Product Review: Acure lemongrass + argan stem cell shampoo and conditioner

PRODUCT CLAIMS

Shampoo: This clarifying shampoo is gentle enough for everyday use for all hair types. Promotes shiny, healthy, clean hair. Organic Argan Oil, Argan Stem Cells + CoQ10 help support hair keratin and strengthen the follicle connection. Organic Avocado Oil provides vitamin B12 and moisture while lemongrass cleanses and clarifies. Safe for color treated hair. 

color safe | vegan | gluten free | sulfate free | paraben free | phthalate free | cruelty free

Conditioner: This daily nourishing conditioner provides vital moisture to combat everyday tangles and buildup. Promotes shiny, soft, healthy, clean hair. Organic Argan Oil, Argan Stem Cells + CoQ10 help support hair keratin and strengthen the follicle connection. Organic Fair Trade Certified Cocoa Butter provides moisture. Safe for color treated hair.

color safe | vegan | gluten free | sulfate free | paraben free | phthalate free | cruelty free


INGREDIENTS

Shampoo: Organic Euterpe oleracea (Acai) Berry, Organic Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry), Organic Rosa canina (Rosehips),Organic Punica granatum (Pomegranate),Organic Fair Trade Certified™ Rooibos,Organic Aloe Barbadensis Vera Leaf Juice, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate (from Coconut), 100% Naturally-derived Betaine (from Sugar Beets), Vegetable Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (from Coconut + Amino Acids), Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (from Coconut + Amino Acids), Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (Sugar Conditioner), Sodium Levulinate (from Corn), Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (Guar gum conditioner), Potassium Sorbate (food grade preservative), Organic Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil, Organic Fair-Trade Certified™ Olea Europea (Olive) Oil, D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (vitamin E), Ubiquinone (CoQ10), Argania spinosa (Argan) Stem Cells, Organic Persea americana (Avocado) oil,Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass), Lavendula Dentata (French Lavender), Evernia Prunastri (Oakmoss), & Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Essential Oils

Conditioner: Organic Euterpe oleracea (Acai) Berry, Organic Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry), Organic Rosa canina (Rosehips), Organic Punica granatum (Pomegranate), Organic Fair Trade Certified™ Rooibos, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearylkonium Chloride, Vegetable Glycerin, Glucono Delta Lactone (fermented sugar), Organic Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil, Cetearyl Glucoside (from corn and glucose), Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (guar gum conditioner), Glyceryl Stearate (vegetable-derived), L-Arginine (amino acid), Organic Fair Trade Certified™ Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Sorbitan Olivate (from olives + sugar), Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5), Cellulose (plant derived), D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (vitamin. E), Lactic Acid (vegetable derived), Ubiquinone (CoQ10), Argania spinosa (Argan) Stem Cell Culture, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass), Lavendula Dentata (French Lavender), Evernia Prunastri (Oakmoss), & Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Essential Oils


PRICE & QUANTITY

Shampoo: $9.99 - 8 oz.

Conditioner: $9.99 - 8 oz.


HOW TO USE

Shampoo: Apply to wet hair. Massage into scalp and hair, working through the ends. Rinse thoroughly. Feel free to belt out some horrible 80’s tune that you listen to when nobody’s around. Whatever, you totally do it.

Conditioner: Apply to wet hair. Massage into scalp and hair, working through the ends. Rinse thoroughly. Feel free to belt out some horrible 80’s tune that you listen to when nobody’s around. Whatever, you totally do it.


THE VERDICT

When I look for shampoo and conditioner I'm looking for something that will clean, hydrate, smell good and adds volume. I have fine half straight / half wavy hair that is thinner then in my younger years... and I'm not even 30 yet! Needless to say -- I'm looking for volume without the frizz. Sometimes finding products suited for fine hair can be difficult. Too much moisture and conditioning can weigh my hair down and leave it lifeless and greasy looking. Not enough moisture can leave my hair dry and frizzy. Read on to see if these products passed the test...

Shampoo: First of all, this product smells AMAZING! I love the smell of lemongrass and this shampoo does no disappoint. I will say this scent is unisex. This would be something my husband wouldn't mind using as well. Secondly, I was apprehensive that this product wouldn't lather like my old toxic shampoo does but after working with it I don't miss the suds as much as I thought I would. TIP: If you apply a small amount of the soap at first then work that in and rinse, you can then apply a larger amount that will work into a nice lather to massage into your scalp more effectively.

Conditioner: This conditioner smells just as good as the shampoo. When you think of a hair conditioner this product preforms just as you expect. Work a nickel to quarter amount into your hair and rinse -- don't forget to massage the scalp a bit! Once, you have done this your hair is mermaid smooth and feel hydrated. I would say this is a light to medium conditioner that will provided decent detangling. TIP: If your hair is feeling lifeless after normal shampooing and conditioning try the reverse hair washing method. The way I do this is by use the conditioner first, massage it in and work out the tangles during the rinse. Shampoo next with a good lather, then condition the ends as needed.

Hair Drying Methods: 
Air Dry: I typically air dry my hair a lot. I shower at night and sometime don't want to bother with the whole blow dying thing. After using these products my hair did not get supper frizzy after air drying. It did hold the lemongrass smell for a little while. However, I did not experience any added volume from these products while air drying my hair, but that's typical.

Blow Dry: When I use the blow drier I typically brush out the curl and wave from my hair. While using these products (plus blow drying and brushing) my hair saw added volume and softness.

Overall, I really enjoyed these products! My scalp feels clean and hydrated. I don't have any scalp buildup that I would occasionally see with my old "toxic" products. I feel over all these product have improved the health of my hair and scalp. These product definitely don't weight down my hair and I can get away with washing my hair every other day.

I would buy these products again and recommencement them to anyone, especially those with normal hair!



UPDATE

After using the Lemongrass + argan stem cell shampoo and conditioner I decided to try the Acure Pure Mint + Echinacea Stem Cell Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner, I found them both to be similar product but I decided the Pure Mint worked better with my hair type which I repurchased many times.