I tried a sample. I'm 40 years old, have oily skin, thick hair that's hard to lather, and it's in a mess after coloring and giving birth. I was surprised at how well it lathered. My usual shampoo requires three pumps at the back of my head, and then a follow-up shampoo at the front and sides, but with this, one sample bag was enough to leave my entire head fluffy. My hair didn't feel brittle after washing, which was great. The scent is herbal garden, and while I thought it was natural, it was a bit of a shock, like smelling an essential oil straight from the bottle, but I got used to it and it was a nice aroma.