Ahh, the neverending challenge of finding efficacious and QUALITY natural hair care. This is one area in the green beauty world that I still sometimes struggle with. ESPECIALLY when I am not a big fan of hair washing in the first place…but then again who is? (LOL)
Enter Lovesong Beauty. Founded by Emily Bowman, a Rancho Santa Fe resident with 15 years of experience working in the natural product industry. Emily is quite familiar with the concept of green, environmentally friendly beauty products. Though the green beauty market has evolved a ton, she noticed that something was missing. Sure natural skincare products are widely available — with great options — but there weren’t a lot of great natural brands when it came to hair care products. For those that wanted to “clean up” their hair care routine and were trying some of these (existing) natural haircare products…they might be turned off by the product’s efficacy. With that being said, Emily saw a need to make products that work similar to conventional alternatives but are made with natural and organic ingredients.
So, Emily (along with her husband, Matt) launched her own natural hair care line: Lovesong Beauty (isn’t it the cutest name!?). They came out with two products: a dry shampoo gel and a leave-in conditioner that are both organic, vegan, and non-GMO, as well as free of sulfates, petroleum, phthalates, and synthetic fragrance. And boy oh boy are they ever amazing!
Emily wanted something that was both a dry shampoo and a scalp elixir that would work overtime to make your hair healthier –– because there’s truly nothing worse than having a dry scalp and then applying dry shampoo powder to it to only make it flakier and dryer…iykyk (ugh)! That, along with a leave-in conditioner, which is another finishing product, helps you care for your hair from root to tip. What a great pair to start off with!
As we green beauty fans can attest, we’re all well aware of the ambiguity that can sometimes be confusing for those seeking a truly green brand as both a consumer and a professional in the industry. Emily understands that wholeheartedly and shares in some of our collective frustration of purchasing products in which you don’t even know whether they’ve been tested, you don’t know what the shelf life is, and you don’t know if what’s on the ingredient label is accurate. While there’s a fine line between small businesses that may be making products from home or making products that are not at a level where they could be sold nationally and then (there are) large corporations that are solely concerned with the bottom line… Lovesong, despite being a small, self-funded company, is capable of making their shampoo and conditioner as natural and organic as possible while also conducting the necessary testing (cruelty-free, of course) so that the products can scale to be sold on a national level with a two-year shelf life and a stable, consistent formula! (YES, TWO YEARS!!)
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So let’s jump right into what makes Lovesong Beauty products so special:
- Vegan, certified organic ingredients, cruelty-free, gluten-free, colour-safe, and non-GMO
- California made and wind energy crafted
- They use eco-friendly shipping materials including cello tape, greenwrap and tissue paper which are compostable and fully recyclable
- Product is bottled in glass and boxed with recycled paper
- A percentage of every sale is donated to a diverse network of causes within 1% For The Planet, a nonprofit organization that supports the preservation and restoration of our environment.
INVISIBLE DRY SHAMPOO GEL
When I tell you this is one unique product, that is an understatement. Initially seeing this product, I was immediately curious! Mainly because it’s a gel! In my mind I was like whaaat?! How does this do any sort of anything? Most conventional dry shampoos are aerosol, which is not only harmful to the environment but frequently contain harmful ingredients that we end up breathing in. Powders or foam are common ingredients in natural dry shampoos…and I’ve used dry powdered shampoo for a while and while I don’t hate it one bit (there are some that are better than others of course), the discovery of an invisible gel that acts the same way a dry shampoo does is truly so freaking unique!
QUALITIES OF THIS DRY SHAMPOO GEL
- The most incredible, fresh scent! It’s not overpowering, but subtly and beautifully noticeable. It has soft floral notes with fragrant botanical extracts of Rose De Mai, Jasmine, Vanilla Planifolia and Vanilla Tahitensis. (I know…so good!)
- Soothes, detoxifies and provides relief from sensitivity and scalp issues like dryness and dandruff
- It’s light and viscous, dries super quick, and isn’t sticky
- Delivers antioxidants and nutrients at the root for strength and density
- Formulated with ingredients found in nature like: Wakame (Seaweed), Green Tea, Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera
- Good for all hair types and textures
- Can be used daily or overnight
BENEFITS OF USING A DRY SHAMPOO GEL
The biggest one? ZERO residues or buildup! Depending on what you’ve used in the past, powders can leave a bit of grit or have your hair looking chalky. Some dry shampoo foams might leave a sticky residue, but according to Emily, using a gel is actually better for your hair because it doesn’t block your hair follicles or develop build-up over time. With my dry scalp, I am BEYOND here for that! Where have you been all my life Lovesong? ;)
USAGE
Apply 4-6 pumps to dry hair between washes. Apply to dry hair using your fingertips. Gently massage into the scalp and roots of the hair. Leave to naturally air-dry or blow-dry and style as desired. Can be used daily or overnight.
For a flawless daytime finish, blast roots with a hairdryer after applying. :)
Pro-tip: I definitely try to use dry shampoo at night so that it can work its magic and absorb excess oil. Be sure that your hands are clean when applying! Nothing like applying more oils/dirt to your hair when you’re trying to clean it up a bit. (LOL)
BEFORE AFTER
So simple! And as you can see from the before and afters, I definitely notice that my hair seems cleaner and less oily. While it’s not freshly washed hair, this gel 100% helps lengthen the time between washes and soak up excess oil. The best part of it all? No buildup, no powdery grit, or exacerbated dry/flakey scalp. HUGE fan of this, especially if you’re a dry scalp gal like me with fine hair.
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FULL INGREDIENTS: Water, Undaria Pinnatifida (Wakame) Extract, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark Extract, Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract*, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Serenoa Serrulata (Saw Palmetto) Fruit Extract, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Lavandula Hybrida (Lavender Grosso) Oil*, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Distillate Water, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Rosa Centifolia (Rose De Mai) Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Heptyl Glucoside, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citric Acid
*Certified Organic Ingredients
WEIGHTLESS LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Of course, we can’t forget about Lovesong’s amazing Leave-In Conditioner! I am super picky when it comes to conditioners because my hair is fine and can get weighed down easily. But this leave-in conditioner right here? It’s what dreams are made of!
QUALITIES OF THIS LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
- Its luxurious cream-like texture melts into your mid-length and ends providing lightweight hydration, softness, smoothing, frizz-control, heat protection and detangling
- Beneficial for processed, damaged and heat-treated hair
- Formulated with ingredients found in nature like: Evening Primrose Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil and Shea Butter Fruit –– it smells very close in scent profile to the Dry Shampoo Gel
- Good for all hair types and textures
- Can be used daily on both damp and dry hair
USAGE
Apply 4-6 pumps to washed, conditioned, and towel-dried hair. Pump into the palm of your hand, then apply to damp or dry hair while concentrating on mid-length and ends. Leave to naturally air-dry or blow-dry and style as desired. For added hydration, apply again when hair is dry.
Pro-tip: This is great to tame flyaways or extra frizzy hair in the southern humidity!
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FULL INGREDIENTS: Water, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Propanediol, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract*, Sclerotium Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Rosa Centifolia (Rose De Mai) Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citric Acid
*Certified Organic Ingredients
Overall, I am so pleased to have discovered Lovesong Beauty and its amazing hair care products. I look forward to any future products they may create! In the meantime, I’ll be over here using it all up and absolutely L O V I N G what they’ve already created!
Have you tried Lovesong Beauty’s products yet? Let me know which is your fave and how you like them!
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