Thanks very much for sending me these products. I'm on a tight budget, and would never have bought myself such expensive hair products.
I am early 50s, and have very fine, and thinning, hair, cut into a layered bob. In recent months I've been feeling quite upset about my hair because it's dark brown, and I can see my pale scalp through it. Also, I need to wash and blow dry my hair every day because it has a tendency to be a bit greasy, and because it's fine, also gets very limp very quickly. Awful hair!!
Q1. Before taking part in this product test, had you ever tried any Aveda products before? If so, which ones? This could be any product, not just hair care.
No, I hadn't heard of Aveda.
Q2. Thinking about each product specifically, please tell us what you think of:
- Invati Exfoliating Shampoo
It took me a couple of days to get used to the smell, but I love it now; a very refreshing smell.
I found I only need a small amount to lather up and wash my hair; I still have some left after 8 weeks.
The effect on my hair was almost instanteous - and wonderful. My hair lost it's limpness, and wasn't greasy any more.
- Invati Thickening Conditioner
Love this too. Most conditioners are too 'heavy' for my fine hair. This one probably didn't make my hair as shiny and glossy as some do, but it also didn't weigh it down.
Within 2 days of using both the shampoo and conditioner, I couldn't believe the difference. My hair looked far thicker and bouncier, and I didn't have the awful problem of my scalp showing. Amazing difference!!
I'm not sure about this. The instructions were awful, and I didn't use it for several days. I have been trying it since, and I think it makes a bit of a difference because I put it on before I blow dry (which I have to do every day), and it seems to add a bit of body, and helps to hold some shape to my hair for most of the day. It can be a bit 'heavy' though, and I have to be careful not to put too much on.
The smell is a bit overpowering and a bit of an acquired taste [sic], but as I can't wear perfume this doesn't overly bother me. If I was wearing perfume I can imagine this smell could clash horribly.
Q3.Now that you've been using the range for 8 weeks, have you noticed any difference to your hair? If so please tell us what has changed (e.g more volume, reduction in hair loss, thicker feeling hair?)
The difference is amazing!!! My hair looks far thicker. My scalp doesn't show through any more, and I feel far more confident as a result. People have even asked me if I've lost weight (if only!) because my hair looks so much fuller!! I find it hard to believe to be honest, but am thrilled with the result.
Can't really comment on hair loss; my hair definitely looks thicker and feels as though it has more body, and that's enough for me!
Q4. Do you think you will continue to use the Invati haircare range after the trial? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes, I'll continue with the shampoo and conditioner, despite the expense, because they have made my hair look wonderful again.
Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the Aveda Invati range to a friend or relative? If so, why? If not, why not?
Based on my experience, I would recommend that someone might consider trying an expensive range like this, whereas before I'd probably have been dismissive of the claims of such expensive hair products. I'd definitely recommend these specific products to anyone with hair like mine.
Thanks again! I'm a convert.