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Though Friends debuted in 1994, people are still obsessed with Jennifer Aniston’s unforgettable ’90s hair. But it wasn’t just her famous haircut that drew envy — it was the silky locks that accompanied it. Years later, Aniston is giving us the chance to emulate her gorgeous hair, thanks to her haircare brand LolaVie.
LolaVie offers a wide range of products, from classic shampoo and conditioner to leave-in conditioner and oil. We tried out the LolaVie shampoo and conditioner for ourselves.
Jennifer Aniston Tells PEOPLE
“I wanted these to be able to take care of a number of issues, so they do more than just clean the hair,” Aniston told PEOPLE in a previous interview. “It was really important to have it perform on a large group of people with different hair. We worked really hard to make sure it worked for as many hair types as possible.”
This line is completely vegan, cruelty-free, and made without harsh ingredients like silicones, parabens, and sulfates. Our team used this shampoo and conditioner for two weeks to see how the products worked on our own hair.
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Size: 8.5 ounces | Vegan: Yes | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Color-Safe: Yes | Silicones: No
On the first wash, we were impressed by the shampoo’s pleasant scent and thorough lather. While natural shampoos don’t usually create the same frothy bubbles as the typical sulfate shampoo, we were able to work up a nice lather that left a super clean feeling. We could tell the shampoo was removing our natural oils, as it left our hair a bit dry (those with dry or sensitive skin might notice a dry scalp after using this shampoo). Some of us thought our hair felt a bit weighed down after using this shampoo, though this wasn’t an issue for all testers.
All of our testers agreed that this product left hair feeling fresh and clean.
Our testers couldn’t quite pin down the scent — some thought it smelled citrusy, while others noticed a floral scent. But no matter what we likened it to, we all agreed that it was a pleasant fragrance that elevated the washing experience.
Testers Say
“After washing with the shampoo, my hair felt super clean, and for the most part, after five washes, this shampoo consistently cleaned my hair with good results.” —Madison Yauger, PEOPLE shopping editor
Madison Yauger: “When I first used the restorative shampoo, I noticed it was very light (not super dense) and had a citrus scent with notes of fresh lemon. As I rinsed, I noticed it definitely dried the hair out as a shampoo should when it’s cleaning because it removes a layer of the natural oils (but not all of them). That hydration was then immediately restored by the conditioner.”
Alyssa Brascia: “I felt like the shampoo did a great job of really cleaning my hair, and I felt good about the ingredients being used on my strands, as well. However, I will note that if you have somewhat dry or sensitive skin like mine, you may notice a bit of dryness in your scalp.”
Michelle Lee: “After using the product, my hair did feel cleaner, but weighed down. After continuous use, I noticed that the heaviness lessened, but was still subtly there. I also saw and felt a difference in how my hair felt — smoother, silkier, and healthy.”
Dhara Patel: “The first thing I noticed about this shampoo was the scent. The brand describes it as ‘botanical’ which is quite prominent immediately upon dispensing and even lingers a bit after you wash your hair. While the scent may be slightly intense for some, the consistency is a nice gentle liquid soap that works into a light lather. After the first wash, my hair felt silkier and my scalp had noticeably less buildup.”
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Size: 8.5 ounces | Vegan: Yes | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Color-Safe: Yes | Silicones: No
The Restorative Conditioner left our hair feeling silky soft after the first use. It easily detangled our hair and restored hydration after the somewhat drying shampoo. It shared the same luxurious scent as the shampoo, which made for a relaxing routine worth repeating.
The conditioner worked on both color-treated and undyed hair, restoring moisture to our strands no matter their condition. Some testers thought this conditioner added weight to their hair, while others found their hair was left feeling lightweight. Testers agreed their hair was silky soft and tangle-free after use.
Testers Say
“As someone who has rarely had color or any sort of treatments applied to their strands, conditioners often work well with my hair and provide a decent amount of hydration, and this restorative conditioner was no exception.” —Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE shopping writer
Madison: “With the conditioner, I felt an immediate surge of moisturization when I applied it after the shampoo. After drying, my hair felt super lightweight, and even the ends (which were a bit overgrown and dried out from color treatments) felt nourished and softer to the touch.”
Alyssa: “I was unsure how a super-natural conditioner would perform against my tangle-prone hair, but I was pleasantly surprised by the ease with which my hair was detangled in the shower. I’ve noticed a definite increase in the glossiness of my locks no matter if I go to bed with wet hair or dry my hair with a blow dryer, which is a definite perk, since my hair can get pretty dehydrated after significant heat use.”
Michelle: “The conditioner was easy to rinse off even after I left it on longer to replicate a hair mask. It also didn’t leave my hair greasy like most conditioners would but, similarly to the shampoo, my hair felt weighed down, especially after the first use. Like the shampoo, I noticed that my hair appeared and felt silkier and softer.”
Dhara: “The conditioner’s light and subtle scent reminded me of the spa. The consistency made it easy to distribute quickly and evenly throughout my hair. After brushing and rinsing, my hair was detangled and felt smoother.”
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The Results
Madison: “As mentioned, these products worked successfully when used by themselves. But I also wanted to see how they interacted with different products. Truthfully, the level of clean didn’t stay long when I mixed the products. Once I went back to just using the shampoo and conditioner without any follow-up products, my hair once again looked and stayed clean longer.”
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Alyssa: “I did feel as if I had to do two washes with this shampoo after a long weekend to really cleanse my hair. This ended up leaving me with some dryness in the scalp. Overall, I loved the cleanliness of the ingredients and the results, the hydration that my locks held onto after just one shower (though I tested them for many more), and the gloss that my hair was bestowed upon by these products.”
People / Alyssa Brascia
Michelle: “I didn’t notice any change in how it left my scalp, which usually experiences hormonal flakes and itchiness. Overall, I think the set definitely delivered on its nourishing and restoring promises, especially with how shiny my hair looked after. But, as someone with extremely straight hair that gets oily often, that weighed-down feeling was definitely a con.”
People / Michelle Lee
Dhara: “‘Restorative’ is the perfect adjective for this shampoo and conditioner. Not only did this product relieve my dry and rough hair, but I visibly saw a decrease in the amount of hair I lost in the shower.”
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Are LolaVie Shampoo and Conditioner Worth It?
Madison: “If you’re someone with a balanced hair type (not too dry or too oily) and primarily just work with shampoo and conditioner, I would definitely recommend these products to nourish your hair. I’m a huge fan of vegan and cruelty-free formulas — due to the sustainability behind them — and these ones definitely leave your hair with that signature Jennifer Aniston shine.”
Alyssa: “Be careful of using too much of the shampoo, as it can leave sensitive scalps looking and feeling a little dry, but overall, these products are the real deal. Jennifer Aniston does it again!”
Michelle: “I’d recommend this product for those with dry strands or textured hair, but if there was a LolaVie product that focused on volume or managed the layers/shape in my hair and provided that shine — count me in!”
Dhara: “I was surprised when I didn’t have to use more than two quarter-sized dollops of shampoo and conditioner to achieve silky smooth results. With just a small amount, my hair was left with natural, bouncy waves when dry. If you can get past the scent, it’s worth trying to experience sleek and strengthened hair.”
Why Choose Clean Haircare?
“A lot of times you have to put a lot of crap into different shampoos and conditioners to get that sort of slick, sexy, voluminous look,” Aniston tells PEOPLE. “But then after a while, it starts to break your hair down, because of the buildup of all that stuff.”
LolaVie’s ingredients tell a different story. Just look at the ingredients of the shampoo and conditioner to discover the unique, clean formula: copper, zinc, ginger root, caffeine, chickpeas, quinoa, and more! These ingredients work to nourish and hydrate the hair to create that signature silkiness.
Why Trust PEOPLE?
Our testers spent two weeks trying out the LolaVie shampoo and conditioner to give an in-depth and honest review. We test thousands of products across a variety of categories, always ensuring we recommend the best of the best.
Meet Our Testers
- Madison Yauger is a shopping editor for PEOPLE with experience testing lifestyle, home, and beauty products. She has interviewed over a dozen celebrities on their brand collaborations and favorite products.
- Alyssa Brascia is a shopping writer for PEOPLE with extensive experience testing beauty and haircare products.
- Michelle Lee is PEOPLE’s style and beauty editorial assistant. She covers celebrity fashion and frequently interviews stars like Coco Gauff and Victoria Justice on their style and beauty routines.
- Dhara Patel was a project manager for PEOPLE shopping with over five years of experience in the beauty and fashion industries.
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