π Midnight Masterpiece π
It’s been a while since I’ve posted on the blog. Between my two new jobs, working out, and preparing for summer vacation, I have been connecting with several companies, trying out their products to see how I feel before moving forward with any potential partnerships here on Mind Over Mango. In 2018 I wrote a Rave Review article about Alkali Beauty after carefully testing their products to see how they would interact with my high-maintenance hair. Neither the products nor did the customer service disappoint me, and I still continue to use them on a weekly basis.

The Midnight Duo Shampoo and Mask is their latest celebrity collaboration, this time with The Real Housewives star Emily Simpson. Alkali was generous enough to allow me to try these out prior to their official launch date. Authenticity is extremely important to me, and although I have had a great experience previously with this company and have built a strong relationship with them, I didn’t want to misrepresent their products by just saying that I enjoyed them, even if I didn’t.
Clearly based on the title of the article, it isn’t exactly a secret that I was pleased with the Midnight Duo. Still, I wanted to write an in-depth review of the products and my experiences so that you may make your own conclusions and see if these would be the right fit for you as well. π
β Preface β
Disclaimer:
β Exfoliating Shampoo β
First off, these products smell amazing – there’s no way around it. Once you get past the luxurious scent, you will learn that the Midnight Shampoo is meant to exfoliate your scalp while also drawing out any impurities. We are constantly exposed to toxins in our environments which cling to our bodies over time – including our scalps. When using this I make sure to lather up and really scratch my scalp while washing my hair to rid myself of oil and toxin buildup, and the exfoliating beads help give me that extra boost I need to do so. This shampoo is color-safe (obviously!) and gives your hair more luster after just one use. My favorite time to use this shampoo is after I hit the gym. My hair tends to feel just plain ick and my head itches like crazy. This shampoo has become an absolute staple after my workouts.
β Replenishing Mask β
After washing your hair with the exfoliating shampoo and towel drying it, it’s time to then apply the mask. After towel drying I apply the product directly onto my hair, using a comb to evenly distribute the product, applying a little extra product to my ends. It’s important to let the mask do its job, so I wait 5 minutes as directed (sometimes a minute or two more) to allow the mask to nourish my strands before rinsing it out. After the 5 or so minutes is up, I step back in the shower and rinse my hair in cool water. I always highly recommend giving your hair a final rinse in cold water no matter what product you use, because it allows the cuticles to close up, smoothing out your hair strands. After rinsing out the Midnight Mask, my hair felt so much softer to the touch. The mask made my hair feel silky, and my ends didn’t feel dried out like some products can cause them to be.
β Completing My Routine β
I followed up the Midnight Shampoo and Mask using some of Alkali’s other hair products, which I outlined in the previous Alkali Beauty article I wrote. I applied a few sprits of their 4Play Heat Protectant, followed by a quick blow dry and then applying their VIP Serum to the ends of my slightly damp hair. I finished off with a few sprits of their AfterGlow Mist Shine Spray to complete my full Alkali Beauty hair routine.
β Price Point β
As previously mentioned, the price point of Alkali’s products reflects its salon-quality nature. Currently, as of March 2019, the Midnight Duo by Emily Simpson is having an introductory sale price of $69. Once the launch sale is complete, the regular on-sale price will then sit at a cool $78.Β If you’re not ready to drop a little extra dough on a full set: fear not. You can buy both the Midnight Shampoo and the Mask separately starting at $39 each. As for the professional hairdressers or salons, you can connect with Alkali to carry their products in your own establishments as well!
π Wrapping Up π
That just about wraps up my latest blog post here on Mind Over Mango. I’d like to give a gracious thank you to Alkali Beauty for your consistently beautiful products, and also for allowing me the opportunity to try out your newest collection. I’d also like to say thank you to my readers here on my blog for checking out my newest article.
Have you ever tried Alkali Beauty? What are your thoughts on salon-quality products like these? Leave me a comment below, I’d love to hear from you all!
xoxo Sara
kileen
April 2, 2019Sounds like such a great product line! Definitely need to try, thanks for sharing!
Kileen
cute & little
Mind Over Mango
April 2, 2019Thanks, Kileen! Alkali Beauty has been really wonderful through and through. I highly recommend them!
Jess Rowland
April 2, 2019Love this blog and of course alkali beauty!!! Their products are absolutely amazing and such a game changer in this industry! Not one of my clients has been disappointed! The world needs to be aware of them! π€ -@row_house_hair
Mind Over Mango
April 2, 2019You’re so awesome, Jess! Thank you for your feedback. I can’t imagine that any of your clients would ever have a complaint. Alkali Beauty has done such a great job emerging into this tough market and it’s really cool to hear that your clients love it as much as I do! Fellow Alkamobsters. π
Stephanie
April 2, 2019Youβre certainly a busy bee lately! Glad to see a new blog post from you. And always glad to read a hair product review since you have colorful hair so I trust your thoughts!
Mind Over Mango
April 2, 2019Haha, yes I have been! Like, extremely busy. It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been able to sit down and write, but always so worth it. Thank you so much for your kind words, Stephanie. π I’m happy to hear you feel that way! Thank you for stopping by! πππ
Deborah
April 2, 2019I’d love to try this – I am always a big fan of clean and cruelty-free products!
Mind Over Mango
April 3, 2019Try it, Deborah! Who doesn’t love cruelty-free goodies?
Kenzi || Life of a Sister
April 3, 2019Oh this product sounds exactly like what I’ve been looking for! I have been wanting to find good clean products for my hair!
Mind Over Mango
April 3, 2019I bet you’d love the scalp exfoliating qualities of Alkali Beauty’s Midnight shampoo then! The fact that it can help draw out impurities would likely fit what you’re searching for. ππ
Taylor Mobley
April 3, 2019I’ve never tried this brand before!! It looks amazing.
Mind Over Mango
April 3, 2019They’re a relatively new brand on the market! I love discovering new companies. If you take a look at their website you’ll see how much more they have that’s not even included in this article. π Thanks for stopping by Taylor!
blogthirtyminusone
April 4, 2019I was not familiar with this brand. But this duo seems like one to try.
Nailil
http://thirtyminusone.com
Mind Over Mango
April 4, 2019Thanks, Nailil, it is! They’re a relatively new company so they’re just emerging into the market in the past couple of years.
Tonya Morris
April 4, 2019I’ve heard great things about that shampoo! I definitely need to try it!
Mind Over Mango
April 7, 2019It’s a wonderful shampoo from an even more wonderful company. I highly recommend trying it!
Tara
April 8, 2019i’ve never heard of this brand but it sound worth checking out! love that they’re cruelty free!
Mind Over Mango
April 8, 2019Yes, they’re definitely a newer brand, but very worth checking out when you can. Also, I love that Alkali Beauty is cruelty-free too!
Suzanne Spiegoski (@SSpiegoski)
April 8, 2019I love that it’s cruelty-free! I’d be interested to try this haircare line.
Mind Over Mango
April 8, 2019Same Suzanne! I’m happy to hear that!
Denise Kokinis
April 9, 2019So… I had no idea this was a thing, but now I am over here googling this! I need this for my hair ASAP!
Denise | Fashion Love Letters
Mind Over Mango
April 12, 2019Hi Denise! So glad I could introduce you to a new company! Of course, I highly recommend Alkali Beauty. Please do check them out if you’re interested. π