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L'Oreal Paris ELVIVE Extraordinary Clay Range Review

L'Oreal Paris ELVIVE Extraordinary Clay Range Review
Discontinued
Overall rating from 60 reviews so far:
4.2/5
Would use it again?
4.2/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.2/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.2/5

The new L'Oréal Extraordinary Clay range consists of four products containing 3 refined clays.  The range is designed to rebalance oily roots while hydrating the lengths - all without weighing your hair down.

The range consists of a pre-shampoo clay mask, shampoo, conditioner and dry shampoo. 

 

Website www.lorealparis.co.nz

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L'Oreal Paris ELVIVE Extraordinary Clay Range Review

L'Oreal Paris ELVIVE Extraordinary Clay Range Review

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
10th July, 2017
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Goodbye Oily Roots

Overall this range works as stated. My hair is coloured and I often struggle with oily roots and dry ends. After using the mask, shampoo & conditioner and allowing my hair to dry, I could see and feel the difference. It was shiny, soft and smelling fabulous! Brushing my hair wet or dry was not a problem. I did not need to use any other products as I sometimes would have to get the brush through my long locks. For me, the results lasted 24-36 hours and not the 72 hours they claim. It would be a better statement to say they work 'up to' not 'for' 72 hours. The packaging colour choice for this range is an aqua green, not the natural colour you would expect for something with '3 types of precious clay' in my opinion. All products were easy to handle, open and close. The shampoo and conditioner have good flat lids to ensure the do not fall over. They are easy to open and close with one hand. The fragrance was pleasant in all except the Detox Clay Mask where the clay smell had almost overpowered it completely. It gave it a more earthy smell which is what I would expect from a clay product. Overall, I would say this range does what it says but for how long will depend on each individual. I would recommend this to anyone who suffers from oily roots and dry ends.

Tips: Sit the clay mask in a warm place before use to help get an even application. The instructions for the Mask are under the sticker on the lid. Don't wear black clothing when using the dry shampoo as it leaves white marks if you over spray.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
9th July, 2017
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Light and refreshing!

My hair type: I have oily roots and dry ends so I am definitely the right demographic for this hair care range. I used to wash my hair every day, but in recent years I have trained my hair so it only needs to be cleaned 2-3 times a week.

I got stuck into these products as soon as they arrived. It had been a few days since I had washed my hair, so it was the perfect time to trial this range. I love the light teal colour and the overall look of this packaging. The smell is probably my favourite thing about this range. It's very refreshing which nicely counteracts the oily smell that hair can have when it hasn't been washed.

After using the mask, shampoo, and conditioner I blow dried my hair. My hair felt lighter and softer than it usually does. I definitely felt refreshed and my hair was more voluminous.

I didn't apply any other hair products while trialing this range so my review would be accurate. Usually I use an oil at the ends of my hair to keep them hydrated. Even without an oil, my hair still felt hydrated and it looked shiny. In the future I'll still continue to use an oil, but it's nice to know I don't necessarily need one with this range.

I managed to go without washing my hair for a total of five days, which is incredible! Usually the day after washing my hair is when the oiliness starts to return, but not with this range. I first decided to use the dry shampoo on Day 3. It wasn't that my hair looked oily, I was just super keen to try the dry shampoo. On Day 4 I used the dry shampoo again and my hair still looked like it had been freshly washed. By Day 5 my hair was feeling heavy with product, so I finally decided to wash it again.

Overall this range really does work at keeping the roots light and leaving the ends hydrated. I would definitely buy the mask, shampoo, and conditioner again. The dry shampoo wasn't the best I've tried so I probably won't repurchase it. Definitely try this range if you're struggling with oily roots and dry ends! I doubt you'll regret it!

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
9th July, 2017
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The Range

Well, I am actually quite impressed! When I first read about the range I thought, "How can it work on both dry ends and oily roots?" It doesn't make sense from the other ranges that we have seen.

There weren't too many downsides for me, so I'll quickly note them. The scent was a bit strong for me, the mask could do with some more instructions and the dry shampoo wasn't for me at all.

The plusses were many though. Using less shampoo to get a better effect seems like a win of course, and using less conditioner because you are focusing more on the ends is good. I like the mask, it extends the oil free time for a bit longer, although it's a bit of a pain to do so I'm not sure if I will continue with that part very often.

My hair has felt light, soft and smooth - I don't often get this as usually, a shampoo tries to combat one issue at a time. It really does extend out the time between hair washes, that's something that is a little hard to get used to. It's ingrained in me that I need to wash my hair frequently to get rid of the oil. 2 of my friends have complimented me on my hair looking healthy, if other people are noticing that it's taming the oil but hydrating the ends - it's a total win for me!

Tips: Simply - if you have oily roots, give this a go!

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
9th July, 2017
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Combination Hair, Nightmare No More!

Like my combination skin, my hair becomes oily at the roots very quickly while the ends remain quite dry, so I was over the moon when I was picked to trial L’Oreal Paris ELVIVE Extraordinary Clay Range.

Firstly, the L’Oreal Paris ELVIVE Extraordinary Clay Range consists of 4 products which are a Detox Clay Mask, Rebalancing Shampoo, Detox Conditioner and a Dry Shampoo and come in eye-catching, aqua blue colour, sturdy packaging. Both the Rebalancing Shampoo and the Detox Conditioner have flat lids that open and close easily and the product dispensed, is easily controlled. The whole range has a gorgeously fresh, light smell.

To start with, I used the Detox Clay Mask which is a pre-shampoo treatment and designed to be used once or twice a week. The product is the same aqua blue colour as the packaging and is of a thick consistency. The Clay Mask works by absorbing excessive oils and impurities, thoroughly cleansing the scalp and removes any product build-up that tends to weigh hair down. I massaged plenty of this clay masque into my roots using my fingertips, left it for 5 minutes and then rinsed off ready to apply the Rebalancing Shampoo. At this stage, my hair felt clean, refreshed and the product was soothing to my scalp.

I massaged the Rebalancing Shampoo into my scalp using my fingertips causing the shampoo to lather up nicely. The Rebalancing Shampoo is not too thick and not too watery, a perfect shampoo consistency and washed out easily leaving no residue.

Next, I applied the Detox Conditioner, paying particular attention to my dry ends. I left the conditioner on my hair for 3 minutes before combing through and then rinsed leaving my dry ends feeling hydrated, softer and tangle free.

After blow drying, my hair felt super clean, light and so lovely and soft and after 72 hours, just a tiny bit of oil on my fringe (I expect from the oily skin on my forehead), so I gave the Dry Shampoo a go. I sprayed my hair with the product which dispensed as a fine mist and left for 2 minutes, after which I brushed through leaving no trace of any powder or residue whatsoever. Just lovely, clean, shiny hair :).

Tips: Apply the Detox Conditioner to mid lengths and ends.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
9th July, 2017
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LOVE some, not so much others.

This is a really interesting range and an awesome concept to address oily roots while still moisturising, the range in general totally did this.

I LOVE the shampoo and conditioner, they rival my salon brands and I will absolutely repurchase. The pre-shampoo clay mask I could take or leave, it seems to work but it's pretty cumbersome. The dry shampoo unfortunately didn't work for me so I won't repurchase.

I love the shampoo and conditioner so much that they are the influence for my high rating. It has been such a joy to find a product the controls oil without stripping and leaves my damaged ends feeling really soft and hydrated.

I have reviewed each individual item in detail but as a range, if you suffer oiliness, I would absolutely recommend giving this a go including the pre-shampoo mask!

Tips: Give yourself ample time if using the clay mask and skip the dry shampoo.

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
9th July, 2017
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Clay Range

Overall I loved all of the products. The clay mask works great with the shampoo and conditioner meaning I didn't have to wash my hair as often. I found it left my hair feeling soft and clean and certainly not looking as limp as it usually does.The dry shampoo was great as a quick refresh in between washes. The scent of these products aside from the clay mask is nice and lasts all day for me, which I really like. Both the shampoo and conditioner seem thicker than others so you don't need as much, and only applying shampoo to roots and conditioner to the lengths and not roots mean you don't need as much also. I did find that being cleaner these products except the dry shampoo left my hair more knotty. Brushing hair before washing does help a little. I also found that the dry shampoo lessened the knots in my hair and it was more manageable. For me personally I have found these products to be great for my hair.

Tips: Clay mask is best used when you have a bit of extra time.

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
9th July, 2017
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L'Oreal Paris ELVIVE Extraordinary Clay Range

I was sent the range to review, and I was super excited to try the products - the description pretty accurately sums up my hair situation, but I was sceptical as I’ve never really had great luck at combating the problem long term.

I loved the idea of a clay mask for hair, however I wasn’t sure how to apply it so ended up putting it on my roots like I would if I was dyeing my hair (however usually a friend would do this so it felt weird to try doing it myself!). I’d like if it said how often to apply it, or even a rough guide of exactly how much I should be applying. It’s not really practical to use it every time. When I was washing it out, I never actually saw the product being washed out like the instructions said I would - it made me wonder if I was using enough, or getting rid of it all. It made my hair feel super soft after it was washed out, but then the shampoo left a too squeaky clean feeling which was kind of a bummer. Overall, I didn’t really notice it doing anything, or a difference in the days after using it before the other products, compared to going straight to the shampoo.

The shampoo leaves me with that too squeaky clean feeling. Other than that, it feels like any other run of the mill shampoo, as does the conditioner. You don’t need a lot of either product each time which is great, I found myself squeezing out too much conditioner the first couple of times I used it (I think because of the bottle design). I also found I was left with the same amount of time where my hair felt good enough not to rewash it - every day or every second day at most, which was quite disappointing.

I generally wash my hair at night, then blow dry it until it’s at least semi-dry. I’m not going to try the dry shampoo the morning after I wash it - that would defeat the purpose of even washing it. And I’m not going to start washing my hair in the morning either, I like sleep too much. So I only used the dry shampoo a couple of times, however I found I ended up washing my hair about as frequently as I was before - every second day usually. I really liked that the dry shampoo didn’t leave a residue, however I’m not sure if it actually worked as well as my usual dry shampoo go to anyway.

Overall, I wasn’t as impressed with the range as I hoped I would be. Love the scent of the shampoo and conditioner (it’s a bit overwhelming in the dry shampoo even though it is the same scent), and the sleek packaging of all 4 products. Each product worked okay on its own and together (and didn’t make my hair any worse), but it wasn’t a fix to my oily hair issues. I found they left it in basically the same condition as most other products do. I don’t think I’d buy the range again as there are cheaper alternatives. I was hoping for more - the best features were the scent and the novelty of the hair mask. I felt I could sub in a different shampoo/conditioner with the rest of the range and I’d get the same results.

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
9th July, 2017
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L'Oreal Paris ELVIVE Extraordinary Clay Range

I have been struggling with oily hair for longer than I care to remember, so I was excited to try a new system. The packaging looks great, its a lovely colour, and the instructions are clear and easy to read. I'm not overly keen on the smell of the products. Its not unpleasant, just not to my personal taste. Using the mask before the shampoo and conditioner definitely extended the time of my haircare routine, and as a busy mum its not something I would find the time to do overly often. Its great for a bit of self-pampering though, as it kind of feels like your having some salon treatment at home. After using the system, my hair felt very light and soft. Much nicer than it usually is after washing. The feeling lasted for about 3 days before starting to get a little oily, which is slightly longer than what is normal for me. Once it started showing the oil I tried the dry shampoo, but it didn't help very much. Overall I quite like this range of products. The mask is time consuming, so I wouldn't use it often, but the shampoo and conditioner are wonderful. I don't think I would use the dry shampoo again, however.

Tips: If you want to use the whole system, make sure you're not in a rush. Its pretty time consuming.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
9th July, 2017
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No More Oily Hair

I have very oily & greasy hair. I should be washing my hair every day but being a lazy person, I do it every other day. Which means hair gets tied on the unwashed days. I was quite excited when I read about L'Oreal Clay hair care range. And couldn't wait to try it. And am so glad I did. Masque - It looked different from other masques I have used. But boy, was it fantastic. It smells a lot like the clay masque I apply on my face, kind of earthy. The texture is a bit slimy and applying was a bit of an experience. My hair was quite stiff after the application. I waited 5 minutes as per the instructions. Shampoo - I am quite used to using shampoos with fragrance. This one had none and its not a bad thing. I didn't need to use much, just a dollop. There is a lot of foam, felt a bit heavier than other shampoos. But hair felt soft once washed and not snappy as with other shampoos Conditioner - Like the shampoo, no fragrance. Didn't need to use much. Washed off the hair and once almost dry, straightened it. I was so impressed with the result. They felt light, luscious and beautiful. Best part is I didn't need to wash them again till the 3rd day. That is so amazing. I absolutely love this range. I used the shampoo/conditioner with & without the masque. The result was the same. Also, reduction in hair fall. The shower drain hole had less hair than normal. And lastly, I use a product when I use a straightener or a blow dryer. But I didn't have to use anything after using these fantastic clay products. One less thing to worry about. Dry Shampoo - This was the only product that wasn't effective on my hair. I am currently using a product I bought from US which gives my hair a lot of volume. Whereas the L'Oreal product didn't. It made it a little less oily but I did have to put up my hair. I couldn't leave them open. So overall a big tick to the masque, shampoo & conditioner but no to the Dry Shampoo.

Tips: These products can be used separately and don't need to be used together.

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Overall rating:
3.3/5
9th July, 2017
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Elvive Extraordinary clay range

I was very excited to be chosen for this trial and keen to try it out. By the time it arrived I just had a week to trial it so I hope that is enough to give it a good chance. 1. Clay mask - I found this quite messy and fiddly to apply, it took time to get a good coverage all over so is something you need to set aside time for. But it was easy to rinse out though which was good. I've used it twice now and while I can see a small improvement in my oiliness it certainly wasn't the miracle product I expected.

2. Shampoo - I really liked this shampoo and will most likely use it again. It left my hair feeling light and clean which is something I find hard to get in many shampoos.

3. Conditioner - This was my favourite of the 4 products and one I will definitely purchase again. It felt so lovely to apply and left my hair feeling so soft and silky. It was really easy to brush and style after as well.

4. Dry shampoo - The best part of this product was the smell. It doesn't leave a white film on your hair like other dry shampoos I've used but I'm mixed as to whether it's any good or not. I will give it a few more trys to really decide if I'd buy it again.

Overall the packaging of these products is great, such a pretty colour and wonderful that the bottles have flat lids and can be stood upside down (I dislike having to shake a bottle like mad to get anything out of it). One week probably wasn't enough time to give these products a fair go so I will continue using them to see how it goes. It wasn't the oil-be-gone miracle I was hoping for but it has made some difference. The shampoo and conditioner I will more than likely buy again but am undecided on the mask and dry shampoo

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