Gold
Hairy Jayne, Treatment Conditioner
“Sleek and modern aluminium container … A treatment conditioner that had a citrus fragrance, gloriously thick texture, like double cream, … was excited to try it on my winter-weary lockdown-unruly hair! … My very out of condition ‘lockdown’ weary hair absolutely lapped this up! Rinsed out incredibly well … Even when using a conditioner, I usually have to spray a leave-in product after towel drying to be able to comb through my damp hair. I actually didn’t need to with this: I found my hair was easy to comb through and when dried, my hair was incredibly soft and silky, shiny and I couldn’t believe the difference between this conditioner and the expensive, well known brand that I had been using! Stunned — in a good way! This is the product that keeps on giving! With the lack of hair salon appointments due to lockdown, I feel my hair condition has really improved with softness, shine and manageability. I can’t stop touching it! One of the best conditioners that I have used in a long while.”
“Have been using on a bi-weekly basis as a treatment overnight and after shampooing as a regular conditioner … hair has become softer and developed curls, it’s altogether bouncier. Very good at detangling hair and has reduced the time I need to struggle with a brush after washing/conditioning … ends of my hair are soft and whilst in need of a trim the conditioner has certainly made those brittle hard ends much more easier to manage and ultimately style. There has been no build up on my hair and even leaving it several days between washes and conditioning, my hair still feels clean and fresh … less breakage as a result of the gentle untangling properties of the conditioner … One of the things I really liked was that it encouraged me to spend time looking after my hair. I enjoyed the scent and wanted to spend time applying and relaxing with it on before rinsing off. And … What a fabulous brand name … I love it!”
Silver
Fiini Naturally, Oat conditioner
“A phenomenal bar. Melts into hair like a liquid conditioner, easy to distribute through hair, rinses out easily again … Leaves hair soft and I am able to put a brush through my long thick hair with ease. I have not used something this good on my hair in all the years I have had to use unscented natural products due to fragrance irritation … Ongoing excellent performance. Hair continues to be soft, silky, shiny, conditioned and manageable … brush glides through my wet hair easily …. This is the best product I have ever tested for the Free From Skincare Awards: from the very first use I absolutely loved it. It is easy to use, unfragranced, suitable for sensitive skin, performs exceptionally well, leaving my unruly hair manageable. I am in love with it; I have to give it a 10.”
HAER, SUSINUM Luxuriant Hair Oil
“Smells absolutely divine — really exotic and captivating. The oil itself is very light, almost water light — I liked this as other hair oils I have used have been slightly heavier (and weighed my hair down) — this was perfect. Immediately smoothed out the fizz in my hair, and added shine — I was impressed as it did not leave my hair looking oily, nor did it weigh my hair down … hair softer and silkier. Performed well each time I used it. My opinion did not change unless you count falling in love with it even more over the coming weeks. Hair felt smoother and less frizzy … delivered on its promises of being nourishing, lightweight and non-greasy, adding shine, styling ease, and fragrance. Such a great product.”
Lyonsleaf, Mane tamer
“Works really well with a very thin application to ends of my curls, helps to style and keep hair defined but without stiffness …. After a month hair feels calmer and more conditioned, softer to the touch and much more manageable. I have learned how much is the right amount to control any frizzy wildness without damping down my hair’s natural exuberance. I feel happy and reassured that my hair looks good and that I have an instant remedy at my fingertips in case of rain or humidity. It’s great for styling frizzy hair and it makes hair look conditioned and enhanced … was hoping for a non-greasy wax to style frizz into curls and I got just that! Brilliant!”
Solidamie, Orange Elixir Shampoo bar
“Smelled fresh and lemongrassy and my long hair didn’t feel tangled or dry after use … performed really well, my frizzy blonde hair wasn’t a tangled mess and I was able to wide-tooth comb my hair with ease. My hair felt soft, clean and not dry. I am mightily impressed. It smells gorgeous, lathers really easily and produces an excellent foam that makes my damaged hair feel shiny and soft. The bar promises shine and hydration for coloured hair and that is exactly what I got — with extra benefits. It has really improved the condition and manageability of my waist-long coloured hair and I feel all its claims are accurate”
Vilana Natural Beauty, Vegan Mint Conditioner
“Fresh and clean minty fragrance — quite strong when applied to the hair but it leaves only a slight scent once rinsed out. The texture is quite firm but I found it easy to work into the hair … noticed straight away how soft my hair felt. This conditioner is much richer than the one I normally use … My 5 year old daughter has waist long curly hair and I decided to try it out as a mask on her hair and it worked really well. It left her hair soft and healthy looking and it helped with the often stressful process of detangling … her hair is looking fantastic. It has really brought out her curls which look fuller and more defined. Her hair is shiny and soft and easier to brush. A rich and nourishing conditioner. We have both seen great results in the course of a month. Worked brilliantly.”
Bronze
Bain & Savon, Botanical shampoo bar with calendula
“What an absolutely glorious aroma! Rich, heady and exotic but not cloying or over-powering. My bathroom instantly smelt like an expensive spa. A little goes a long way. Masses of light frothy bubbles and the intoxicating aroma so it was a fun experience. It is simplicity itself to use and rinse out. So easy to use … cleans without leaving residue and my sensative scalp loved it. My hair is clean and bouncy without being dry which is very important when your hair is highlighted. I have perfectly happy hair and I feel that I am doing my bit for the environment by giving up conventional shampoo for ever … honestly think that this bar could last for about six months with my collar length hair which is astonishing. Incredible value for money and I just love it.”
Beauty Kitchen, The Sustainables Intense Moisture Shampoo Bar
“Has a wholesome scent, like summer flowers in a meadow, is very light weight with a tactile pebble-like shape, slightly waxy feel and the colour of crushed wheat … Amazed at how easily this bar lathers, a couple of turns in my hand and there are enough suds to easily shampoo my mid-length hair! Left my hair feeling soft and so shiny… can’t quite believe how good it is. It makes me smile each time I use this, it is so easy to apply and my hair and scalp are feeling great. Has made my scalp super healthy and my hair shiny. Whatever this little tablet promises it delivers — Loved the concept, the simple packaging and eco awareness – really made me think twice about all the plastic bottles in the bathroom. A great shampoo”
Nurme Natural Skincare, All natural rosemary shampoo ProVitamin B5
“Lathered easily and I found that after only a week my scalp was less itchy and flakey. It was quite invigorating using the shampoo, the fragrance is quite strong, but perfect for waking you up first thing in the morning! It didn’t leave my hair looking greasy. The condition of my hair improved over a couple of weeks, my scalp is less dry and I don’t get the white flakes that I used to have. My hair started to look shinier and in much better condition … No sign of any dandruff. My scalp doesn’t itch anymore which is a huge benefit … The shampoo promises to be gentle on the skin and provide a creamy lather — I would definitely agree. Soothes and hydrates the scalp and brings added shine to hair”
Odylique, Gentle Herb Shampoo
“Has a very light, fresh herbal fragrance that doesn’t linger on the hair after rinsing, which I appreciated. My hair felt very clean, but not dry or stripped of its natural oils. My scalp felt soothed and I didn’t experience any itchiness or tightness. When left on for several minutes as directed, the shampoo nourished my hair, so once rinsed it felt very soft and I didn’t need to use a separate conditioner … Continued to clean my hair effectively and left it feeling soft and stronger — I noticed fewer split ends occurring. The condition of my hair improved week on week and was noticeably less frizzy and fly-away. Cleans hair very well without stripping the natural oils … did everything I hoped it would by living up to the promise of conditioning, strengthening and shining the hair, and improving scalp health.”
Organicules, Shampoo Bar – Normal Hair
“Loved the simple paper bag packaging; loved the look of the smooth and round shampoo bar. Lathers up well … Used this on the entire family and did a great job of washing the children’s hair quickly and effectively without overloading. It left their hair feeling clean and fresh. Very easy to rinse off … my 8 year old daughter’s hair looked particularly shiny and felt soft … Continued to do an excellent job … pH-balanced and promises to ensure the long term health of your hair and leave shiny, manageable locks … claims were modest for the multiple benefits of using the bar. Hair feels and looks glossy: excellent cleaning and improves the condition, shine and softness of hair with continued use.”
Solidamie, Emerald Green Conditioner Bar
“Unusual grooved doughnut shape with a vibrant green colour. Due to it being thicker than usual conditioning bars, and the central hole and indentations, it made it easy to grip and apply to the hair. Wonderful uplifting minty fragrance. Didn’t need to use a lot on my fine hair but left it feeling incredibly manageable and smooth. Did a better job than my usual liquid conditioner as it didn’t overload hair or weigh it down … continued to work well and hair felt smoother and softer as weeks went on. Colleagues commented that hair was shiny and looked in good condition … Promises to deliver moisture and nourish and restore all hair types. It lived up to its claims and exceeded expectations. The best solid conditioner bar I have ever used.”
