J.F. Lazartigue: Ultra-Shine Orchid Scented Shampoo

For my first J.F. Lazartigue review I am going to talk about the Ultra-Shine Orchid Scented Shampoo.

                       *This product was sent to me for review. All opinions are my own.*

Image Credit: J.F. Lazartigue

What Is It?  

J.F. Lazartigue Ultra-Shine Orchid Scented Shampoo

How Much Is It?  

$25.00 for 6.80 fl oz

What does it do? 

According to the website, it is a shampoo that is recommended for dull hair that removes all impurities and limescale that dull the hair.

How Does It Work?  

It's active agents and enhancers are associated with a derivative of Castor Oil. They smooth the hair scales and reflect light which accentuates the natural shine of your hair. The shampoo's soft cleansing base is gentle enough to be used daily. The results are hair that is incredibly shiny, soft and silky. Best of all your hair will be delicately scented with the sensual orchid scent.

How Do I Use It?  

Apply a small amount to wet hair. Massage gently then rinse. Repeat with a second application and rinse thoroughly.   

Where Can I Buy It?

J.F. Lazartigue's website!

It takes a lot to wow me with a shampoo. In my eyes shampoo is pretty boring, and really does not contribute to how healthy my hair is since it is on my hair for only a minute or so. After using J.F. Lazartigue's Ultra-Shine Orchid Scented Shampoo I have changed my tune. 

Housed inside the gorgeous pink and white bottle you see in the above picture is without a doubt the most luxurious shampoo I have ever used! The bottle is a decent size and considering you only need to use the smallest amount, it should last me for quite some time. I was a little hesitant about doing the whole apply, rinse, and repeat thing. It seems like every shampoo suggests applying twice and it always seemed so pointless and wasteful to me. But in the spirit of the review I decided to use this shampoo as directed and I was pretty amazed with the results. During the first application there were some suds but nothing like the cushiony, bubbly mass that I have experienced with other shampoos. After rinsing, my hair felt clean but I decided to forge on with application number two. The bubbles increased and the lather felt similar to what I have grown used to with other shampoos. After rinsing a second time, my hair felt even more clean. Squeaky clean. My theory is that the first application works out any gunk and oil that is clinging to your hair. Then, since all of the yuck is off of your hair, the second application can really get in there and ensure that your hair is clean.

My results were fantastic! Since my hair is so super fine I didn't use conditioner but my hair felt soft and hydrated. It was fluffy in a really good way, so super shiny, and OH MY....the orchid smell of the shampoo is out of this world! My hair smelled so lovely ALL DAY. I seriously could not stop smelling my hair! 

Now look, I get it. $25 for shampoo is not cheap. I would look at this shampoo as an indulgence. If you have the means to use it daily and make it your go-to shampoo that's awesome. But, if you are like me, buy it and use it to treat yourself. On a bad day you can simply bust it out, hop in the shower and hop out feeling gorgeous and revived. It's GOOD STUFF. I highly recommend it!

Indie Lee Lemongrass-Citrus Shampoo

Remember last week when I told you guys all about the amazing website called Is That Odd? Well, I mentioned that I was waiting for my Indie Lee sample to arrive and yesterday IT DID! Yay!

I have never tried any of Indie Lee's products before but I have read numerous positive reviews and I keep up with the company on Facebook and Twitter. Every product is all natural and is packaged in simple but incredibly gorgeous packaging.

The company started back in 2009, on Earth Day, which to me is perfectly fitting. Indie woke up that day, FROM BRAIN SURGERY, and discovered that she had a potentially fatal tumor had been removed. She learned that environmental factors may have taken part in creating the nasty tumor. Indie vowed from that day forward that she would engage in a healthier lifestyle. She uses only the best all natural ingredients in her products because she believes that what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it.

I love all natural products. I do find that they can be a bit hit or miss though. Sometimes they rock so hard that I cannot live without them. Other times they fail miserably. Shoddy formulas, products that expire before I can use them or they smell horrid. Whatever the case is, they don't rock.

So the shampoo! Like I stated before, all of the "samples" I have received from Is That Odd have been full size. While Indie Lee's shampoo was not full size, the bottle is a generous 2 fl oz. It should last me about three to four shampoos. I have chin length hair though. So if your locks are long and luscious you may only get two to three uses out of it.

It smells heavenly. I am a total sucker for anything lemongrass though. What a great way to wake up in the morning. Bright, sweet citrus in the most perfect way. It smells so real that I could taste it. Fragrance has a weird way of taking you back to past experiences. Magically conjuring up memories of good times. This lemongrass scent took me back to a date that I had with my now husband years ago at a delicious Thai restaurant. Ahhh.

The formula is fantastic. Thick and lathered well. Most importantly my hair felt squeaky clean and soft. Not stripped and straw like. To say that it added fluff and bounce to my hair is really awesome for me since as you all know (if you follow my blog) my hair is baby fine. I love this shampoo and will look at purchasing when I run out of all of the other shampoos I am working my way through. (I am a product hoarder.)

I also want to mention that my fellow beauty blogger Tiffany, creator of You're Pretty Beautiful, recently chit chatted with Indie! Lucky lady! Check it out!

Meet Indie Lee by visiting her website, like her Facebook page, or (and!) follow her on Twitter.

For those of you who missed my post on Is That Odd, you need to read it now! Check out their website, like Is That Odd's Facebook page and follow them on Twitter.

Have you ever tried Indie Lee's products before? Tell me all about it!