Current Fave: Dove Damage Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner Hair Fall Rescue

I have been suffering from hair loss since like forever. An exaggeration maybe, but believe me, it's getting really serious. Like when I comb my hair I wouldn't be surprised when I get a handful strands. I am actually happy with my old regimen (another famous brand of hair fall control shampoo in the Philippines), since my aunt and mom are so hooked to it. Well, in all fairness, that brand  has really improved my hair condition. But just like anything else that you routinely do, my hair perhaps is looking for something new. So when I saw Dove Damage Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner Hair Fall Rescue on the stands, I became so intrigued.

I have been a fan of Dove products like their soaps and body wash which smell so fresh, and their gentle deodorants. My mom and aunt would even use their bar soaps for their hair when I was a little child. And when someone comes home from abroad, we would usually say, "bring some Dove bars". So seeing a product like the Hair Fall Rescue line is good news for me. 

I did not buy a bottle yet, because I want to try it out first, so I just got the sachets from Shopwise Makati. 

The scent, as expected is so lovely. The scent would stay from morning 'til night. And since Dove is famous for its moisturizing products, this shampoo and conditioner line is no exception. It says it has "patented Micro Moisture Serum" that helps repair the weakened hair surface from roots to tips. 

Pros:

-Love the scent

-It lathers creamy foam

-Hair is so soft after use. As if you just had a hot oil treatment

-I think my hair was kinda straight after, perhaps because it became too soft and bouncy

-My hair is easy to comb after usage, lessening the occurrence of hair fall/ hair breakage

Cons:

-sometimes, the sachets get out of stock easily

-price is a bit (just a tiny bit) steeper than its counterparts

I also saw in the web that this line includes a daily treatment conditioner (some sort of an intensive conditioner for daily use) and a hair therapy serum. How I wish I could try those, they sound promising. Too bad, Shopwise Makati doesn't have it. 

Overall, I think I will continue usage of this line. I am so satisfied with its results. Time to change my all-time hair fall control regimen!

Product Spotlight: Fanny Serrano Hair Strengthening Treatment Hair Fall Control

 Remember my post on Amla Oil where I expressed my frustration in finding a hair treatment that has hair fall control? Yes, Amla oil did the trick. It strengthened my hair and made it bouncy. However, I find it hard to apply the oil on a daily basis as I am too tired and lazy already when I get home from work. Also, there are times that I don't want its earthy smell. So I continued to research on products that might help address my hair fall concern.

While I was in SM Makati, I saw Fanny Serrano Hair Strengthening Treatment Hair Fall Control. After reading the label, and given that it is under Fanny Serrano's name, I thought this is promising. So I got one tub and tried it out.

The label says if your hair is slightly damaged to normal, use the product once a week. But if your hair is severely damaged due to perming, straightening and coloring, use this 3 days in a row and every 7 days thereafter. Lo and behold, I categorized my hair as severely damaged and follow the appropriate instruction. 

On the first day, I noticed that it somehow tamed my frizzy hair, not to mention that the scent really caught my attention as it smells citrusy and fresh. The scent lasted the whole day.

On the second day, I observed that there really is an improvement on my hair in terms of hair fall control as I closely watch my hair brush each time I comb my hair. Hmmm, promising.

On the third day, my hair became shinier but I also noticed that it lacks volume. 

On the fourth day, I tried to stop and use my ordinary conditioner. Though my hair was not as shiny and bouncy as when I use this hair treatment, I really noticed that fewer and fewer strands of hair is left on my hair brush each time I comb. I am now on the third week of using this (following the same regimen) and I must say, it really improved the texture of my hair. I noticed that when I ran my fingers through my hair, it doesn't feel as rough as before. So perhaps, it really helps reconstruct my hair to avoid breakage and hair fall.

And it's affordable at less than P150. Kudos to TF! 

The Indian Secret to Dark, Healthy Hair: Dabur Amla Oil

I've been battling with hair fall since I started exposing my hair to chemical treatments (rebonding, relaxing, coloring and daily blow drying). I have coarse wavy hair, that's why it is a must for me to have my hair blown dry everyday, otherwise I will look hideous. I noticed that day by day, I see more and more falling hair wherever and whenever I comb my locks. So I tried anti-hair fall shampoos, conditioners and treatments. Again, all chemical-based. In short, I figured out it just worsened the case. Until I learned about Dabur Amla Oil from my officemate, who has very nice, dark, long and shiny hair. She told me she's been using this for a long time, at night before she sleeps. So I told her to buy me one the next time she would go to the Indian store.

Amla or Indian gooseberry, is a sacred tree in India. It is believed to have many benefits such as: enhances food absorption, balances stomach acid, fortifies the liver, nourishes the brain and mental functioning, supports the heart, strengthens the lungs, regulates elimination, enhances fertility, helps the urinary system, is good for the skin, promotes healthier hair, acts as a body coolant, flushes out toxins, increases vitality, strengthens the eyes, improves muscle tone and it acts as an antioxidant.

Amla is used in many hair tonics as it enriches hair growth and hair pigmentation. It strengthens roots of hair , maintains color and luster. Perhaps this is the reason why Indians have really nice and dark hair. 

Pros:

Stimulates hair growth and prevents hair fall

Strengthens hair strands

Not chemical-based

Affordable

A bottle can last for a long time

Cons:

It has an earthy smell

Only available in Indian stores

Even my Aunt and my Mom love this hair tonic! Will I repurchase? Yes!