More than Just Haircare. (Other Aveda)

Member Name: DaisyDuck

Product:	Other Aveda
Date:	19/06/01 (724 review reads)
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Advantages: Good for your hair., Kinder to the Earth.

Disadvantages: None

When I first saw Aveda being sold on TV I was highly sceptical, what made a shampoo worth £7.00 a bottle,when I usually spent about 99 pence on a shampoo. Well I listened and thought about the condition of my own hair at the time. I washed it everyday because otherwise it became oily and itchy, I never used a conditioner because it made my hair dull and heavy. Thinking about it carefully it only really looked good for the first couple of hours after washing it, so I gave Aveda a try, and I was amazed at the difference.
I started out with the detox shampoo and rosemary and mint conditioner. My hair was clean and shiny and stayed that way for a couple of days. After a few weeks I could describe my hair and scalp as normal rather than oily and itchy.

That was all about 7 years ago, today I use only Aveda on my hair, I have tried many different products in the range not just to wash and condition but also to style my hair.

I would also like to share with you the ethos of Aveda, how they care for the planet as well as your hair and body. Also which hair products are available and my experience of some of them.

When and Where did the company begin?
The company headquarters are in Minneapolis and the founder is Horst Rechelbacher.
Horst had his own hair salon and in 1968 he decided to create a plant based shampoo for his clients. He did this in his own kitchen the first shampoos were Clove,Black Malva,Blue Malva,Chamomile and Madder Root which are still in todays range.
Two years later he went to India and learnt about the healing arts of Ayurveda and aroma, this helped him to focus on what he wanted to create himself.
In 1977 he established his first office, cosmetology school and laboratory.
In 1978 the Aveda brand was launched.
The ethos to make products from plants not petrochemicals.
They now produce hair care and cometics from organically grown plants and other renewable resources,and keep packaging to a min
imum and recycle wherever possible.

But why is it a good hair care range?
Well apart from being natural and evironmentally friendly, it makes your hair feel,look and smell good, which is what we all want isn,t it.

There is a broad range covering all hair types.

The basic pure plant range suitable for all.
Pure plant shampoos that enhance your hair colour without adding pigment... These just bring out your natural highlights and come in varieties to suit any hair colour, from Blue Malva and Chamomile for grey and blonde hair to Madder Root and Black Malva for red and dark hair.
Colour Conditioners...These match the pure plant shampoo shades and actually add some colour whilst conditioning.
Detoxifyer...A shampoo to remove chlorine and build-up from chemical hair products.This is a good one to start with as it will remove build up from petrochemical based shampoos.It is also excellent for swimmers saving blondes from getting that green tinge and a good for preparing your hair to receive a colour treatment.
Elixer...A leave in conditioner suitable for all hairtypes.My favourite as you just brush it through your damp hair and then forget it.
Witch Hazel..Medium Hold hairspray.
Flax Seed and Aloe..Firm hold styling products.

Rosemary and Mint shampoo and conditioner...For normal to fine hair.These have a lovely fresh minty smell and cool the scalp,my favourite for hot sticky days.

Morikue Protien Range.... Suitable for everday use by all hair tpes.To add strength to your hair. This is my staple range as my hair is quite fine,this range gives it body and shine.
Shampure shampoo.
Shampure Coditioner.
Curessence... A more intensive conditioner.
Styling Curessence.
Confixor...For styling and conditioning.
Firmata....Firm hold hairspray.

Sap Moss Shampoo and Conditioner... For dry, colour treated or brittle hair.

Pure Fume Brilliant Collection....A range of prod
ucts that perfume the hair as well as adding moisture and shine.Contains Ylang Ylang,Jasmine and Rose.
Shampoo.
Conditioner.
Styling products.
Spray on Shine...This smells lovely and is great for refreshing your hair if you have been in a smoky club or even at a barbecue.

All Sensitive. Hypoallergenic shampoo and conditioner.

Volumnising Tonic

Scalp Treatment..For treating dry,sore and flaky scalps.

All the shampoos have these things in common. They have no petrochemical ingredients. Clean the hair without stripping. Rinse out well leaving nothing to irritate the scalp.

The conditioners....Add moisture but do not make the hair heavy or greasy.

The styling and finishing products add body,shine and control without build-up.

What do they cost?
Aveda is not cheap but is concentrated and long lasting.
Shampoo from £7.00 for 250ml.
Conditioner from £9.00 for 250ml.
Styling Products £10 to £15.00
Finishing products from £10.50.

Where can you buy them?
Well Aveda have a policy of selling from outlets that can offer you advice and product knowledge.
In the high street you can buy from a growing number of Aveda salonsand some good department stores.
On the internet from hqhair ot lookfantastic.
From QVC Shopping Channel on Sky or cable TV. QVC no longer list Aveda on their website because of a legal agreement.

After all that if you wondering why call it Aveda. Aveda is Sandskrit for 'all knowledge'.

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