L'Oréal Paris ELVIVE Colour Protect Shampoo Review

I really liked the smell of this shampoo, and I hoped that I would like the actual product, but it doesn't blow me away.

Instead, it makes my hair frizz - which is quite weird and it doesn't really live up to it's name. My hair feels drier than usual and even with the conditioner, it has become quite unruly.

The packaging is user-friendly, you get a decent amount out of each bottle, and it feels heavenly when you wash it, but that's it.

As for the colour protection aspect of this product, I haven't really noticed a difference yet.

I really like that this shampoo is formulated to protect the colour of your hair. My hair is bleached and toned with a bit of a chocolate brown shade ombre.

I haven't had any experience of damaging so far since i cut my hair so i can't really say much damage wise, but i did notice my hair colour is a lot more vibrant. Im not sure if i like that or not because i like my hair cool toned and this kinda draws it into the warm side.

Upon washing, my hair is so tangly and this doesn't seem to help with. I also noticed after shower that my head felt heavier and that my hair took so much longer than usual to dry.

I probably won't purchase when i run out..

I've used this shampoo over the last couple of weeks and not overly impressed. I already have very dry, brittle, colour damaged hair and I found after using this shampoo my hair felt very dry and coarse. Yes, using the conditioner after restored it to its "normal" condition, but the shampoo compared to other brands I've used felt more damaging and left my hair drier than other products. In saying that though, it did feel very clean, it certainly stripped out all the oils and dirt and it smells lovely. I'm not sure that it restored my colour after 28 washes, and I cannot honestly comment on this promise, as I only wash my hair 2-3 times max every week and therefore have not trialed it for long enough. Also, I did recently dye my hair my normal bright red colour, and there's been just as much red wash down the drain as there would be with other brands I've used, so not sure if this necessarily "protects" the colour as it states it does. But is on par with other brands. The packaging is nice, easy to squeeze out, easy to open and close. Some other brands make you feel like a weak old lady when you're trying to squeeze it out, but had no problems with this bottle. I believe it's cost effective, as the shampoo lathers so easily, literally a drop the size of a teaspoon does the trick and is more than enough, therefore the bottle should last a while. Unsure if I would purchase this again but it was good to trial it so I know for next time.

I don't typically go for shampoo & conditioner that can be found in the supermaket just because I've never really come across one that I love and doesn't dry my hair out. I have very thick, naturally wavy/curly hair that has been dyed countless times and is currently purple so I really need a product that doesn't strip too much natural oil from my hair, colour and add moisture.

I have been pleasantly surprised at how soft my hair has felt using this shampoo, I don't feel at all like it has been drying to my hair and it has done a reasonable job of not stripping the colour from my hair compared to other shampoo brands I've tried. I do have to admit it has taken out more dye than what my usual shampoo & conditioner would but they are sulfate free which I feel plays a big part in that. The packaging is great, stands up well in the shower and will be easy to get all of the product out of. The scent to me is kind of florally, nothing amazing but nothing unpleasant either.

Although I don't think this will replace my current shampoo, I will be keeping a bottle on hand as a spare to travel with and for if I run out of my more expensive product.

I was very impressed with both products .The Elvive shampoo is very nourishing. as i have bleached hair, which i have now tinted slightly darker i found the shampoo very gentle on my hair ,plus i didn't loose any colour residue it didn't strip out my colour , as i wash my hair every second day the texture felt good i found the shampoo nice and thick didn't run every where and you only need to use a small amount

The first time I used it I put the normal amount I would normally use on my hair and boy I think I could have washed the whole families hair with the amount I used, it is very economical as a little goes a long way. I did find it very thick and didn't run down my face and foamed up very well. When I rinsed my hair it felt very clean, kind of like squeaky which I wasn't too keen on, felt like it stripped too much of the natural oils away. I can't say I noticed too much difference with the colour of my hair with this shampoo against the normal shampoo I use. But knowing I can buy a 'supermarket' brand that does the same thing as the salon brand shampoo is great.

Leaves my hair feeling fresh, smooth, and I've noticed my colour is looking bright and sharp still after a month! I have short brown hair with blonde streaks and I pay a lot of money for my colour.... So I want yo protect it.

I have been using the same shampoo for years. Occasionally trying another one for a chance but always being disappointed. Not this time though. I love the smell of this shampoo and the easy way it lathers up on my hair. Easily rinsed off, my hair feels clean, silky and shiny. I love it!!! It is hard to say if my hair colour has been protected as I began trialling this mid-colour but I haven't noticed the colour deteriorating either. New colour due next week so am confident this product is the one I have been looking for :) In response to the question ' would you use it again? well I have already bought this product as it was on offer in the supermarket and even picked up a bottle for my daughter who also dyes her hair :)

This shampoo has a beautiful fragrance and my hair felt soft and clean after using it. It was gentle enough to use every second day without stripping my hair colour.

Was really keen to see how this would make my hair feel and look and I was not disappointed. Love the smell of the product and it lathered up well. I shampoo my hair twice and saw no reason to change for this product. The product rinsed out of my hair easily. I did use the matching conditioner so my results are a combination of the two products. My hair is soft, shiny and very easy to manage. That is quite a different result to the current shampoo and conditioner I had been using. I would need to use the product a lot longer to confirm the colour protection factor, however the only difference I note with my hair colour at this time is the regrowth.