I am heading out of town on Tuesday next week for an exciting blogging adventure (I promise to fill you guys in the minute I get the okay!) and since I won’t be in town to train my clients any day except for Monday, I’m making it a point to take them through seriously sweaty workouts this week. ‘
One of my clients told me that she “loves to sweat” today and that was music to my ears! Workouts that leave me drenched in sweat are my favorite, so I totally get what she was saying. (Sweating outside in the humid Florida summer heat, on the other hand, is miserable. There’s a fine line between the two, my friends.)
Lunch
In between training clients, I grabbed a quick lunch in the break room before it was time to teach water fitness.
On the menu for today was a vegetable-packed egg salad with two apricots and almonds.
Once I was done with lunch, I had about 20 minutes to spare until water fitness, so I downloaded some new songs to keep my class rockin’. “Tutti Frutti” was the hit of the day. My water fitness group loves their ‘50s jams!
After water fitness, I was absolutely drenched in sweat. The summer heat is here to stay! I couldn’t wait to hop in the shower and slipped on my old school shower sandals and quickly rinsed off at the gym.
Big slip-on sandals like the ones I wore to protect my feet as I showered at the gym today take me back to locker room showers during my high school days after diving or water polo practice. I just needed my Herbal Essences shampoo and I would’ve been instantly transported to the fall of 2002!
Actually, Herbal Essences was my “fancy” shampoo that I would save for special occasions. Post-diving or water polo practice, I usually used Suave green apple or tropical coconut shampoo because it was like $1.50 for a bottle and smelled like heaven.
Now I’m all about Marc Anthony Instantly Thick shampoo and conditioner. I also occasionally use L’Oreal Damage Erasing Balm on my hair as well to (hopefully) help with my split ends and keep my hair healthy!
Question of the Afternoon
- What is your favorite shampoo/conditioner?
- What was your favorite shampoo/conditioner in high school?
In high school I was all about Herbal Essences, Pantene Pro-V, Daily Defense and Suave. I occasionally used Ultra Swim because I was always afraid my hair would turn green from all of the chlorine, but I didn’t like that stuff at all. It always left my hair tangled!
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I’ve had a thing for Pantene Pro-V since high school, and it continues to this day! I’ve tried other shampoos (nothing super expensive though), and I didn’t like any of them as well. My hair is loyal, I guess. 😉
The “old” herbal essences is back! I bought some at CVS recently when I saw a magazine ad in PEOPLE. BEST. PURCHASE. EVER. I cannot stop smelling my hair haha I feel like I am in highschool again and I’m not mad about it!
I am obsessed with Aveda shampure shampoo/conditioner, it smells SO good and is all natural, so it’s super good for your hair. But it’s like $16 for a small bottle, so I don’t buy it too often. 🙁
I use Redken now. In high school cheap stuff…flip flopped between Pantene or embarrassed to admit it….White Rain. So damaging to the hair. I just saw the price obviously :).
Julie, I saw the title of this post and immediately thought of Herbal Essences shampoo! I was thrilled that you mentioned it. It was my favorite until they rebranded and released new scents, which still smelt pretty good, but man oh man, that old school Herbal Essences shampoo was my favorite! The smell still takes me back! I need to buy a bottle just to relive that time! Great post. Hah!
I totally understand your reasoning for wanting to sweat from a workout but not from the heat and humidity – there is definitely a difference. After a sweaty workout, you can usually cool down by taking a shower and remaining in an air conditioned gym. If you’re sweating it out in the extremely humid outdoors, you just can’t cool down (until you head back into the air conditioning that is).
As far as favorite shampoo, I’ve been using Pantene’s Nature Fusion for a few years now but I’ve been seriously thinking about switching. I’ve read that it is one of the worst shampoos for leaving a waxy build-up in your hair over time. I think it’s actually happening to me – my hair used to be naturally wavy with a lot of body, but now it’s completely straight and doesn’t want to hold any style. Though it feels soft and silky, I would rather have some body and style! Like you, when I was younger I used Suave shampoo and have actually considered returning to it because I don’t recall having these hair issues back then. I just need to finish up the bottles of Pantene I’ve been stock-piling like a mad-woman first!
I usually just grab whatever is on special! 🙂 Anything for dry/curly hair. I buy the odd slightly more expensive leave in conditioner every now and then which I use once a week. Apricots….so delighted they’re back!
My mom only bought Suave growing up! I was always so jealous of my friends who used Herbal Essences! haha
Bumble and Bumble is great when I have the extra cash, or visiting my indulgent friend, but I think Dove works well and smells squeaky clean. But usually what’s on sale. Ha. I also like Suave Kerotin, which is super cheap.
I recently tried out Marc Anthony’s curling mousse, since my old mousse stopped being produced, and it’s great. I would definitely try his shampoos/conditioners.
I actually have a tip though–once a month use a 1:1 parts shampoo and baking soda in your hair, and it gets off any build up and leaves hair shiny. I saw it on Dr. Oz, tried it, and my sister even commented and asked what kind of shampoo I use.
It is really funny that you mentioned the Herbal Essences Shampoo because just the other day my roommate busted into my bedroom all excited that Herbal Essences began making their “old” shampoos again. In all the years I have lived with her I have never seen her that excited. Haha.
The egg salad looks delicious 🙂
My favorite shampoo is by far Pantene. I love the way it makes my hair smell and feel. For years, my mother made me feel like only expensive shampoos would work for my hair. But now that I’m on my own, Pantene is just fine for me!
Oh my gosh. I loved Herbal Essences. I’ve got to pick some up. Now, I use John Frieda Blonde or Tresemme.
I loved the old school Herbal Essence too! I would have to say Biolage would be my fave, I’m constantly searching though!
Oooh I love Biolage!!
I used Herbal Essences and Pantene in high school as well. How funny! I not use TRESemme. I am a cheapo so I probably won’t be branching outside of the Target selection any time soon.
I loved Finesse! The blue bottles, and smell were my favorite.
L’oreal kids reminds me of childhood and Pantene reminds me of high school! I like trying different kinds of shampoos now. But lately I’ve been splurging on Desert Essences Coconut shampoo and conditioner. It is THE best. Smells great and made with quality. Worth the price, IMO. 🙂
I rememeber using herbal essence as a kid – then I jumped on the garnier bandwagon until recently. now I try to use a chemical free shampoo, I really love Dr. bronners.
I was an Herbal Essences freak!! It was the best!
I used to use Tigi oatmeal and honey shampoo. My fancy one was bumble and bumble can’t remember the exact name but it had cucumber in it. Now I use an all natural one called Moo Goo which is good for the environment and good for you as no harsh chemicals are in it 🙂
I was totally a Pantene ProV girl in high school! I thought it smelled like sweedish fish, it was so yummy. Then my hairdresser told me it coats your hair with wax and is very bad, so I switched to herbal essences. Now, I’m a Wen girl and my hair is healthier than ever, I highly recommend it!
I always used Pantene Pro-V in highschool. Herbal Essences reminds me of my grandma’s house – she has had the same shampoo for as long as I can remember! Currently I don’t have a favourite shampoo/conditioner. I really like Shu Uemura Art of Hair Silk Bloom Restorative Conditioner but it is pricey so sometimes I splurge.
Who remember VO5?! I was all about the green apple smell. I also was an Herbel Essence gal, and I liked the smell of Garnier Fructis! Nowadays I swear by Healthy Sexy Hair (by Big Sexy) or Aveda (pricey)… I normally buy the big liters and interchange them once one set is gone, it’s lasts forever!
How often do you wash your hair? Some of my girl friends can go days, my hair dresser can go like 4 days and it still looks great. I’ve tried dry shampoo, but that initial feeling of “dirty hair” just grosses me out. I wish I could go a day or two without washing it though, it’d probably help it grow!
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The bowl that your almonds are in is too cute! 🙂
And I totally remember LOVING those Herbal Essences shampoos and conditioners. I loved the scents so much that I have been tempted recently to go out and buy some.
i always go for the coconut scented .. well anything .. candles, lotion, shampoo .. makes me feel like im on a tropical vacation at any time
I also had specail ocasion shampoo in high school. It was either Herbal essences or Nivea. Then I also had very cheap chamomile shampoo for every day (costed like 2 euro/liter). Now I use Catwalk or Bad Head. Sometimes I steal my boyfriend’s Head and Shoulders
I love Aussie Moist shampoo. Smells divine.
I use Pantene or Garnier Fructis! For a few years I used really nice salon shampoo and conditioner but realized it didn’t make any difference and cost way more so now I just use the cheaper stuff. I am very low maintenance with my hair in general!
Omgosh, I used to use the Suave Green Apple too! Totally forgot about it until now! I love throwbacks. And my family still uses Herbal Essences but I’ve been trying different shampoos forever now because I can’t find one that fits my hair! It’s thin but I need volume without it getting to heavy. It’s kind of annoying…
I find that if I use the same shampoo for too long it doesn’t work as well and leaves my hair looking greasy, so I switch up my shampoo every 4-6 months. Some of my favorites have been Aussie and Tresemme, and in high school I liked Garnier Fructis!
Bed Head was my “special shampoo” when I was a teenager. Also, whenever I see L’Oreal Kid Shampoo I’m tempted to buy it because I loved it as a kid. The smell reminds me of summer for some reason. Now I use Pantene. It helps make my hair silky smooth right out of the shower that I can just use my fingers to comb it. That helps with curly hair.
Ooohhhh man, Herbal Essences was totally the jam! Remember the scandalous commercials? I remember actually being embarresed when they came on when I was with my parents, so I’d leave the room hahah. My go-to shampoo back in the day was usually Garnier Fructis. Currently I’m using Living Proof shampoo on most days, and I alternate with a Joico for color-treated hair. As for shampoo, I’m currently using John Frieda. I like to switch things up all the time, though!
Good old throwback shampoos. I was completely obsessed with Fructis back in the day, but now I use the solid shampoos from Lush or anything from Bumble and Bumble.
I’m actually using Herbal Essences again after the girl who used to cut my hair told me it was the least-bad brand in terms of drugstore shampoos after trying to sell me the fancy salon stuff. I still love the smell! I totally used to rock Ultra Swim back in high school during swim team season and forgot that it existed until I read this post… thanks for that trip down memory lane!
I use the Healthy Scalp shampoo and Pantene Pro-V conditioner…..though, the gal that cuts my hair will sometimes use something that smells like lavender and mint – I feel so relaxed afterwards.
In High School – I was like you: All about Suave and Herbal Essence. 🙂
haha i definitely used herbal essences back in high school!
I loved the old school Herbal Essences in high school! I don’t care for their current products, though…
My favorite shampoos now are Paul Mitchell The Wash and Biolage Color Care. I have blonde highlights, so I also use a purple shampoo once a week that gets the brassy tones out – it’s Regis Designline Silver Shine shampoo. I rotate shampoos daily so my hair doesn’t get used to one type 😉
haha herbal essence is so old school and def reminds me of high school! the smell is so strong!!
My current favorite is the clear shampoo! I had received a sample pack, and instantly fell in love with it 🙂 but back in the day, I was definitely a pink herbal essences and garnier fructis.. They both smelled amazing!
I love that Herbal Essences has throwback bottles now! That stuff was awesome! Remember when Britney Spears was a spokesperson for them? Better yet–remember all of Britney’s Pepsi commercials?! haha
I used Aveda in high school and college, once I started working and hitting the gym more often I switched to Sleek Look (I think Matrix makes it) to smooth out my curly hair. In the last year or so I switched to Suave’s version of the sleek shampoo. My hair dresser even commented on how my hair seems less damaged lately :-). I’d love it more if it smelled like coconuts or flowers haha maybe I’ll have to pick up some Herbal Essences since it is back!
Oh man Herbal Essences brings me back! I remember using it when I was young. Now, its back?! Crazy. I love Wen Hair products and Its a 10. They work miracles for those who highlight their hair!!
My absolute fave is Bumble & Bumble its a little $$ so usually I use Garnier or Pantene-In high school it used to be a brand called Salon Selectives..
I also use the L’Oreal damage erasing balm to attempt to get rid of and prevent split ends. I never had a problem with split end until about 6 months ago, I haven’t dyed my hair in over 4 years, and I get regular haircuts, but they still show up a few days later. Have you had any luck with the balm? Mine don’t seem to be getting worse, but they don’t seem to be getting better either.
Love it! I usually judge my workouts by “sweat flingage”… The more sweat I fling the better the workout! haha!!
I was a pert plus girl in high school!! It smelled so yummy!
My all time favorite shampoo &conditioner is Revlon Super Soft. A stylist rexommended it to and it is AWESOME!
Oh. I totally used herbal essence growing up. Who didn’t? And htose commercials? Unforgettable!
Pantene Pro-V to this day makes my scalp burn (weird, right!) But Herbal Essences, Suave, and all the others mentioned were high school staples (I am around your age so it makes sense). I used V05 in the summer to combat the yellow/green/dry/brittle blonde hair from the pool.
Haha I used to love the old Herbal Essences too, but now I use whatever “fancy” products my mom gives me because she’s all about nice beauty products, but most of the time I use different shampoos in rotation! I heard that it’s good to rotate them every 1-2 months so I usually opt for Dove’s yellow shampoo (forgot the kind), Aussie, or the new fruity Herbal Essences (there’s a bunch of different kinds). 🙂
haha, I used to use Herbal Essence all the time too! Or at least I would steal it out of my parent’s shower from time to time.
Now I am really into Biolage or Gaudier Fructis. I am not really one to stick to one brand haha
Ooh boy I used to love Herbal Essence, there was one with marigold or something like that in it that smelled incredible. I switch shampoos and conditioners pretty often these days because I like to try new things and compare them but I love all of the Organix products (using the brazilian keratin right now but the coconut and argan oil are my favorite) and switch back to them pretty often. I also like Alba Botanica shampoo and Wen (although Wen is pretty pricey, so I don’t buy that often)!
I definitely need to get a bottle of the classic Herbal Essences! I use Infusium (which smells AMAZING) and Burts Bees GUD Vanilla Flame…which I recently discovered and am LOVING the scent.