Majestic Pure Argan Oil Shampoo Review

If you've read much of my blog, you've probably figured out that I have color treated hair. I've used many different hair products over the years, and I've become very picky about what I use. I hate taking the time and spending the money to color my hair, only to have the color stripped off or faded from simply washing it. Thus, when I'm given a new shampoo to try I'm very cautious. A bottle of  Argan Oil Shampoo from Majestic Pure arrived in my mailbox two weeks ago, and I approached it with curiosity.

The product listing for Majestic Pure Argan Oil Shampoo lists the following benefits:

• Majestic Pure Argan Oil Shampoo contains 100% pure Moroccan Argan Oil of the Highest Quality and Purity; Gentle, Sulfate Free restorative vitamin enriched shampoo conditioner
• Exclusive blend of beneficial Oils and ingredients: Argan Oil, Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Botanical Keratin, and Almond Oil and Coconut oil
• Potent formula helps supply shine and a healthy look to hair with its abundance of Vitamin E, carotene and essential fatty acids; Almond Oil, rich in proteins, helps soothe dry and irritated areas on the scalp
• Majestic Pure Argan Oil Shampoo is a great hair restoration formula all hair types, including color treated hair, Safe for daily use, for men and women

 Would I have an epic shampooing experience?  My first thought, as I massaged my head with this shampoo, was that I love the scent! I was afraid with all the oils listed in the ingredients that this would leave my hair feeling oily or feeling coated with a greasy film, but it doesn't. For something with the name argan oil in it and containing all these oils, this shampoo cleans very well. It doesn't leave my hair feeling stripped and dry, instead it feels soft and clean. I wash my hair every other day, sometimes every third day, and this shampoo does a good job of cleansing. It seems to be gentle, but I do still need to use conditioner so I don't end up with frizzy hair. I'm keeping my eye on it, hoping it doesn't cause the color to fade, but so far it doesn't seem to conflict with color-treated hair.

This Argan Oil Shampoo is available on amazon.com. It includes a 60-day money back guarantee if you aren't completely satisfied.

*I received a bottle of the shampoo, which was mentioned above, at a discount in exchange for my honest review.

My new favorite shampoo

I'm totally in love with Avalon Organics peppermint shampoo. It smells really great, but more importantly it gives my hair body. It makes my hair feel clean without harsh chemicals. According to the label it "Invigorates scalp circulation and gently cleanses as Babassu Oil restores strength and elasticity for revitalized hair." There are no lauryl or laureth sulfates and no parabens. I had been using Avalon Organics Rosemary shampoo, which I like too. The smell of rosemary is more earthy. The rosemary shampoo is supposed to build body and strengthen hair, which it does quite well.I decided to search for more natural hair care products. As I'm getting older, and after having 2 children my hair is changing. It seems to be getting thinner and has less volume. I was also alarmed at the quantity of hair left in the tub after showering. I decided to shun chemicals. Now I find less hair falling out & my bathtub drain is happier.So far I'm impressed with Avalon Organics shampoo. I look forward to trying more items that they offer.

No Poo?

I read about the no-poo method for hair on the Internet. If you Google no-poo, you will get several sites that explain why shampoo is bad for you. Here's a good article about no-pooing . Some of the ingredients in shampoo reportedly cause cancer. Whether they are carcinogens or not, I don't know. I've found other web sites that say that they don't, so it depends who you trust: Snopes article about Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or this About My Planet article about shampooing Supposedly the chemicals used in commercial shampoos strip you hair of natural oils, causing damage. Basically the theory is that oil glands work on a supply & demand basis. Supposedly if you stop washing your hair, then you will stop producing excess oil. I'm not a dermatologist, but I don't think I believe this theory about oil production. Why do some people get acne? Why do some people have oily skin or dry skin? If I don't do anything to my face except splash some water on it in the morning, it's still greasy by evening. That has nothing to do with harsh cleansing products.

The proponents advise to just use baking soda & apple cider vinegar to cleanse your hair. Apple cider vinegar? It stinks. Supposedly the vinegar doesn't smell after your hair dries. I beg to differ, though. I've used baking soda occasionally to remove build up of product from my hair, but it is drying. It's too gritty & abrasive. It seems to me that it shouldn't be used very often on hair.

My hair has been getting thin, and I've been worried about all the hair left on the shower floor when I get done bathing. So I decided to give it a try. Anyhow I managed to go for 4 days without washing. Then I couldn't take anymore. Supposedly there is about a 2 month adjustment period, where your hair goes through a transition, and gets really greasy. Then it gets better. Well I can't go around with greasy, gross hair for that long. I do have to go out in public. After that experience I decided to use more healthy shampoo. Now I use Avalon Organics, and I love it. There is less hair that falls out in the tub after my shower. The drain hasn't gotten clogged, since I switched.

My husband says I spend entirely way too much time surfing the net. I have also learned that you can't believe everything you read. It's worth checking into things for yourself. I figure there's no harm experimenting.