I was recently sent the Berber Oil Collection (*) hair products in travel-size to review. I have given the products a trial run of two weeks to see how they fare.
Osmo are a haircare company, born and bred in Britain. They started off relatively small but have now grown to have a cult following and two, in their own words, ‘revolutionary products’ – Aqua Wax and Aqua Wax Hard. Osmo aim to push creative boundaries and pride themselves on being leaders, not followers.
The packaging is eye catching but simple. The browns, oranges and greys work with each other to make sure that you definitely take a second look. The products, carefully packaged in a sleek cardboard box, wrapped in gorgeous black tissue paper, are impressive in looks. These wouldn’t look out of place in a salon nor your bathroom.
Berber Oil Shampoo Rejuvenating Cleanser with Argan Oil(*)
The product is of a runny consistency, a deep honey like colour and designed to infuse the hair with moisture and hydration. I have used this product the most often out of the three, substituting my usual shampoo for this one. The website claims that this product:
- Delivers enhanced radiance and intense shine.
- Moisturises and hydrates.
- Aids in the replenishment of vital proteins and essential nutrients.
- Unique blend of oils combined with Panthenol to help strengthen and repair.
Used in place of my usual shampoo, this product delivered it on its promise. I’m still searching for that elusive Holy Grail haircare product but this comes pretty darn close. It left my hair shiny and soft to the touch. I’ve recently been a victim of extreme dryness and horrible tangles and the feeling left by this shampoo was amazing. After years of dying my hair and then raging pregnancy hormones, my hair definitely deserved this treat.
I would definitely repurchase this product again – it’s the closest shampoo to perfect for my unruly mane.
Berber Oil Mask(*)
Designed to be used as a daily 1 minute conditioner or a weekly treat, this product is thick and creamy in consistency. Given the choice of using this daily or weekly, I chose to use it weekly as my hair does not react well to being washed and conditioned every day. The website claims that the product:
- Replenishes elasticity and bounce.
- Leaves hair smooth and silky for ease of styling.
- Helps strengthen and repair even the most fragile of locks.
Used intermittently with my other conditioners and as a weekly treat, this product did leave my hair silky smooth, however it failed to deliver with its claims of elasticity and bounce – although my hair felt smoother, it still felt as lacklustre and with as little volume as before. I have weak hair anyway, but I also have to mention that I haven’t noticed any difference in the strength of my hair.
Berber Oil(*)Another product with a runny, honey-coloured consistency is the Berber Oil itself. Using Argan Oil, the product claims to:
- Helps strengthen and repair the hair for noticeable, more manageable results.
- Contain UV filters for protection against sun damage and heat styling.
I have used this product the least out of the three, only using it for special occasions such as my nieces wedding and some drinks with friends. This product can be smoothed onto either dry hair or onto damp hair – I chose to use it on dry hair, usually also whilst I was in a rush. Although I haven’t noticed a difference in the strength of my hair, as I mentioned in my review of the mask, my hair does suffer in the sun and although we have had a lack of the yellow rays the past few weeks, they haven’t affected my hair as they normally would.
However, I’m not totally sold on this one just yet, I’d like the opportunity to trial other oils before committing to this one. The only product out of the three I can honestly say I’d definitely repurchase would have to to be the shampoo.
If you’d like to find out more about the products, you can find the website here.
Osmo are also offering a 10ml sample of their Berber Oil free – you can find that here.
The shampoo and mask come in 75ml or 250ml sizes, the oil comes as 100ml.
You can find these products at various salons across the country, more information on where the products are stocked can be found here.
Prices range between £7-£22 for the products.
What do you think of Argan oil based products? Are you a fan or not?
xo
This post contains a PR sample.
Great review. I haven't heard of this brand before. The products look good x
Thank you 🙂 I have to say I am impressed by the shampoo…totally exceeded my expectations xo
I have sent off for the sample. It asked for a business address I said not applicable. If I get it I will let you know what I think.
I hope you enjoy it, Justine! Thank you for the Thank You card by the way 🙂 xo
I've never used any oil based products on my hair yet. My hair can get quite greasy so I've always stayed away from on the thought it might make it even more so. They look interesting though.
They are – I understand what you mean about products and greasy hair though xo
I used the Osmo Berber oil on my hair for three days and, while it made my hair lovely and soft, I got hard painful cysts on my cheeks/jaw wherever my hair had brushed my face. I would not touch the stuff again.
8 weeks on the I still have four cysts on my cheek. They will go eventually, I suppose.
Oh no, thats horrible! Have you complained to Osmo?
xo