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Redken Dry Shampoo Paste 05 Review

~ Michele Raiyne ~ 1 Comment

Redken Dry Shampoo Paste 05 is half dry shampoo and half styling paste that is used for oil absorption, root lift, texture, mild control, reworkable hold and a refreshed, extended style.

Ingredients: Zeolite, Magnesium Sulfate, Isohexadecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceteareth-25, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil/Coconut Oil, Oleth-20, Silica, Diatomaceous Earth, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopheryl Acetate

Zeolite is a microporous aluminosilicate mineral and absorbs oil and dirt, as does diatomaceous earth. Isohexadecane has a powder-like finish and improves texture of a formula. Isopropyl Myristate is a texture enhancer and an emollient. Ceteareth-25 is an emollient and helps makes the hair look shiny. Propylene Carbonate is a solvent and can also decrease the viscosity of a product. Stearalkonium Hectorite is a clay.

Directions: Work a small amount of product onto fingertips and apply at the roots and through mid-lengths. Can be used on damp or dry hair.

Redken Dry Shampoo Paste is not scented and does not leave any white residue on the hair. I use about a pea size for the roots and bangs, warming and spreading it on my fingertips first until it feels a bit powdery. While the paste leaves leaves a textured residue on the hair, it it not gritty or sticky. I can still run my fingers and a comb through the hair, though there will be residue left on my fingers.

I have an oily scalp and wash my hair every 3 days. I have used this paste since I first got bangs a couple years ago. The bangs get oily quite quickly and this paste absorbs oil and gives the bangs some weight and texture. Redken Dry Shampoo Paste gives volume and texture to my otherwise flat roots. The before photo above shows my third day hair that is quite oily. After applying the paste to the bangs and roots, I am able to extend wash day by two days.

After flat-ironing, I use a bit of the paste to add texture on the lengths, some hold on the ends of my hair and oil absorption at the roots; flat-ironing makes hair look greasier faster since the oil is able to travel down the hair easier. The paste is great for up-dos and braids and holding bobby pins and hair elastics in place. I have not tried this on damp hair.

The Redken Dry Shampoo Paste 05 is a favorite and I will continue to repurchase. For a dry shampoo that does not leave texture on the hair, I use this one by Living Proof.

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Redken All Soft Shampoo and Conditioner Review

~ Michele Raiyne ~ 1 Comment

Redken All Soft shampoo and conditioner are for dry and damaged hair that claim to leave hair soft, manageable and shiny. I have an oily scalp and dry, frizzy hair and have been using All Soft for a couple months now.

All Soft Shampoo

The All Soft shampoo claims to gently cleanse while creating soft and silky hair.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Dimethicone, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycol Distearate, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide Mipa, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Pca, Salicylic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Edta, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Potassium Dimethicone Peg-7 Panthenyl Phosphate, Sodium Sarcosinate, Benzyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Coumarin, Linalool, Limonene, Fumaric Acid, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Ci 15510/Orange 4, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 17200/Red 33, All Soft Tetrasodium Edta, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide (D184464/1).

All Soft shampoo is creamy and formulated with sulfate, silicone and salicylic acid. The shampoo contains Redken’s RCT (root, core, tip) protein complex; soy protein that adds structure to the root, providing stronger hair at the scalp; arginine, conditioning hair at the core, and Sepicap to restore the look of the ends of the hair. Moisturizing factor replenishes and maintains moisture balance. Argan oil provides softness, silkiness and shine to the hair.

Directions: Massage shampoo into a soft lather on wet hair and rinse. Can be used daily.

The shampoo has a soft lather and smells nice. The shampoo cleanses well and does not tangle the hair while washing. The hair does not feel dry or overly squeaky clean while rinsing.

All Soft Conditioner

The All Soft conditioner claims to detangle, replenish moisture and provide intense softness.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Elaeis Guineensis Oil/Palm Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Octyldodecanol, Sodium Pca, Parfum/Fragrance, Citric Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Potassium Dimethicone Peg-7 Panthenyl Phosphate, Sodium Sarcosinate, Propylene Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Edta, Potassium Sorbate (D184537/1).

Like the shampoo, the conditioner contains the RCT complex, moisturizing factor and argan oil. The conditioner contains a water-soluble silicone that provides shine, softness and detangling.

Directions: After using All Soft shampoo, distribute through hair and rinse thoroughly.

The All Soft conditioner detangles well, particularly when left in the hair for a couple minutes and finger combing.

Using All Soft shampoo and conditioner, my hair feels very soft and silky and has some shine. My hair feels more hydrated, looks less poofy, has a bit less frizz and my waves and curls are more defined. The hair does not feel weighed down and still has good volume. Usually, when air drying my hair, my bangs and the shorter hair around my face will poof and frizz up, but using All Soft, I have nice curls around my face and my bangs were not frizzy at all. It’s been over a year since I got my hair cut and using this shampoo and conditioner, the ends of my hair feel less rough and dry.

I really like Redken’s All Soft shampoo and conditioner and will continue to purchase.