NOW CLOSED Halos N Horns product test feedback thread

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This thread is for the 200 Mumsnetters who are trying out the Halos N Horns Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash with their DC. Below are some questions to get you started but please feel free to leave any other comments you may have too. Everyone who adds their comments to this thread will be entered into a prize draw to win a bundle of baby and toddler educational bath toys and a children's digital camera (RRP £105).

Questions

Q1. What were your first impressions of the product? What did you like? Was there anything you didn't like? How did it compare with other products you've tried?

Q2. How about your DC - was there anything they liked or disliked about the product (if they're not old enough to tell you what they thought, then your interpretation of their opinion is fine!)? Would you say it made bath time more fun at all? If so, why? If not, why not?

Q3. Overall, how did the product perform? Did it clean your child well? Was it easy to use or not? Did you find you used about the right amount to start with or did it take a few goes to get this right?

Q4. What did you think of the fragrance? Can you think of any other fragrances that you'd like Halos N Horns to use?

Q5. Is there anything about the product and/or its packaging that you think could be improved? If so, what and how?

Q6. Do you think you'd use this product again? If so, why? If not, why not?

Q7. If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Halos N Horns Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash to your friends who have children? If so, why? If not, why not?

Thank you for taking part and good luck with the prize draw!
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Q1. What were your fist impressions of the product? What did you like? Was there anything you didn't like? How did it compare with other products you've tried?

I liked it, nice simple packaging and I love the smell.

Q2. How about your DC - was there anything they liked or disliked about the product (if they're not old enough to tell you what they thought, then your interpretation of their opinion is fine!)? Would you say it made bath time more fun at all? If so, why? If not, why not?

My son loved smelling it. Good for teaching the colour orange too .

Q3. Overall, how did the product perform? Did it clean your child well? Was it easy to use or not? Did you find you used about the right amount to start with or did it take a few goes to get this right?

It was easy to use, cleaned my child perfectly well but I still think I probably used a bit too much. With the squeezy type bottle it is easy to accidentally get too much out.

Q4. What did you think of the fragrance? Can you think of any other fragrances that you'd like Halos N Horns to use?

I like the fragrance. I think anything natural, such as fruit fragrances are great. Much more natural and nice smell for the children.

Q5. Is there anything about the product and/or its packaging that you think could be improved? If so, what and how?

I like the product and its packaging. Maybe just to change the bottle lsightly so it is easier to get less out at a time.

Q6. Do you think you'd use this product again? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes I would happily use this product again because both me and my son loved it, great smell, and cleans well.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Halos N Horns Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash to your friends who have children? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes I think I would recommend it. It seems to be a great product.

Just got my tube this morning. Will feed back tomorrow or Monday.

Q1. What were your fist impressions of the product? What did you like? Was there anything you didn't like? How did it compare with other products you've tried? I liked the packaging, that there was quite a lot in the tube, and that it will probably last a while considering the consistency and how little you need to use. Have DD (1) and DS (4) and liked the fact that it covered both age ranges and sexes.

Q2. How about your DC - was there anything they liked or disliked about the product (if they're not old enough to tell you what they thought, then your interpretation of their opinion is fine!)? Would you say it made bath time more fun at all? If so, why? If not, why not? DS (4) couldnt wait to get into the bath with his little sister, so it was obviously a hit with him. They both enjoyed the creamy wash it gave. On reading other posts, am going to try it as a bubble bath tonight (I wont let them have bubble baths due to DD eczema).

Q3. Overall, how did the product perform? Did it clean your child well? Was it easy to use or not? Did you find you used about the right amount to start with or did it take a few goes to get this right? It cleaned well, smelled nice and most importantly didnt make DD eczema flare up. I think I used rather too much product the first time though, as it didnt lather a lot. But i know now!

Q4. What did you think of the fragrance? Can you think of any other fragrances that you'd like Halos N Horns to use? The fragrance was mild, not overly zingy or citrusy. I would have preferred zingier myself. Other fragrances the children would like - berries, cherry, passionfruit, apple - anything fruity.

Q5. Is there anything about the product and/or its packaging that you think could be improved? If so, what and how? It's ok, but a bit slippery when trying to juggle little people in showers after swimming. It also could highlight the fact that it doesnt contain any nasties.

Q6. Do you think you'd use this product again? If so, why? If not, why not? Yes, I think we would

Q7. If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Halos N Horns Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash to your friends who have children? If so, why? If not, why not? Yes I would.

Q1. What were your fist impressions of the product? What did you like? Was there anything you didn't like? How did it compare with other products you've tried?
Packaging was fairly appealing to children I think. The smell was nice

Q2. How about your DC - was there anything they liked or disliked about the product (if they're not old enough to tell you what they thought, then your interpretation of their opinion is fine!)? Would you say it made bath time more fun at all? If so, why? If not, why not?
I am doing the product test on ds1 (3yo) and he hates, no that's not a strong enough word...despises having his hair washed - so when it arrived I made a big fuss of his 'special' shampoo having arrived. He smelt it and said I could wash his hair that night, which was a good start! Unfortunately the novelty wore off and it was no more special to him than any other shampoo come hair-washing time :(

Q3. Overall, how did the product perform? Did it clean your child well? Was it easy to use or not? Did you find you used about the right amount to start with or did it take a few goes to get this right?
I didn't think it lathered very well as a shampoo but didn't necessarily blame the product as he doesn't let me get his hair very wet, so I thought it might be that iyswim? It left his hair lovely, clean and soft. I used the right amount I think - apart from it not lathering well! I don't however think it lathers very well as a body wash.

Q4. What did you think of the fragrance? Can you think of any other fragrances that you'd like Halos N Horns to use?
I liked it, so did ds. I have to agree that there's no 'zing' to it though. It has a nice organce smell but isn't al all 'zingy'

Q5. Is there anything about the product and/or its packaging that you think could be improved? If so, what and how?
No I thought the packaging was fine

Q6. Do you think you'd use this product again? If so, why? If not, why not?
Price dependant, yes.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Halos N Horns Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash to your friends who have children? If so, why? If not, why not?
It doesn't have any benefits or 'pro's compared to any other product in the market imo, so I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend it, other than to just tell friends I use it if that's what the conversation was about.

Questions

Q1. What were your fist impressions of the product? What did you like? Was there anything you didn't like? How did it compare with other products you've tried?

first impressions were that it was a huge bottle, nice graphics. Really didn't like the smell though, very synthetic and definitely not zingy orange!

Q2. How about your DC - was there anything they liked or disliked about the product (if they're not old enough to tell you what they thought, then your interpretation of their opinion is fine!)? Would you say it made bath time more fun at all? If so, why? If not, why not?

DD is only 20months so expressed no opinion. She liked shaking the bottle though. It didn't make bathtime more fun - its a shampoo, not a toy

Q3. Overall, how did the product perform? Did it clean your child well? Was it easy to use or not? Did you find you used about the right amount to start with or did it take a few goes to get this right?

I only used the product on DDs hair. I found it quite hard to only get a small amount of the product due to the design of the cap. I prefer the sort of cap you kind of push in and the other side pops out with a small opening. This would also make it more child proof/less if DD gave it a squeeze with the cap open

i found that DDs hair seemed softer when dry (than previous shampoo) it also seemed to "lift" her cradle cap. Cleaned well, there was no trace of her dinner in her hair afterwards.

Q4. What did you think of the fragrance? Can you think of any other fragrances that you'd like Halos N Horns to use?

I loathed the fragrance. Way to sweet, sickly and synthetic, like a really cheap sweet. I would have loved a zingy orange fragrance as advertised on the bottle. Citrus scents are a favourite

Q5. Is there anything about the product and/or its packaging that you think could be improved? If so, what and how?

- the product should smell of oranges

-the cap design should be modified as mentioned above

-the ingredients list should be ingredient (derivative) rather than just ingredients. You claim the product is plant derived, this is not apparent in the ingredients. Many other products list where things actually come from.

-the box on the rear of the packaging that says sls, parabens etc in large writing. Surely it would be more effective /clearer to include the "no" in this box?

-please lose the txt spk. "safe skincare 4 ur little one" it ain't big, and it ain't clever, and it certainly does not sell the product to me

Q6. Do you think you'd use this product again? If so, why? If not, why not?

No. Smells vile. Not enough info about ingredients.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Halos N Horns Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash to your friends who have children? If so, why? If not, why not?

No, because I don't like the smell.

Q1. Packaging very appealing, looks like a quality brand. Not keen on the "for little devils strap line, but realise this is personal preference, and wouldn't put me off buying.

Q2. Dc liked the wash, liked the smell, no complaints about getting in eyes etc.

Q3. In my opinion, a good body wash but not so great for hair washing. Both my DCs have bob lengh hair, which is washed 3 x weekly due to regular swimming. cleaning wise, it worked, but left the hair quite knotty so an additional conditioner was required. (Usually use a 2 in 1 product from L'oreal kids)

Q4. Loved it, not too strong but nice. also like strawberry

Q5. I Possibly more or an anti-tangle formula?

Q6. Yes as a body wash, with a separate shampoo.

Q7.yes I would.

Just to add to my previous comments above, I've just noticed that it says on the back 'Heavenly hair care 4 ur little devils'

If I saw text speak like that in a shop it might well be enough to put me off putting it in my trolley. Also, not keen on calling my children 'little devils'

However, having tried it, as I've said above, I would be tempted to use it again. Thanks for opportunity to test it.

I didn't look at the bottle in enough depth before taking it upstairs didn't notice the text speak but it is a big no-no for me. Definitely lose the text speak!

I'm just checking in DCs hav only used it once wiv dh so we'll try it again b4 giving feedback

1. First impression was good. I liked the labelling. It was clear. It is very thick and it was not easy to rinse from ds (3yrs) hair. It did smell of orange but was not strong or zingy.

1. Dd (7yrs) said she liked the smell as it was like satsumas. She liked the colour as did ds. Ds says he likes the smell because he does!

1. I liked the thickness because it made me not use too much and it is very easy to open/close the tube. It washed them as well as the bodywash/shampoo I usually use so it did well.

1. I thought the fragrance was very mild and would have been better being a bit stronger. Dd says any fruit smell is good.

1. Not really.

1. I would use it again because it's really easy to throw in a swimming bag and to use in the showers. I like that it's a tube.

1. I would recommend it for it's thickness and the tube.

Q1. I thought the packaging was very clear, the product itself seemed quite thick so you didn't need a lot at all.

Q2. My DS (3) liked the colour and the smell.

Q3. The product seemed to lather well and worked well on a flannel and on my DS's hair although I needed to use a bit more on his hair than on the flannel (but that's the same with most products I use on him.)

Q4. I don't think it could be described as zingy but it smelt nice.

Q5. Nothing I can think of.

Q6. I'd love to use it but at £3.05 it is maybe a bit more than I would normally spend. If it was on offer, I would get it.

Q7.Yes I would recommend it.

Q1. What were your fist impressions of the product? What did you like? Was there anything you didn't like? How did it compare with other products you've tried?

I did not like the packaging. I am never keen when things refer to children as Devils and do not use proper English so this put me off the product. The actual tube and size of the tube is fine though and the colours used are also ok but nothing amazing. The packaging is obviously quite different to more traditional products such as J&J and I liked this. The smell is quite nice but not as orangy as I was expecting. I do like the thick consistency of the product.

Q2. How about your DC - was there anything they liked or disliked about the product (if they're not old enough to tell you what they thought, then your interpretation of their opinion is fine!)? Would you say it made bath time more fun at all? If so, why? If not, why not?

I don't think my DC actually noticed any difference to the usual products we use. They are 2,3,4,and 5 and as long as it doesn't sting their eyes (which it didn't) they do not care!

Q3. Overall, how did the product perform? Did it clean your child well? Was it easy to use or not? Did you find you used about the right amount to start with or did it take a few goes to get this right?

The product did as good a job as my usual products and left the cbhildren smelling nice. I do not use a lot of product generally per child and I found that a small amount of this product went aq long way, which was a positive.

Q4. What did you think of the fragrance? Can you think of any other fragrances that you'd like Halos N Horns to use?

I was a little disappointed with the fragrance. It is not as citrusy as I would have hoped. In terms of other fragrances I would like more vibrant ones on the market such as lemon or green apple.

Q5. Is there anything about the product and/or its packaging that you think could be improved? If so, what and how?

I think the smell could be more orangy and natural. The packaging is a little plain and some of the wording is ill thought through IMO.

Q6. Do you think you'd use this product again? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would not consider this product above my usual products as I do not like the smell as much and I am not keen on the paackaging.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Halos N Horns Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash to your friends who have children? If so, why? If not, why not?

I think that this product would command a high price for what is essentially an inferior product compared to other products on the market, relying on its quirkiness. On this basis I would not recommend it.

blimey, is this stuff still around? i used to use it occasionally on dd1 if i ran out the usual stuff and she's nearly 12!!!

have read the thread and am finding it faintly amusing that the only thing they've apparently changed is to add some txtspk. i can't see that going down well in waitrose.

i assume the market research is so that they can improve it, rather than as a marketing ploy to get the mn seal of approval and up sales?

Q1. What were your fist impressions of the product? What did you like? Was there anything you didn't like? How did it compare with other products you've tried?

When I first opened the box I liked the look of the tube, it looked very clean and I thought it would appeal to DD too. When I read the tube, I was very disappointed with the text speak. I would not buy a product with text speak on the packaging.

Q2. How about your DC - was there anything they liked or disliked about the product (if they're not old enough to tell you what they thought, then your interpretation of their opinion is fine!)? Would you say it made bath time more fun at all? If so, why? If not, why not?

DD liked the smell and the picture on the tube. She also liked that the tube could go in the bath with her.

Q3. Overall, how did the product perform? Did it clean your child well? Was it easy to use or not? Did you find you used about the right amount to start with or did it take a few goes to get this right?

As a body wash, I think the product performed well, despite the lack of lather. As a shampoo I think it is lacking. I found it hard to comb through DD's hair afterwards, something I have never found with any other shampoo or top-to-toe type product. We will not be continuing to use it on her hair, which is a shame as it smells lovely. I think I would only use it as a shampoo on a boy with very very short hair. The tube makes a lot of the product come out very quickly, which is difficult, especially when a toddler wants to "help".

Q4. What did you think of the fragrance? Can you think of any other fragrances that you'd like Halos N Horns to use?

Really like the fragrance. Would also suggest grapefruit, strawberry, and maybe lavender for bedtime

Q5. Is there anything about the product and/or its packaging that you think could be improved? If so, what and how?

Hate hate hate the text speak.
Also, a pump dispenser would be far more practical and easy to use when bathing a small child.

Q6. Do you think you'd use this product again? If so, why? If not, why not?

I wouldn't buy it as it currently is, despite being mostly pleased with the product. The packaging / dispenser would have to change.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Halos N Horns Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash to your friends who have children? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes I would, with the caveat about the poor packaging and poor performance as a shampoo.

Thank you for sending me this product!
My first impressions were that it was a decent sized bottle and the design was eye catching. I liked how it was easier to use than other similar products- ie the product came out easily.
My DC seemed to like it and were very interested in the new bottle that had appeared! When asked, they liked the bubbles it made! Not sure if it made bathtime more fun though...
I thought the fragrance was really nice, and different to usual bath products. It cleaned well, though I did find it didn't lather up very well. Was easy to use.
Overall it is a product I would use again and recommend, because of the fragrance, the easy to use bottle and all the missing "nasties". My only improvement would be to have it lather up more, but I guess that's maybe more to do with what's not in it!
A lime fragrance would be nice!

1. first impressions - good. Liked the look of the packaging.
2. DD loved the bottle. She liked plating with it (trying to eat it) in the bath.
3. I wasn't as impressed with it as a shampoo, because it was difficult to get enough to cover her hair without being wasteful, but as a body wash I was impressed. She was lovely & clean afterwards. Hair was nice too.
4. loved the fragrance. Not really zingy, but I think that's a good thing for small children. Mild, pleasant, orangey.
5. I think a pump dispenser would make things easier.
6. depending on price, probably yes.
7. yes. Maybe more for slightly older children or primarily as a body wash.

1. My first impressions of the product was that the size was good but I agree that a pump dispenser would be better, my girls knocked it into the bath by accident and it got water inside it making the gel very watery. The halo with pink and horns with blue didn't sit well with me.

1. The dd's liked the bubbles when I squirted it into running water, they liked that it didn't sting their eyes, they didn't like that it made their hair knotty and tangled and dry.

1. A pump dispenser would be a lot easier to use as I squirted too much out of the tube. It worked well on cleaning their bodies, dd3 was smothered in red paint and only needed one squirt to get it all off. However I tried it on them both as a shampoo and it failed miserably, it left their hair dry and very tangled. We have continued to wash their bodies with it but for their hair decided to stick to their usual baby shampoo.

1. The fragrance was very weak and didn't smell of orange at all.

1. Pump dispenser, get rid of the boys are devil connotation, use correct english.

1. I don't think I'd use this product again unless it was on a really good offer, we would still have to use baby shampoo separately so it's not saving me from buying two products.

1. I don't think I'd recommend it purely as how it worked (or didn't) as a shampoo.

Just marking my place, I have received mine but not had a chance to use it - children are elsewhere , not because I don't wash them

Q1. What were your fist impressions of the product? What did you like? Was there anything you didn't like? How did it compare with other products you've tried?
I liked the fact it is free from nasties, which is why I was willing to try it on DCs who have sensitive skin. I suppose Halos n Horns is a fun name, although it's not my way of thinking about kids. Wasn't keen on the pink halo and blue horns. Not necessary.

Q2. How about your DC - was there anything they liked or disliked about the product (if they're not old enough to tell you what they thought, then your interpretation of their opinion is fine!)? Would you say it made bath time more fun at all? If so, why? If not, why not?
The children were excited to try something new. My daughter gets eczema so usally has the same old stuff. They liked it being orange.

Q3. Overall, how did the product perform? Did it clean your child well? Was it easy to use or not? Did you find you used about the right amount to start with or did it take a few goes to get this right?
It did take a few goes to get the amount right and to realise that it 'lather a great deal as it doesn't have the nasties that make soaps lather in it. I felt I had to use quite a lot to wash hair but it did do a good job and I felt their hair looked nicer than other baby shampoos. They seemed clean and it rinsed easily.

Q4. What did you think of the fragrance? Can you think of any other fragrances that you'd like Halos N Horns to use?
Hmm, a tricky one. I didn't really like the fragrance. It wasn't offensive (if it had been DD would never have used it) but not nice. However, I also find a lot of smells derived from essential oils and claiming to be natural too harsh and unpleasant and I can see why Halos n Horns can't have a smell like conventional baby soaps. Perhaps lemon, or melon along the lines of the 'Original Source' products.

Q5. Is there anything about the product and/or its packaging that you think could be improved? If so, what and how? Drop the pink and blue bits. Maybe a transparent package so children can see the nice colour of the soap on the shelf. I can see why white was chisen as the background colour, but it doesn't make it stand out greatly.

Q6. Do you think you'd use this product again? If so, why? If not, why not?
I would, as it doesn't aggravate DCs skin however, in all honesty it would still be competing for price with the was I normally use which I am also quite happy with. I am not so convinced about the argument on parabens etc to completely avoid them.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Halos N Horns Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash to your friends who have children? If so, why? If not, why not? I would if their children had sensitive skin. I think it's well worth a try.

Q1. What were your fist impressions of the product? What did you like? Was there anything you didn't like? How did it compare with other products you've tried?

I liked the fact it had no unpleasant additives which dry out and irritate DD and DS (6yo and 2.5yo) skin. It looked more exciting than the Sanex Zero stuff I've been using on them, especially the orange look and smell.

Q2. How about your DC - was there anything they liked or disliked about the product (if they're not old enough to tell you what they thought, then your interpretation of their opinion is fine!)? Would you say it made bath time more fun at all? If so, why? If not, why not?

DD (6) liked it and it was easy for her to just get a small bit out of the tube. DS (2.5) was convinced enough to consent to have his hair wash with the minimum number of shouted 'NO!'. It certainly made bathtime quieter.

Q3. Overall, how did the product perform? Did it clean your child well? Was it easy to use or not? Did you find you used about the right amount to start with or did it take a few goes to get this right?

It made my hands feel tight and overclean when I had it on them to clean DS but it made their skin feel very soft and cleaned them well. Their hair felt 'squeaky' but it did look nice and well conditioned. It was easy to get just a tiny bit out at a time which was good but the tube was slippery and kepts slipping out of my hands.

Q4. What did you think of the fragrance? Can you think of any other fragrances that you'd like Halos N Horns to use?

I did like the fragrance and the fact it didn't linger for too long on their skin. I would love a coconut version, I would never stop sniffing my children then!

Q5. Is there anything about the product and/or its packaging that you think could be improved? If so, what and how?

It was very slippery in wet hands and the shape didn't lend itself to being gripped very easily. The Sanex stuff we use has a moulded bottle.

Q6. Do you think you'd use this product again? If so, why? If not, why not?

Depends on the price really. It was really good on their skin and they were happier with it than the Sanex we usually use. However if its double the price then I probably wouldn't buy it unless it was on offer.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Halos N Horns Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash to your friends who have children? If so, why? If not, why not?

Maybe. I'd mention that we tried it and had got on well with it, but I wouldn't start a conversation about it.

Q1. What were your fist impressions of the product? What did you like? Was there anything you didn't like? How did it compare with other products you've tried? the packaging is attractive but I agree with the others who dislike text speak!

Q2. How about your DC - was there anything they liked or disliked about the product (if they're not old enough to tell you what they thought, then your interpretation of their opinion is fine!)? Would you say it made bath time more fun at all? If so, why? If not, why not? he liked the bubbles

Q3. Overall, how did the product perform? Did it clean your child well? Was it easy to use or not? Did you find you used about the right amount to start with or did it take a few goes to get this right? easy to dispense a small amount and cleaned well, not overly frothy which is fine by me, easy to rinse off

Q4. What did you think of the fragrance? Can you think of any other fragrances that you'd like Halos N Horns to use? If it hadn't said orange on the packaging I wouldn't have guessed! Thought it smelled of almond and flowers, I liked the smell. How about Chocolate?

Q5. Is there anything about the product and/or its packaging that you think could be improved? If so, what and how? get rid of the text speak and the pink box round the chemicals it doesn't contain

Q6. Do you think you'd use this product again? If so, why? If not, why not? yes, I like that it doesn't have lots of chemicals and isn't tested on animals

Q7. If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Halos N Horns Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash to your friends who have children? If so, why? If not, why not? yes, I would mention the lack of chemicals and no animal testing

Q1. What were your fist impressions of the product? What did you like? Was there anything you didn't like? How did it compare with other products you've tried? Liked the packaging, nice and clear, but like others didn't like the text speak or references to "little devils"

Q2. How about your DC - was there anything they liked or disliked about the product (if they're not old enough to tell you what they thought, then your interpretation of their opinion is fine!)? Would you say it made bath time more fun at all? If so, why? If not, why not? My DS is only 14 months so couldn't offer an opinion but he seemed to like it as he tried to eat it!

Q3. Overall, how did the product perform? Did it clean your child well? Was it easy to use or not? Did you find you used about the right amount to start with or did it take a few goes to get this right? Not so easy to use as the gel is quite thick and doesn't lather well (though I realise this is because it doesn't contain any SLS's)

Q4. What did you think of the fragrance? Can you think of any other fragrances that you'd like Halos N Horns to use? I liked the fragrance but it was very mild! I like all fruity type fragrances.

Q5. Is there anything about the product and/or its packaging that you think could be improved? If so, what and how? Stronger scent

Q6. Do you think you'd use this product again? If so, why? If not, why not? Yes, I would probably use it again as I like the fact it doesn't contain SLS.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Halos N Horns Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash to your friends who have children? If so, why? If not, why not? Yes, I would recommend it to anyone who likes natural, non-chemical products.

Q1. What were your fist impressions of the product? What did you like? Was there anything you didn't like? How did it compare with other products you've tried?

I really liked the Halos N Horns logo, but the "Little Devils" bit was too much. Also hate the "4" used for the word "for". I think the front of the tube is too busy. I wouldn't have bought it based on the tube. IMO it's not as good as some others (e.g. Weleda), but for the price it's fine if you don't have extremely sensitive skin.

Q2. How about your DC - was there anything they liked or disliked about the product (if they're not old enough to tell you what they thought, then your interpretation of their opinion is fine!)? Would you say it made bath time more fun at all? If so, why? If not, why not?

He loved the bright orange top, the hand print and the orange gel. No, it didn't really make bath time more enjoyable, but it was nice to use a scented and coloured product that didn't burn his skin. He would have liked more bubbles, but I appreciate that being SLS free has this effect.

Q3. Overall, how did the product perform? Did it clean your child well? Was it easy to use or not? Did you find you used about the right amount to start with or did it take a few goes to get this right?

It's a good product to take on holiday as one container doing a decent job in three areas always helps. However, if flying, I would only take it if the option of a screw-on lid was available (bitter experience). Thanks to the tip that came with the product, I started off with little, so nothing wasted. It cleaned his skin well and left a nice smell.

Q4. What did you think of the fragrance? Can you think of any other fragrances that you'd like Halos N Horns to use?

I really like the fragrance. It doesn't smell too artificial. Other fragrances: I would like mint, and possibly an apple one.

Q5. Is there anything about the product and/or its packaging that you think could be improved? If so, what and how?

I would tone down on the devil part. It's a bit too much really. I also think that extra line at the front makes it look a bit busy.

Q6. Do you think you'd use this product again? If so, why? If not, why not?

I probably would for holidays, especially if I have the option of screw-on lid, but not at home.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Halos N Horns Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash to your friends who have children? If so, why? If not, why not?

I don't think I would this one, but I might try some of the other products (e.g. the shampoo & detangler). I'm not that keen on using 3-in-1 products for everyday use anyway, so not something specifically against Halos n Horns.

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