L'Oreal Paris ELVIVE Extraordinary Clay Range Review

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!

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!

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.

Thank you BR for the opportunity to test and review the L'Oreal Paris ELVIVE Extraordinary Clay Range. As someone with both oily roots and dry ends, this range appealed to me. I am always on the look out for new products that will either absorb the oil in my roots or give moisture to the ends of my damaged hair so I was excited to try this range. Out of the 4 products from the range I really like 3 of the products and would happily use them again. The only product I found disappointing was the dry shampoo as I felt it didn't absorb the oils from my roots and the can was smaller than I expected. Both the shampoo and conditioner worked well and I found that I could go an extra day without washing my hair. I really enjoyed using the clay mask as it was something I had never tried before. I found the concept interesting and loved having my hair feel super refreshed after washing it. Only downside to the clay mask was you needed to use a lot of product so you would only get about 4-5 uses from the container. Overall I am impressed with the range and give it a 4/5.

Thank you Beauty Review for my place in the trial for the L'Oreal Paris ELVIVE Extraordinary Clay Range. I was very excited to be picked for this and loved experimenting with the products. The thing that stands out for me are the shampoo and the conditioner. The smell is magical and lingers long after you have been washing your hair. The hair feels light and has more volume and you can extend out the period before you need another wash (from 2 to 3 days for me). You only need a small amount of product , which means price is reasonable because it will go a long way. I was a bit disappointed about the delivery of the mask and dry shampoo and would only use them occasionally.

Overall I really enjoy this range, it delivers on keeping my hair oil free for longer and didn't weigh my hair down. I think as a range all the products work together really well , with both the shampoo and dry shampoo being stand outs for me. The conditioner is probably my least favourite, as it doesn't give quite enough moisture for me but I see how it would work for people with less hair and thickness as me . The price point of the range is great, it offers something that I think other supermarket brands haven't been able to , as a lot of others I have used get rid of the oil but completely strip my hair leaving it like straw. Or leave my hair so heavy that by the next morning i'm like a grease slick. The dry shampoo is a game changer for me, I use a lot of dry shampoo, and I love the non residue formula so I don't look like a powdery mess. The only thing I would say they could add would be a mask to apply to mid lengths and ends for people with extraordinarily thick long hair like mine that needs that little bit extra moisture without weighing the hair down.But loving being able to go from everyday or every 2nd day washing to every 3 days. HAPPY DAYS!!

The set seemed to work right after I used it first time. However, I didn't notice a huge difference. I thought the more I use it, the better my hair would be. But that wasn't the case. Here's what I did: I used the clay mask as directed. I then washed it out and used shampoo as I would use any other shampoo. I then conditioned my hair using the conditioner as I would use any other conditioner. I used the dry shampoo once a day (in the morning) for 3 days after the wash. On the third day, I REALLY needed to wash my hair again.

The scent of all the products is SO FRESH and I loved it! It made me feel so fresh and clean. For the price, I would regularly buy and use the shampoo and conditioner. The clay mask didn't make much of a difference to my hair as I though it would, so ditch that! And I didn't really see the need of using dry shampoo (I never really was one to use dry shampoo and it's too much of a hassle with my thick hair). So I will switch the my current shampoo and conditioner for this set but no mask and dry shampoo for me. Would I recommend? Yes, why not. The brand is trusted and not expensive at all. It's worth a try, it leaves hair very clean and works to an extent. My hair is not as oily as it used to be but it didn't last as long as I thought it would. I don't really wash my hair less often with these products but my hair feels better.

I loved some of this range more than others, I liked the shampoo, conditioner, the mask was ok, worked well but was a bit of a fluffing around before washing your hair each time, and the instructions were hard to find and didn't tell you how often to use it. I absolutely hated the dry shampoo, which didn't work for me at all. Overall I liked the range , and will definitely continue to purchase the shampoo and conditioner, not sure if I would bother with the mask tho. I wasn't in love with the smell either, was kind of medicinal, I prefer floral smells, but it wasn't totally offensive.

Thank you, BR, for sending me not just the shampoo, but the entire range for the trail. The range consists of 4 products and they're all packaged in beautiful mint green with darker green accent packaging. The pre-wash mask is in a 150ml screw top tub and is a thick greyish green coloured paste, the shampoo in a 250ml flip top bottle, the conditioner in an inverted 250ml bottle (it stands on its lid), and the dry shampoo in a 150ml aerosol type can.

Pre-wash Clay Mask: I found this thick paste to be really difficult to work into my scalp. It spread easily over my fingertips but turned almost 'sticky' when applying it onto my scalp. It was difficult to spread and I was hesitant to add water to thin it, as it's supposed to work the same way as a face mask, so I persisted, even though it felt like it was pulling at my hair. It did rinse out very easily and quickly though, and has a pleasant smell.

Shampoo: The shampoo lathers wonderfully and removes any mask still left on my scalp, as well as cleaning my hair thouroughly without leaving it squeaky. It almost feels like the shampoo has a volumising lather, my hair feels pouffy when I'm washing it. After rinsing the shampoo out, my hair felt dry and strawlike and I definitely needed to use conditioner on the mid-lengths and ends.

Conditioner: Now, I never use conditioner, ever! But after the mask and shampoo, I felt I had to condition to make my hair feel soft once more. The conditioner is lightweight and doesn't leave my hair looking or feeling greasy. Just keep it away from the roots and scalp!

Dry Shampoo: The dry shampoo works like any other dry shampoo, although this one doesn't leave any white marks or visible residue.

Overall, I'm really impressed. Normally I wash my hair in the evening, and by lunchtime the next day, the ends are looking stringy and greasy already. With this range, my hair still looked good 24 hours later, only a little sign of greasiness. Instead of having to wash my hair every second day, I can now get away with washing it every 3rd day, and if I use dry shampoo two days in a row and tie my hair up on days 3 and 4, I can push it to washing it on the 4th day.

I doubt that I will purchase the clay mask in future, as it definitely tugs at my hair while I'm applying it and I find my hair fall while washing it has doubled since using the mask. With such fine, thin hair, I really can't afford to lose this much hair every time I wash it because of the 'stickiness' of the mask while trying to apply it. I'll definitely continue to use and purchase the shampoo, conditioner and dry shampoo, as they really do work well.

I am cursed with oily hair, that I need to wash to wash my hair every day, and at a stretch maybe every second day, which tends to be a bit greasy up top and frizzy elsewhere. So a product promising to help with this is exciting

Together the four products - Clay Mask, Shampoo, Conditioner, and Dry Shampoo - combined extended my need for washing my hair out to three days. That has never happened before.

I decided to do a wee experiment to work out what from that range helped: 1) I started out using just the shampoo and conditioner - lasted a day and a bit. Wished I had rewashed on Day 2. 2) Used the mask, shampoo, conditioner - lasted two days without needing a wash. 3) Used the shampoo, conditioner, and dry shampoo - lasted three days. 4) Used all four products - lasted three days.

In scenarios 3 and 4 my hair looked clean, not greasy or frizzy. It did however not feel so great to touch - kind of stiff. But only having to wash my hair three days will really help cut down the time I need to get ready in the mornings. Great for a non-morning person!

My favourite product from the range was the dry shampoo - great for maintaining that fresh look. Not sure the clay mask added too much value.