Suave Professional Natural Infusion with Awapuhi Ginger and Honeysuckle - For Damaged Hair

I recently received a sample of Suave Natural Infusion with Awapuhi Ginger and Honeysuckle shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in cream. I did not receive full sized products, only a one time use for each product.

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Suave Professionals Natural Infusion Awapuhi Ginger and Honeysuckle is a basic Suave product. I'm not sure if Honeysuckle improves hair texture, or if Awapuhi Ginger makes hair it stronger or healthier. Most likely not, but they do give the shampoo a pleasant smell, ginger spiciness blended with honeysuckle sweetness.

Because I haven't been able to use the product for a long time, I'll just give my first impression of each product that I sampled.

Anti-Breakage Shampoo - $ ($2.88 at Walmart)

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This isn't a volumizing shampoo. Most volumizing shampoos contain wheat protein or some other ingredient that adheres to hair and gives it bulk. And as far as healing damaged ends is concerned, as far as I know, you need to repair damaged keratin with a keratin-bonding agent...usually more keratin. Both claims seem a little off the mark. But Suave Professionals does get rid of the many products that I add to my hair on a daily basis. That alone gives hair a little loft so it appears a little more voluminous. And it's not harsh, so hair isn't just a bunch of flyaways and the damage is not exacerbated. The shampoo doesn't get to lather much and again, leaves your hair feeling clean and light. Hair is not hard to manage after use, so while not a healer, it does sort of deal with the split ends. It does a good job. Other products might do a better one, but for the price, I give it: ☆☆☆☆

Anti-Breakage Conditioner  - $ ($2.88 at Walmart)

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This would most likely be an excellent conditioner for fine, straight hair, very much unlike mine. My thick hair was not provided with enough moisture and there was not enough conditioner to really work through my hair entirely, leaving me with a tangled mess to deal with when I left the shower. I left the conditioner in my hair for the recommended 1-3 minutes and still, the tangles were barely manageable. The fragrance was still just as enjoyable as the shampoos, a delicate floral scent with just a hint of spice. If you have fine, straight hair that needs repair, this might be a good option, for me, it's a: ☆☆

Strengthening Light Leave-in Cream - $$ ($4.98 at Walmart)

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Again, this product had an amazing scent, a soft, subtle, natural scent. The directions say to apply this product to damp hair and work from roots to ends through hair, combing to distribute. The consistency of the product is smooth and creamy and thinner than I had expected it to be. It goes on light and does not weigh your hair down at all. I wasn't sure if I should use my normal styling products in conjunction with it, but with work the next morning, I didn't want to take a chance of not looking my best so I used all my products with this one first. My hair is the softest it has most likely ever been! This is already on my shopping list and I am buying it when I go out tonight! If you couldn't tell, I give it a: ☆☆☆☆☆