What's your current conditioner of choice?

[Meezer]

Just to get some more hair-related conversations rolling while LHC is down... what's your current conditioner of choice and why?

Anymore, I alternate between Elucence MB conditioner and Regis Olive Oil conditioner. Both are silicone free and have an amazing amount of slip! :soppy:

[bowie]

Hi Meezer! I found Elucence--on multiple trials--to be too heavy for my hair. I keep going back to Deva One Conditioner.

[cichlid]

I like VO5 Tea Therapy...mostly because it was the first conditioner I used for COing that actually worked well for me.

[Love My Cop]

My current favorite is, VO5 Strawberries & Cream, love he smell !

[hairfitness101]

I love Giovanni 50/50 moisturizer. No cones but a lot of slip. It also doesn't have a strong scent which is nice if you get tired of scents quickly, like me. Gives me a lot of shine too. I always get compliments when I use it.

[Nastasska]

Phytos

Phytokarite and Phytosesame:whoohoo:

[neoma]

I never thought this former Pantene-junkie would say this, but my favorite "conditioner" of choice these days is vinegar (when following a CV bar shampoo). Virtually tangle-free and unbelievable shine that's truly akin to what I used to get with cones.

[idealthursday]

VO5 Kiwi Lime or Pantene Pro-V Daily Renewal (or whatever it is called)

[Snowymoon]

Still hooked on VO5 Sun Kissed Raspberry (old formula). I did try the Strawberry once, and I really liked it. I like Elucence MBC as well, but I think it is also too heavy for my hair to use all the time.

[Emichiee]

Nivea...but I might go back to my old conditioner.
The Nivea one is somehow oily and lets my hair look stringy.
I guess it would be more something for people with a different rougher hair texture..
My old conditioner has cones though -_- hm..I will just need to look around more.

[ravenlox]

at the moment I'm dabbling with a little Elucence MB, but usually it's a steady diet of Mastey Moisturee' and a little Body Shop honey moisturising. They ALL rock.

[summer-time]

Suave Raspberry and a little as leave in- I have also added a drop of shea with it.

[LilyMunster]

Nexxus Humectress is consistantly good for my hair. That and Biolage Conditioning Balm give me best results.

LM

[justgreen]

I get the best results with Nature's Gate Original Herbal, hope they don't reformulate it. :rain: I also like Joico's K-Pak.

[Airmide]

I just started CO'ing a few weeks ago and so far I'm loving VO5 Strawberries and Cream! The scent is delicious and my hair seems to be responding well to it. I'm trying to stick with one product at a time long enough to figure out how my hair reacts, but I'm impatient to try Suave Milk and Honey next!

[Teacherbear]

I am a VERY LOYAL Giovanni girl! I love my Giovanni products: Smooth as Silk and Direct Leave In.

I have a few others in the shower, but Giovanni's my man.

[Artista]

Mode de Vie for rinse out, and Auntie Rhubarb's Moisture Bomb for leave in and for fabulous smells!!

[justgreen]

Mode de Vie for rinse out, and Auntie Rhubarb's Moisture Bomb for leave in and for fabulous smells!!

Is there a link for the Auntie Rhubarb's Moisture Bomb?:lafhard:

[shiningstar]

mine was firmly trevor sorbie long hair conditioner. but since trying smt i think i am spoiled forever. and now cant wash without the aloe/honey/aussie 3mm
that naughty smt!:alien: (sorry, smilie is just because, lol.)

[Stephanie]

Today? :lol: Redken All Soft Heavy Cream

[dancingbarefoot]

Nothing fancy here: Aussie Moist conditioner from the grocery store. I love my Beauty Without Cruelty stuff, but I ran out and was too lazy (and cheap!) to drive all the way across town to get more. So Aussie it is. Good stuff, really.

[wimsey]

Regis Design Line Olive Oil conditioner mixed with honey. :grinhappy:

[Alley Cat]

Albertos Strawberries and Cream can't beat the gorgeous smell. I like all the alberto's but that's my favourite.:eureka:

[rachel060186]

Alley Cat we have Strawberrys and Cream alberto balsam in the UK - is that what you use? Is it cone free?

[Wind]

Garnier Fructis Length & Strength and GothRosary Humectant Conditioner. :whoohoo:

[celtic-lass]

:innocent: for now, the conditioners i use and love are: L'oreal Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture Nurturing Treatment and TresEmme Anti-Breakage Vitamin B-12 and Gelatin. :whoohoo: :happy:


:ooh: Trying today Nature's Gate Herbal Hair Conditioner.....let's see how my hair likes it. will come back later tonight and share experience of this new condish. :sweatdrop: :grinhappy:





Celtic Princess

[Carolyn]

I recently tried the Elucence MBC and love it. I wouldn't use it every wash since I am a product rotator. I'm on a trip away from home right now and I brought Elucence, Regis OO, Artec Purehair Chamomile and Aloe, Aveda Rosemary Mint, NG Herbal, NG Aloe. I've bought some more WR C's since I found a nice stock of the old stuff and went to Trader Joe's and bought every kind of TJ conditioner they had. It could easily be a year before I can get back to a TJ's. I tend to like heavy very moisturizing conditioners. I like lots of slip and am not anti cone but am aware of cone build up. I'd just as soon avoid as much build up as possible because that means less clarifying and less shampoo usage. I have a small list of the conditioners that I will buy again, a huge list of conditioners that I've tried and liked but might or might not purchase again and a list of things I won't go back to again. AO and MM are at the top of that list.

[shay48328]

I love Suave conditioners. Right now I am trying VO5 Split Ends because I haven't had my ends trimmed in 5 months and I would like to try and hold off as long as possible. This VO5 reminds me a lot of Suave (except for the smell). It doesn't smell as nice but it is runny just like Suave and really cheap.

[curlsgirl]

I have been using VO5 SKR but sometimes silky champaigne kiss and tangerine tickle. I am trying also to use just one at a time to see what they do but it's hard! I also like NG jojoba and use it every once in a while but it is a little heavy though coneless.

[cobblersmaid]

I used various Giovannis for ages, but now I am using J/A/S/O/N aloe vera condish. I am still using the direct leave-in condish, though.

[kimberlily]

I'm still using Regis Olive Oil conditioner. It has been about 9 months now (though I went off it for about 3 months because I was travelling and couldn't find it) and I still love it! I keep my eyes peeled for litre sales - I got 2 litre bottles last time, and the second was 50% off!

[Buddaphlyy]

I love my V05 Champagne Kisses. I really don't know what I did without it. I always stock up when it's on sale somewhere.

[DarkIvy]

I love my V05 Champagne Kisses. I really don't know what I did without it. I always stock up when it's on sale somewhere.


Ohhh me too! I love the smell, and normally I don't really go for strawberry anything. Everytime I use it, without fail, my bf tells me I smell good. :whoohoo:

[wavebaby]

Elucence, Regis Olive Oil mask, Biolage conditioning balm...trying to figure out what my hair needs with the humidity/weather change going on right now:purplex:

[naj]

Sauve Naturals is the best coneless conditioner i've come across. Alberto conditioners are good for CWC.

[Rain]

Elucence has been my HG frinse-out for about the last year or more. Since using henna, my hair loves SIAS leave-in again.

[Lady_Evalyn]

I've been loving the new Dove stuff lately because it feels really nice on my hair and smells great.

[Speedbump]

Right now Elucence moisture balancing conditioner and Suave coconut conditioner are my two favorites. I am certain that I will rotate others into the mix eventually, but I have been using Elucence for quite a while now and I keep coming back to it. I think that as long as it stays in its current formulation, I will keep using it in my product rotation.

Speedy

[enitsirk]

Currently using both GF L&S (ooh I love the smell of that stuff) and V05 SKR.

As for the SKR the scent is much too strong and I need to find one that is more subtle...any recommendations?

I loved the scent at first but now..sometimes it just makes my head hurt it's so strong!

[kimberlily]

As for the SKR the scent is much too strong and I need to find one that is more subtle...any recommendations?

I loved the scent at first but now..sometimes it just makes my head hurt it's so strong!Tea therapy is nice. I can't CO with it, but the smell is really light. I CO with Kiwi Lime Squeeze, which is also a fresh scent, and not overpowering.

[Lola19]

My favorite conditioner right now is VO5 Strawberries & Cream.

[Elle]

L'Oreal Preference Care Supreme. It's the conditioner that comes in the hair coloring kits. My sister colors her hair regularly and had quite a few tubes left over so she gave them to me. Ever since then it's been in my conditioning rotation along with L'Oreal Mega Moisture. A few months ago I ran out of Mega Moisture so I've been using nothing but Care Supreme. Still having great results! :happy:

Why is it my favorite? It conditions and moisturizes well without building up. I used to clarify my hair once a week but now I probably clarify once every few months or so and that's usually because I need to remove other product from my hair - leave ins and serums.

[Bonnie]

Right now I'm on Suave Citrus (I know that's not the real name? It's orange and smells like orange :) ), VO5 Tea Tree, and VO5 Champagne Kiss. I really liked the smell of Suave Strawberry and Mixed Berry, but I'm alternating because I don't want my hair to get sick of them, or for me to get tired of the smell :D

Bonnie

[Ally]

On CO days, I use VO5 Kiwi Lime Squeeze, and on days that I use shampoo (Dove Advanced care in the dark blue bottle), I use dove conditioner in the light blue bottle. Sometimes I use Aussie 3MM, and I still have some Garnier deep conditoner left over that I use every once in a while.

[wtchmel]

I'm one of those tree hugging dirt worshipping types that use nothing but uber natural products, so, my conditioner of choice is Aubreys Organics honeysuckle rose condish. It smells soooooo good, and leaves my hair beautiful.

[myrrh78]

I am like wtchmel.

I love AO Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner, and I alternate with AO GPB and Alchemy Macadamia Wheat Conditioner. They all smell so good, no synthetic scents and no 'cones!

[Koala Kim]

I have a few others in the shower, but Giovanni's my man.
Now, now Tbear- you must learn to share Giovanni. :lafhard:

The closest I can find to a HG conditioner is Giovanni Magnetic. When I can steal him from Tbear that is. :kiss:

I also like Elucence moisture balancing conditioner (thanks to that enabler Speedy :pirate: ).

[texasgal]

My current favorite conditioners that I am using at the moment are Redken fresh curls & Nioxin.

[lovey]

I'm devoted to Suave Tropicals Coconut conditioner for CO. It isn't thick/moisturizing enough for me to use as my actual conditioner, so I was happy to discover that Suave's Professional humectant conditioner (i think a copy of Nexxus) smells like coconut too. I love the smell.

[rachel060186]

Is Suave available in the UK??

[avery]

I alternate a lot.

I switch up between Giovanni 50/50 and SAS, Suave Tropical Coconut and Milk and Honey, VO5 Extra Body and SKR (silver cap) and Regis Olive Oil.

Cone-wise I love ApHOGEE's Reconstructor, Redken's Butter Treat and Suave's Professional Humectant. These are mostly water soluable or light cones that can be easily removed.

I also love CB's SIAS as a treatment for my ends and wheat germ oil. I mostly CWC but some days I can actually skip my final condish. My shampoo is uber gentle.

[dearladydisdain]

Right now I'm loving the Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle conditioner. :)

[Shermie Girl]

Right now, I am using various flavours of VO5 for CO washing. I like to switch it up and enjoy different scents. For a finishing conditioner I am using Nature's Gate Aloe Conditioner. It is nice. Decent slip, (not quite hot-knife-through-butter-fabulous) but good. It has a nice, fresh, light herbal scent, a nice break from Avalon Organics heavy lavender e/o presence.

I am also using my home-made leave in and lightly oiling. My hair is feeling very soft and moisturized. :whoohoo:

[nsanders]

I alternate as much as possible. Right now on my CO days I use Suave Milk & Honey and Suave Humectant (sp?). On my shampoo days I use Biolage Conditioning Balm (my Holy Grail).

[13bodies]

I love my Goth Rosary conditioner. I just use a bit to cover my ends before I wash with my CV shampoo bars. The shampoo bars take care of the rest of my hair's conditioning needs.

[katkero]

Same here, Goth Rossaryconditioner. I use a drop as a leave in. For washing I use Aloe Vera conditioner from Urtekram or Mint conditioner from Dille & Kamille.

[Tap Dancer]

VO5 Sun Kissed Raspberry is my favorite for CO. Smells yummy and I've been using it since the beginning.

[joyful373]

My favorites are Suave Milk & Honey, and Right now Nexxus Humectress (Generic) :grinhappy:

[Birchbark]

I've been alternating between VO5 free me freesia (mm, flowers) and garnier fructis. I don't think my hair likes the cones, but I can't give up the smell. . .

[justgreen]

I love my Goth Rosary conditioner. I just use a bit to cover my ends before I wash with my CV shampoo bars. The shampoo bars take care of the rest of my hair's conditioning needs.

GAH I'm addicted to Goth Rosary too. I need to order more, but the money fairy spent it all on a deck.:gurn:

[rossjen]

I only have two conditioners right now, Avalon Organics Tea Tree Treatment and Down Under Naturals Daily Conditioner. I prefer the Down Under Naturals Conditioner because it is lighter and works better for CO washing. Avalon's is too heavy and leaves my hair limp, so I use it on the ends of my hair only.

[pkuyken]

Heres what's in the current rotation (a different one every CWC):

Regis OO, LHL, Aveda Damage Therapy (for CWC)

For Leave In:(A Different one each day)

LHL 3 in 1, Phtyo Serum, Aveda Beautifying Oil, Redken All-Soft Addictive, Monoi Oil

[AshenLady]

Garnier or Biosilk and Biolage Leave in Treat! for now.

[thisiscarene]

can someone enlighten me?
may i know what is cone?erm from what i have read so far, better skip coned conditioner.what are the cone for??and why should we not use them?and where else can they be found??
thanks so much!

[Narcissus]

Right now, I use Suave Naturals Citrus Smoothie for everyday use. But if my hair is dry, I will use Aussie 3 Minute Miracle. Both smell heavenly and leave my hair in great condition.

-Narcissus

[hairfitness101]

can someone enlighten me?
may i know what is cone?erm from what i have read so far, better skip coned conditioner.what are the cone for??and why should we not use them?and where else can they be found??
thanks so much!

My favorite is Giovanni 50/50 moisturizer for regular conditioning after shampooing. And soft as silk for CO's.

"Cone" is just short for silicone. And they're usually in conditioners but I've seen them in shampoo's and definitely in styling products, ie. serums, curl products, smoothing balms. They help to fill in holes, seal split ends, make hair appear healthier and shinier-atleast for awhile.

It really depends on personal preference whether you like them or not. They are only bad if they are bad for your hair. Some can't live without them. I have concluded that my hair does better without them. I've gone back and forth many times but everytime I do my hair gets stringy and grubby feeling. It also pulls out my curl, I assume because it is filling in areas of the hair shaft. They may work best for people with straight or coarse hair. It really is trial and error. But if you like using them, just make sure to clarify once in awhile. It will keep it healthy in the long run. Hope that answers your question?

[enitsirk]

Picked up some V05 Tea Therapy the other day, and it is so much better than SKR. The smell is nice and very subtle :p

[AshenLady]

My favorite is Giovanni 50/50 moisturizer for regular conditioning after shampooing. And soft as silk for CO's.

"Cone" is just short for silicone. And they're usually in conditioners but I've seen them in shampoo's and definitely in styling products, ie. serums, curl products, smoothing balms. They help to fill in holes, seal split ends, make hair appear healthier and shinier-atleast for awhile.

It really depends on personal preference whether you like them or not. They are only bad if they are bad for your hair. Some can't live without them. I have concluded that my hair does better without them. I've gone back and forth many times but everytime I do my hair gets stringy and grubby feeling. It also pulls out my curl, I assume because it is filling in areas of the hair shaft. They may work best for people with straight or coarse hair. It really is trial and error. But if you like using them, just make sure to clarify once in awhile. It will keep it healthy in the long run. Hope that answers your question?


I have pretty coarse hair, thanks in part no doubt, to my hypothyroidism, which DOES make hair coarser than usual. My hair really needs the benefit of silicone and I am glad to use it.

Does anyone here use Hask Placenta Hair Polisher? I use this very, very sparingly, only once in awhile for extra shine, polish or smoothing which helps on a "bad hair day" usually.

:notsure: :lazy:

[DarkStrands]

At the moment I am using Aussie Smooth Mate daily and I love it, excellent mositure without being too heavy for my fine hair. I'm fairly tangle free as well and very shiny.

My other fav dish is NG Organics Asian Pear + Red Tea, I use this mainly for CO but it's so nice and smells brilliant I want to use it everyday. It's just really hard to find near me so I ration it.

[Alley Cat]

My favourite conditioner is Strawberries and Cream from Alberto or [VO5] I just love the smell of it , devine:whoohoo:

Hmm what a dag I am I just realized I have already posted on this thread pages earlier oh well I do like that above mentioned conditioner as I mentioned pages earlier too. Oops.

[Dana]

I am currently using Biolage (from Matrix) Hyrating Balm. I like it because it is thick and concentrated, so I dilute it a lot to use on my scalp for COing and I use it full-strength (or lightly diluted) for my ends. A little goes a long way, so it makes the price tag a little more managable!

[KeenKitty]

Whats everyones favorite for CO washing? conditioner that is?

[KeenKitty]

I've heard a lot of Suave, VO5 and Biolage. Giavonni,Aussie. Is Biolage good for CO washing if one dilutes it? I was considering buying a gallon jug...

[dearladydisdain]

Bwaha, I totally had already replied to this...

[Ocean Waves]

I've been using Suave Aloe for CWC for a few months now. V05 Strawberries & Cream as an overnight leave-in once in a while.

[Medievalsilver]

I'm useing Paul Mitchell Moistizer condishtioner, but I don't CO or CWC.

[Dulci]

*bump*

Right now I am loving VO5 Extra Body for detangling, and then BWC Leave-in. :grinhappy:

[Liluri]

I'm currently using a no cones (any I can find atm) on the top of my hair as it seems to wash out really well and not leave my scalp greasy and I use Schwarzkopf liquid silk conditioner on the ends.

[hairfitness101]

Dulci, I'll have to add that one to my collection. I've been using the VO5 vita burst "orange" conditioner, both as a first conditioner during my scalp only washes, and as a leave-in. Works well. I have yet to try BWC leave-in though. Is it comparable to Giovanni's Direct-leave in?

[Dulci]

hairfitness I haven't even seen the VO5 Orange, I'll have to look for that, I love the scent of orange. Are you liking it for CO?

I love the scent of Giovanni Direct, but it builds up quickly on me, gets sticky and gunky. The BWC doesn't smell as nice (it smells 'herby') but it fades, and it doesn't build up. I get it at drugstore.com, our Whole Foods doesn't carry it.

[justgreen]

Mine right now are Sebastian Volume and Trader Joe's Citrus. The citrus is used as a leave-in and on the ends of my damp hair while air drying.

[Liluri]

My current favourite is Alchemy leave in, it's and Australian no cones brand that makes my ends happy.

[NyxWave]

At the moment it's any of the VO5 'Milks'.

[justgreen]

I'm liking ( and don't fall down gasping) Pantenne Blonde Treatment, yes it has water soluble cones in it. But I still use my beloved Sebastian Volume.

[Koala Kim]

I need to find a new conditioner. My hair is at the point where it doesn't like anything. :purplex:

[Liluri]

I'm loving Schwarzkopf liquid silk conditioner and I've been using it for a couple of years, I still mix in some others to try them out but I love the chock full of cones liquid silk the best.

[Anja]

Currently I love mop mixed greens conditioner.

[Carolyn]

Lately I'm loving my Kiehls conditioners again. The heavy olive oil one in the tube is great as is the Bran and Rice volumizing one. I feel so "spa-ie" when I use Kiehls.

[Shermie Girl]

At present, VO5 Champagne Kiss for CO washing and as a base for treatments and Nexxus Color Ensure for finishing. When I am cone-heading, I am into Aussie products, right now. :grinhappy:

[Carina]

Well,I can't choose just one at the moment.But the ones I love is urtekram rose conditioner,sante brilliant care conditioner and Loreal nutri-gliss for long hair.

[Guenever]

- Does coconut oil count? :D

[Carina]

Yes coconut oil counts:whoohoo: .

[mira-chan]

Since coconut oil counts, herbs should too.

Fenugreek (Methi)

[Unnamed]

Generic (from Sally's) of the Biolage Conditioning Balm, for quite a while now. :grinhappy:

[Crinita]

My hairs loooove the Redken. I'm using the 'Extreme' right now, but I started ages ago with the original CAT formula. I've used VO5 for COing, but my hair just really seems to love the Redken.

Pax,

[meliora]

I use different ones and enjoy trying new conditioners, cone or no cone, and right now I have Fructis Daily Care and VO5 Chamomile Tea Therapy in the shower. The VO5 Chamomile is my holy grail conditioner! I always have a spare bottle of it, no matter what I am using. I go back to it all the time.

[AJoifulNoise]

I also enjoy trying different conditioners. But, I always go back to Herbal Essences (break's over, none of your frizzness, or hello hydration).

[angelthadiva]

I do CWC, my first condish is GF for curly hair, then HE purple for the final condish.

[Carolyn]

Today's conditioner of choice was old NG Herbal and old Avalon Lemon Verbena. Both have been discontinued. The combination made a lovely scent and the shine looks like it's going to be fabulous today. Lately I've been trying to use up older products and get rid of a few bottles. So I can buy more! :whoohoo:

[Rain]

I've been getting good results with Trader Joe's Nourish Spa the last couple of months. I tried it a couple years ago and it was "eh" but my hair is in better condition in general. It's not been trashed with well-intentioned experiments with baking soda and lemon juice, it hasn't been touched by peroxide and it's been henna'd a few times. Also, I moved across town and I think the water is different. Or at least the pipes are. There's a gross thought.

[LilyMunster]

I rotate condish.
Favorite lite:
Home Health Chamovera-herb scent, nice
Favorite heavy:
Biolage Conditioning Balm, I have to remember to stock up on it in August.
It goes on sale for half price just before school starts.

[granitbaby]

For the moment I live in a box, and the only conditioner I had today was Elvital Volyme something from L'oreal. Cone free and works OK. My precious conditioner collection is at the moment on the other side of the conuntry.

[Flaxen]

I've come full circle after trying just about everything, lol, to Giovanni Smooth as Silk.

[Chamomile betty]

I am rotating: VO5 Vanilla Mint Tea & VO5 Moisture Milks Passion Fruit Smoothie. I don't have many conditioners at the moment. I just ran out out the Chamomile Tea.
VO5 conditioners have been working for a year. Until I get the new product bug I'll be sticking with them.

[ReadingRenee]

Back on the cones so I would have to say Sunsilk for Thirsty hair.

Non cones I love Giovanni 50/50.

[FreakyGreenEyes]

I really like anything by Giovanni...so silky smooth and shiny!

[happylynngilmer]

My HG conditioner is Trader Joe's Refresh, but I always a few on hand at all times. I also use Oyin's Honey Hemp, Trader Joe's Essential, Healthy Sexy Hair Pumpkin Masque, Manor Hall Deep Conditioner (though the last one is my favorite leave-in.)

[Xandergrammy]

My very very favorite is Nucleic-A Proteplex Hydrating Conditioner. I literally have gallons of it and fortunately it's what my hair seems to like best. And it smells good enough to eat!

[LORA410]

Non here i just stopped uing chemical hair products. For me its the poo bar with an acv rinse, and then sweet almond or olive oil.Before though I used to use sunsilk.

[ChildOfIngenuity]

Right now, that would be Jungle and American cream from Lush.

[SchnauzerMom]

I use Suave products mostly because they're cheap but they work really well for me too. I should get out of my rut and try new things.

[Lexy]

I'm using Oyin honeyhemp conditioner and I love it.

[happylynngilmer]

I'm using Oyin honeyhemp conditioner and I love it.


yay! another oyin honey! ::waves::

[Lexy]

yay! another oyin honey! ::waves::

Hi there! It's great stuff. What shampoo do you use with it?

[happylynngilmer]

Nexxus Therappe. I tried Oyin's shampoo, the head-to-toe honey wash, and I liked it for my body, but it was not meant for my hair LOL it was globby and hard to rinse out. the conditioner, however, its amazing, i really like it.

[joyful373]

Beauty Without Cruelty Everyday Conditioner... yay!

[darian moone]

The "evil" Dove. LOL!

[VanillaTresses]

Pantene Smooth & Silky.

[tomm]

I am making my own conditioner (both a rinse out and a leave-in). The the only ingredient in the rinse out is Dipalmitoylethyldimonium Chloride. For the leave-in, I add a humectant and a little Dimethicone for slip and protection from chlorine.

[Lize]

Right now a 'cone free Swedish brand called Änglamark. If I feel like using 'cones it's Herbal Essences. Just love the smell of that one!

[Shorty89]

I have an old bottle of Exact Herbal Gardens - a knock off of Herbal Essence, but along with HE they're changing their formula and I don't like it as well. I tried another Exact brand, and I think I like it ^^.

[squiggyflop]

Vo5 expecially the tea ones
Healthful Green Tea (http://vo5haircare.com/products/shampoo/tea-healthful-green-tea.aspx)

Calming Chamomile Tea Conditioner (http://vo5haircare.com/products/shampoo/tea-calming-chamomile.aspx)

Vanilla Mint (http://vo5haircare.com/products/shampoo/tea-vanilla-mint-tea.aspx)

oh and Honeydew Smoothie smells absolutely wonderful
and they are all less than a dollar a bottle too.
all of them to my knowledge are cone free... my hair needs cones so i spray with kids detangler spray thats LOADED with cones

[ycelong]

My most favorite is Burts Bees Green Tea - smells so good!!
Jason Thin to Thick Conditioner
Neutrogena Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner

Those are the 3 I am using right now for CO.
I have a question for those of you that only wash hair a couple times each week:
Do you exercise?
I go to the gym every morning and to not wash my hair just seems gross to me - I can't do it. But I want to take it easy on my hair. What do you think?

[ladiosaRosa]

I CO to clean my hair....about every 7 days. Use WREB. My conditioner of choice for a second, richer conditioner is Matrix Biolage or Giovanni 50:50.

But, 5 days ago I CO'd and finished up with Kiss My Face "Big Body" volumizing conditioner. It was the first time I ever used this conditioner and I am flabbergasted at how much slip it has given my hair when both wet and after it dried. Tangles are non existant and it was so slippy yesterday, I couldn't keep a Fig-8 or Infinity in to save my life. :)

[Shorty89]

Hey, to those who use V05, is the Oasis line good or what? I seem to remember someone saying you should use ones other than that. Why is that and where can I find other V05's. I looked and only found the Oasis line.

[BlondeInDisguise]

I use Suave Naturals right now, but I'm thinking that if I can find something else I might try it. AFTER I use up my Suave. I have enough bottles of shampoo and conditioner hanging around! :D

[Anna Rose]

Aubrey Organics GPB Conditioner. I have used it exclusively for over twenty years - except for a couple unfortunate years when I used inferior health food store brands - and my hair absolutely loves the stuff! I use it along with the AO J.A.Y. Shampoo and sometimes the Egyptian Henna Shampoo and Rinse. It makes my hair so soft, I can't keep my hands off my hair. :lafhard:

[OhioLisa]

I am using Giovanni Smooth as Silk and 50/50. The 50/50 is a bit richer, so I use it when I need a bit more moisture. Otherwise, it's SAS.

[darian moone]

Last night I used Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine. It makes my hair extremely slippy and shiney (almost too slippy though, if you know what I mean).

[chelle]

Right now, Arbonne self-adjusting conditioner OR the old Giovanni 50/50 stuff.
I'm still upset that they are in the process of reformulating the 50/50. Why can't people leave well enough alone? Seriously.:rolleyes:




Michelle

[squiggyflop]

Hey, to those who use V05, is the Oasis line good or what? I seem to remember someone saying you should use ones other than that. Why is that and where can I find other V05's. I looked and only found the Oasis line.
super stop and shop always has a really good selection.. im not as fond of the oasis as the other ones.. its just a personal preference. alot of the time i go by smell. but the tea ones make my hair feel nice

[Shorty89]

Where is super stop and shop? I've never heard of it. I heard something about the Oasis being full of cones I think? Maybe... I'll look around a bit more, although I think I'm liking this Exact brand condish... and it's $2 for a big bottle.

[squiggyflop]

Where is super stop and shop? I've never heard of it. I heard something about the Oasis being full of cones I think? Maybe... I'll look around a bit more, although I think I'm liking this Exact brand condish... and it's $2 for a big bottle.
what country do you live in? stop and shops are all over america.. here its a little more than a dollar a dollar for the big bottles of Vo5 conditioner.

[ladiosaRosa]

Right now, Arbonne self-adjusting conditioner OR the old Giovanni 50/50 stuff.
I'm still upset that they are in the process of reformulating the 50/50. Why can't people leave well enough alone? Seriously.:rolleyes:

Michelle
Oh no....what are they going to do to it? Can you share where you got this info?

ETA: the word they to my sentence.

[Teacherbear]

No changes since post #16! I'm using the same ol' stuff! Giovanni Smooth as Silk and Direct Leave in. :rockerdud

[Cinnamon Hair]

Right now I'm finishing up a bottle of Back to Basics Pomegranate and something-or-other by mixing it with lots 'o honey.

I just bought a gigantic blue bottle of Herbal Essences Hello Hydration... because I make bad decisions when lingering in the hair aisle while waiting for my meds to be filled.

[squiggyflop]

I just bought a gigantic blue bottle of Herbal Essences Hello Hydration... because I make bad decisions when lingering in the hair aisle while waiting for my meds to be filled.
i always end up buying stuff i dont want when im waiting for my meds... lol:happy: last time i came home with a gallon of a balsom and protein conditioner because the gallon jug was only $3.50..... and i knew that my hair hates to have all that protein... i kept trying to use it too... i mixed it with all kinds of stuff and my hair still turned to straw every time the stuff touched my hair.
i still have alot left... i dont know what im going to do with it.

[ladiosaRosa]

Well, I already posted but last night did my second CO finishing up with Kiss My Face "Big Body" volumizing conditioner. I love it! Who'da thunk?

[Shorty89]

what country do you live in? stop and shops are all over america.. here its a little more than a dollar a dollar for the big bottles of Vo5 conditioner. I'm in Canada. I've seen Vo5, but only the Oasis line at Superstore, and drug stores.

[AmandaPanda]

I'm liking Nexxus Ensure

[Silver Strands]

ladiosoRosa,
I love, love, love Kiss My Face Big Body.
I have been using it for years in between trying
other things but I always come back to it.
It is my true shampoo & conditioner love.
The smell is heavenly. So lavender-y.

Anyhow, lately i've been adding Giovanni Direct Leave In
after washing & conditioning to combat winter dryness & flyaways.
And my hair is even better if that's possible!
Thanks to those of you on here who suggested it.
Lots of great ingredients in it also.

[OhioLisa]

Oh no....what are they going to do to it? Can you share where you got this info?

ETA: the word they to my sentence.

Old formula for Giovanni 50/50 Hair Remoisturizer:
Aqua with rosemary oil, nettle oil, thyme oil, birch leaf oil, chamomile oil, clary, lavender, coltsfoot leaf, yarrow oil, mallow, horsetail oil, soybean protein, vitamin E, acetamide mea, cetyl alcohol, trace minerals, citric acid, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, grapefruit seed.

NEW formula for Giovanni 50/50 Balanced Hydrating-Calming Conditioner:
Aqua with rosemary leaf extract, nettle extract, thyme extract, chamomile extact, clary leaf extract, lavender extract, coltsfoot extract, yarrow extract, Equisetum Arvense extract, soybean seed extract, cetyl alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Panthenol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetaryl Alochol, Hydroxpropyl Guar, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, Disodum EDTA, Ethylexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance with Essential Oils.

[ladiosaRosa]

ladiosoRosa,
I love, love, love Kiss My Face Big Body.
(snip)

I love what it did for my cranky ends, and my crown wispies. But, it's a little too heavy for crown hair because I don't like the look by DD4. I'll use it only on lower half of my length and just very diluted on crown. This is the conditioner I speak of; don't use shampoo.

[ladiosaRosa]

Old formula for Giovanni 50/50 Hair Remoisturizer:
Aqua with rosemary oil, nettle oil, thyme oil, birch leaf oil, chamomile oil, clary, lavender, coltsfoot leaf, yarrow oil, mallow, horsetail oil, soybean protein, vitamin E, acetamide mea, cetyl alcohol, trace minerals, citric acid, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, grapefruit seed.

NEW formula for Giovanni 50/50 Balanced Hydrating-Calming Conditioner:
Aqua with rosemary leaf extract, nettle extract, thyme extract, chamomile extact, clary leaf extract, lavender extract, coltsfoot extract, yarrow extract, Equisetum Arvense extract, soybean seed extract, cetyl alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Panthenol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetaryl Alochol, Hydroxpropyl Guar, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, Disodum EDTA, Ethylexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance with Essential Oils.

Should I love this or hate it??? Looks like they had several herbal oils in the old formula and now have herbal 'extracts'. Wonder how that will affect the slip. I think I still have a bottle of the old stuff in my stash so it will be many months before I have to try this new stuff.

What's your take on it, OhioLisa?

[CatStyleMBelleK]

Mine contains a dimethicone, but its Aussie 3-Minute-Miracle

[graciezoe]

My favorite conditioner in Devacurl One Conditioner.

[Capriquarius]

Right now I'm loving Whole Foods 365 herbal conditioners...I rotate between the Lavender Blend and the Herbal Mint, depending on my mood. They are light and have great slip and work well if I want to do a CO wash that day. The best thing is they are all natural and only $1.99!

[curlsgirl]

Right now, Arbonne self-adjusting conditioner OR the old Giovanni 50/50 stuff.
I'm still upset that they are in the process of reformulating the 50/50. Why can't people leave well enough alone? Seriously.:rolleyes:




MichelleWHAT???? Oh my gosh you just totally ruined my life! I did not know this! That is about the only thing I use now! What is the difference? Should I buy up a bunch of it? Oh dear!!!!!! I can't believe I finally settled on a great routine and now this!!! :pissed:Just saw the new formula and I am SO going to be ticked if it doesn't work as well!

[GreenerPastures]

V05 Strawberries and Cream and Champagne Kiss. Yea V05 cone-free condish!!

Or if I'm not using a conditioner I'll just do an ACV rinse.

And always always always my leave-in is my precious coconut oil.

[~JoJo~]

I have just tried Giovanni soft as silk conditioner and im hooked, this is the dogs doo daa's as far im concerned, the best ive ever tried, guess my hair has expensive tastes!

[harley mama]

I pretty much stick with VO5 Tea Therapy Vanilla Mint. I use it as a CO.