UpCircle Haircare Duo - Nourishes Hair, Boosts Circulation, Vegan, Cruelty-Free - 12oz

These are tiny containers so if you have a lot of hair don't waste your time and money, a little doesn't go a long way. Smells refreshing though.
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There is a lot I like about this shampoo and conditioner set, I am just not sure it's for me.  (For reference, I have a fair amount of hair that is pretty fine with a bit of body.  It's extremely long, and overdue for a cut.  The top is pretty healthy, I do have some breakage from wearing it tied back all the time and as I said I really need to take some significant length off because the ends are like straw from repeated bleaching years ago.  My hair dries straight once it's brushed but if I do not brush it out of the shower it has some slight waves in places.)  I was excited to try this set for a few reasons.  I really love that it's Leaping Bunny certified, B Corp certified, vegan, and plastic negative.  I also love that the company is using wasted resources  (discarded pink berry and orange peels from other beauty) and putting them to use.  I also like the idea of a concentrated product.  (Why take up extra room in packaging and shipping for water?)  The packaging is very nice in terms of the pretty blue glass jar and matte black metal lids.  (I love that they are plastic negative and I will reuse the jars when I am done with the product but I am not sure how heavy glass fits-in sustainability wise... I know there are pro/cons to everything and with the focus on more sustainable and ethical choices I am assuming this has been factored in.)   The smell of both the shampoo and the conditioner are herbal.  They are fresh and pleasant but not my personal preference as I generally prefer bright or slightly fruity smelling things.  (I was hoping the grapefruit would come through on the shampoo but that is not the case.)  I think I actually like the scent better when my hair is dry.  I didn't use any other products like a detangler or leave-in conditioners, so that I could truly test the product.  I found the scent to be very faint on my dry hair, not at all overpowering as some shampoos and conditioners can be, and less herbal.  My hair smells good, even a day or two later but it doesn't have a noticeable scent.  The consistency of the shampoo is almost like whipped lotion .  I knew it would take a little little getting used to in terms of adding a little water in your hand and working it through your hair and I am ok with that as a trade of.   I don't get a real lather with the shampoo which may or may not appeal to some.  The conditioner feels like a hair mask.  Because my hair is so long and I have a lot of it, I found it difficult to "coat" my hair as I normally would.  I think I would have used at least half the container.  I concentrated on my mids to ends as the directions suggested but I don't think that makes sense in terms of some of the ingredients that are for the scalp.  After a few weeks of testing,  I've stopped using this set for now and I am going to try it again in a month or two when there is less humidity, the dry heat has kicked in, and I've cut my hair.  Maybe it will make more sense for me then.  Overall I love that this set is cruelty free, vegan, "up-cycled", and concentrated but it doesn't work for my hair currently. If this is in your budget then it may be a better fit for you.  I've included pictures of the packaging and the product (shampoo on right, conditioner on left) with a permanent marker for scale.  I will update my review in a few months (currently 9/24) if I find significantly different results when I use this on shorter hair in the cooler, more dry months ahead.
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This shampoo and conditioner duo is great. It comes in a convenient combo pack and is easy to travel with if needed. Simply apply it to the hair and massage it in (just like a regular shampoo) and rinse out. Then apply the conditioner and you are ready to go. Leaves your hair super soft all day!
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I really like this shampoo and conditioner set more than I thought I would! The first time I tried it, I didnt use any additional hair products so I could see how my 2A/B wavy hair did with just the shampoo and conditioner and air drying. It turned out soft and not too frizzy which was nice. Will come in handy on those days i dont have much time to do a regular style routine but still want to wash my hair. Both are lightly scented. The shampoo has almost a sweet tangy scent (I guess it is the grapefruit oil) and the conditioner has such a light scent it is almost non-existent. I'm ok with that, though, because the hair products I normally use to style my hair are scented. I like that only a super small amount is needed. I generally purchase higher end shampoos and conditioners, so this isn't much different than my regular hair budget and takes up WAY less space in the shower! I'm a little nervous about the glass jars in the shower though, so I'm trying to figure out a way to have them in there without having to pick them up so I don't have to worry about dropping them! I love that the company is eco-conscious, but I am hopeful that maybe they can look at recycled plastic jars instead. I also am not entirely certain that I received a new conditioner. When I opened the package, the shampoo looked new (I touched the top before snapping the photo so you'll see my finger print in the shampoo), however the conditioner looked like it was a used return item or something! The picture was taken immediately after opening the conditioner. I have never ordered this shampoo/conditioner before so I am hopeful that the conditioner is less mousse-like and the discombobulation happened during shipping and that it is not a used item. Regardless, I still used it!
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