First Impressions: Aveda

I have only been into an Aveda store/salon twice.  The first time was to get dolled up for an event about 10 years ago, and the other was when my friend was visiting a couple of months ago.  Initially I didn't go back because the smell from the products they used didn't go away for about a week.  All I kept thinking was, "Why won't this smell go away?!"  And I was washing my hair daily.

Fast-forward a decade, and my friend & I stopped in because she loves their products.  I received a couple of single-use samples (Rosemary + Mint Shampoo and Scalp Benefits Conditioner).  While the samples were not large enough for me to say whether or not they worked, the scents were not as obnoxious as I had remembered.  Since I am on a dry shampoo kick, I waited until theirs debuted before I purchased anything.   

I bought the "Gift of Lasting Style for the Road" set ($56.50), which is quite pricey.  It contains a full-sized Shampure Dry Shampoo, a travel-sized hairspray, and a travel-sized thickening tonic.  The products come wrapped in tissue and are stored in a lokta bark paper box made in Nepal.  There were a couple of promotions going on, so I also received several samples, and a breast cancer awareness ribbon.  Since I didn't have my usual space to photograph the products, they fit on the BlizzCon box.  I will have a post of those items later on. 

Un-boxed gift set.

Wrapped package and samples.

Samples include body cream, shampoo, conditioner, and the Ivanti trio.

I have tried the dry shampoo and body cream sample.  Overall, I like the dry shampoo.  The bottle is the same as blowpro.  To dispense the product, you have to shake the bottle, and then squeeze the base of the bottle.  The more pressure you apply, the more product will come out.  Be careful, or you might end up with a huge white powder spot in your hair that will fall onto your clothes.  The cream is nice, too.  It is rich and thick, with a light scent that I can't really explain.  Since the weather is changing day-to-day, my hands have been especially dry.  This cream is long-lasting with the hydrating power I need.  I will post updates as I try out the other products.

Do you have a favorite product form Aveda?

Stay beautiful!