avalon organics shampoo

i have long been on the hunt for a really great organic shampoo. i've spent many an hour in the organic aisle perusing the available products, giving some a sniff, and i have taken a few home to test.

the latest test product was Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Shampoo and Conditioner. the shampoo smells great and lathers up well. my husband likes it because it reminds him of After Eight mints. the day i use it, my hair is squeaky clean and the smell lingers for a while afterwards, which is wonderful.

the downside comes on day 2. in order to save water, i only shower and wash my hair every other day. this means that the shampoo has to keep my hair clean and soft for at least two days. this is where this product doesn't make the cut. on day 2, my hair becomes much greasier than normal. possibly i should have chosen another of the 11 different types of shampoo that they have available, but the peppermint one was the one that caught my eye. also, at $10 a bottle, i'm not really willing to rush out and try another one since the first one didn't work so well for me.

i would love if more of these products came in test sizes so i could try them out before committing to buying and using them for the next 4 months.