I have never written an online review of anything, but this stuff is amazing. Also, I rely heavily on the reviews of others when shopping online, so I figure it's time I start repaying the favor!
First, some background: I have long hair (past my shoulders) that is fine, but plentiful. It's also color treated (all-over blonde highlights). It's easily weighed down by heavy products but also tangles very easily. I need shampoo that really cleans and conditioner that really detangles. I also have a dry, easily-irritated scalp that hates being stripped but also hates buildup. Finally, I wash my hair daily to every other day. OK on to the product review...
1. This is the real stuff. I have the shampoo and conditioner purchased from Sephora, and I have the shampoo and conditioner purchased from this seller. It's exactly the same.
2. I live in a northern climate and am nearing my 30s, so my skin has gone through some crazy changes. I have gone from an oily teen and young 20-something to a normal-to-dry almost-30-er, and this past winter was particularly terrible. My scalp itched badly for 6 months straight, and being used to thinking of myself as an oily gal, I only made it worse using drying clarifying shampoos and anti-fungal shampoos thinking I must be harboring something (bugs or gunk) in my hair follicles. Long story short, I finally figured out it was dry skin, but only after doing some serious damage to my scalp and hair - I had dry, stiff, straw-like clumpy strands PLUS my scalp still itched pretty frequently even using scalp oil treatments. This stuff undid all my mistakes over the course of a week. The shampoo is super gentle and nourishing but definitely cleans (I hate having even mildly dirty hair, so I'm finicky about this) and also rinses clean. The conditioner is deceiving in that it feels super light going on, but when you rinse it out you can feel your hair is super smooth. The best part is the conditioner also rinses really clean, so there's no buildup to irritate my scalp or weigh down my hair. Finally, I use the oil on my damp hair (not scalp) before I comb it out, which also helps supplement for the fact that the conditioner isn't super heavy - I'd rather have a clean scalp so that's fine by me, and the serum conditions without being greasy or oily - it just soaks right into my hair. This line is just the best, and I've used B&B, Phyto, Pureology and Fekkai brands to give you an idea of what I'm comparing it to. (Specific comparisons below review if you're interested).
3. Not only is it an amazing product, but it feels super luxurious to use. The smell is amazing (sort of sweet and tropical like a smoothie, but not fruity or chemically - very soothing, like something they'd use in a fancy spa), the lather is rich and amazing, and it makes me feel like I'm pampering myself by just washing my hair.
4. It's cruelty-free! Bunnies everywhere cheer for healthy eyes!
So in summation, this stuff is gentle but cleansing and feels luxurious and indulgent (which at full price it would be!). I've been using it over a month now - past the mark when most shampoos start building up on my scalp and causing itchy skin and flat hair. Every wash my scalp feels clean and nourished and my hair feels silky soft. Bam. Agave nailed it. 'Nuff said.
Specific comparisons with other brands:
B&B - more chemically, which normally I don't mind but their shampoos just aren't as effective at cleaning my scalp (Sunday, Gentle, Seaweed are the ones I've tried). Little to no nourishment for my scalp. Their conditioners seem slightly gimmicky and I've never been a huge fan of them due to their odd ingredients (but Let it Shine does smell so damn good - like a bouquet of sunflowers bloomed in your shower, and works pretty well too if you use a fair amount).
Phyto - tbh, I've only tried their Phytopanama scalp-balancing shampoo. I really liked it (it's a liquid, so very different and fun to try, and it smelled like a cedar forest if that's something you're into), but again, didn't clean as well or nourish at all.
Pureology - used the Hydrate line. Nourished well, but didn't clean as well, so it weighed down my hair. Probably the closest to this line, though for considerably more $$ than this Amazon deal. Even at full price, I'd prefer the Agave.
Fekkai - loved this as a greasy teen, now not so much. I've used the color-safe system and the apple cider cleansing shampoo and the shea butter conditioner. Smells are too strong, conditioners are waaay too thick and don't rinse clean, resulting in buildup that their shampoos just can't handle.
Hope this was helpful!
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Agave HEALING OIL - Smoothing Shampoo
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Hydrating Daily CleanserGently removes styling build up, debris, and dirt while nourishing and moisturizing your luscious locks. |
Nature's Miracle IngredientDerived from Mexico’s Weber Blue Agave Plant, Agave’s Amino sugars lock moisture inside the hair, restoring and maintaining moisture balance. |
Healthy Hair That ShinesAmino sugars form complex bonds with internal proteins to add strength, resiliency and elasticity to hair. |
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| Smoothing Shampoo | Smoothing Conditioner | Healing Oil Treatment | Restorative Hydrating Mask | Revitalizing Shine Spray | |
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| Best Use | Daily Cleansing & Hydrating | Daily Deep Conditioning & Detangling | Seal In Moisture & Add Shine Daily (Leave-In Treatment) | Revitalize Elasticity & Intensively Condition (Up to 2x/Week) | Lightly Hydrate Hair & Seal Ends Quickly, or Add a High Gloss Finish |
| Gently Removes Styling Buildup, Debris & Dirt | ✓ | ||||
| Nourishes, Hydrates & Adds Shine | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smooths Frizz & Tames Volume | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revitalizes & Protects Color | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paraben, Sulfate & Phthalate Free | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| pH | 4.5 - 6.5 | 4.5 - 6.5 | Balanced | 4.5 - 6.5 | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Ideal For | All Hair Types | All Hair Types | All Hair Types | All Hair Types | All Hair Types |
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