Himalaya Herbals Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo review

I have been worried about hair fall lately. A lot of hair ends up on the shower floor and I am beginning to see my hair thinning, especially the fringe. So I've been on a lookout for anti-hair fall shampoos and hair therapy products. But before I buy anything, I will always research extensively, even if it is just a drugstore product. I read some glowing reviews on the Himalaya Herbals Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo and got really excited when I saw it on sale at a beauty shop.

I've seen the brand Himalaya around, but I rarely used it. The only time I've ever tried the brand was a body lotion that I used as a hand cream and for my elbows. It was alright, but nothing outstanding about it.

So when I got this shampoo i was quite excited to try it because every review I read was a good one. It is a 2-in-1 formula that helps to nourish the roots and strengthen weakened hair. Apparently, it is also safe to use on colored or permed hair, which means that it is a gentle shampoo. I have to admit, the word 'herbals' really sucked me into buying too, because I thought that probably meant that it'll be good for the hair. Marketing at it's best?

I've used this only twice so far but already I am beginning to dislike it.

I had to use more product than I usually do because the shampoo does not lather very well, even when I lather it in my hands. I know this is because it's sulfate free, and that's a good thing. But I'm not used to using sulfate-free shampoo yet! So it's still weird. I'm sure the longer I use it, the more I'll get used to the little lathering.

Worse still, it tangles very badly, especially when I pile my hair on top of my head. Even when I washed my hair without piling it up, the shampoo still tangled my hair badly. I had to use the Loreal Anti-Frizz Hair Mask in order to detangle my hair.

Scent-wise, there is no distinct smell, which is a good thing considering that most herbal shampoos and products have a very strong distinct smell that lingers.

I can't tell yet whether it makes a difference to hair fall, but it's performance so far has made sure that I won't be buying this again, even if it works well. I have tried other anti-hair fall shampoos like Dove and Clear, and I have to say that I will definitely prefer to repurchase the Clear shampoo than this one.

I monitored its effectiveness. Unfortunately I did not see or feel any improvement.

For me, this product is definitely a fail, and I will not be repurchasing this again.

*The Himalaya Herbals Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo retails at most stores and pharmacies for $9.90, but I got mine at $6.50. Buy it online at Qoo10 or Amazon (ships to Singapore).

For reference, I have an oily scalp and dry and slightly frizzy hair.