Hi all,

What do you think of L'oreal Color Vive Creme Shampoo and Conditioner?

Blondie35

I've not looked at the ingredients, but I'm guess there are -cones in them.  Typically s/c for colored/processed hair, is very gentle, however, so it might be a good fit for you, particularly if your hair likes the -cones.  I'd recommend regular vinegar rinses if you use these products, so that the build up does not cause any damage.

Thank you for your replying back to me, and thank you for your advice about the vinegar rinse.  I will try it.  Hmmm, I'm not sure if they have cones in them either.  How can you tell or how do you know a product has cones in them?  I have noticed and learned that the product does leave your hair nice and smooth but I don't think it protects your hair from split ends.  But yes, I think this product fits me perfect.  Because, I can use anything with cones.  Cones work best on my hair.  Cuz, I also use Pantene products and it really leaves my hair healthy, nice, silky, and smooth.  I also believe that it protects my hair from split ends and damage because when I use products like L'oreal Color Vive Creme Shampoo and Conditioner and Pantene Pro-V them both leave my hair feeling smooth and shiny like glass, and I have less trimming when I use these products.  I've noticed when I use cheap products like Alberto VO5 Shampoo for Extra Body or Sauve shampoos and conditioners they always leave my hair feeling and looking rough like a shaggy-dog.  Or, it makes it feel damaged, and feeling like trimming off starting all over again growing out.  That's how I feel when I damage my hair.

To tell if the product has -cones, check the ingredients and look for words that end in "cone" like dimethicone.

Some less expensive hair products use harsh detergents which will leave your hair feeling rough as the result of the product stripping all the protective oils from the the hair shaft.

Ok, yes, you are right about less expensive products being harsh on the hair.  It does make it feel rough.  Especailly products like Suave.  I can remember the old Suave years ago made my hair feel so rough and damaged that it wasn't funny.  That's why I have to use more expensive products like Pantene Pro-V, Thermasilk, Matrix, Redken, Joico K-PAK, and Biologe.  They all work my hair wonders.