Working for a considerable time in the beauty industry, I
have tried a countless number of hair ranges at all price points. In recent
years, I found myself using more and more shampoos and conditioners from mass
market ranges – even though I still have favourites from superb high-end ranges
such as Leonor Greyl.
Dove is one of my go-to brands and I have lots of its body
washes and lotions propping up my bathroom cabinet shelves. I have also discovered
it is rather good at making hair products. You don’t have to spend a fortune as
formulas can be similar to those of the expensive brands. To ensure the best
results, buy the correct product for your hair type.
I recently put the new Dove Youthful Vitality range, part of
the Advanced Hair Series to the test. The products are meant to give a boost to
ageing, dry and thinning hair. Thankfully, although I may have a oily scalp and
dry ends, I have plenty of hair. But, as the formulas are gentle, I thought I
would give them a whirl.
The shampoo (£5.99) and conditioner (£5.99) infused with
cysteine rich-protein and elasto-lipids, left my mane feeling soft and silky
and did pump up the volume without weighing it down.
In my books, the hero is the BB cream (£6.99). It helped to
invigorate my hair. I also used it during the day, mixed with a couple of drops
of the Dove Pure Care Dry Oil (£9.99, suitable for all hair types), infused
with African macadamia oil, when I had a frizz attack. It did make a noticeable
difference.
The Youthful Vitality collection is another winner for Dove.
By Daralyn Danns
