This Herbal Essences Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo has a surprisingly thick formula. It's still liquid, but as I first poured some out I was surprised at the creamy consistency. I really like the bottle design for these products - they are fairly tall and narrow but they're quite soft, which makes it easy to squeeze the product out, and also to store in the shower!
The smell is pleasant, it smells clean and is not overbearing. Although not my favourite (I generally prefer a more floral scent), it is still nice to use. The shampoo lathers up well, although not as much as others I have used, and after rinsing my hair feels clean. I used the same amount of product per wash as I normally would, so it is comparable to other shampoos for the amount needed.
In terms of keeping my hair clean, usually I would wash my hair every 2-3 days, and this is the same. My hair is fine, long, and damaged from many years of bleach and colour treatments. Used alongside the conditioner, after washing, my hair is left feeling smooth and soft, although and areas that didn't get as conditioned do feel dry and knot easily.
Overall I would say this shampoo is fairly average. I probably wouldn't choose to spend the money on this particular shampoo, since for me it performs very comparably with cheaper options. However, it gets the job done, and if you're looking for something that isn't an overbearing feminine smelling product that leaves your hair feeling clean, this works out great!
This review is on Herbal Essences Bio-Renew Repair Shampoo with argan oil. I received this shampoo and conditioner to review (thanks BeautyReview!!). I have placed separate reviews for the shampoo, conditioner, and product system as a whole.
My hair is fine, straight, a little on the dry / dehydrated side, and has some damage but isn't terrible.
The packaging is an attractive teal colour with pretty floral designs on it, I think it's going to look great in my bathroom. It's the typical Herbal Essences design with a flip-top lid that's easy to open and securely close.
The shampoo is white and pearlescent, with a light fresh smell (reminds me a bit of Radox). It's a nice thick texture and easy to dispense. It works up to a generous lather and rinses out easily. My hair felt clean and light after rinsing. I followed up with the matching conditioner and have reviewed that separately.
Ultimately after drying my hair I felt that my hair was limp and dull. On repeat use I found the same thing. Unfortunately this product did not work well for my hair so I wouldn't purchase it in future.