L'Oréal Paris ELVIVE Colour Protect Shampoo Review

This product tends to leave my hair feeling like most supermarket shampoos.. really dry and like straw like. It smells amazing however and alongside the conditioner, my colour hasn't faded any further in the last couple of weeks since I have been using it. It has also made my colour look brighter but I do think that there are better things out there for the same price

The first time I used this I noticed a difference in my hair straight away. It felt so soft and shiny than before. Also my colour has stayed maintained which is a bonus as being blonde it can fade quite quickly. I normally mix up my shampoos and conditioners between supermarket and salon brands every week as otherwise my hair gets used to it and I don't really notice a difference after a while. I used this for a week and it was still just as soft and shiny like the first time I used it. Used with the conditioner it's a great combination and the overall results look great. I'm happy with how my hair looks and feels using this shampoo, especially the colour which looks healthy and brighter.

I have dyed black hair and like to keep my colour looking fresh and vibrant. I saw this at the supermarket for about $5 for a large bottle so decided to give it a try.

The bottle is a gorgeous vibrant red and I find it very attractive.  The shampoo is on the thicker side, sometimes I actually think I've accidentally used the conditioner instead so I have to check.

It lathers up well in my hair, you only need a little bit and I feel I use far too much every time I use it. It does not leave my hair feeling like straw or tangled. It has a gorgeous scent which I love.

My hair is left feeling clean however I do get some colour wash out with this which I am not so happy about.

Used in conjunction with the conditioner they make a lovely pair. Not sure I would repurchase simply because of the colour wash out when it is supposed to be a colour lock shampoo.

First off I have just gone from platinum blonde to bright pink, so my hair isnt in the best condition to begin with. But Ill go through the pros and cons of this shampoo- Pros: Smells great, a little goes a long way, cleans hair very thoroughly. Cons- My hair colour still washed out ALOT, even after the third wash there was alot of color coming out. Made my hair go very fluffy as well. So all in all its a great regular shampoo but not a great color lengthening one. Tad disappointing as the price is very reasonable.

As a woman always searching for the perfect hair care product, I was excited to try this shampoo.

First impression, the packaging looked great & the shampoo had a nice consistency. It lathers really well which is a huge help, it means you don't have to use as much which is always a bonus! I think the thing I was slightly disappointed with was the scent. It wasn't overly appealing & I could could be one area to improve on for the brand. It seems like quite a small thing but I find with beauty products, their scent really affects whether I would purchase it again & use regularly. Products that smell delicious I find I'm more excited to use and recommend to others. It has given my hair a lovely shine and from what I can see my blonde tones are remaining how I like them (A creamy ashy blonde, no yellow tones).

I tested the Sensitive one in the range and true to form I've had no skin reactions, itching, dry scalp or any other side affects. This is great news for those of us with fussy skin!

Apart from the amazing smell and smooth texture of this product, I would use it again, like any other shampoo, it made my hair feel like straw, a very rough texture I really didn't like it.but it did protect my color which is great.

Bottle is a bit gaudy and basic looking with its fire engine red shade. I found the size a bit wide for my smaller hands, however liked that the lid opened easily. Pleasant smell, and good creamy consistency of product. My hair is salon coloured with permanent product, and as I didn't use for 28 washes it was a bit hard to tell whether the colour is protected over time. Didn't seem to wash out as well as my usual, similarly priced brand. Would buy again as an 'in between' bottle as a switch from my usual brand which I'll continue buying.

L'Oreal Elvive 250ml bottle, i would have liked to have waited till my next hairdressers appointment, as the colour in my hair is 1 mth old, so has already faded abit, found the smell of the shampoo a little strong, but as i have short hair, i didn't have to use much, my hair did feel really clean after i rinsed it out , whether it made my colour last longer i'm not sure, but for the price it is alot cheaper than the salon brought shampoo i normally use and as i have fine hair it didn't make it limp

I used this a few times and I found it worked quite well for a supermarket brand shampoo, a lot of my hair has been bleached so I thought it didn't work too well on that part of my hair but the part that has been coloured a reddish colour I did think it made the colour seem more vibrant. It did really knot my hair so I couldn't have used it without following with conditioner.

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.