde medium thick hair down to the middle of my back. I do shed somewhat, BUT the amount that's been falling out and being in chunks is not normal for me. At all. Please just be aware this could happen, as I am going back to Biolage's Ultra Hydrating shampoo and conditioner. When my hair does dry the biolage actually looks smoother than the pureology. Just really disappointed about the whole situation.

The hero for fine, thin, color treated hair

I NEVER write reviews, but after using this for several weeks, I had to come back and tell all my fine, thin, color treated hair gals this stuff is legit. It gives my hair so much volume (and I've tried nearly every volume boosting shampoo out there). Before I started using this shampoo, I'd have to wash my hair every day or every other day because it would look and feel greasy. Not with this stuff. I can easily wash every three days and it doesn't look or feel gross. The cherry on top? The smell is AMAZING. It's definitely not the over perfumed, floral, fruity stuff you're used to. Its delightfully different....earthy, sweet, musky....kind of patchouli-like. It's pricey, but I find that even a small amount works into an awesome, thick lather (so I'm using much less ... MoreI NEVER write reviews, but after using this for several weeks, I had to come back and tell all my fine, thin, color treated hair gals this stuff is legit. It gives my hair so much volume (and I've tried nearly every volume boosting shampoo out there). Before I started using this shampoo, I'd have to wash my hair every day or every other day because it would look and feel greasy. Not with this stuff. I can easily wash every three days and it doesn't look or feel gross. The cherry on top? The smell is AMAZING. It's definitely not the over perfumed, floral, fruity stuff you're used to. Its delightfully different....earthy, sweet, musky....kind of patchouli-like. It's pricey, but I find that even a small amount works into an awesome, thick lather (so I'm using much less than most other shampoos). Bottom line, this stuff is awesome.