Wishtrend was kind enough to send me over a product, the likes of which I’ve never reviewed before, a shampoo!

I’ll give you a quick introduction from their website before I get to my thoughts and experiences

“What is DAMOAE?Damoae is made of natural Chinese medicinal herbs that can be ingested, and there for is not harmful to the body. This product is patent proven to increase hair count as well as effectively treat dandruff and has been approved by the KFDA as a hair loss prevention product that increases hair growth and thickness.

If the problem of hair loss gets to a point where it is clearly causing aesthetic or other issues for someone, with visible bald spots and clumps of hair falling out at a time, then it could prove prudent to consult a hair specialist or opt for a natural-looking neograft hair transplant. While that is always an option, there is definitely no harm in first trying out herbal shampoos such as Domoae or other remedies either!

Damoae consists of 17 natural herbs used in Chinese medicine, including dried orange peels, aloe, and peppermint. These ingredients work together to perform the most ideal medical action on the scalp to prevent hair loss and treat dandruff at the same time. Adult men suffering from hair loss and who fear they are going bald may wish to take a look at the meds available at Blink Health as things like finasteride are often used to treat male pattern baldness.

By continuously using Damoae, you can see improvement in the following areas: hair loss, dandruff, scalp itchiness, seborrheic dermatitis, damaged hair, and more! You’re scalp will feel clean and your hair will feel luxuriously thick and smooth!”

My first thought was “Whoa, this sounds right up my alley”. I had yet to try any Korean shampoo, and with all of this fanciness and natural herbs ingredients, I couldn’t have asked for a better first try. It almost felt like I was going to be using Salon Hair care products because it just appeared very professional and it was something new; I always link that to going to a salon because they always have new products to try. So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at what exactly is contained within this bottle:

Ingredients

CitrusUnshiuPeelExtract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, PolygonumMultiflorumRootExtract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra(Licorice) Root Extract, Citrii Unshiu Immature Peel extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Roof Extract, OenotheraBiennis(EveningPrimrose)SeedExtract, AloeBarbadensisLeafExtract, DisodiumLaurethSulfosuccinate, SodiumCocoylAppleAminoAcids, CocamidopropylBetaine, Pyrithione Zinc, biotin, nicotinamide, DisodiumEDTA, d-panthenol, Citrus Paradisi(Graperuit) Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-10, Glycerin, SilkAminoAcids, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, OenotheraBiennis(EveningPrimrose)Oil, CamelliaJaponicaSeedOil, 1,2-Hexanediol, L-menthol

Much like Korean skincare regime, this shampoo also comes with some rather detailed instructions to follow. Notably that this shampoo does not require an additional conditioner afterward. I was skeptical about that, especially with the state my hair was in. Up until about a year ago, I had been bleaching my hair every 7-8 weeks for five years! Pretty much the most brutal thing you could possibly do to hair and I was doing it on the regular. My hair held up fairly well, but it was definitely beat to hell by the end of things. Even now I still lighten my hair, my natural shade is many, many shades darker than what I am now and I have a bit of an ombre effect on the ends, so even though I’m off the hardcore bleach I’m still not totally virgin (and never will be haha). What I’m trying to say is, my hair has been strugglin’, and it could always use some help. When I fist pumped out the product, I took inventory of the smell. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but it smells vaguely like lemons and a swimming pool. I know that’s an odd descriptor but that’s what I always think of when I’m using it, and it’s not unpleasant! I’m into the smell. Following the instructions I double washed my hair, by the first rinse I could tell they weren’t kidding about not needing a conditioner. My scalp was tingly clean yet my hair was incredibly moisturized. By the second washing and rinse I was cursing myself for not trying a Korean shampoo sooner, much like the way I felt when I first tried Korean face products.


When I towel dried my hair, the next step was to try the Damoae Therapy Tonic as per the instructions

“How to use

After shampooing with DAMOAE’s Therapy Shampoo, towel-dry your hair. Shake DAMOAE’s Therapy Tonic 3-4 times. Spray a moderate amount all over scalp. Using your fingertips only, lightly tap all over your scalp to increase absorption.

Generally, this essence is used morning and evenings. However, if you like the setting effects of this essence, you can use it throughout the day.

Using a wooden bristle brush that gently massage your scalp will help with absorbing and activating the ingredients in the essence.”

After blow drying my hair on low heat (sorry, I can’t do no heat or air dry, my hair is way too unruly for that) my hair had a lovely glossiness that is usually reserved for after the application of silicone serum products. It had a nice weight to it as well, and I don’t mean a build up of heaviness, almost like a newfound plumpness of the hair shaft. It wasn’t weighted down, it was more like it just tamed the fly-aways and dryness.I will say, the smell of the shampoo is a lot more pleasant than the tonic, which smells highly medicinal. However, it is not a smell that lingers in the hair, it dissipates quickly. I did detect a slight tingle the first few times I used this tonic, and I trace that back to the salicylic acid that’s listed first in the ingredients