I am the girl who has a cabinet filled with mostly full bottles shampoos and conditioners because if they don't provide the body, texture and health I need for my hair then I am not going to finish using the bottle. That being said, the main area in which I struggle to find a good shampoo is the anti-dandruff category.
I wouldn't consider my dandruff "condition" to be chronic or even that noticeable, but more or less something that comes and goes with the changing weather conditions and the frequency of coloring my hair. With the simple addition of a mild anti-dandruff shampoo once or twice a week, my symptoms seem to clear up quickly. However, the problem seemed to shift from mild dandruff to limp, lifeless hair.
I could never find a good anti-dandruff shampoo that treated the symptoms without leaving a residue on my hair causing it to look dull and flat. For a southern girl, who is completely vain, this is a real problem! :)
On one of my shopping trips to Target, I came across a "new" shampoo by Aveeno that peaked my interest. While at the time I was not in the market for a new shampoo, the shear smell of this shampoo sold me on giving it a try. I started out using the Nourish and Strengthen line and immediately fell in love. It was rich and creamy with a salon smell, but most importantly it made my hair feel and look great! My hair stylist even commented on a noticeable improvement in the health of my hair.
In the last week the weather has turned colder and my skin has become drier, which causes my dandruff symptoms to flair up. I just happened to be in Target over the weekend and noticed that the Aveeno haircare line had expanded and now included an anti-dandruff option. I immediately grabbed the shampoo and conditioner and added it to my purchases.
Today was the first time I tried it for the first time and I LOVE IT! The smell is divine (not that medicated smell that some anti-dandruff shampoos have) and it left no residue on my hair after I blow dried it. My hair felt moisturized, soft and full of body.
I can guarantee that this is one bottle of shampoo and conditioner that will go empty! I can actually see myself using this as more than a supplement to my other haircare products, but as my primary shampoo and conditioner for an everyday use.
After 2 complete months of trying to create better/healthier life habits, I can happily report that we have stuck to all of the habits that I have created thus far:
1) making my bed daily 2) skincare/facial routine 3) coupon/sales paper/ meal planning/ healthier eating combo
And the payoff has been....
1) A daily feeling of self accomplishment after making my bed each morning, even if I do nothing else the rest of the day.
2) Two compliments, this week alone, on younger, healthy, smooth looking skin!
3) Making our groceries last an entire pay cycle, saving us nearly $150 a week. We have eaten only what is on the family menu, with the exception of two cheat/out to eat days in two weeks (because we traveled out of town).
4) Sticking to fresh veggies and protein and eliminating fast food/ processed food has resulted in Jim's blood pressure being the best it's EVER been (128/72). In addition, he's lost nearly 15lbs...and I have lost 10lbs!
2013 is shaping up to be a great year....I hope we can continue moving in a positive direction!