I swear by Aussie hair care products, particularly their shampoos. However, as many is tight, I have been having to purchase shampoos which are a little cheaper. I have dabbled with Herbal Essences before and I find that their shampoos are usually quite good. I picked up the green one, as this is my preferred one. I didn't even realise until I had got home that this was a 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner which is good as you get two for the price of one really.

This shampoo was purchased from Boots, however I assume you can get it from various drugstores and supermarkets as Herbal Essences is such a large brand name. This bottle cost me around the £3.50 mark which I suppose is a little steep, but when you get combined shampoo and conditioner it justifies the price a little more. Also, as I will be the only person using this, it seems a good price to keep me going. You do get a 400ml bottle for the price which is a good size. It would be good to take if you are going away for a trip as you don't have the hassle of packing two bottles.

One of the things I really like about this is the scent. I don't like shampoos to have an overpowering scent, but I do like a subtle scent as it makes your hair seem cleaner. Reading the ingredients which create this scent wouldn't normally be a scent I would choose, however they combine wonderfully. It is a mix of berry, tea and orange flower extracts, making it quite a versatile scent for both men and women to use. I also find it very nice to use at this particular time of the year in the summer. I do also find that the scent lingers on the hair which is nice, as it leaves it quite clean.

Using this is very simple, as the lid is not one you have to fidget around with. The bottle is sleek and modern and looks great in the shower, especially because of its bold colour. You simply have to push down on the top of the bottle to open it up and dispense the liquid. You only need a little of this for it to go a long way. The consistency of this is perfect, as it meets somewhere in the middle between that of a shampoo and a conditioner. It lathers up really nicely which I was surprised with, as I often find that conditioners don't. It was simple to use, and as it lathered quickly, it makes it perfect for me to use as I am often in a rush. From the minute you rub this into your hair, it starts to feel squeaky clean, and it washes out wonderfully meaning there is no hassle at all. As far as the use of this goes, I was really happy.

The results after the first few uses of this were pretty impressive. My hair was shiny and kept clean throughout the day which I was happy with. However, after about a week, I started to get a major product build up in my hair. I always seem to get this whenever I go back to this product which is a shame really as I just can't budge it. I did have good results to begin with, meaning that perhaps it would work well for others, but as my hair is quite thin and oily anyway, I have to be careful when it comes to shampoos. I would recommend that those who have a hair type similar to stick to just using the shampoo rather than this 2 in 1, as I much prefer that.

Overall, this is an okay product but I would only use it on a short term basis due to the awful product build up which it left in my hair. It is simple to use, lathers well and you get the benefits of a shampoo and a conditioner in one. Unfortunately, it just didn't seem to take to my hair which isn't great, but I will continue to use just the shampoo on its own for now. Thanks for reading.