Last week I received a selection of Garnier’s new Color Shield products from Influenster in exchange for a review.
I was sceptical from the get-go, not because of the claims of the products, but because I have been finding it increasingly difficult to find a shampoo especially that will actually clean my hair. I have naturally oily hair and I think adding all the sweating I do from teaching makes my hair harder to clean. I’m certainly not one of those people who can get away with washing their hair once or twice/week (though I wish I was!). And what’s more, I am down to two specific shampoos that will clean my hair and not leave my scalp feeling really gross and for lack of a better term, “cake-y”. Yes I know. Gross. So when I received these products from Garnier I wondered if they would fall in the “cake-y” category.
The first night I used the products everything was fine, but I often find that is the case with a different shampoo especially. The first night everything is great, it’s about day 3 that nights go downhill. Having said that, day 3 has come and gone and I’m still walking away with clean hair that is most certainly NOT cake-y. Yay!
In fact, I feel like my hair is cleaner than with my usual brand which is sort of exciting. And I really am enjoying the scent of the products (which is a total girl thing to say). As for whether or not they help shield color from fading I haven’t used it long enough to know, and it’s been quite a while since I colored my hair (these black locks don’t stay black all on their own anymore :'( ) so I can’t really attest to that attribute but otherwise I’ve been pretty happy, especially after straightening my hair as it’s super shiny and smooth!
While I’ve really enjoyed the products, and will continue to use them until they are gone, as much as I like them I personally will probably not be buying them again because my regular brand is sulfate-free and as I am actively trying to minimize my exposure to endocrine disruptors and sadly these products are not sulfate free. That aside, I think they are a great line of products and would happily recommend them to others looking for a good line-up for color treated hair.
Disclosure: I was provided with these products free of charge from Influenster in exchange for a review. All opinions are 100% my own.