This Change is Bad.

Back about 2, maybe three weeks ago, I found I was almost out of shampoo. Since I bought the last bottle at Target, I figured I would just back there and buy it again - it was both a nice size, nice price, and I could get the top open easier than the normal bottles the grocery stores carry.

I normally use Aussie brand moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Well, Target had the conditioner, but they were out of the shampoo in the same size. They did, however, have the "aussome volume" type, so in addition to another bottle of my moisturizing conditioner, I bought the shampoo and conditioner for that.

This type of Aussie product is supposed to "help hair that's fallen flat," and I have to admit my hair does seem very limp sometimes. This was the main train of thought that prompted me to try it out.

I don't think I'll be trying it again after these bottles are gone.

I have not noticed any discernible difference in the volume of my hair. I have, however, noticed a definitive difference in texture and handling. For one thing, it's harder to get a brush through my hair now. For another, I used to have lovely, silky hair - I loved the feel of it. Now my hair feels tacky, like it's slightly sticky, or - you know that feeling when you've got sweaty or otherwise wet palms and you pet your cat or dog? Yeah, like that. Needless to say, this will not do.

It has also made my scalp itchy, so I'm wondering if I'm actually allergic to whatever they've used for the floral scent it has (the moisturizing type smells more like coconut; before the redesign Aussie did, it smelled like nothing, which was one of the reasons I liked it). Makes me think I should just return it to the store, but I'm not sure if I can.

Regardless, I do not consider this a good product.

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