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62 STYLE | promotion<br />
THE PANEL<br />
OUR TEAM PUTS PRODUCTS TO THE TEST TO SEE IF<br />
THEY LIVE UP TO THEIR PROMISES.<br />
MIKE HAIRCARE<br />
We reviewed Mike Hamel of GM Hair’s own-brand<br />
shampoo and conditioner last November and loved<br />
the quality of these all-natural products, made in<br />
Christchurch, but weren’t so enamoured with their<br />
plastic packaging. Neither was Mike. To address<br />
plastic bottle waste, he moved on to screw-top tin<br />
containers, and is currently developing an even better<br />
flip-top option (as pictured). We put this prototype –<br />
and Mike’s refreshed shampoo formula – to the test<br />
to see if he’s heading in the right direction.<br />
Alice Bush<br />
20-SOMETHING #ECOWARRIOR<br />
Rodney Grey<br />
30-SOMETHING #DESIGNERDAD<br />
Gaynor Stanley<br />
50-SOMETHING #SEACHANGER<br />
A great product with excellent<br />
environmentally friendly packaging.<br />
The shampoo whip is just the icing<br />
(whip) on the cake.<br />
Best aspect? Excellent packaging<br />
to go with an excellent product,<br />
of course!<br />
I wish… this product didn’t make<br />
it so hard to go back to my regular<br />
shampoo.<br />
Results? My hair is oily and it’s hard<br />
to find a balance, but these products<br />
are perfect, leaving my hair feeling<br />
lovely and healthy. The packaging!<br />
I love the idea of the reusable<br />
containers, which are durable and<br />
easy to use in the shower.<br />
The shampoo whip has the texture<br />
of a styling product, yet lathers up<br />
beautifully and smells great.<br />
Best aspect? Stylish, accessible<br />
packaging ensures no product will<br />
go to waste at the bottom of the<br />
container.<br />
I wish… more companies would<br />
follow this example and find more<br />
environmentally-conscious solutions<br />
for their packaging.<br />
Results? Following the instructions<br />
on the label (which handily covers<br />
all hair types), my hair looked<br />
shinier, felt softer and left me free<br />
of the frizz-effect often caused by<br />
other brands.<br />
The shampoo whip is an excellent<br />
new addition to a top-shelf hair<br />
care collection.<br />
Best aspect? 100% Ugly Free – no<br />
parabens, sulphates, carcinogenics,<br />
animal testing or plastic.<br />
I wish… all hair care product was<br />
made with this much thought to<br />
what’s good for us.<br />
Results? Infused with Mike’s special<br />
keratin protein and gentle-buteffective<br />
cleansing agents, I found<br />
this readily cleared some winter<br />
scalp build-up while leaving my hair<br />
strong, soft and shiny.<br />
Purchase yours at GM Hair or mikeshaircare.com
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