In love with the Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Shampoo
Written By Jenny Wu on
I can’t tell you how excited I am to write this, as in, I’ve never been so damn excited to review anything in my life. Why? Because the Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Shampoo is like unicorn tears + liquid gold for my hair. Aka, it’s seriously ****ing magical.
I first learned of this shampoo when I exchanged 500 points at Sephora for a luxe sample set of the Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil line. Not having any particular high hopes for it, I tried out the shampoo thinking it actually might be a bit heavy for my fine hair. Wrong! I was able to rinse this out easily, and it left my hair feeling so soft and airy, as if I had it washed + massaged at a super fancy hair salon.
On top of the fabulous softness it gave me hair, the lather was AH-mazing (I love them bubbles), especially considering this shampoo is sulfate-free. I swear I have never enjoyed washing my hair as much as I have now with this shampoo. I literally have a moment of euphoria + ecstasy every time I use this shampoo because it’s that awesome.
So usually I’ll wash my hair every other day, because by day 2 my roots have gotten pretty flat and greasy. I can get away with shampooing every 3 days when I use a deep cleaning shampoo, but that also makes my ends pretty dry. But here comes the Bumble & Bumble’s Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Shampoo, which doesn’t dry out my hair at all, gives it some nice shine, AND my roots are just as fresh as day 1! WHAT IS THIS VOODOO MAGIC??
Ok, so it’s not really voodoo magic that makes my hair so wonderful, but the 6 oils that are key to the Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil line: coconut oil, argan oil, macadamia nut oil, sweet almond oil, safflower seed oil, and grape seed oil. All these oils have great emollient properties to hydrate not only your hair, but your scalp. Many times greasy hair can be the result of your scalp producing too much sebum to compensate for the dryness caused by regular shampoos, so using a sulfate-free shampoo with moisturizing ingredients can help keep your scalp happy and balanced. Happy scalp = happy hair. I’ve definitely noticed a significant decrease in hair fallout after using this shampoo.
Lastly, this shampoo (and the whole line really) smells incredible. It has this sweet, nutty scent, which some people complained is overwhelming, and I just say “whaaa??” Whatever, it smells good, so stop complaining.
Key Points
- Smells delicious
- Makes your hair super soft and airy
- Lathers and cleanses well without making your scalp dry
- Prolongs the # of days you can skip washing your hair
- Expensive for a small bottle
- Really hard to squeeze when there’s less product
The Verdict
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Packaging
6
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Ingredients
9
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Performance
8.5
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Price
7
One of the best non-customized shampoos I've tried. It's seriously incredible, and at $31 for 8.5 oz, it's worth every pretty penny. Of course, your mileage may vary, so if you're hesitant to spend so much for shampoo, make sure to buy it at a place with a good return policy (eg. Sephora). But if it works for you as well as it worked for me, the only thing you'll want to do is stock up on this baby during the next sale.
Where to Buy
Sephora ($31) – Free shipping for orders $50+, and excellent return policy. If you have 500 points you can exchange for a luxe sample set of the entire line!
SpaceNK ($31) – Free shipping for orders $50+.
Further Reading
Passionate about science-based skincare. Tested hundreds if not thousands of products since my 20's. Working regularly with brands like iHerb, Ulta, CurrentBody, and MedStar Health to share my knowledge and experience in all things beauty. Learn more.
Skin profile: 35+, dry/combination, focused on well-aging, hydration, and a healthy glow ✨
Comments & Questions
Elena
Ooh I am glad that you liked it. I have never tried any of Bumble & Bumble's prducts but I have read some posetive reviews like yours. Now I really want to buy and try this if I come across it.
Jenny Wu
Thanks Elena! I definitely recommend trying this shampoo and other products in this line out, they're all great!
Alice
i've heard a few good things about bumble & bumble products, especially for their sulfate free shampoo. too bad i can't find them here. my scalp gets pretty oily after day 2 too especially if i'm not indoor 24 hours - e.g in campus where i have to go outdoor to buy something from 7-eleven and stuff. yeah, the sun is not my hair's friend.
i wonder if it's because of how my hair / scalp is... because if it's in my nature then using whatever shampoo will still cause my roots to produce oil after day 2 :(
Jenny Wu
Hmm, you could try shampoos that are specifically for oily scalp which might have ingredients that help minimize oil production. Also try a sulfate-free shampoo which is less irritating for your scalp. I used to have the same problem, but it's gotten a lot better now that I've switched shampoos.
Cat
Oohh, that’s nice that the shampoo doesn’t dry out your hair and is also sulfate-free. The nice smell is a plus too. The price is kind of high for shampoo, but I’d be willing to give it a try if it works that well :)
Jenny Wu
Yeah, the price difference between drugstore brand and salon brand shampoos is quite drastic, but I wash my hair at most every other day, and I try not to use too much shampoo, so a bottle actually lasts a while :) For me the results are definitely worth it.
Tiff
Hiliarious! What is this voodoo magic?! I love it and you've gotten me intrigued. I'm experimenting with co-washing at the moment so I'm hoping Bumble & Bumble has a conditioner for this. That may warrant a trip to a salon and a new hair purchase!
Jenny Wu
I haven't looked through the entire Bumble & Bumble line so I'm not sure if they have a co-washing conditioner, but I definitely like this shampoo better than my old favorite, the Herbal Essence Naked Cleansing Conditioner!
Liv
Yo. I am buying this shampoo next time I go to Sephora. Aka tomorrow. I MUST TRY IT. My fine and naturally oily hair is outta control. I can't even go a day without wanting to wash it (I carry dry shampoo and a comb). I NEED TO TRY THIS NOW! I'm going to thank you so much if it solves my problems. I've gotten so much advice from people to stop washing my hair every day, but how can I do that if I'm always out there running around??
Jenny Wu
Good luck!! I really hope it works for you, and if not, well, at least you can get your money back!
Tara
I definitely want to give this a try one of these days! This shampoo sounds awesome. I recently got their Sunday shampoo and my head/hair so far seems to like it! Thanks for reviewing this and giving it exposure to me!