Damsel with Distressed Dry Hair - Product Review - Forest Essentials Bhringraj Hair Vitalizer - Part 1

So I was born with perfect hair. Period. 

Now before you tag me as Lying Brag-ster and stop reading further hear me out ! Its true, I was born with great hair. In mom's words "A white puff of cotton ball with jet black healthy hair". So what happened, you ask ? The rad trend of Ironing ones hair! Yes well, that happened. Now all the folks here who are 20 above would relate to me when I say that way before products like Heat Protectants had hit the market and Ironing rods were so easily available.. yes the late 90's I believe, salons in India used Irons ( Yes, I mean the ones used to iron clothes) to give people the poker straight shiny tresses we all drool over ! Right again, like a dimwit that I can be at times.. I subject my hair to a punishment which was no less than being beaten Black and Blue and left hung out to dry. As if that was not enough, the ascend of hot irons and curlers coupled with my persistent dimwittedness has left me with hair which are now Thin and Limp as opposed to the previous Thick mane, Dull as opposed to the previous Shiny ponytail, Dry - specially the ends and scarily a few strands which have even turned Wirelike !! :'(

Now maybe not in entirety but a lot of you can relate to the deteriorating condition of your hair due to a number of factors which create havoc, a small list of which is as follows:

1) Not Oiling regularly

2) Use of Heated Ironrods/Curlers

3) Over use of Hair Dryers 

4) Unhealthy Diets/Crash Diets 

5) Frequent Shampooing 

6) Use of Harsh Products 

7) Backcombing too frequently 

8) Hormonal Disorders

9) Hard Water

Now there are a tonne of Home Remedies which are available not just on the internet but within the confines of our house ( Read : Nagging Moms, Nanis and Dadis). However these remedies although they bring about great results also require persistence, patience and can be extremely time consuming. Apart from these home remedies it is very important to opt for products which are not harsh on the hair, consist of the least number of chemicals and are effective enough to be used as cleansers frequently.

My review today will be about the range of products by Forest Essentials for Normal to Dry Hair.

Forest Essentials as most of you would be aware is a chemical free, Luxury Ayurvedic Brand. Their products are made of naturally distilled pure essential oils, pure cold pressed seeds, organically grown vegetable oils and plant extracts so the products are least likely to react negatively to any hair type ( In most cases). Since I was trying the range for the first time, I picked up Travel Sized bottles of the entire range, the first step of which is reviewed below. Step 2 and Step 3 are in consequent entries/posts. 

STEP 1 - Hair Oil - Forest Essentials Bhringraj Hair Vitalizer 

Product Claims : Forest Essentials Bhringraj Hair Vitalizer is designed to stimulate hair growth and restore vitality of hair. This multi functional hair vitalizer is enriched with Ayurvedic herbal extracts which deliver optimal anti-breakage benefits and strengthen hair follicles. It is a clear light honey colored liquid which can be sprayed on the scalp every day between shampoos. Non sticky and easy to use. It’s benefits include stimulating hair growth, improving the structure and increasing volume of the hair and strengthening the hair to resist damage. 

Product Ingredients - Bhringraj Extract, Hibiscus Extract, Amla Fruit Extract, Aloevera Extract, Green Tea Extract, Fenugreek Seed Extract, Organic Pea Sprout Extract, Arnica Extract

Packaging and Quantity - The Product comes in a 100 ML Spray Bottle form for INR 750. I bought the Travel Size Bottle which was 50 ML for INR 325. The packaging was easy to use and sturdy. The bottles are extremely cute. I have Medium hair length, somewhere between my shoulders to my back. The Travel Size Quantity seems enough for about 8 - 10 uses.  

The Product - The product itself is non sticky and light. Not a lot of product needs to be applied. Since it is Ayurvedic, the smell is a little putrid, specially while applying it to the hair. However, after a while its not so bad. The oil is perfectly moisturizing and worked well with my Normal - Dry Hair. It also did not make me breakout like other oils too. Thicker oils like Olive Oil and coconut oil tend to drab onto my face and lead to break outs and pimples. However, the Bhringraj Hair Vitalizer did not disappoint me at all. Ideally it works best if applied overnight however in last minute cases, you can also apply it for two hours prior to shampooing. Make sure to massage the oil well into the scalp and the roots using your fingers in circular motions. 

Pros :  

• Light and Non Sticky
• Does not cause Breakouts 
• Consists of a lot of organic products good for the hair 
• 100% Natural - Parabens Free
• Comes off easily and does not leave behind residue
• Reduces Hairfall
• Does not freeze in the hair or even during winters 

Cons:

• Smell can be a put off to some
• A little pricey on the pocket for the given quantity 

Availability - The product is available throughout Delhi at a number of Forest Essentials Retail Stores. Forest Essentials truly does pamper its customers when it comes to the final packaging of their products - Complete with Butter Paper, Dry Flowers and A nice Handmade paper HandBag. All the more reason, I love picking up stuff from their Retail Stores. Alternatively you can purchase their products online from their own website viz http://www.forestessentialsindia.com/ or even third party websites like Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal etc.

Verdict  - Overall a really good hair product for Normal to Dry hair types which leaves the hair softer and smoother after wash. I would definitely buy this product again and would rate it a 4.5/5.

Thats it for today folks ! I shall be reviewing Step 2 next, which is the Forest Essentials Mashobra Honey & Vanilla Hair Cleanser in my next post. Meanwhile, request you guys to please let me know if you have any suggestions/comments/questions ! You can also email me at carryonmania@gmail.com

Much Love and Carry On ! <3