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Um Enis
April 23rd, 2008, 09:17 PM
Ok. I'm ready to go back to SC... now I need the C.

What's your favorite conditioner?

nienna42
April 23rd, 2008, 09:24 PM
For normal use, I love the Suave Juicy Green Apple. Smells like heaven, leaves my hair soft and about as tangle free as my hair ever gets, and it's cheap! I like that it's kind of in the mid-range of richness--it's not as thin as most of the VO5 conditioners, but it's still thin enough to spread through my hair pretty easily.

For an occasional treat, or to mix into a deep treatment, I like Sally's generic version of Biolage Conditioning Balm. (I'm sure the real stuff is good, too, I just haven't tried it--too expensive.) If I use it as my only conditioner, it leaves my hair kind of weighed down until I wash it again, but then after that washing, it looks and feels so healthy. I think my hair likes it because it has protein, but only a very little bit. Actual protein treatments tend to fry my hair.

AJoifulNoise
April 24th, 2008, 07:30 AM
I'm mostly a cone-head, but I do dabble in cone-free...

Trader Joe's Nourish Spa and Trader Joe's Essential

ilovemycop
April 24th, 2008, 07:48 AM
yum.....Sauve Naturals Coconut.Its heaven in a bottle(well-my idea of a coconut heaven at least)

Loviatar
April 24th, 2008, 11:16 AM
I like Superdrg aloe vera, but its UK only. Worldwide I guess my favourite would be VO5 Nourishing Calming white camomile tea. I also really like Honeydew Smoothie, Silky Champagne Kiss and Extra Body in the VO5 line, but I can only seem to get them in pound stores here.

Um Enis
April 24th, 2008, 11:27 AM
seems like everyone like the cheap stuff... at least i won't be afraid to use as much conditioner as i need. im glad there's a cone-free alternative, because the hard, hard water here and cones didnt go over real well for me

somethingwicked
April 24th, 2008, 03:03 PM
I can only seem to get them in pound stores here.

That's great that they have pound stores in the UK. Sorry to be dumb, but that cracks me up :) I make fun of the dollar store all the time, but I'm darn sure in there on a regular basis trolling for cut price hair, car and kitchen stuff, and CANDY! I thought the US was the only one with $1/dollar store phenomenon. :D

I wish I could rock the cheap stuff. I like the v05, but it really seems like if I use it on a regular basis, I get a lot of breakage. Suave is better, but it seems like they changed their formulas. I'm still using out of my hoard of Milk and Honey, but the labels on the new bottles look different. Not that I fear change, or anything :P

I like Nexxus Humectress as a leave in, and TiGi Moisture Maniac. I think I'll try Sally's generic Humectress next time, though - I like their generic Therappe shampoo WAY better than the original.

Leisha
April 24th, 2008, 04:51 PM
Mine (but I doubt they will be available in other parts of the world :? ):

Inecto Moisture Miracle conditioner (coconut)
Henna Cure & Care hair mask with aloe vera
Ultra Doux mask with peach and nut oil

These three are very good, they moisturize my hair well.

ETA: I do S/C by the way, so I tend to go for "heavier" conditioners

AlleyKitten
April 25th, 2008, 12:19 AM
I CO with VO5 Vanilla Mint Tea conditioner, it's nice and light and smells great. For my heavier final conditioner I like Giovanni 50:50 conditioner, which smells sort of ... well, it smells like conditioner, but my hair loves it.

Faepirate
April 25th, 2008, 12:43 AM
I like Superdrg aloe vera, but its UK only. Worldwide I guess my favourite would be VO5 Nourishing Calming white camomile tea. I also really like Honeydew Smoothie, Silky Champagne Kiss and Extra Body in the VO5 line, but I can only seem to get them in pound stores here.

I love the Superdrug aloe vera as well :)
But I have a horrible feeling they've discontinued it... unless they just didn't have any in my local store. They only had the Jojoba conditioner and aloe vera shampoo, and no shelf space for all the others that they used to have! I was sad.

lookingglass
April 25th, 2008, 10:06 PM
SKR and Vanilla Mint Tea are my 2 VO5 faves, but Honeysuckle Rose by Aubry Organics for "real" moisture.

psvzum
April 30th, 2008, 11:00 AM
I really love GothRosary conditioners but they are very pricey for the amount you get. On the upside, I really don't need to use alot.

Dulci
April 30th, 2008, 02:21 PM
I love VO5 Extra Body conditioner, it detangles beautifully and rinses out completely (I don't like gunk left on my hair, makes it tangle). After I rinse out the VO5, I rake a fat quarter-sized blob of Beauty Without Cruelty Leave-in through the length.

longhair4jesus
May 1st, 2008, 04:25 PM
Vo5 or Suave and any of them

babywolf
May 1st, 2008, 04:47 PM
All of you seem to like VO5? That surprises me. I have never tried it - but you all have beautiful hair - so there must be something to it.

BW

Phalaenopsis
May 2nd, 2008, 02:18 AM
Mine (but I doubt they will be available in other parts of the world :? ):

Ultra Doux mask with peach and nut oil



That's my favourite too (also love the smell)
I also really like the Elsève (Elvive) conditioner Alpha-Jojoba for long hair.

rhosyn_du
May 2nd, 2008, 02:44 AM
For times when I need lots of moisture, I like Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose, and for lighter, every-wash-type conditioner, I've been really digging on SylvieL's Solid Conditioner.

savi
May 2nd, 2008, 05:14 AM
Umm.. I have a closet full of conditioners and I can't decide which one I like the best. :surprise: Probably because I'm always adding glycerin or honey to them, because I need the extra moisture. Can I vote for honey and glycerin?

Alethia
May 2nd, 2008, 05:28 PM
I recently tried Aussie Miracle Luscious Long conditioner and my hair has looked and felt really great since. I think it's cone-free, but i could be wrong. My hair is very shiny, very soft, and quite slippy. Not great for up-dos, but it feels a lot better than it has for a while on the homemade shampoo bar, ACV rinse and oil diet.

wimsey
May 2nd, 2008, 06:54 PM
Regis Design Line Olive Oil Conditioner is my favorite and what I use most often. I also really like Elucence. And for a leave in--Shea Moisture Shea Butter Leave-in Conditioner.

But I'm really in to heavily moisturizing conditioners. What are you looking for in a conditioner?

tmmycat
May 2nd, 2008, 07:49 PM
I really love Whole Foods 365 conditioner (for co-wash). It is cone-free, protein-free, with natural ingredients, doesn't leave ANY buildup, and gets my hair really clean and shiny if use a lot of it, or I can mix it with oil or use less if I want to keep more moisture in my hair. And it's cheap so I don't feel guilty about using a ton of it. :)

kwaniesiam
May 2nd, 2008, 07:59 PM
I use burt's bees raspberry and brasil nut conditioner and can't say enough good things about it, but it is a bit more expensive. The cheaper stuff just never worked for me for regular use, my hair felt icky.

Shermie Girl
May 2nd, 2008, 09:41 PM
For CO washing, VO5. I like the Silky Expressions, either Lavender Luster or, my very, very favouriteinthewholewideworld, Champagne Kiss. For a finishing conditioner, I adore Nexxus Colour Ensure. It is fabulously moisturising, has great slip and is wonderful for chemical dyed or hennaed hair. :D

Aljona
May 4th, 2008, 04:52 AM
I actually have three favorite conditioners. They are urtekram's rose conditioner (actually I like all of their conditioners, but the rose co smells best), Dr Hauschka jojoba and marshmallow and tigi Oatmeal&Honey. The tigi conditioner I use mostly for deep treatments, it's very moisturizing and I don't need that much moisture every day.

UrbanEast
May 4th, 2008, 01:06 PM
Jessicurl Weekly Deep Treatment