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10-26-2010, 05:42 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: sacramento, ca, usa
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| Yorkie Splash and Shine~THUMBS DOWN! After reading the numerous reviews about how wonderful this Yorkie Splash and Shine product is I decided to give it a shot. So I ordered a sample set and upon receiving it, I noticed how watery the texture of the shampoo was. Although the shampoo lathered nicely, I couldn't help but wonder if I was given a watered-down portion so the seller could give me less but charge the same amount. So my yorkie was lathered up, but after rinsing him off his hair felt horrible! It was if his coat had been stripped of any oils what so ever. Shocked at this result- I immediately reached for the conditioner and was forced to use gobs of it hoping that he would get his silky soft feeling back into his coat. Lastly, as we are sitting here on the couch, I cant help but be over powered by the "old lady" scent my poor boy is stuck with for the next couple of days. I regret wasting my $6.00 on a product with fancy packaging and sub-par quality. If I wanted these same results, I would head to my local Petco and pick up any cheap bottle of shampoo and conditioner there. |
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10-27-2010, 05:28 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | I'm sorry you didn't care for the product, many here do think it's great. However I, like you, didn't care for the results and now stick with what I know works for us. There are lots of grooming products out there anymore, with many opinions about which is best. Sometimes it is just a matter of experimenting until you find the right product for you and your dog.
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10-27-2010, 07:17 AM | #3 |
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| Glad you posted. Its great to hear opposing views to a product. Lots of people on here rave about it. I'm happy with the products I purchase from my groomer and have no need to change.
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10-27-2010, 08:02 AM | #4 |
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| That just goes to show you that no product is right for every Yorkie. It is a very individual thing, depending on their coat texture, how oily they are, do they love playing outside or do they stay inside, etc. What works like a miracle on one dog can be all wrong for another. It is the same way with dog food, too. I feel so fortunate that there are many wonderful super premium foods on the market now. But, while one dog thrives on a particular super premium brand, it might give another dog a runny stool, or digestive upsets. It's not that it is a bad product, it is a wonderful product, but it just doesn't work with that particular dog. It's a good thing we have a lot of great choices, because it isn't "one size fits all." It is about finding out which choices on the market are the best, and then looking among those choices to cull and determine which ones will work best for your specific dog.
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10-27-2010, 08:08 AM | #5 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker | I just used mine for the first time last night on all 3 puppies. I posted the other day that I did not understand why everyone raved about the scent, because I could not smell anything, well, when i used it, I fell in love with the smell. The shampoo does have a watery texture, and I think I read somewhere about someone putting it in a suds pump. I plan on buying the suds pump to conserve the shampoo. Baxter (who I think is a red legged yorkie) seemed to look the best after using it. His coat is so straight and shiny now, and smells wonderful. Cooper is much shiner, I can't tell much of a difference with Darcy because she is soft no matter what product I use. Sorry it did not work for you...like the other posters say...not all the products we have for Yorkies work the same. |
10-27-2010, 08:19 AM | #6 |
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| Sorry you don't like the product. I just love it. Their coat will fill somewhat waxy with the shampoo (use a suds pump bottle & it will give you suds) but once you add the conditioner it feels just fine. I love the scent that is left on Fancy that lasts for days. I even take it to Petsmart when I get Fancy groomed for them to use. |
10-27-2010, 08:21 AM | #7 |
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| I love Splash and Shine. Teddy has a long coat and he is pure silk and the Walnut Hill products work so well on him. I love the smell too! Sorry it did not work out for you. As I always say, not every product will fit the needs/preferences of every single customer. I hope you find something you like better for your baby!
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10-27-2010, 08:34 AM | #8 |
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| I am so glad you posted! I was beginning to think I had gotten an odd bottle or just had no taste in shampoos. I, too, found it to be very watery, and had to use a lot more than I would normal quality shampoos. I did not find it easy to get a lather going and was not excited about the smell either. I was warned that the hair might feel waxy after use but did not find that so much as I just was missing the softness and shine I was used to. I did not see how long the smell lasted as I used my old shampoo within a couple of days because I wanted that shine back. I hesitate even now, to add a negative review as the developer/vendor is a member here. I know she put a great deal of research and hard work into making her product and is very happy with it herself. But everyone has different preferences. Even human hair products get much different reviews. There is not one forumla to make everyone happy. I guess that is why there are so many brands. I was even more hesitant as she gave me a bottle to test and report back to the forum. I have not done so until now as I did not want to ruin her business. But it seems to have taken off nicely now and I feel an honest review, even one that did not like it at all, only serves to balance the input. In fact, I sort of felt guilty about holding my tongue while so many ordered based only on the good reviews. I love Espree products, especially the Luxury Remoisturizer! I have even used a little of that on my own hair and it tamed my mess nicely too! I use Fluffy Puppy on all puppies and everyone's faces. That way if I do get some accidently in their eyes, no burn. I am currently using Minksheen on my 3, and love it for the shine, softness and the fact that I have gone without my Frontline Plus for over a year with never a flea! Anytime I can skip using harsh chemicals is a plus! I also like Paul Mitchell's dog grooming products, Pet Silk Moisturizing Shampoo is GREAT, and there was another I liked that smelled like fresh baked oatmeal cookies but I can't think of the name right now. So, I am not very particular -- I have lots of shampoos that I love -- but not Yorkie Splash and Shine. BTW -- Ben is pure silk, my late Sadie was a modified silk (some call combination cotton/silk)coat, and I also have a Jack Russell with the typical short hair. I have also had puppies to shampoo. So, I feel like I have a wide range of textures to test shampoos.
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10-27-2010, 09:24 AM | #9 |
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| I remembered the Oatmeal cookie smelling grooming products I liked so much -- Cranberry Fields Oatmeal Shampoo and Conditioner. I had bought them from a YT vendor who is no longer on here. But I think another vendor sells these products. I think they may be mde by PetzLife. Is Westbrook Dog still selling here? I am still catching up after my haitus and am not sure who is and who is not still doing business here. I may have to get some more of this just to use occasionally in between Minksheen. I think it would be especially nice for the holidays!
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10-27-2010, 10:22 AM | #10 |
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| If you use this product it is worth it to invest in a foamer bottle. Since the consistancy is so watery you waste a lot of product if you don't user a foamer..which makes it last a very long time!
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10-27-2010, 10:31 AM | #11 |
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| If I'm not mistaken, on the Yorkie S & S website she states that it will seem waxy at first and that after a few uses, you WILL notice a difference in your yorkie's coat. I was a little taken aback by the feel of Lily's coat with just the shampoo, I let the conditioner sit for about 2 minutes then rinsed. It felt good after that. She's not silky though so I don't know if that makes a difference.
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10-27-2010, 11:33 AM | #12 |
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| One thing I've been told as far as the consistency being very watery...natural shampoos will be more watery. There's none of the "junk" added in to make it thicker. This also applies to natural shampoos for humans as well. So it doesn't mean that the product has been watered down. I am glad that you posted your review. It's great to see that we can all be honest here without fear. Every product will not work for every yorkie or every owner. I happen to LOVE the smell of Yorkie Splash and Shine. It left Lulu's hair just as soft as any of the others I've tried as well. I've only used the shampoo & conditioner once but use the Yorkie Sheen twice a day with Lulu's brushings. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Sheen!!!
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10-27-2010, 11:54 AM | #13 |
YT Graphic Artist Donating Member | I completely agree. I have used it on all four of my yorkies, and found the same thing - very watery, non-silky coat, not a great smell, etc. - and my yorkies each have different coats, and it did not work on any of them. I use Minksheen, and it works great on all my dogs. I will stick with this one!
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10-27-2010, 12:44 PM | #14 |
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| I really like this product, that being said , Laci is a VERY cottony coated Yorkie, her fur is super thick and fluffy.. she doesnt really have much shine no matter what I use. Yorkie Splash and Shine is the best I have ever used and I prefer to have less suds from the soap because her coat is hard to rinse. I think you just have to get used to the fact that you dont get that big " suds" effect, but if you use organic shampoo for humans it is really the same. The smell is a bit strong at first but goes away after a few days.
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10-27-2010, 01:12 PM | #15 | |
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The watery-er (?) consistency actually does mean that it is watered down. Not necessarily that it was ever a thicker product for sale, but water is still the main ingredient. Just more of it, in the watery formulas. So watered down in the making, not after the fact. Some seem to like the watery consistency, even prefer it, but it does mean you are buying more water. I like the thicker, richer formulas, and then I can water them down if I want to, to make rinsing easier. I never tried the sheen. I do like a good daily spray for brushing. Smart of her to offer it. Glad you found it works well. A good daily brushing/refreshening spray is vital.
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