Michael Van Clarke’s 3”’ More Inches shampoo and conditioner has been on my wish-list for some times and last summer, I bit the bullet and bought the pair of them. Six months on, I’m teetering on the last drop or two. Suffice to say it has lasted me well or to put it another way, I have stuck to using it which can only be a good thing.
Free of silicon and parabens (but not of sulphate), the range uses naturally derived cashmere proteins and gentle cleansing agents to feed and clean the hair from the roots. It also claims to slow down the ageing process so hair is given a boost of shine and softness. While it’s easy to preach that frequent washing and using hairstyling tools contributes to the demise of hair condition, in the practical sense these obstacles aren’t possible to avoid and so this range has been developed to work in harmony with our busy routines.
First up, I do like the medicinal looking bottles, which I am guessing is intentional into making you think this is a treatment for your hair rather than a cosmetic one. It also means it’s appealing to both sexes.
Only a small amount of product is required (usual 10p size of shampoo followed by the conditioner) hence why this has lasted me so long. I’ve noticed my hair looks healthier, bouncier and glossier after each use. It also appears to have grown quicker in between cuts but I can’t say 3”’ More Inches deserves full credit for achieving this when I’ve consciously stopped using straightening irons for over a year and have been indulging in natural oil treatments (castor and coconut oil) too. And while I’m on the subject of hair damage, there is nothing on earth that fixes or prevents split ends. Not even unicorn tears. I hardly have split ends now and that’s simply because I don’t use strong heated styling tools excessively and I have regular cuts.
There is a Pre-Wash Treatment available but the £29 price tag for a hefty 500ml bottle has somewhat turned me off it. That said, it is recommended for hair that has suffered from repeated hair styling, colouring or atmospheric aggressors (I’d say travelling on the tube counts as a major one) and should be used every other wash. The shampoo and conditioner come in at £18 each for 250ml, which seems reasonable but if these were sulphate-free, I’d be singing from the roof-tops. Michael Van Clarke is an exclusive high-end salon so I imagine, the name commands a cut of the profit.
If you’re feeling the urge to splurge, 3 “ More Inches will give you healthy-looking, nourished tresses but if you are concerned about sulphates (which in the long run is not good for your hair), walk on.
Michael Van Clarke’s 3”’ More Inches is available from online stockists including Feel Unique and Beauty Bay.
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