As Light As A Dove (Dove Shampoo for Normal Hair)

Member Name: benlepensive

Product:	Dove Shampoo for Normal Hair
Date:	09/09/09 (31 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: clean feel

Disadvantages: average results

I am very fond of the Dove shower creams, they really do make a difference to the quality of the skin, so I was wondering if the shampoo would have the same effect on my hair. I tried the shampoo for normal hair, as I felt that was the safest option to start off with!

Packaging:

The usual trademark Dove packaging. Minimal, white bottle with a flip-top lid. It stands fine on the side of the bath, though the bottle is narrow which means it is prone to falling over!

The Shampoo:

Dispense a piece about the size of a ten pence piece and you will be met by a smooth white gloopy-goo of a shampoo. It is rather like pouring the shower gel out actually, it has that same deliciously milky look about it. There is a real creaminess when you pour the shampoo and it feels quite smooth and silky in the hand. The shampoo lathers up pretty well, so not much effort is required in that department.

There is a pleasant and not overwhelming scent. It smells of soap I guess, but nothing too astrigent, meaning there are subtle notes coming through and a delicate offset clean aroma. It is just about right.

The Results:

After a rinse with cool water and a blot dry with a towel, to protect the cuticles, I finished with a blow dry on medium heat. Running my hands through afterwards, the hair had a softness about it, which called to mind Loreal's Nutrigloss. It did not feel too heavy or weighed down, though it did not do much to help with volume nor did it combat split ends particularly well. I find Pantene does a better job for these concerns.

Dove shampoo is handy as a back-up shampoo in the cupboard and delivers sufficient results for a clean head of hair, though it lacks the special touches and targetted nutrition of other brands.

Summary: average shampoo