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This is my first blog post in English.

I decided to write a review/my opinion about the Tea tree shampoo of Petal Fresh. I have heard different opinions about this hair product. On social media many people are complaining that it causes itchiness, dry scalp and dry hair. I was curious about it, because when you take a look at the bottle you see ‘Scalp treatment’. So according to it’s label the shampoo invigorates & soothes (the effects of tea tree). It’s vegan, it contains natural ingredients. It should be helping you to get rid off itchiness, dandruff and dry scalp.

About 5 months ago it was time to test it out myself. I was a little bit nervous, because I have a very sensitive and dry skin. I bought the shampoo at Holland & Barrett.

MY FIRST IMPRESSION:

• A big bottle of 475ml
• A minty fragrance!
• The shampoo lathers a little bit
• A small amount of product is enough to apply
• My scalp feels fresh and clean afterwards
• My scalp immediately tingles afterwards (a nice feeling, no irritation of the skin)
• It’s easy to apply on hair

Shampoo ingredients

Aqua – Water Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate – Natuurlijk surfactant Betaine – Natuurlijk hydratiemiddel Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate – Natuurlijk schuimmiddel Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate – Natuurlijk reinigingsmiddel Hydroxypropyl Cellulose – Natuurlijk emulgator *Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract – Tea tree extract Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil – Babassu olie Tocopheryl Acetate – Vitamine E (anti-oxidant) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride – Natuurlijk huidverzorgingsmiddel Panthenol – Vitamine B5 Glycerin – Natuurlijk bevochtigingsmiddel *Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract – Kleine hoefblad extract *Achillea Millefolium Extract – Duizendblad extract *Equisetum Arvense Extract – Paardenstaart extract *Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract – Rozemarijn extract *Althaea Officinalis Leaf Extract – Heemst extract *Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract – Kamille extract *Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract – Citroenmelisse extract *Thymus Vulgaris Extract – Tijm extract Polysorbate-20 – Natuurlijk emulgator Citric Acid – Natuurlijk pH-regelaar Dehydroacetic Acid – Conserveermiddel Ethylhexylglycerin – Natuurlijk conserveermiddel Sodium Chloride – Natuurlijk verdikkingsmiddel **Parfum. *Gecertificeerde biologische ingredienten **Natuurlijke parfum van etherische oliën</P>

Source: Holland & Barrett Dutch website

I did 3 experiments to test the shampoo. Which experiment is the best?

EXPERIMENT ROUTINE 1:

• Wet hair
• Shampoo -> Rinse out
• Conditioner -> Rinse out
• Leave-in conditioner

RESULTS EXPERIMENT 1: In this experiment I applied the shampoo directly on my scalp. I have noticed that I got an itchy scalp on day 2 and it got worse on day 3. So I couldn’t extend my next wash day very long. Day 3 was the max!

EXPERIMENT ROUTINE 2:

• Pre poo with oil
• Wet hair
• Shampoo -> Rinse out
• Conditioner -> Rinse out
• Leave-in conditioner

RESULTS EXPERIMENT 2: Before I applied the shampoo I did a pre poo. (A pre poo is a scalp massage with oil before you wash your hair). Well, it was on day 4 the itchiness began and I had to wash my hair on day 5.

EXPERIMENT ROUTINE 3:

• Pre poo with oil
• Dirty deepco -> Rinse out
• Shampoo -> Rinse out
• Conditioner -> Rinse out
• Gel

RESULTS EXPERIMENT 3: First I massage my scalp with oil. Next step: On wet hair I applied the deep conditioner (A dirty deep conditioner is applying deep conditioner before you wash your hair with shampoo). For 30 minutes I let it sit. I rinse it out with warm water and then I applied the shampoo. No itchy scalp until my next wash day! Nowadays I wash my hair on day 8!

CONCLUSION:

• Experiment routine 3 is definitely the best way for my hair!
• Pre poo in advance works very well.
• The combination pre poo & dirty deepco works perfectly.
• Tip 1: When you massage the scalp regularly (3 or 4 times a week), it stimulates the bloodflow, hair growth and it removes build-up!
• Tip 2 (in general): When in doubt; You apply some product on the inside of your elbow for a 10/15 minutes and then remove it gently with a tissue. When you put a product that is agressive to your skin, your skin could react in different ways; You could experience a burning feeling and your skin could become red.
• Applying the shampoo directly on the scalp causes itchiness, already on day 2.
• I am not sure which ingredients cause itchiness. It could be one of the detergents or fragrances. Personally I think it depends on the sensitivity of a person.
• I like this shampoo though as it cleanse my scalp and hair very well.
• I wanted to try it out myself, before saying this Tea tree shampoo isn’t good for my hair and scalp. Now I know it could work very well, except not directly on the scalp.

This was my review/opinion about the Tea tree shampoo of Petal Fresh. I hope you liked it. Please feel free to leave a comment below.

Disclaimer: I only write down what works for my hair. So this doesn’t mean it will work for your hair too. Discontinue using this product when you get skin irritation. Furthermore there is no partnership with Petal Fresh and Holland&Barrett.