Lavender Mint Shampoo & Conditioner Review for Hydration
I have been using Paul Mitchell’s Lavender Mint Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner for the past year, and I must say my hair looks and feels much healthier compared to the time I damaged it trying to go blonde. Although I didn’t achieve the results I hoped for, the Lavender Mint Shampoo and Conditioner helped tame my hair as best they could, thanks to their color-safe formula. Here are my key takeaways from using both products:
PROS:
Moisturizes hair effectively
Safe for colored hair
Gluten-free
Paraben-free
Designed for coarse, thicker hair
Vegan
CONS:
Strong chemical-like smell
Too heavy for fine hair
Pricey
Focused only on hydration ONLY
Causes buildup over time
Contains sulfates
OVERVIEW
While I’ve enjoyed using this duo from Paul Mitchell, I feel my need for intense hydration has passed. It performed exceptionally well for my thick hair, targeting the areas needing the most moisture – my dry ends.
The Lavender Mint combo is widely praised for its minty hydration, and I can confidently say I experienced that cooling sensation as I worked it through my hair. It left my scalp with a refreshing coolness, like a breeze over glowing coals. It was especially helpful when my hair was dry and brittle from coloring, alleviating that rubbery, damaged texture.
Drawbacks
If you’re sensitive to scents, this might not be the best choice for you.
The lavender mint fragrance is potent and could be overwhelming. Personally, I found the scent to have a chemical undertone, which wasn’t particularly pleasant.
Availability
The shampoo and conditioner are available on Amazon, at salons, and through various global platforms. You can also find them at Ulta, where they occasionally go on sale. At an average price of around $30 per bottle, they are more expensive than many drugstore brands like those at Walmart.
Core Purpose
This hydrating and soothing shampoo replenishes both hair and spirit. It cleanses, soothes, and hydrates dry hair, leaving it with a calming fragrance.
The formula includes moisture-rich conditioners and amino acids to improve strength, shine, and manageability. Added bonus: the dreamy blend of lavender, mint, and tea tree oil creates a spa-like experience.
Bottle Design
While performance is key, the bottle design is worth mentioning. The sleek green bottle aligns with the brand’s tea tree theme and highlights their environmental initiative to “plant one million trees.” The overall design feels premium, and the pump mechanism is sturdy, unlike many flimsy shampoo containers I’ve used in the past.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Whether this product is for you or not depends on your hair’s needs. The Lavender Mint Shampoo and Conditioner duo delivers on hydration and creates a pleasant shower experience. Despite minor drawbacks, it does its job well and is a reliable option for those with thick, dry hair in need of moisture.
Rating: 7.5/10
Ingredients:
aqua (water, eau), sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, butylene glycol, decyl glucoside, dimethicone, pca dimethicone, cocamide mipa, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, lavandula (lavender) angustifolia extract, mentha spicata flower/leaf/stem extract, glycine, tyrosine, cysteine, leucine, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl distearate, ipdi/peg-15 soyamine copolymer dimer dilinoleate, trimethylolpropane tricaprylate/tricaprate, hydrogenated polydecene, peg-150 distearate, polyquaternium-7, cetyl triethylmonium dimethicone peg-8 succinate, caprylyl glycol, phenoxyethanol, hexylene glycol, sodium coco pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, panthenyl ethyl ether, citric acid, polyquaternium-10, histidine hcl, disodium edta, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, magnesium chloride, magnesium nitrate, glycerin, parfum (fragrance), benzyl alcohol, limonene, linalool
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FAQ: Lavender and Mint for Your Hair
1. Is lavender and mint good for hair?
Totally! Lavender and mint are a dream team for your hair. Lavender helps calm the scalp, fights dandruff, and even promotes hair growth. Mint adds a refreshing tingle, boosts circulation to your scalp, and leaves your hair feeling super clean. Together, they’re a perfect combo for healthy, happy hair.
2. Is lavender shampoo good for your hair?
Oh, for sure! Lavender shampoo is awesome for keeping your scalp calm and irritation-free. It can also help with dandruff and so many other things.
Check out this post for more in depth about lavender: 5 Secrets To Naturally Grow Your Hair
3. Does Tea Tree Lavender Mint shampoo have sulfates?
Sadly, yes Paul Mitchell’s Tea Tree Lavender Mint Shampoo does contain sulfates. Sulfates are what create that foamy lather and help cleanse your hair thoroughly, but they can be drying for some hair types. If you’re worried about dryness or have colored hair, you might want to balance it out with a hydrating conditioner.
4. How often should you use Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo?
Weekly, but it really depends on your hair. If your scalp is on the drier side, you might want to use it less. If you’ve got oily hair, you can use it more often. Either way, follow it up with a good conditioner to keep things nice and hydrated!