Head Organics Review

October 14, 2009 by Karissa
Filed under Reviews

For nearly 40 years, Head Organics has been the natural leader in organic hair care since developing its ground-breaking, pH-balanced, FD&C dye-free shampoos and conditioners. Today, Head Organics continues to write the formula for truly organic, earth-friendly shampoos, conditioners, and styling products that keep the environment as clean and protected as your hair.

Naturally and economically sustainable in every way, Head Organics outperforms its synthetic counterparts with truly certified organic extracts, essential fatty acids, glycerin, vegetable oils, essential oils and natural hair proteins in a gentle coconut- and sugar-based formula. What you won’t find is harmful phtalates, paraben, disodium EDTA, benzyl alcohol and sodium laurel sulfate.

Since planting those first organic roots in hair care, Head Organics has built a heritage on personal care that equates to personal responsibility by maintaining the strictest nationally certified organics and OASIS (Organic and Sustainable Industry Standards) practices. With world-class R&D behind it and only the finest natural raw ingredients inside, Head Organic products never sacrifice and only deliver the highest performance in hair care. So breathe easy – and inhale the natural pomegranate and ginger fragrance. Head Organics are the healthiest, head-loving shampoos, conditioners, care and styling treatments on the planet.

Head Organics strives to create products that are in line with nature, believing in a diligent, forward moving effort to make less of an impact on our beautiful planet. Here are just a few of the many things they do on a daily basis to make a difference:

All of their packaging is either made of recycled materials or 100% recyclable
Head Organics print with soy ink
They use only biodegradable, non-toxic ingredients
Their products and ingredients are never tested on animals
They use local suppliers
Operate a paper free office with a strict recycling program
They use only sustainable products for our shipping needs

Head Organics products are free of animal derived products, all of their products contain natural, plant-derived ingredients. Plus, they’re completely cruelty-free making our plants Vegetarian and Vegan friendly.

The first product I tried from the Head Organics line was their Leave-In Conditioning Spray. Leaves my hair soft and silky, not waxy. Huge points there. I do have to be careful not to use too much, but I think that is with all leave-ins. I tend to want them to work like an anti-frizz product, but they aren’t! Definitely my favorite of the line!

And it has a really really light scent. No overpowering what scent I choose to wear for the day! And it doesn’t change the color of my hair like some leave-ins. It does all of this by utilizing plant based glycerin, and soy proteins.

Oh, one last thing I was impressed with? No cap! It has a cool locking mechanism, so you can seal it, making it perfect for travel, the pool etc. No more lost caps! The Leave-In Retails for only $13.50.

Next I gave their 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner a shot. I can never find a 2-1 that actually cleans, or actually conditions. It is usually too much of one, and not enough of the other. This isa gentle cleanse, so you might need a couple tries if you had a BIG hair night the night before. But it is perfect my hair. Nice boost of conditioner, and if my hair feels dry, I use a couple sprays of the leave-in. Perfect for travel this past weekend. Everyone could use it! Most women are going to need a little more moisture, at least at their ends, so do keep that in mind.I don’t remember how large my bottle is, and Craig is asleep, so I can’t go peek, but it is a nice sized bottle, and only $16.50. I would attempt to say, 16 oz?

And the 2-in-1 is an award winner!

Cranberry Fruit Extract – features anti-oxidant properties to purify hair
Rosemary Leaf Extract – provides hydration and moisture to hair
Jojoba Seed Oil – acts as a carrier for moisture agents

I also sampled out their Extra Hold Mousse. More of a foaming gel in my humble opinion. Probably best on hair that actually need hold. It works great on my new bangs, and my roots for volume but not so much on the rest of my hair. Leaves it a little too “held.” But when you have straight hair, and like it to move, most styling products are too much. I let my mom try it, and of course she actually fixes her hair, and she raved that she loves it!

This mild, naturally rich styler does double duty as a high caliber volumizer and style protector. Its gentle, non-irritating formula is infused with certified organic ingredients and provides instant lift and lasting hold as it tames frizz and flyaways. Infused with a nourishing blend of jasmine flower extract, jojoba seed oil and witch hazel, Extra Hold Mousse delivers voluptuous volume, scintillating style and lustrous shine without residue or build-up. Dispensed from a non-aerosol applicator, Extra Hold Mousse is gentle enough for daily use on all hair types, including chemically treated and colored hair. The Mousse retails for $16.50.

My two things I love the most of all the Head Organic’s Products? Ingredients, and price. These products are affordable. And good for you and the planet!

Head Organics sent me these products for review here on Prissy Green. You can see more in my Disclosure Policy.