hair care products

Did you know that it is known who actually coined the phrase, “bad hair day”? Credit goes to Philip Kingsley, who is actually one of the world’s most respected authorities on hair and scalp health. He is known for his luxurious line of hair care products, and he is proud to be launching a new baby care line.

The first product that has been released is Philip Kingsley Baby Shampoo and Body Wash. We have been using it on Darah for just about a month, now, and I have to say, I can tell a difference in how her hair looks! We only use natural, gentle products on her, and her hair has consistently been soft, but it’s even softer now! Also, she does have a little bit of curl in her hair, and the definition of those curls has become much more clear since we started using this product on her. I wasn’t dissatisfied with what I was using before, but I have to admit, PK Baby Shampoo and Body Wash has made a noticeable improvement!

I am also a big fan of the fact that it can double as a body wash. Darah is a squirmy worm in the tub, so it helps us a great deal if we are using the same product on her hair and her body. I feel comfortable doing this because it is paraben, SLS and SLES free and its fragrance (which is really nice, by the way) is non-allergen in content.

So what’s not to love? Well, I do have two hangups. The first one is the price. It is $28.85, although the bottle is quite large (500ml). I am willing to pay more for quality ingredients, but it is priced beyond what I would normally spend. Keep in mind that this is coming from a gal who likes to use vinegar and baking soda on her own hair; you may feel differently!

Also, the pump on the container is child proof. What’s embarrassing is that it’s also Tiffany and Tim-proof. After many days of attempts to open it, Tim did have success, but he can’t tell you what he did to get it to work. I’m all for smart pumps, but this one may be a bit too smart! 🙂

Philip Kingsley Baby Shampoo and Body Wash can be purchased here.

Have you ever used any products from the Philip Kingsley line? I’d love to hear about it; after seeing how well Darah’s shampoo works, I will admit that I’m quite intrigued!

I have been using Aveeno products since I was a baby and suffered from eczema. I used to take oatmeal baths with their products! As an adult, I have used their face lotions and sunscreen products and have been very pleased with them. I have never tried any of their hair care products, though.

Until now!

Aveeno has come out with an entire line of products called Nourish, and while I’ve only been using the products for a few days now, I can already tell a noticeable difference with my hair.

The last time I visited a hair stylist, she told me that I had coarse hair that needed some pretty serious moisturizing products to help it be more manageable. She said that was part of the reason why my hair was also on the frizzy side…it was parched! Naturally she had some quite expensive products on her shelf that she was more than happy to recommend to me. She used them on me during my visit, and yes, they worked, but I passed. It was all I could do to afford the haircut, folks!

I honestly feel as though this line from Aveeno is giving me the same results I experienced at the salon, but for a fraction of the cost. While they are still on the pricey side for me (hey, I’m cheap) I would definitely buy these again if I found them on sale and/or had a coupon. The products I used are the Nourish + Moisturize shampoo and conditioner and the Nourish + Style Smoothing Shine Creme. They all worked beautifully together to give my hair a silky (but not weighed-down) feel and lots of great shine.

Before I wrap up the post, I wanted to leave you with a style tip for you from celebrity hair stylist Patric Melville, who is an Aveeno Hair Consultant. He taught me something about the right way to wash hair. Read on!

“Always prep your hairstyle with a proper wash. Remember to comb any tangles out before you wet it and use warm water to open the cuticles of the hair and to wash all the oil and dirt off. Then, you only need a dollop of shampoo to rub your hands together and apply to your scalp. Take note that you should put the shampoo on your scalp and not at the ends of your hair. Rinse your hair with cold water afterwards to close the cuticles and add to the shine of your hair.” I didn’t know this trick about cold water but I’m totally putting it to use now!

Buy it!: Aveeno Nourish products are available at stores nationwide and start around $6.50 each. They will be available in February 2010, so keep an eye out for them! And there’s a coupon available to print now, so don’t miss it!

Disclosure: I received complimentary products for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own. Affiliate links may be included at no cost to you.

(Maternity Monday) Luxurious Shampoo and Body Wash: PK Baby

Salon Shine Without The Cost: Aveeno Nourish!