PHILIP B Russian Amber Imperial Shampoo, 12 oz

My sister has tried every single expensive shampoo on earth. I think the most she spent before was $50 (that's astronomical in my eyes). She slipped me the Lucky magazine article on this shampoo and I thought the price was sheer lunacy. Still, I bought it for her as a present and both of us tried it together. My sister's hair: fine, curly hair, color treated and with keratin treatment, between shoulder and armpit length. Her result: The best hair she's ever had air-dried with no other products on it. She absolutely loved it and said that having tried so many other expensive shampoos, she puts her seal of approval on this as the best of the bunch by far. On me: Long hair to midback, wavy but with straight roots. Not super frizzy but not sleek, either. My result: It took only a small quarter sized ball and I lathered it extra hard on my hands with a bit of water, then put the lather into my hair starting at the roots and I combed it all the way through my hair. I waited about 5 minutes or so and rinsed with cold water. My hair was so smooth that I didn't even think I needed to put conditioner on it. I let it air dry and I gotta say, I was in no way impressed with the results of this air dry. It was nice and it smelled good, but it was nothing out of the ordinary and DEFINITELY nothing I would spend $100 on. About four days later (I wash my hair every 3-4 days), I tried it again and this time I blow dried my hair quickly because I had to run out of the house in a hurry. WOW. what a difference. 1. My hair smelled like HEAVEN. 2. My hair was SO SOFT, and felt so fluffy. It was just beyond clean, every strand revitalized. 3. I had bounce and body, I looked like I was wearing bumpits (LOL, not my usual look, but it looked so healthy and shiny, I went with it). 3. Even a week later and 2 washes later with my regular shampoo, my hair was so soft and still smelled delicious (I don't even like musky scents like this one usually, but something about this one is so decadent).Now, I have good hair to begin with, I'm not going to lie, I'm very lucky. I really don't NEED a miracle shampoo like this, since I can get very similar results with $7 shampoo with panthenol in it, for example. But the fact that it made it stay so soft even after going back to my regular shampoo and knowing how little of it I'll actually need to use each time I wash my hair, where even if I wash it with this shampoo as a once a week treatment, this jar will last me at LEAST 6 months. And the money it will save on conditioner, b/c you barely have to use any! I currently spend about $15 per month on shampoo and conditioner anyhow. I don't think I could justify the $140, but getting it for $100 is totally worth it to me. I rationalize it as "Am I willing to work a full day in order to buy this shampoo?" Hell yes, so I just bought myself a jar, lol.

Absolutely a game changing magical product!! If you are after fullness, shine, and a delicate beautiful scent that lasts, I promise this is the shampoo for you. The price will freak you out a bit but when you see how very little you use? And the luxury of the lather that produces? Then dry it and stand there aghast? You will be thrilled you made the investment. I truly am spoiled for the rest of my life. I have very fine hair and not a lot of it. Past few days? Easily look as though my hair volume doubled. It made me tear up a bit. You get a LOT of promises with fine hair. Everyone and every product claims to fix it. This shampoo? Kept its word. I would absolutely without question tell anyone to make the investment. Just a phenomenal product that makes you feel? Beautiful.

I first purchased this shampoo in a store many years ago at $65, as crazy as that seemed at the time. It was recommended to me by the sales clerk…. And now it’s $165. Use of a shampoo at this price should result in an hair miracle. Well, it’s good enough for me! I just use it sparingly and when I need a pick-me-up. But, recently I have decided I need to treat myself more frequently these days!1- I love the gentle, fragrant scent! It lasts all day.2- I love how it improves the look of my hair - my hair is hard to style and I am often normally unsatisfied with the final result, but not with this product.3- I have highlights in my hair that fade over time but this shampoo seems to perk/brighten them up.I do try to also use the Philip B conditioner to ensure an overall positive effect because even salon-purchased hair products, while better than typical hair products that either leave my hair limp, dry, or greasy, they only provide an OK result.I did see a comment with a complaint about the texture of the shampoo — the shampoo starts as a gel-like consistency but your hair needs to be fully wet and you should rub the shampoo between your wet hands and then into your hair. It will provide the normal, sudsy consistency. Overall, while exceptionally expensive, so worth it for me!

I love this shampoo - it has been my holy grail for about 3 years now. However, I should have known better than to buy this product at half of retail price from this Amazon seller, Beauty Collection. The product I received was NOT sealed, extremely diluted and/or counterfeit! The texture/color that I'm use to with this shampoo is not what this seller sent me.I cannot stress enough that when it is too good to be true, trust your gut! Amazon customer service was amazing and gave me a refund without issue - I will continue to shop with Amazon because of their service alone.Lastly, my husband gave me grief for buying a product to save $70 dollars when using it I could have gotten an allergic reaction or worse. I will use his advice going forward and buy only from trusted sellers that sell at a reasonable discount or pay retail. When it comes to your health, it's just not worth it!This product is divine for fine, colored hair.

Like another reviewer, I would charaterize myself as a "product junkie". With all the hoopla, I ultimately couldn't resist. With great anticipation, I washed my hair with the Russian Amber. The texture is definitely different than anything I have ever experienced...a little bit like silly putty. But, with plenty of water, once you get the lather going it is like any other shampoo. Now, the big question - is it really worth it? My hair might be a little shinier and maybe it behaves a little better. I think the ends might be a little less dry. The thing is, I can't honestly say there is enough difference to tell if it's real, or in my head. The condition of my hair wasn't that bad to begin with...really fine, and suspectible to breakage, but basically soft, with some shine. So, maybe its more dramatic if you start from scorched earth. The smell is nice - maybe a little overpowering in the tub, but it doesn't seem to linger. In the end the price is pretty big for a difference that seems small.

I have frighteningly damaged hair from years of going from dark brown to near platinum blonde. So bad, in fact, that during a bleaching process two years ago I gave myself a chemical cut! Needless to say my hair has been slowly growing back and this shampoo is now my new "must have". I admit, 93.00 for shampoo is OUTRAGEOUS! BUT, if it works then it works. And to me, whether its mac and cheese, peanut butter or in this case shampoo there are just somethings you do not go cheap on.I would pay 93.00 for this again!The consistency is very gel like and I was very intimidated at first with how to use it. I did a google and found a few youtube videos from Philip B on how to use it. It gave me the confidence to try and I am so happy I did! I immediately felt such a difference in the texture of my hair. I typically only have decent looking hair if I straight iron it but this made even my in between curly and wavy hair look gorgeous even after having slept on it while wet, drying overnight.I woke up in the morning and decided to style it with my flat iron and it looks amazing! Its actually soft and shiny and the color looks brighter as well (back to blonde again ;)I have no regrets about the money spent on this and will be getting it again. I got mine through Jade Beauty Supply here on amazon and she is amazing. They have the lowest price on this product that Ive seen thus far, even Ebay sellers.

They say only use a pinch but it's difficult to pinch standing in the shower attempting to do that when the produce is not as thick as you might think. The despenser should be a bottle not a jar. The product is nice and make my hair feel and look much better. More manageable. It's expensive but I think it'll last a long time. Don't expect a lot of lather. But I'm satisfied with my purchase and recommend it.

One word.. WOW! My mom bought this shampoo for her and i to try. We are a bit snobby lol when it comes to shampoos and usually use high end brands such as Oribe and Kerastase. This shampoo was a bit more expensive but we figured "what the heck we'll give it a try". My hair is long and straight. I don't get frizz but my hair is very oily around the scalp and i need to wash it every other day to avoid that "greasy hair look". Today i tried the Philip B shampoo and conditioner. Immediately upon the shampoo touching my hair EVERY strand felt like silk. I did not want to stop washing my hair. It felt that luxurious. Note : there is no lather of suds with this shampoo. I put some on my hands rubbed them together and applied to my hair. Quite honestly i felt like i didnt even need the conditioner since the shampoo made my hair feel so smooth but i used it anyway to try it. The shampoo and conditioner smell AHHMAZING. Once i dried my hair with the hair dryer i noticed i had ZERO fly always. My hair is shinier , bouncier and so silky it looks like i just came from the salon. I am extremely impressed and am already in love with this shampoo. Also note its been about 5 hours since i washed my hair and i can still smell how good my hair smells from this shampoo. Everytime i swing my ponytail i get a nice smell of my hair. Great product. I am very happy

I found that the best way to use this shampoo is to wash my hair first (I use a clarifying shampoo for the initial first wash), and then use this champoo. It's more effective and uses far less.The consistency is very unusual - something like liquid toffee without the stickiness!Scoop a little out and carefully work it between the fingers of both hands, apply the finger tips as close to the scalp as possible and all over, then start to work it into a lather, at the same time pulling it gently down the length. It's initially surprising that it does spread throughout all the hair and develops a rich lather.Take care not to drop any of the shampoo when first applying as it'll disappear down the plughole!I have quite a lot of fairly long, fine hair, and because I wash it with a cleansing shampoo first, only need around half teaspoonful to provide a rich and thorough lather.It makes it far more economical to use and is very effective.It smells lovely, feels luxurious and leaves hair clean,full and shiny.I follow up with a fairly lightweight conditioner applied to length and ends.

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Me encantaHay que saber usarlo la textura es como la miel, hay que trabajarlo en las manos un rato antes de ponerlo en el peloSi lo usas bien te deja el pelo precioso y el olor es increíbleCon poner un poco en la mano te da para todo el pelo y dura bastante

Prodotto particolare la consistenza è molto densa tipo miele vá emulsionato molto fra le mani prima dì applicarlo. Il risultato è magnifico! Il profumo wow!!!

Muy recomendable, buena relación calidad-precio, vale la pena cada euro ya que los resultados son mejores de los que me esperaba, el packaging espectacular!!!