Not as gentle as you would think! (Dove Shampoo for Normal Hair)

Member Name: chocaholic110

Product:	Dove Shampoo for Normal Hair
Date:	14/04/09 (182 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: It was cheap.

Disadvantages: Too drying, too many tangles

As a general rule I am usually a fan of Tresemme shampoo; however, I'm also a bit of a brand-tart and if I see a special offer I am usually tempted to take it up. Recently, while shopping I noticed that Dove shampoo was £2.38 a bottle or two bottles for £2. Cheaper to buy two bottles than just the one? As a major bargain hunter, how could I refuse? I quite like Dove products so I had high hopes for the shampoo.

** Fragrance **

The first time I used it I was slightly underwhelmed. The fragrance was ok, quite mild and if you've used Dove before you would recognise the gently scented smell. I usually prefer my shampoos to have a bit more fragrance and to smell fresher than Dove, but it wasn't the end of the world.

**Using the product **

The shampoo itself is fairly creamy and thick. I poured my usual amount onto my hand and applied it to my scalp. It massaged in well and lathered up beautifully. However, when I came to rinse the shampoo the problems began. It took ages to rinse it out of my hair and it just felt really thick and gloopy, not nice at all. Once I had managed to rinse it entirely, in the interest of a fair test, I used my usual conditioner.

Once I began to dry my hair I wasn't impressed at all. It felt dry and tangled, not like it usually feels at all. I have long, very thick hair and the amount of tangles from washing it was no joke at all. Once dry, even after using my usual hair products, my hair still felt dry and not as smooth and soft as normal.

**Cleaning Power **

The shampoo did leave my hair clean, I can't complain about that, but sometimes that isn't the most important factor.

** Overall opinion **

I tried the shampoo again on a couple of occasions but didn't have any better results so eventually I gave up using it, although my husband is quite happy with it. I really did expect better from Dove as I usually regard it as a gentle product but the shampoo I felt was quite harsh on my hair.

It's definitely not a shampoo I would buy again, not matter how good a deal.

Summary: Sometimes a bargain isn't quite a bargain!