Instacure
Instacure
Instacure Anti-Breakage Shampoo
Instacure shampoo infused with Liquid Proteins, helps repair strength to reduce breakage in dry, brittle, and damaged hair
60% Less Breakage*
Fills Porosity + Smooths Cuticle
Vegan Formula- How To Use
- Ingredients
How To Use
Apply a quarter size amount of product, lather and rinse. Follow with Anti-Breakage Conditioner and Anti-Breakage Porosity Spray. In case of contact with eyes, rinse them immediately.
Ingredients
AQUA / WATER / EAU • SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE • COCO-BETAINE • GLYCERIN • GLYCOL DISTEARATE • SODIUM CHLORIDE • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • POLYQUATERNIUM-10 • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • SODIUM BENZOATE • SODIUM HYDROXIDE • CITRIC ACID • PPG-5-CETETH-20 • CARBOMER • SALICYLIC ACID • HEXYL CINNAMAL • LINALOOL • LIMONENE • HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN • GERANIOL • HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN • HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN • CITRONELLOL • PHENOXYETHANOL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Instacure Repair?
Instacure Haircare System adds strength to damaged hair, reducing breakage and improving flexibility, while filling porosity and smoothing hair, so hair no longer feels rough to the touch, all while moisturizing. Tested and proven on fine, normal, and coarse damage to very damaged hair types.
Who is Instacure Repair for?
Instacure is for damaged hair, including chemical treated hair, hair that is exposed to mechanical devices and even over-brushing and as well to prevent future damage.
What is Instacure Repair free from?
Shampoo is free from silicones & parabens. Conditioner is free from sulfates, silicones & parabens. Porosity spray is free from sulfates.
What are the key ingredients in Instacure?
Shampoo, Conditioner: Liquid Proteins. Porosity Spray: Liquid Protein + B5.
Average Customer Ratings
Quality of Product, 2.5 out of 5
Value of Product, 2.4 out of 5
Most Helpful Favorable Review
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent
2 years ago
I have fine thin dry damaged hair. This does exactly what it says on the bottle. My hair washes soft and feels smooth. It is definitely repairing it. I have been using it for approx a month now. I alternate between the Instacure conditioner and the Food for Soft Mask for conditioning because my hair is so so dry and I have to wash it everyday. The Food for Soft mask really provides some deep moisture. I use about an egg sized amount of Setter mousse and air dry. My hair is so porous. The texture of my hair is like cotton candy. It's that fine. This combo of products adds weight to my hair. It's healthy. I'm so very glad I switched to these products.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Poor substitute for So Long Damage
3 years ago
I bought this to try, because So Long Damage was discontinued. I was so sad to find that out. As soon as I opened the bottle I knew I’d need to return it!! I couldn’t even use it, because the scent was so horrible and strong that I could taste soap in my mouth!! I had the same issue with Biolage products as well! This is actually a form of allergy to the product! If you loved So Long Damage like so many of us did, DON’T BUY THIS!!
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1 out of 5 stars.
Do Not Recommend - Wrecked my Extentions
7 months ago
I purchased the Instacure Shampoo and Conditioner and started using it for the first time on newly installed new remy human hair 22 inch extensions and this shampoo and conditioner has been awful for my hair. It leaves my hair extremely frizzy, heavy and I really hope it hasn’t ruined and destroyed my extensions. My hair feels so greasy, frizzy and awful after using the shampoo and conditioner and I’ll be switching back to the Pureology Strength Cure shampoo and conditioner I used before that left my extensions feeling soft and healthy. I do not recommend the Instacure shampoo and conditioner. Highly disappointed. I am out the cost and hope my extensions can be saved.
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Response from Matrix:
7 months ago
Consumer Care Center
We completely understand how important it is to protect such a significant investment, and it is truly disappointing to hear that the formula left your hair feeling heavy and frizzy rather than strengthened.
Instacure is specifically designed as a high-protein formula to help repair "porosity" in damaged natural hair, and sometimes this intensive protein level can be too much for extensions, which often require more moisture-focused care like the Pureology Strength Cure you previously enjoyed. We have shared your feedback directly with our quality and development teams to ensure we continue to refine our recommendations for extension wearers.
5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing product
a year ago
Absolutely love this product smells so good my hair has never felt so good.
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2 out of 5 stars.
Drying
2 years ago
The shampoo was okay, not great. The conditioner gave my hair 0 slip, my hair was tangled and struggling after use. Hair dried with a lot less curl definition than usual and felt generally dry. Maybe too much protein?
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Response from Matrix:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello there Kacety, thanks for sharing your feedback on our Instacure Anti-Breakage Shampoo. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy using our product and were disappointed with the results it provided. We love it when our consumers provide our brand with feedback, whether it be positive or negative. Consumer feedback helps grow our brand and create the products our consumers want and need. We thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
1 out of 5 stars.
Not a comparison to so long damage product
2 years ago
Bring BACK the so long damage matrix product!! This is a poor substitute. No where equal to the so long damage product. It does not moisturize and keep the hair soft all day. I even read other reviews where people are saddened to see the discontinuation of the other product. Why Why discontinue such a Great product?? When something is not broke why do companies try to reinvent or change only for the worse. Will have to find another company to seek out a better product.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Response from Matrix:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello there Pjepps, thanks for sharing your honest feedback on our Instacure Anti-Breakage Shampoo. We are sorry to hear you dislike the results it provided. We understand the frustration you must feel concerning the disappearance of products that you have enjoyed using. It is never easy for us to discontinue any of our products. We truly regret any inconvenience this may have caused you. We will share all your comments with others on the team.
3 out of 5 stars.
Why reinvent when you had a perfect product
2 years ago
I am so disappointed that you discontinued So Long Damage. I have not been able to find a shampoo that even comes close to it, including Insta Cure. Obviously, from reading other reviews, I'm not the only one who misses it. Please, please consider bringing So Long Damage back into your product line.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 3.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 3.0 out of 5
Response from Matrix:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello KatS, thanks for reaching out about So Long Damage Shampoo. As consumers ourselves, we understand how disappointing it can be when a favorite product is no longer available. We are sorry to hear that you were not pleased with the results it provided. Please know all your comments will be shared with others on our team for consideration.
5 out of 5 stars.
So far I enjoy this for my hair
2 years ago
I'm a first time user of this product as recommended by my stylist. It smells wonderful and the shampoo lathers very nice. The first time using this conditioner and seeing the results immediately is a wonderful feeling. It works for me and I'm thankful for it. Thank you, Matrix.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent
2 years ago
I have fine thin dry damaged hair. This does exactly what it says on the bottle. My hair washes soft and feels smooth. It is definitely repairing it. I have been using it for approx a month now. I alternate between the Instacure conditioner and the Food for Soft Mask for conditioning because my hair is so so dry and I have to wash it everyday. The Food for Soft mask really provides some deep moisture. I use about an egg sized amount of Setter mousse and air dry. My hair is so porous. The texture of my hair is like cotton candy. It's that fine. This combo of products adds weight to my hair. It's healthy. I'm so very glad I switched to these products.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 4.0 out of 5
1 out of 5 stars.
Do NOT buy, Not what I hoped for.
2 years ago
I have used So Long Damage for a very long time and with it being discontinued tried this. It is horrible. My hair smells and feels horrible. It is just not the quality I am used too. Really sad that I will have to find a different manufacturer for my hair care products.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Response from Matrix:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello there, Thank you for sharing your feedback on Instacure Anti-Breakage Shampoo. We are sorry to hear that our product did not meet your expectations, your comments will be forwarded to others on our team for future consideration.
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Average Customer Ratings
Quality of Product, 2.5 out of 5
Value of Product, 2.4 out of 5
Most Helpful Favorable Review
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent
2 years ago
I have fine thin dry damaged hair. This does exactly what it says on the bottle. My hair washes soft and feels smooth. It is definitely repairing it. I have been using it for approx a month now. I alternate between the Instacure conditioner and the Food for Soft Mask for conditioning because my hair is so so dry and I have to wash it everyday. The Food for Soft mask really provides some deep moisture. I use about an egg sized amount of Setter mousse and air dry. My hair is so porous. The texture of my hair is like cotton candy. It's that fine. This combo of products adds weight to my hair. It's healthy. I'm so very glad I switched to these products.
4 people found this helpful
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1 out of 5 stars.
Poor substitute for So Long Damage
3 years ago
I bought this to try, because So Long Damage was discontinued. I was so sad to find that out. As soon as I opened the bottle I knew I’d need to return it!! I couldn’t even use it, because the scent was so horrible and strong that I could taste soap in my mouth!! I had the same issue with Biolage products as well! This is actually a form of allergy to the product! If you loved So Long Damage like so many of us did, DON’T BUY THIS!!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Light Shampoo for Strength
3 years ago
This shampoo foams up a lot! So a little goes a long way. Smell is pleasant, but not overwhelming or lingering. Hair got a squeaky clean without being so squeaky it pulled on my hair. Was surprised at how it didn’t weigh my hair down for being a treatment shampoo. Actually felt like I had more volume. Did use with the conditioner from the same line.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Poor substitute for So Long Damage
3 years ago
I bought this to try, because So Long Damage was discontinued. I was so sad to find that out. As soon as I opened the bottle I knew I’d need to return it!! I couldn’t even use it, because the scent was so horrible and strong that I could taste soap in my mouth!! I had the same issue with Biolage products as well! This is actually a form of allergy to the product! If you loved So Long Damage like so many of us did, DON’T BUY THIS!!
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Response from Matrix:
3 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi There! we are so sorry to hear about the reaction you had with our Instacure Anti-Breakage. Please call us at 1-888-777-6396, Monday-Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm and use the reference number 27481170.
1 out of 5 stars.
Bring back so long damage
3 years ago
This product does not compare to the so long damage. I’ve used so long damage for over 15 years after a recommendation, and have been recommending to many, but this new product is a disappointment. So upset! Smells terrible, doesn’t give the same clean, smooth silky hair results.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Response from Matrix:
3 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello Jna8, thank you for your honest feedback on our Instacure Anti-Breakage Shampoo. We are sorry to hear that you were not a fan. We understand the frustration you must feel concerning the disappearance of products that you have enjoyed using. It is never easy for us to discontinue any of our products. We will forward your comments to others on the team for future consideration.
1 out of 5 stars.
Not what I expected
3 years ago
I have used So Long Damage for years and loved it, this new shampoo/conditioner feels cheap, leaving my hair dry, has an unflattering smell like cheap products, and it makes my scalp itchy. So Long Damage use to make my hair feels so hydrated, silky, and had a good clean smell. Very disappointed. Will not be buying again.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Response from Matrix:
3 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello tinks, We are sorry to hear about your experience with Instacure Anti-Breakage Shampoo. We want to speak with you directly about it. Please call us at @888-777-6396, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET, for assistance and provide reference 26460675.
1 out of 5 stars.
so long damage was better
3 years ago
it smells like perfume chemicals (both the shampoo and conditioner) so long damage was so much better
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Response from Matrix:
3 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello Goknights; thanks for sharing your honest feedback on our Instacure Anti-Breakage Shampoo. We understand the frustration you must feel concerning the disappearance of products that you have enjoyed using. It is never easy for us to discontinue any of our products. We truly regret any inconvenience this may have caused you. We will be sharing all your comments with the appropriate team for consideration.
1 out of 5 stars.
Hair looks and feels greasy:(
4 years ago
I was adviced to use this shampoo and conditioner by my hairdresser and was happy to try. After every use my hair feels and looks greasy within 24 hours, starts on the back of my head and after a few days concerns all hair. It does make my hair look less dry and static....
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Response from Matrix:
4 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your experience with our Instacure Anti-Breakage Shampoo. We are sorry to hear it made your hair feel greasy. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We hope you continue to explore our other products with confidence!
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Shampoo & Conditioner!!
4 years ago
I received some small samples months back. Just used this week and I Love this product! I have twin girls with lots of hair. Would love done more free samples!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Superb product
4 years ago
Try it.. you won't be disappointed. I've tried so many brands and nothing works as good as this.. I love my hair now
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Truly great shampoo
4 years ago
It's rare that I love a shampoo. They tend to strip my hair down way too much. It can get frustrating. This shampoo, on the other hand, is fantastic. I'm so glad I was part of this campaign because I absolutely NEEDED a quality shampoo. The only other shampoo I found that works for my hair is impossible to find. I never tried this brand before. I even use it on my kids. We all have different hair types (4c, 3c/b, 3b/a) and it works wonders on all our scalps. I also love how a little goes a long way. I even have to use less of the conditioner compared to other brands I've tried. I'm making sure to keep stocked of this company's products. It's definitely a new staple.
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5 out of 5 stars.
LOVE IT
4 years ago
I really love this, I didn’t know this brand before and I am surprise with all their products. I am a little bit picky with my hair products and really love everything I tried.
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5 out of 5 stars.
amazing
4 years ago
After using this anti breakage shampoo I can say that I really liked it. My hair feels better, looks shiny and healthy too. I would definitely repurchase this product. I really recommend it.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Love!
4 years ago
Out of all 4 products from Matrix, the shampoo was my favorite! It still doesn’t compare to my all time favorite (pureology) HOWEVER this is a great product! It does a good job at cleaning my hair and also doesn’t let my scalp get oily quick either.
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5 out of 5 stars.
SOOO GOOD
4 years ago
I’m probably going to switch to the shampoo and conditioner literally forever because not only does it smell incredible it cleans my hair so nicely gets rid of all the dirt and the conditioner doesn’t leave my hair to oily and I just think this is literally the perfect package with the pretty colors and the long-term effects
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4 out of 5 stars.
Good lather
4 years ago
This shampoo lathered well and I felt it got down to my scalp easily. It did make my hair feel heavy which I wasn’t a fan of.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Anti-Breakage Shampoo
4 years ago
My hair is long and thick and this shampoo helped a lot with my breakage. My hair does feel much healthier after using it. It feels more hydrated. It feels softer and a little less frizzy, but I still deal with some frizziness. I also don’t love the smell of it but that’s a personal preference.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great
4 years ago
I have really loved this matrix anti-breakage shampoo I love the way that it makes my scalp and hair feel it is an amazing product and I also love the way that it smells
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4 out of 5 stars.
Nice product but maybe not for me…
4 years ago
I have long fine hair that is prone to breakage so I was excited to try out this line. The shampoo is nice and refreshing and makes my hair feel light and clean. I use this product only a couple of times per week as I try not to shampoo my hair too frequently. I have a lot of breakage at the bottom half of my hair and also at my temples and after a month or so of use it’s hard to tell if there has been any noticeable improvement in the overall condition of my hair, but it hasn’t gotten any worse. I did enjoy this shampoo and will continue using it. It does have that saloon hair care scent that I’m not the biggest fan of. But it seems to fade off once hair is dry.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great and well scented
4 years ago
Honestly the scent is the best thing about this shampoo so far for me. I don’t necessarily have brittle hair but I have liked the afterfeel of this shampoo and my hair does feel healthy! The scent just lasts forever and it’s awesome!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Good
4 years ago
I love that it helps repair hair strength. It lathers well and leaves my hair feeling soft. It gives my hair a shine. Would recommend.
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3 out of 5 stars.
Just alright
4 years ago
Although I’m grateful to receive a voxbox from matrix thru Influenster I don’t see myself using this product bc I don’t think it
Didn’t anything for my
Thin hair :/
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Response from Matrix:
4 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi reminiscememories! We are sorry to hear you did not achieve any results with our Instacure Anti-Breakage Shampoo. It infused with Liquid Proteins, helps repair strength to reduce breakage in dry, brittle, and damaged hair. Feedback from our consumers is very important to us and helps us improve all our products. We will be passing on your comments to others in our team and hope you continue to explore our products with confidence.
4 out of 5 stars.
nice scent
4 years ago
shampoo smells good, has a lot of product, and hasn’t caused any issues for my sensitive skin. i use a few diff hair products so i’m unsure if this is what has helped my hair be healthier or if it’s been other products
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great product, nourishes my hair well!
4 years ago
I liked the Matrix InstaCure Anti-breakage shampoo a lot! It smells amazing, has a gentle floral scent, making me want to use it daily. The bottle design is sleek and stylish. The consistency of the shampoo is pretty thick, so you don’t need a lot. It also lathers well producing a very thorough wash for my hair.
My hair is color treated and this product really helped me improve the condition of my hair. It now looks thinker, fuller and I really loved how soft my hair becomes after using this shampoo! I can say that I get results similar to the salon.
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4 out of 5 stars.
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4 years ago
I loved the smell of this product and thought my hair felt nice after using it. It didn’t lather as well as other shampoos I used so I did have to use more than the recommended amount for me to feel like I was actually cleaning my hair. If this lathered a little better, I’d likely repurchase.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Good Shampoo
4 years ago
I have been using the shantoo since I received it at the beginning of April along with the conditioner and the rest of the system. It does not have much of a fragrance however it does feel nice and my hair and I did notice a difference in ease of coming after wash. I wish it was easier to decipher which bottle of shampoo and which was conditioner by more than just a slight color change.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love it
4 years ago
This is a great shampoo. It leaves my hair feeling super clean and reduces the amount of breakage I have. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Smells amazing
4 years ago
Has a really sweet and floral scent. It comes in a squeeze bottle which makes it really easy to get the product out. The shampoo is also infused with liquid proteins which help with strengthening the hair to reduce breakage and damage. While using the shampoo, I felt like my hair got a really good cleanse and a good lather.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Soothing shampoo
4 years ago
The shampoo has on overall wonderful fragrance. It is not overpowering and it does linger for a couple days. It lathers fairly well the first time, but once you rinse and repeat you get a really nice lather. The shampoo really leaves my hair feeling clean. I’ve used it for over a month now and noticed that my hair has a nicer shine and looks a lot healthier.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love this shampoo overall
4 years ago
I really like this shampoo overall. The look and scent is great! I have definitely noticed a different with my ends splitting and breaking less. Would recommend!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Works so well!
4 years ago
This is an amazing shampoo! Im currently having a love affair with the whole Insta cure line. I love that this has proteins to help with hair growth. It cleanses well and I'm so happy with my hairs appearance!
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4 out of 5 stars.
Pretty Good
4 years ago
It took me a while to review this because at first I thought it was nothing to write home about and just cute packaging. I was wrong. The scent is mild and not too overpowering. The shampoo cleanses without being overly stripping and actually give my hair a bit of a more moisturized feel even before leaving the shower. I dig it!
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