While I adore a good bargain in cosmetic products, I have to admit that I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to haircare. Consequently, I tend to turn up my nose at any shampoo or conditioner available at the drugstore. (If I don’t have to go to Trade Secret, it’s not good enough!) But I’ve enjoyed L’Oreal’s makeup and haircolor lines, so I thought I’d give their Vive Pro Color Vive line the chance to impress me.
Color Vive offers formulas for normal, damaged and highlighted hair; since I’m blonde with a tendency toward strawlike Scarecrow strands, I opted for “damaged”. The shampoo’s scent is clean, light and reminds me of the smell hair salon shampoos have – not a bad sign! You don’t need much shampoo and the lather isn’t a gargantuan bubbly mess, so it rinses well even when followed with the Color Vive Conditioner.
After using the Color Vive Conditioner, my hair was noticeably softer. It’s not at all greasy and doesn’t seem to build up in my hair. The products are both a generous size and for only $5, they’re quite a bargain.
The verdict: 8/10!
Both the Color Vive shampoo and conditioner are great finds, especially from the drugstore – I’ve used “high end” expensive products that left my hair feeling greasier and half as soft. For only five bucks, who knows? Maybe I’ll ditch my hair care snobbiness after all.
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[...] Cailin • August 7, 2008 After trying L’Oreal’s Vive Pro Color shampoo and conditioner, I didn’t think another drugstore haircare product could beat it. I’m happy to report [...]
I have tried their range of shampoos and conditioners . They really deserve an award this product really out does it self . In my first use . Not only did it look amazing but felt silk soft.
I used vive for curly hair;
now that has been changed with what ever additives—
anything pro does not agree with my hair
bought some today but I will no doubt be sorry; and have to turf it out like so many others that I have tried since the change.
Wish they would leave their products alone