L'Oréal Paris® Botanicals Lavender Soothing Therapy Regime Review

Overall this regime was good. The shampoo & conditioner both did what they should without irritating my sensitive scalp. What I liked most about this range was the sizes - 400ml for the shampoo & 200ml for the conditioner. I normally use more shampoo than conditioner at a time so I really liked that this set took that into consideration! I felt good about both products not containing any harmful ingredients. The shampoo cleaned my hair nicely and the conditioner really hydrated the ends. One thing I thought was less than expected was the smell. I was expecting a sweet, smoothing lavender smell but it was quite raw(?), quite different to what I thought. In conclusion I think it is a nice set to use, but for the pricing there may be a lot of different options that may be similar or even better.

My hair before had become dry and my scalp itchy and flakey as a result of chlorine being added to the water here not to mention constantly smelling like a swimming pool. Now, my hair feels smoother and appears less frizzy. It has a nice shine and is easier to brush. Then there is the Lavender scent, just amazing! Every time I brush my hair or even just let my hair free of the restraints of a hair tie, I would get this delightful waft of Lavender (not chlorine!). This lasted right up until I next washed my hair. My scalp is definitely less itchy and the flakiness has lessened dramatically too. The Conditioning balm, with its flip top lid and squeeze bottle, was easier to use than the shampoo pump bottle. The pump was quite stiff which made it difficult with wet hands. $17.99rrp each makes this more of a treat rather than an everyday product for me.

My hair is that wonderful mix of really curly yet super fine.

I walk that dangerous like of having beautiful girls OR a frizzy bird'snest of a do depending on how my hair feels or if it's like...the full moon and there was a blood sacrifice so only then will my hair be perfect.

Anyway. The shampoo has a nice light lather. I liked how it didnt make my hair feel too tangled after nor was it squeaky (meaning over cleansed). The lavender scent is light and pleasent but it doesn't stay long. The biggest bonus is that my scalp didn't feel tight at all. I hate that sensation and it usually ends up with my getting dandruff. Although this doesn't promise to help with that I feel that the fact it doesn't totally strip your hair will help.

The conditioner is thick but does not leave a residue and I was pleased at how much slip my hair had after rinsing it out. I could run my fingers through and my wide tooth comb didny snare as often.

I'd purchase these duos again for the price point.

Wow! Is the first thing I thought when I opened the top of these beauties to smell, a sweet lavender with a slight hint of mint but a sweet musky scent all around, which stays for days after. The shampoo comes in a generous 400ml pump top, which is built very well and one pump is suitable for my long hair. It is a very silky and foams up a wee bit as I washed my scalp. It left my scalp feeling fresh and very clean yet not that awful 'squeaky clean' that some other brands of shampoo strip your hairs natural oils. So I really like that, as I have long fine hair that is prone to dryness. The bottle is attractive and as it states on the label it is suitable for vegans, and no parabens or silcones.

The conditioner is a tube with a click close lid, which sometimes I did struggle with opening in the shower when my hands where wet, so I had to get a towel to wrap around so I could open the lid, it was a very tight shut which is positive to use when travelling, but negative as some people do have trouble with their hands so this may not be suitable for them. I would have preferred the pump style bottle also. The conditioner is labelled as a 'balm' and it was. It deeply nourished my hair even after my first use, and it was noticeably softer and silkier, so over time with continued use I could see my hair becoming more nourished and smoother.

This range is made for soothing scalps and hydrating delicate hair this worked wonders for my type of hair as sometimes with such a thick based conditioner your hair can be left feeling more heavy, oily and lifeless. This does the opposite, it was light, hydrated and so smooth.

The scent is very florally, but sweet and minty too. I personally loved it but lavender can be quite a strong scent so I know it won't be for everyone.

I will continue to use this brand as it is easy to source as they sell at supermarkets and Farmers, which often do sales.

These are great quality products which are all natural and toxic free. Infused with lavender essential oil they let your hair smell so nice and it's very soothing during the shower too. The texture of both the shampoo and the conditioner is creamy and easy to apply. Great for sensitive scalp and it is not irritating at all. After use I can feel that my hair is much more softer, easy to brush and hydrated. I think these products are great to use for whole family for nourished and healthy hair.

While I had high hopes, these products are not for me. The smell was too overpowering - both in the shower and afterwards on my hair. It made my hair an oil slick instead of hydrating it (and yes, it does need hydrating and is delicate). Beautiful packaging but sadly, not the formula for me.

Both the shampoo and conditioner had an unfortunate similarity in smell to the purple Dettol disinfectant cleaner that I use, so that is enough to put me off using them again. But even if I liked the smell, I didn't find the product did what it advertised. My hair didn't feel hydrated, in fact it was frizzier than normal. The conditioner bottle was also hard to open.

The lavender range in the botanical series has the same high quality ingredients and packaging as the other botanical shampoos and conditioners. I really like that it contains no Sulphates, Silicones, Parabens and Colourants and the packaging is 100 percentage recyclable too, this truly gives off the botanical vibe.

Both the shampoo and conditioner left my hair easier to manage in terms of knots and frizz and it didn’t leave my hair greasy. I felt it lived up to it’s claims of nourishing fine and fragile hair and it felt great on my sensitive scalp.

The smell unfortunately let this range down for me as I found it quite masculine and not the traditional lavender smell I was hoping for.

Overall I liked how fresh and clean my hair felt from using these products. I will continue to use up these products but would look at repurchasing another range in the botanical series purely due to smell. I personally believe the botanical series of shampoos and conditioners are a very affordable range of high quality shampoos and conditioners that are widely available from the supermarket.

These products work great together! The shampoo leaves your hair feeling really nice and thoroughly cleansed, and the conditioner makes your hair lovely and soft, tames my frizzy ends without weighing my hair down. The shampoo lathers up really nicely in the shower and a little bit of both products go a long way. I have quite fine and oily hair that is also easily irritated, and I found this regime really good. The pump bottle on the shampoo is fantastic, I always am a big fan when you don't even need to pick up the bottle in the shower. However, I didn't love the conditioner packaging as I found the cap very difficult to open.