Alberto VO5 Offers Oasis For Aromatherapy, Conditioning Hair Care
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
A new line of Alberto V05 restorative, heat-activated shampoos and conditioners called Nourishing Oasis combines complex fragrances with V05's superior conditioning expertise, Alberto-Culver said
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