Linden Leaves Rosemary and Cypress Shampoo and Balm Mint and Tangerine conditioner

My daughter and I both tryed it, I would have to say I would not buy it as my hair felt like it needed washing again the next day, it felt dry

Being my first product to try I was really excited as soon as it arrived I went and tryed it, The Rosemary and cypress shampoo I found the smell over powering and I did think I was putting household disinfectant into my hair, on the upside it did give me a very clean sculp. The conditioner was just amazing I loved the smell of it and it detangled my long thick hair and I didnt have to comb it afterwards, I just flicked my hair up into a bun and away I went.

I was so excited to try this product. The smell of the shampoo was a little stronger than I was expecting, It had a sort of antiseptic smell to it. I had to use more shampoo than I would use any other salon shampoos. The conditioner smelt delicious. I loved how I my hair felt silky after it was dry and it was nice and shiny. I did find that I needed to wash my hair more regularly than I would using my normal shampoo. I would use this shampoo again, maybe to have a break from my salon shampoo or take away camping with me (which I did over the long weekend and it was really convenient).

It has a refreshing and revitalising smell which was a bit too strong for my liking however I am sure others will enjoy it as the smell does tend to stay in the hair even after washing. During the first use, I was needing a lot more shampoo and conditioner and had to reapply twice as a small amount was not sufficient enough to lather around my long hair. I found my hair was smoother and after trying out the shampoo and conditioner after a few days there was noticeably a lot less frizz. I did however find my hair felt a lot drier which made it harder to manage and took longer to style my hair. It was great to try out a natural, chemical free, New Zealand product but I felt that this product was not suitable for me or my hair type.

My hair-type: Chemically treated, wavy and curly long hair with a tendency to be dry and frizzy.

Before using the Shampoo, I found the ‘au-naturel’ fragrance quite overwhelming. The shampoo felt great on the scalp, but left my hair drier and less smooth than my usual shampoo.

The conditioner was brilliant. It was as effective as my own conditioner, which is specifically for dry, frizzy out of control hair. At this point, I definitely enjoyed the fragrance of the products in ensemble.

The shampoo and conditioner left my hair drier and more prone to tangling than I expected and it took me a little more product and time to style my hair.

The Linden Leaves shampoo and conditioner appealed to me because it is free of harmful chemicals. I would happily pay the retail price if it would make my hair smoother and more manageable. However, just like most natural products, it claims to be suitable for everyone and I disagree with that. It would be great if such products made from natural ingredients could be tweaked to make them more suitable for someone with thin or damaged hair, looking for volume….. or for someone like me, that needs it to do the opposite and tame my hair and make it easier to style.

Rosemary and cypress shampoo: Don't get me wrong, I love the smell of rosemary but I found - especially in the morning - the smell was a bit overpowering. It was as though I had stepped out of my shower and into a small garden shed filled with rosemary - not something I'm too keen on in the mornings. After the first use of the shampoo, I could definitely feel a difference in the weight of my hair. It was amazing how light and clean it felt! The downside was that I had to use about a walnut sized amount of product for it to spread evenly throughout my hair. I love the fact that the shampoo is all natural but would love to use a bit less of it to get the full effect.

Balm mint and tangerine conditioner: I absolutely LOVED this product. I love the smell, love how soft and light my hair feels and that it's beginning to shine. I have really fine hair so it becomes oily after only a day, however, after using the conditioner I've noticed less oils thanks to the balm mint.

The one thing that deters me from purchasing the conditioner again is the price. I feel it's a bit much for the amount you get.

I loved the way the shampoo lathered nicely, and once washed out it didn't feel as though my hair was stripped of everything. Can't say I'm a big fan of the smell of the shampoo (personal preference), but I love the conditioner! My hair feels so lovely after using the conditioner - light and silky soft with a beautiful scent. I love the fact that it is NZ made, it's hard to find that these days. Overall, pretty impressed :)

Before trying Linden Leaves shampoo and conditioner I was using salon quality hair care that reaallly wasn't doing what it said it would! Dry scalp, hair getting oily 1 day after wash and dry ends! So I really wanted Linden Leaves to do the trick, and overall I was pretty impressed! The thing that I disliked most would be the smell of the shampoo (More a fan of sweet than floral!) although the conditioners smell wasn't bad! The shampoo really felt like it was CLEANING my hair and scalp and the conditioner left my hair really soft! Loved that the products where 100% natural and cruelty free, and also locally made! I would definitely use again!