L'Oréal Paris ELVIVE Colour Protect Shampoo Review

Firstly I like the packaging it is very eye catching and have noticed it definitely stands out on the supermarket shelf. It has a really yummy fragrance, and my husband has commented several times about how good my hair smells. I found my colour still faded slightly, and wasn't as vibrant as it was when I began the trial, but at the same time it feels very soft, very shiny and knot free. It did unfortunately leave me with a slightly flaky scalp. Overall I found it a good product for the price and definitely something I will be using again.

I used this product in conjunction with the suitable conditioner.

Both products have resulted in my colour being brighter and more intense. Initially. my hair was shiny and clean looking too and felt fabulously light.

After a few washes however, I seemed to get a build up on my hair which made it dull. Washing with a different shampoo solved that problem and now I am delighted to say my hair is back to looking like a stunning mane (even if I do say so myself)

For a supermarket brand this seems to be value for money. It did leave my hair oily though which means more frequent washing which seems to counteract the colour protection element. More frequent washing is not great as far as preserving the colour. I would use it again but prefer the brand I am already using which is a slightly higher price point

Im a little sketchy with using shampoos and conditioners as i do take pride in my hair and as ive gotten older, my hair (although i find is still healthy)is a little more temperamental than my younger years. No more gel, mousse or spray on a daily basis as the build up and dry flakes at the end of the day is very non flattering. Even most shampoos i try (unless salon bought) i cannot retain for a long period as my hair becomes oily and yuck, not lovely soft and free! So far it has been 3 weeks since using this and i wash on a very regular basis. due to my job and school as appearances are top priority alongside your skill. so washing, blpwdrying and straightening hair on a near daily basis does usually cause a strain on the hair. I lighten my hair so retaining of colour is paramount as usually if its not toned regularly i will end up with a brassy colour in my hair And the test was put out there as i had run out of toner! Now 2 week into course a girl had asked me if i had recently had my hair done, as it was looking lighter and brighter. no work was done and not having any toner left there was only one explanation... ELVIVE so i will be purchasing another bottle to see how the results continue.. so far so good :)

Like I said about the conditioner in my previous review, the sleek design of the packaging is appealing and it is a practical size and shape.

The shampoo is easy to massage into the hair and has a really nice scent to it. It does a good job of washing out and leftover hairspray (which I use most days).

As per my conditioner review, I am unsure about its colour protecting qualities due to the nature of my heavily dyed hair. Regardless, I like this product and would definitely use it again!!

So i had been using this shampoo for a while now as i already had brought some myself, so when i recieved my sample from beauty review i was so happy! I have been using this paired with the conditoner for the last month and a bit, and i found that it really does help my hair colour last longer. I get my hair coloured with blonde highlights, and i find that this product does keep the colour the same. With other shampoos and conditioners sometimes my blonde turns to a gross yellow colour! So overall pretty impressed with this product

I had dyed my hair from light brown to dark brown a few weeks before I received this product so it arrived just in time! I am quite surprised with the shampoo as it actually does make the colour last a lot longer! I am used to re-dying my hair every 6 weeks or so but I have dyed my hair around 8 weeks ago and it doesn't look like it needs re-doing at all - a definite money saver! It smells delicious and gives the clean feeling of fresh hair. I would definitely recommend this to a friend as it is AMAZING and works wonders! Thanks BR X

I received this as part of the trial and So far I am really impressed with this product. I've recently recoloured my hair mahogany with bright red highlights so the timing was perfect. The first thing I noticed was that when I lathered up my hair, the foam didn't turn pink like it has done with other products. I also loved the feel of the foam, really soft and silky. It leaves my hair feeling really clean and soft. Although the one time I thought I could get away with only 1 wash, my hair was greasy and dull the next day.

I have to admit here that I'm a bit of a shampoo snob, I only ever buy from my hairdresser. Suffice to say I was sceptical about any benefits this shampoo would bring. I was so wrong! The first thing I noticed was the delicious smell, then how clean my scalp felt (I'd just had a sweaty session at the gym so was really putting it through it's paces). Over time I have noticed how great my colour looks, I've got blondish highlights which look soft and fresh. This shampoo snob is definitely converted!

Container: A red 250ml plastic "tube" like bottle. The lid is a flip lid that opens on the top. It is flat so should you want to you could stand the shampoo on the top.

Appearance: The red of the container is bright and attractive. The writing on the front is in gold, orange and white.

Information: The label is clear and informative. It has a clear list of ingredients, a clear and informative paragraph about the aim of the shampoo. Overall for the container/packaging I would give it a 4/5. There is nothing that I can fault the package and presentation on. It is attractive and informative.

The Product: A sweet smelling white cream like shampoo. The shampoo smells delicious. A teaspoon lathered up and offered a good foam that felt like it was cleaning my hair.

To begin I followed all the instructions, it worked brilliantly. I also used it as I would use my normal shampoo - without conditioning and I found that once again I was not disappointed. The shampoo cleaned my hair without leaving it feeling dry or "squeaky". My hair was a little more controllable and has a little less fuzz using this shampoo. I can say that my hair was coloured a week before receiving the shampoo. It is a copper colour which tends to fade, with this shampoo I have not been disappointed my colour has lasted and my hair feels silky smooth.

I am delighted with the results and will definitely purchase this shampoo in the future. It offers a salon like smooth finish to your hair and although it was for protecting my colour I have noticed that my hair is far more manageable!

For the fragrance I would give it a 5/5. For the texture/thickness of the shampoo I would give it a 5/5. For the results I would give it a 5/5. Using the shampoo with the conditioner I would give it a 5/5, using just the shampoo the results are not as fantastic but good as with the conditioner.

BRILLIANT.