Abba Pure Color Protect Shampoo & Conditioner

Promises:

Shampoo - Abba Pure Color Protect Shampoo is a strengthening shampoo for chemically treated hair. This sulfate-free shampoo gently cleanses fragile and brittle hair while restoring luster. Contains Aloe Vera and Rosa Canina to strengthen and smooth hair while maintaining color. Strengthens, smoothes and maintains color, For chemically treated hair, Herbal R/X with Aloe Vera and Rosa Canna, Sulfate Free, DEA Free, 100% Vegan, Free of synthetic dyes.


Conditioner - Abba Pure Color Protect Conditioner is a natural conditioning treatment for color-treated, fragile, or damaged hair. This unique formula of coconut and wheat proteins combined with an exclusive fruit complex helps repair and hydrate chemically treated and damaged hair for instantly noticeable strength, vitality and smoothness. Rebuilds strength and elasticity, For chemically treated hair, Herbal R/X with Coconut and Wheat Proteins, Sulfate Free, DEA Free, 100% Vegan, Free of synthetic dyes.

Directions:

Shampoo - Apply to wet hair and lather. Wait one minute, allowing shampoo to penetrate. Rinse and repeat as needed. pH Level: 5.5-6.5

Conditioner - Work a small amount through damp hair allowing conditioner to penetrate hair for 2-5 minutes. For a more intense treatment, place plastic cap over hair and process under heat for 15-20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. pH Level: 2.5-3.0

Ingredients:

Shampoo - Botanical Infusion of: [Water (Aqua) (Eau), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita(Matricaria) Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Althea Officinalis Extract, Rosa Canina Flower Extract,Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Fruit Extract, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract], Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium CocoylIsethionate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, C12-15 AlkyI Lactate, Cetyl Alcohol, Lupin Amino Acids (150 mw), Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (1000 mw), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein (2000 mw), Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Citric Acid, Diazolidinyl Urea, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, ABBA Aromatherapy, Fragrance (Parfum).

Conditioner - Botanical Infusion of: [Water (Aqua) (Eau), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract], Cetyl Alcohol(*Coconut), Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, ABBA Aromatherapy Fragrance (Parfum), Lauryl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Bromide, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein (2000 mw), Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Lupin Amino Acids (150 mw), Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid (Fruit Acids), Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Limonene, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Phenoxyethanol, Mica (Cl 77019), Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Iron Oxide (Cl 77491).

The Truth: I know what you`re thinking, `Why are you using a shampoo and conditioner for color treated hair and you don`t have color in your hair?` I use these products for the simple fact that it`s geared towards chemically treated hair, and since my hair is relaxed it`s perfect as relaxed hair tends to be dry, fragile and damaged.

This shampoo (sulfate free) has been in rotation with Creme of Nature Detangling shampoo since late April '09. Every time I use it, it makes my hair slightly stiff and strong but quickly softens up afterward, making my hair feel very moist & balanced. I also notice an increase in thickness whenever I use the shampoo. I prefer to use the conditioner as a deep conditioner with heat for 25-30mins. I notice minimal breakage when I use these products together. My hair stays hydrated all day long. Since these products have a low pH, my cuticles lay flat allowing my hair to feel silky smooth & shiny.

The only downside to the conditioner is that, I need to mix it with oil (EVOO) in order to get the detangling abilities needed for my hair. Also, these products normally go for $30-40 (expensive) at Trade Secrets, sometimes you can get it on sale for half price. It`s a hit and miss. Overall, I like them both! I love the fact that they both contain several botanical extracts, they`re pH balanced & vegan. These products do exactly what they say they are supposed to do. They are staples!

Price: $20 CAD each, 33.8 fl.oz

Hairlicious Rating: (5/5) Excellent



♥ Sunshyne