A'kin Daily Shine Shampoo

I have not got a lot of knowledge or experience with natural products but if this A'kin shampoo is an example I am all for it. It comes in a long bottle that is easy to grasp in the shower and a push top lid. The shampoo is clear and gel like which is nice to apply. I found the shampoo lathered up really well and the scent is amazing. I know it has cedarwood ,geranium and patchouli as a base however to me it smelt more like sage and rosemary. The scent is so nice but not overpowering and stays in my hair afterwards which is lovely. I used for a couple of washes on it's own without the conditioner so I could judge the shampoo on it's own merits and was pleasantly surprised with the results as I always use conditioner.With just the shampoo my hair was soft and shiny and nice and light. it did have a good shine. I felt my hair still needed a conditioner but I was impressed with how my hair feels with just the shampoo. I prefer pump style bottles but in this case even the lid and the bottle is able to be recycled so that is another plus.

High recommend this Shampoo, usually not fussed on Natural shampoos as they normally don't have a good smell and don't lather up like a normal Shampoo but this was the opposite. This has a nice smell and not the overpowering plant kind of smell, only need a small amount as this lathers up ALOT. I have very oily hair and normally have to wash my hair every second day and Shampoo twice every time but with this i can get away with Shampoo once and every 3-4 days for washing and that's with going to the Gym everyday too.

Really loved this shampoo. I avoid harsh sulfates, so really appreciated this product used a mild surfactant. As a result I felt this product had low foam - but I have used low foaming shampoos for a while so this doesn't bother me and I always double shampoo. I loved the fragrance - it smelt like ginger to me, and the bottle was really easy to open and use in the shower. Appreciate that the bottle and lid are both made from 100% recycled plastic. Hair felt super clean but not stripped to feeling rough or over cleansed.

A'kin Daily Shine Shampoo impressed me totally. Its packaging is perfect, a tall 'bottle' with a secure top that never leaks and dispenses frugal amounts of product with simplicity. The shampoo has correct consistency and is clear-coloured.

The fragrance is very fresh (I cannot decide what it is, perhaps the Jojoba Oil?) and a minimal amount of the shampoo thoroughly lathers hair. This washes off very easily awaiting conditioner application.

Certainly my hair feels well washed and I can maintain my every-second-day washing routine, although this product is not at all harsh and daily would be no issue. It is an economical shampoo and the 375ml container will last for a long time. That container can be stored upside down too as the supply dwindles, no hassle in pouring out the last morsel.

I am very convinced of its quality, thank you A'kin.

I was asked to review this shampoo followed by the conditioner. I decided not to read the ingredients first and try and see if I could guess the scent, most shampoos are either floral or fruity scent, this was not either, at first smell I thought it was tea tree oil, but once reading the bottle I discovered it was actually jojoba and yerba mate ( what even IS that?) And also geranium cedarwood and patchouli. I must admit, I did NOT like the smell at all, but thankfully it did not linger after washing my hair. I was very impressed by the big 375 ml bottles, you get a very generous amount of shampoo, and with just me using it, it's likely to last months. It took two washes for me to notice the shine of my hair but it was certainly there, and my hair has been much calmer and manageable with far less frizz, in fact I have only used my hair straightener once since using this shampoo. Would I use it again? Yes. An added bonus is the bottles are a good shape and don't all over in the shower!

Loved this shampoo! It comes in a sleek looking tall, skinny bottle. The shampoo is a clear colour and quite thick. I really like the way it feels like it is really deep cleaning my hair. It lathers up really well and has a nice subtle smell to it. Overall, I really like this one

If you can get past the pungent smell it really does deliver on its promise for shiny hair!

At first glance the packaging is very plain and no-frills, the muted colours and clear bottle do not stand out - perhaps would be easily overlooked on a shelf. I must add it is a generous size at 375ml.

When opening the A’kin shampoo the smell is overpowering, unfortunately it smelt like tea tree oil and reminded me of head lice treatment. The shampoo itself is a clear jelly texture, thicker than normal shampoo more like a hair gel. When applied to hair the shampoo does not lather or bubble, assuming due to its sulphate & silicone free ingredients.

After rinsing my hair felt noticeably soft and silky straight away! The package does promise this after just one wash so I am very impressed that it delivered.

I highly recommend to anyone who loves natural alternatives or is seeking sleek and shiny hair.

A bit of background first:

I have Psoriasis on my scalp, the kind where you end up peeling your skin off like scales on a fish that can end up extending down onto my face, so I normally have to use a special anti-dandruff shampoo or soak my scalp in Jojoba oil prior to washing. This unfortunately normally causesa little agitation on my scalp as well as a bit of damage to my hair but it was the better option than having a bleeding dry scalp as it did offer some relief

I wanted to join this trial as I was seeking a Jojoba based product (as I've had good results using itbfor my scalp massages) that also did not contain the sulphates that normally exacerbate my skin condition while not leaving me smelling like a donkey after using it

I am extraordinarily happy to report that not only did my poor sensitive skin not have any reactions, but my scalp is currently almost completely clear of dandruff/scales and have been able to reduce the number of my scalp treatments using oil

For this trial I did stop using the "Donkey" shampoo to see if it could replace it entirely and I think we have a winner and there's still plenty left in the bottle to go

So in summary, no sensitivity reactions, a reduction in an already existing skin condition, it still cleaned my hair, I've had less "fuzz" after using it and I don't smell....wonkey.....

I normally use a rosehip oil to finish it off but as I'm typing this review I'm noticing mention of a hair mask which I'm now tempted to try after the success of this trial

My hair is most definitely smoother as a result and if I can figure out where to get it from I will definitely be buying and using again, very happy customer trial ending

A'kin Daily Shine Shampoo is a shampoo that is sulphate & silicone free and great for all hair types to boost shine & support hair health. I am always a bit dubious when shampoos claim to add shine but this one really did help to add some shine to my hair.

Firstly I loved the way this shampoo looked and the smell is divine. The clear bottle was helpful so you can see how much product has been used. Instantly looking at the bottle I knew that this shampoo would be loaded with goodies and free from nasty ingredients. Thanks to the lid push-down design this is also very easy and mess-free to use.

My hair was super greasy and gross for the first wash. I found that the shampoo didn't lather very well at all so was initially disappointed however I did a second shampoo and the lather was great. The future times that I used this shampoo my hair wasn't so greasy to start with and single shampoo was sufficient. The shampoo washed out easily.

After shampooing my hair felt very clean. I did follow up with the A'kin Daily Shine Conditioner and the results were smoother and more shiny hair. This product is a big win for me!

The product comes in a large bottle with a flip-top lid. The product is clear and has a fresh fragrance. As it is super low on surfactants and additives it does perform differently than your bog standard shampoo. It was initially quite hard to get out of the bottle as it is thicker than what I was used to and it needs quite a bit of water to get a lather.

With that out of the way, I was really happy with the performance of this product. My hair felt and smelt really great after using it. Highly recommend and would buy again.