Let's start an "I love Pantene" thread

[jacqueline101]

I used to use Pantene in 2008 and I loved the ice shine formula. Now I'm loving the beautiful lengths collection. It's a great product lather,rinses well,and smells great. I love the nature fusion leave in cream and truly natural shine spray. I just want to shout I love Pantene. Join me in this love for it. No negative comments please all loving comments.

[itdontmatter48]

While I personally don't use Pantene, I think it's great when someone finds a product that works well for them. Congratulations on finding yours, some never do.

[GetMeToWaist]

Ooh used to love the Pantene sleek and shine conditioner

[Marika]

I wish we still had products like Ice Shine etc. Now it's pretty much just Classic care shampoo and Expert Collection products which are double the normal price (almost 10 € a bottle). Pantene has basically disappeared from the stores for some reason :( I think it was just two years ago, when the collection for normal-thick hair etc. launched but even those aren't sold anymore.

[blue_eyes]

I used to love Beautiful Lengths, I stopped using it just because I like trying different products, but I always remember liking that line. :)

[jacqueline101]

While I personally don't use Pantene, I think it's great when someone finds a product that works well for them. Congratulations on finding yours, some never do.

Thank you for the encouragement.


Ooh used to love the Pantene sleek and shine conditioner

I used it ten years ago and loved it a lot.


I wish we still had products like Ice Shine etc. Now it's pretty much just Classic care shampoo and Expert Collection products which are double the normal price (almost 10 € a bottle). Pantene has basically disappeared from the stores for some reason :( I think it was just two years ago, when the collection for normal-thick hair etc. launched but even those aren't sold anymore.

I know my store doesn't keep too many Pantene products. I had a volume shampoo gave to me by a client at work it's before the big change in formulas this last time. I'm trying to find a conditioner to use with it in the Pantene line.


I used to love Beautiful Lengths, I stopped using it just because I like trying different products, but I always remember liking that line. :)

That's why I stopped using Pantene before and my local store would get rid of it for some reason.

[lapushka]

I have their Aqua Light shampoo, which I *adore*, their volume shampoo, and I now also have their clarifying shampoo. All three shampoos are silicone free, which I like in a shampoo.

[sylvanasylvana]

I like the naturefushion range, their serum makes my hair super soft and smooth

[lapushka]

I like the naturefushion range, their serum makes my hair super soft and smooth

I have the leave-ins from the Naturefusion line. It's awesome! There are two kinds, I have both. Just used up one, now just started the other one and it's awesome as well. :)

[jacqueline101]

I like the naturefushion range, their serum makes my hair super soft and smooth

I have their smoothing creme and it seems great so far. I got the last ones on the shelf at my local store so I'm thinking my store is doing away with the product.

[momschicklets]

Wow...I have never used anything from Pantene, but after clicking on this thread, that is about to change LOL Taking notes.....

[jacqueline101]

Wow...I have never used anything from Pantene, but after clicking on this thread, that is about to change LOL Taking notes.....

There are a lot of products in the Pantene line so you're going to find a product you will like. Report back on what products you use and your results.

[peachyleshy]

I love Pantene! I love the scents (Some of them kind of smell like Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant) and the way the conditioner detangles my hair and makes its slippery!

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I have always loved Pantene, at the moment I have Ice Shine, Beautiful Lengths and Aqua Light in my bathroom.

[kidari]

I adore their conditioners! My HG leave-in (the last step in the LOC method) is the split end repair keratin protection creme for normal-thick hair. It's been extremely difficult to find on the shelves. I'm going to stockpile a few backups by making an online purchase soon... that or find a new one.

[DreamSheep]

Ahh! I love Pantene, both shampoo and conditioner "Suave y sedoso" which I suspect must be Sleek and Shine. :)
Although I use other products too, such as REVLON FLEX and Herbal Essences. Very occasionally, L'oreal.

[jacqueline101]

I love Pantene! I love the scents (Some of them kind of smell like Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant) and the way the conditioner detangles my hair and makes its slippery!

I've never paid attention to the scent in comparison to secret clinical strength. You're right the conditioner gives beautiful slip power against tangles.


I have always loved Pantene, at the moment I have Ice Shine, Beautiful Lengths and Aqua Light in my bathroom.

Which one do you like the best? I've never tried aqua light but I've used old formula ice shine and loved it.


I adore their conditioners! My HG leave-in (the last step in the LOC method) is the split end repair keratin protection creme for normal-thick hair. It's been extremely difficult to find on the shelves. I'm going to stockpile a few backups by making an online purchase soon... that or find a new one.

Id try Pantene they've the best product ever.


Ahh! I love Pantene, both shampoo and conditioner "Suave y sedoso" which I suspect must be Sleek and Shine. :)
Although I use other products too, such as REVLON FLEX and Herbal Essences. Very occasionally, L'oreal.

We welcome you to the Pantene club. I use other products too. I guess I never realized it I'm a product junky.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I don't know which one I like the best, really, I like all the ones I have tried. I think they are all good.

[jacqueline101]

I don't know which one I like the best, really, I like all the ones I have tried. I think they are all good.

So far this whole routine has been the best for me. I love all the products in it.
I keep hoping I've found my routine.

[Duchess Fuzzy Buns]

I've never really tried Pantene. I don't know why...I guess they've just never jumped out at me at the store. :hmm: I want to now though! :D

[jacqueline101]

I've never really tried Pantene. I don't know why...I guess they've just never jumped out at me at the store. :hmm: I want to now though! :D

For a long time years ago I didn't and wouldn't try them. I didn't think they were appealing and then I tried them and wow they're great.

[LadyCelestina]

I love pantene! It has the slip super-coney conditioners have,but without weighing the hair down or build up,and it smells LOVELY!

[jacqueline101]

I love pantene! It has the slip super-coney conditioners have,but without weighing the hair down or build up,and it smells LOVELY!

You does smell lovely, I love the fact there's no build up from it.

[Angel_Abby]

I love the smell of Pantene but can no longer use it with my scalp condition. The build up causes my Seb Derm to flare up like crazy. I really miss it though and envy all of you tht get to use it. :)

[jacqueline101]

I love the smell of Pantene but can no longer use it with my scalp condition. The build up causes my Seb Derm to flare up like crazy. I really miss it though and envy all of you tht get to use it. :)

I do wish you could use it and thanks for supporting us.

[curlylocks85]

I use Pantene. I use the conditioner only. I also use Nexxus products. Pantene and Nexxus together really helps to moisturize my hair. :)

[ExpectoPatronum]

Back before my skin started hating everything with sulfates and a ton of fragrance, I used pantene and loved it. I remember it making my hair very soft and shiny. I don't know which one I used, but whatever it was, my hair really liked it.

[Loviatar]

I like the Ice Shine and Aqua Light conditioners. I'm mostly conefree these days but I do keep a bottle of Ice Shine on hand for super bad bedhead days!

[two_wheels]

I just can't live without Ice Shine shampoo. No cones for me, so can't use their conditioners, but oh that shampoo.

[Loviatar]

I've never tried the ice shine shampoo - tell me more :)

[jacqueline101]

I use Pantene. I use the conditioner only. I also use Nexxus products. Pantene and Nexxus together really helps to moisturize my hair. :)

I might keep the nexus conditioner in mind when looking for a conditioner to go with my Pantene shampoo.


Back before my skin started hating everything with sulfates and a ton of fragrance, I used pantene and loved it. I remember it making my hair very soft and shiny. I don't know which one I used, but whatever it was, my hair really liked it.

I do wish in a way they left the Pantene line alone left the products the way they were.


I like the Ice Shine and Aqua Light conditioners. I'm mostly conefree these days but I do keep a bottle of Ice Shine on hand for super bad bedhead days!

I used to love the ice shine and it did help with tangles from what I remember.


I just can't live without Ice Shine shampoo. No cones for me, so can't use their conditioners, but oh that shampoo.

I do love that shampoo in the old formula.

[jacqueline101]

I've never tried the ice shine shampoo - tell me more :)

When I used it was the old formula in 08 and the shampoo was a clear color I thought that was strange and the smell was great. It lathers real well and rinses great. It made my hair clean at that time I shampooed everything. I loved the fact the fragrance would last all day.

[two_wheels]

I've never tried the ice shine shampoo - tell me more :)

Bear in mind that my scalp loves sulphates ... it is very effective and leaves my hair blonde-ish. Many other shampoos leave my hair kind of murky-looking or sticky... shudder:

It does a great job of removing coconut oil, too. I know it sounds stupid to use oil and then a harsh shampoo, but I think the coconut oil penetrates more than the shampoo, so hair is left stronger, but with no residue :cloud9:

[LauraLongLocks]

Pantene is really nice. I used to use it, then was scared away from it by hairdressers telling me it was full of wax and would build up in my hair. Now I know that was a half-truth and that their salon products have the same 'cones in them and can also build up in my hair. I am still using up my current shampoo and trying out a bunch of different conditioners trying to decide which one will be my favorite.

I use Pantene Co-wash some of the time when I co-wash and love how soft it makes my hair. Like I said, still trying to figure out what I like best, so I'm experimenting with a lot of different products at the moment.

[jacqueline101]

Pantene is really nice. I used to use it, then was scared away from it by hairdressers telling me it was full of wax and would build up in my hair. Now I know that was a half-truth and that their salon products have the same 'cones in them and can also build up in my hair. I am still using up my current shampoo and trying out a bunch of different conditioners trying to decide which one will be my favorite.

I use Pantene Co-wash some of the time when I co-wash and love how soft it makes my hair. Like I said, still trying to figure out what I like best, so I'm experimenting with a lot of different products at the moment.

What Pantene series are you using? I'm using beautiful lengths set and love them. The whole wax thing I think is just due to the cones and selling their products.

[georgia_peach]

Thanks for starting this thread, jacqueline101! I find myself in the market for some new hair care products and was going to do a little shopping tomorrow. I've been using WEN since November. I don't have any complaints about it, really, except the high price tag. You've convinced me to give Pantene a try. I need something that gives slip as I'm prone to tangles in my fine hair. I promise to report back once I've tried it!

[renia22]

That's awesome, jacqueline101, you found something you like so much! The best was when Pantene came in these bottles:
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd39/elikitty/image_zps75c91450.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/elikitty/media/image_zps75c91450.jpg.html)

The scent was fantastic. Haven't used it too much in recent years, but I'll keep it in mind next time I need some new products. I do like clear drugstore shampoos without a lot of stuff in them.

For anyone who heard the pantene-has-floor-wax-in it rumors, this will make you feel better:

http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/07/04/is-pantene-good-or-bad-for-my-hair/

It is a well researched brand & you can get great coupons & sales on it.

[janeytilllie]

I love Pantene sleek line. It does a wonderful job of calming frizzies and gives me sleek waves. Pantene is pretty much my staple hair product. :)

[LauraLongLocks]

What Pantene series are you using? I'm using beautiful lengths set and love them. The whole wax thing I think is just due to the cones and selling their products. I'm only using the co-wash right now. It's been a very long time since I used any other Pantene stuff.




For anyone who heard the pantene-has-floor-wax-in it rumors, this will make you feel better:

http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/07/04/is-pantene-good-or-bad-for-my-hair/

It is a well researched brand & you can get great coupons & sales on it.

Thanks for the link!

[jacqueline101]

Thanks for starting this thread, jacqueline101! I find myself in the market for some new hair care products and was going to do a little shopping tomorrow. I've been using WEN since November. I don't have any complaints about it, really, except the high price tag. You've convinced me to give Pantene a try. I need something that gives slip as I'm prone to tangles in my fine hair. I promise to report back once I've tried it!

I started to buy wen but as you've stated it's expensive. I can't wait to hear about your Pantene experience.

[jacqueline101]

That's awesome, jacqueline101, you found something you like so much! The best was when Pantene came in these bottles:
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd39/elikitty/image_zps75c91450.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/elikitty/media/image_zps75c91450.jpg.html)

The scent was fantastic. Haven't used it too much in recent years, but I'll keep it in mind next time I need some new products. I do like clear drugstore shampoos without a lot of stuff in them.

For anyone who heard the pantene-has-floor-wax-in it rumors, this will make you feel better:

http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/07/04/is-pantene-good-or-bad-for-my-hair/

It is a well researched brand & you can get great coupons & sales on it.

I do remember that bottle of Pantene i had the round hair spray bottle until Damien my brother donated it to d a v:



I love Pantene sleek line. It does a wonderful job of calming frizzies and gives me sleek waves. Pantene is pretty much my staple hair product. :)

It's going to be my staple as soon as I use up my stash.


I'm only using the co-wash right now. It's been a very long time since I used any other Pantene stuff.

I'm glad you're in the Pantene club. I've thought about co washing but my scalp gets itchy and this does so well with me.



Thanks for the link!

[longNred]

Ice shine and beautiful lengths are in my shower! LOVE Pantene!

[jacqueline101]

Ice shine and beautiful lengths are in my shower! LOVE Pantene!

Those and sleek and smooth are my favorites.

[jacqueline101]

I was wondering if the u k version of Pantene has the same ingredients?
How many times has Pantene has changed their formula?

[jacqueline101]

I've noticed today I didn't have to use as much leave in or serum in the Pantene line as before. I still kept the rest of my routine the same. I'm loving this routine.

[georgia_peach]

jacqueline101, I noticed you said that you've only used the old formula of Ice Shine. I'm going to buy couple of different Pantene formulas today and just wondered if you didn't like the new Ice Shine for any reason? I was thinking of trying it and maybe something for volume if they have it. Glad you are loving your new routine!

[Stormynights]

I remember Pantene being vilified in the salons. I thought at the time is was because it was a popular brand and we sold professional brands in the salon. I never saw any problems with anyones hair that used Pantene. Some of the salon products did leave buildup on the hair. Sebastion comes to mind as one of the worse at the time, although it was a very expensive salon product. 'When anyone asked me to reccomend a store brand I would reccomend Pantene based on the results I saw in the hair of the ones I knew that used it. I got a lot of flack for that in the salon, but my thought was whatever works.

[jacqueline101]

jacqueline101, I noticed you said that you've only used the old formula of Ice Shine. I'm going to buy couple of different Pantene formulas today and just wondered if you didn't like the new Ice Shine for any reason? I was thinking of trying it and maybe something for volume if they have it. Glad you are loving your new routine!
I stopped using it because my grocery store doesn't keep it any longer. When Pantene redone their line they dropped ice shine, volume line,and dandruff one.

[jacqueline101]

I remember Pantene being vilified in the salons. I thought at the time is was because it was a popular brand and we sold professional brands in the salon. I never saw any problems with anyones hair that used Pantene. Some of the salon products did leave buildup on the hair. Sebastion comes to mind as one of the worse at the time, although it was a very expensive salon product. 'When anyone asked me to reccomend a store brand I would reccomend Pantene based on the results I saw in the hair of the ones I knew that used it. I got a lot of flack for that in the salon, but my thought was whatever works.

What did start the wax rumors with Pantene? Was it salons that started it. I went to high school with a girl that's all she used was Pantene her hair was great.

[Stormynights]

I think it was because it was popular at the time. I always used salon brands myself, but not everyone could afford salon brands. I can't afford it now though. I still have left over shampoo from my shop and when I run out it will be store brands for me. I do think it was salons that started the rumors. I remember coworkers that said they were bad all the time and I asked them how they knew. I never got an answer that made sense. I won't bash a product without trying it. Not everyone is that way though.

[georgia_peach]

I stopped using it because my grocery store doesn't keep it any longer. When Pantene redone their line they dropped ice shine, volume line,and dandruff one. Oh, okay. Thanks for that! Well I picked up the Ice shine shampoo and conditioner. And I also got the weekly deep cleansing shampoo that has mint oil/menthol. One of the things I liked about WEN is that there is menthol in the mix. It's supposed to help stimulate hair growth, so we'll see. This is shampoo/condition night so I'll report in the morning. :)

[hypersensitive]

I've used Pantene for years and I would get the Costco sized bottles. They work well, especially the conditioners. I have no big complaints. My hair like cones, what can I say?

[DesiMariex3]

I've been using Beautiful Lengths for about 2 years and I love it :)

[jacqueline101]

Oh, okay. Thanks for that! Well I picked up the Ice shine shampoo and conditioner. And I also got the weekly deep cleansing shampoo that has mint oil/menthol. One of the things I liked about WEN is that there is menthol in the mix. It's supposed to help stimulate hair growth, so we'll see. This is shampoo/condition night so I'll report in the morning. :)

I hope you like Pantene and please report back to me on your findings.


I've used Pantene for years and I would get the Costco sized bottles. They work well, especially the conditioners. I have no big complaints. My hair like cones, what can I say?

There is nothing wrong with cones. My hair loves cones and I wish I could get the large sizes but my store doesn't keep the big sizes.


I've been using Beautiful Lengths for about 2 years and I love it :)

Is it true that it helps your hair grow like the bottle claims. I was wondering this when I was using it.

[starlamelissa]

Another pantene lover here.

I really like their aqua light shampoo, and daily moisture renewal conditioner/shampoo set. Currently using color preserve shine conditioner/shampoo set, and ya know, it's great, but moisture renewal does a bit more for me overall.

since using pantene shampoo and conditioner exclusively, I've noticed my hair needs far fewer trims.

[jacqueline101]

Another pantene lover here.

I really like their aqua light shampoo, and daily moisture renewal conditioner/shampoo set. Currently using color preserve shine conditioner/shampoo set, and ya know, it's great, but moisture renewal does a bit more for me overall.

since using pantene shampoo and conditioner exclusively, I've noticed my hair needs far fewer trims.

It's strange that you mentioned your hair needing fewer trims my friend in high school that used Pantene Classic care said the same thing. I wonder if the moisture renewal conditioner would pair up with the volume shampoo I have. The shampoo is old formula with the blue cap. I had it gave to me.

[georgia_peach]

Last night I used the Weekly Deep Cleansing shampoo with Mint Oil. I was hoping for a lot more tingling sensation on my scalp due to the menthol/mint oil. I really didn't notice anything, though. But that's ok. I will keep that one as a back up shampoo. I also used the Aqua Light conditioner and it was indeed light! Next wash day I'm going straight to the Ice Shine set. I think I need the extra slip that it will give me. Anway, my experiment was definitely NOT a fail. As my hair started to dry I noticed that my silver hair was super shiny! I think CO washing was dulling my strands. So I'm very happy with that discovery.

[jacqueline101]

Last night I used the Weekly Deep Cleansing shampoo with Mint Oil. I was hoping for a lot more tingling sensation on my scalp due to the menthol/mint oil. I really didn't notice anything, though. But that's ok. I will keep that one as a back up shampoo. I also used the Aqua Light conditioner and it was indeed light! Next wash day I'm going straight to the Ice Shine set. I think I need the extra slip that it will give me. Anway, my experiment was definitely NOT a fail. As my hair started to dry I noticed that my silver hair was super shiny! I think CO washing was dulling my strands. So I'm very happy with that discovery.

I'm glad you liked the aqua light conditioner and I think you will love the ice shine for the slip it gives and shine. Thanks for reporting back.

[Marika]

I picked up the Youth Protect 7 conditioner (I think it's UK version). I haven't heard anything about this line but I'll let you know the first impressions once I try it.

[jacqueline101]

I picked up the Youth Protect 7 conditioner (I think it's UK version). I haven't heard anything about this line but I'll let you know the first impressions once I try it.

Okay. I do hope you like it.

[Silver Strands]

I love Pantene.
I use the classic care line. The 2 in 1 followed by the conditioner.
I have used the Beautiful Lengths line and loved it also.
I also recently tried one of the newer versions: the Repair and Protect.
And even though I like it, I prefer the others more.
I have tried so many different brands and had break outs
on my neck, back and shoulders. Sore, painful break outs.
I never had break outs like that as a teen so I knew it was the
shampoo and conditioner that I was using.
I also got scalp sores and crustiness from a popular line and
didn't realize until they went away with the Pantene that it wasn't
caused from that line. I thought I had developed a scalp condition.
Sulfate free make my hair sticky and dry.
Pantene is the only brand that doesn't break me out and gives me
silky, soft hair with lots of body.
P.S. hypersensitive, your hair is gorgeous. Pantene should
use your hair for an ad.

[Silver Strands]

That it WAS caused by that line.
Stupid phone.
That line was the old formula Garnier Fructis triple nutrition.
I used it for years.
Both DH and I got sore crusty like scabs on our scalps.
Both healed up when we started using Pantene.
Sorry garnier. Didn't mean to trash you.
Yee haw 1,000 posts!
It only took me 8 years but I got there!

[Silver Strands]

Error. Duplicate post.

[jacqueline101]

That it WAS caused by that line.
Stupid phone.
That line was the old formula Garnier Fructis triple nutrition.
I used it for years.
Both DH and I got sore crusty like scabs on our scalps.
Both healed up when we started using Pantene.
Sorry garnier. Didn't mean to trash you.
Yee haw 1,000 posts!
It only took me 8 years but I got there!

I'm glad you had a positive Pantene experience and I'm glad I didn't try the garnier line of products. I started to get their products but last minute went with Pantene.

[Silver Strands]

After so many break outs I think I pinned it down
to amodimethicone products. The cyclo cones
also cause problems.
I have no problem with dimethicone or bis-aminopropyl(unsure
of spelling) dimethicone, both used by Pantene.
Hopefully they don't start using the cheaper amodimethicone
or I will have to look for something else.
But for now I have had good results over a pretty long
length of time.
I sometimes try something new and when i'm left with
frizzy, dry hair as in the sulfate free products or the over-
powering fumes and extreme greasiness of the wen products
I come back to Pantene and say to myself, " why did I ever
try something else?"
Pantene has had a smear campaign against them for years
with people saying it contains floor wax and other lies.
People with long hair I think, have been afraid to admit they
use it.
So thank-you jacqueline for starting this thread.

[YGDW]

I've never used Pantene, but I saw a very cheap bottle of its clarifying shampoo a few days ago and I didn't have a clarifying shampoo... I think I'm going to use it tonight 'cause my hair can use some clarification. I must admit that I'm a bit scared about it - I have been using SLS-free (and cone free) for years, so Pantene has this super evil reputation for me. We'll see. :)

[lapushka]

I've never used Pantene, but I saw a very cheap bottle of its clarifying shampoo a few days ago and I didn't have a clarifying shampoo... I think I'm going to use it tonight 'cause my hair can use some clarification. I must admit that I'm a bit scared about it - I have been using SLS-free (and cone free) for years, so Pantene has this super evil reputation for me. We'll see. :)

Just be sure to condition well afterwards, and you'll be just fine. Even double conditioning after clarifying might be an option for you (see my signature).

[jacqueline101]

After so many break outs I think I pinned it down
to amodimethicone products. The cyclo cones
also cause problems.
I have no problem with dimethicone or bis-aminopropyl(unsure
of spelling) dimethicone, both used by Pantene.
Hopefully they don't start using the cheaper amodimethicone
or I will have to look for something else.
But for now I have had good results over a pretty long
length of time.
I sometimes try something new and when i'm left with
frizzy, dry hair as in the sulfate free products or the over-
powering fumes and extreme greasiness of the wen products
I come back to Pantene and say to myself, " why did I ever
try something else?"
Pantene has had a smear campaign against them for years
with people saying it contains floor wax and other lies.
People with long hair I think, have been afraid to admit they
use it.
So thank-you jacqueline for starting this thread.

You're welcome. I'm sorry about your product battles I'm
Lucky I don't have issues with products. I don't want Pantene to change a thing unless they would give me a discount.

[jacqueline101]

I've never used Pantene, but I saw a very cheap bottle of its clarifying shampoo a few days ago and I didn't have a clarifying shampoo... I think I'm going to use it tonight 'cause my hair can use some clarification. I must admit that I'm a bit scared about it - I have been using SLS-free (and cone free) for years, so Pantene has this super evil reputation for me. We'll see. :)
Did you like your results? I hope so. I don't get why Pantene has such a bad reputation it's a shame too.

[YGDW]

Just be sure to condition well afterwards, and you'll be just fine. Even double conditioning after clarifying might be an option for you (see my signature).

It was a little drying, so thanks for the advice! I did CWC, and let the final conditioner sit for about 10 minutes. Afterwards, I put a little bit of coconut oil in my hair. Next time (which I hope does not come soon), I'll try WCC, because I think even a little bit more conditioning wouldn't hurt. However, it certainly did the job. :)


Did you like your results? I hope so. I don't get why Pantene has such a bad reputation it's a shame too.
Yeah, my hair is definitely clean and shiny, yet not totally dried out. I only needed a really tiny bit of shampoo and the smell and lather were nice. I wouldn't want to use it very often though - it is a bit too harsh for my vulnerable hair... but well, that's the point of a clarifying shampoo right? :)

[lapushka]

It was a little drying, so thanks for the advice! I did CWC, and let the final conditioner sit for about 10 minutes. Afterwards, I put a little bit of coconut oil in my hair. Next time (which I hope does not come soon), I'll try WCC, because I think even a little bit more conditioning wouldn't hurt. However, it certainly did the job. :)

I'm glad the conditioning worked its magic! :D

[Marika]

I used the Youth Protect 7 conditioner today. I'm not sure if this one has US equivalent but honestly, the ingredient list looks very similar to all Pantene conditioners'. And the scent and the consistency seems to be always the same.

First, I shampooed with Timotei Pure shampoo for normal to greasy hair and let the Pantene sit for 3 minutes. My hair felt really thick and heavy while I was rinsing it out. Didn't get any tangles but that's not unusual for me. After my hair was dry, it was light but not fluffy, soft and smooth. I think the smoothness is the reason why I love Pantene. I use sulfates and clarify/chelate every once in a while, so possible buildup isn't an issue for me. I'm happy, hair's happy, so :thumbsup:

[jacqueline101]

It was a little drying, so thanks for the advice! I did CWC, and let the final conditioner sit for about 10 minutes. Afterwards, I put a little bit of coconut oil in my hair. Next time (which I hope does not come soon), I'll try WCC, because I think even a little bit more conditioning wouldn't hurt. However, it certainly did the job. :)


Yeah, my hair is definitely clean and shiny, yet not totally dried out. I only needed a really tiny bit of shampoo and the smell and lather were nice. I wouldn't want to use it very often though - it is a bit too harsh for my vulnerable hair... but well, that's the point of a clarifying shampoo right? :)

I'm glad you liked Pantene and I understand what you mean about the lather. My beautiful lengths lathered up a tons of suds compared to vo5.

[jacqueline101]

I used the Youth Protect 7 conditioner today. I'm not sure if this one has US equivalent but honestly, the ingredient list looks very similar to all Pantene conditioners'. And the scent and the consistency seems to be always the same.

First, I shampooed with Timotei Pure shampoo for normal to greasy hair and let the Pantene sit for 3 minutes. My hair felt really thick and heavy while I was rinsing it out. Didn't get any tangles but that's not unusual for me. After my hair was dry, it was light but not fluffy, soft and smooth. I think the smoothness is the reason why I love Pantene. I use sulfates and clarify/chelate every once in a while, so possible buildup isn't an issue for me. I'm happy, hair's happy, so :thumbsup:

I'm glad you had a positive experience. The Pantene did make my hair feel fuller. I thought it was due to the suds.

[janeytilllie]

Another pantene lover here.

I really like their aqua light shampoo, and daily moisture renewal conditioner/shampoo set. Currently using color preserve shine conditioner/shampoo set, and ya know, it's great, but moisture renewal does a bit more for me overall.

since using pantene shampoo and conditioner exclusively, I've noticed my hair needs far fewer trims.

I too have noticed since using Pantene my hair doesn't need trimming as much :). My hair ends don't suffer dryness or break. I use to suffer terrible breakage. In the past one side of my hair would be see though. I sufferd and battled years trying everything to stop it. My hair now is completely full and no breakage now since using pantene. My Sig pic below shows the differnce.

[lapushka]

I too have noticed since using Pantene my hair doesn't need trimming as much :). My hair ends don't suffer dryness or break. I use to suffer terrible breakage. In the past one side of my hair would be see though. I sufferd and battled years trying everything to stop it. My hair now is completely full and no breakage now since using pantene. My Sig pic below shows the differnce.

That's an amazing difference! :) I have been using Pantene for years, and I see no ill effects from it either... quite on the contrary.

[janeytilllie]

That's an amazing difference! :) I have been using Pantene for years, and I see no ill effects from it either... quite on the contrary.

Thank you :)

I only wish I listened to my hair all them years ago instead of forcing different hair routines on myself. I use to think if I use Pantene my hair will fall out and be damaged. Even though my hair was healthy and shiny using it.

When I use to use baking soda routine I would think to myself... " My hairs falling out and snapping like twigs never mind it's natural my hair will grow long pretty!"
Facepalm myself lol :lol: Silly me :) Never mind I've learnt ;)

[Chamomile betty]

I use the Pantene Weekly Deep Cleanse a couple times a month. It's been good to me so far. My DH swears by Pantene and won't use anything else on his hair and scalp. Right now he's using the Strong and Sleek. I have used it too and liked it. I've used the Ice Shine conditioner and liked it as well. Ive wanted to try the Curl Shaping Gel and am just waiting for a few products to finish in my current stash.

[jacqueline101]

I too have noticed since using Pantene my hair doesn't need trimming as much :). My hair ends don't suffer dryness or break. I use to suffer terrible breakage. In the past one side of my hair would be see though. I sufferd and battled years trying everything to stop it. My hair now is completely full and no breakage now since using pantene. My Sig pic below shows the differnce.

That's a large difference looking at your sig pictures. I had a high school best friend that swore by Pantene she had breakage and it helped hers after she cut off the old damage. When she grew her hair out it was healthy and she grew her with out trimming.

[jacqueline101]

Thank you :)

I only wish I listened to my hair all them years ago instead of forcing different hair routines on myself. I use to think if I use Pantene my hair will fall out and be damaged. Even though my hair was healthy and shiny using it.

When I use to use baking soda routine I would think to myself... " My hairs falling out and snapping like twigs never mind it's natural my hair will grow long pretty!"
Facepalm myself lol :lol: Silly me :) Never mind I've learnt ;)

Why do people think bad things about Pantene? I hear you on trying different routines only to have them back fire. Don't be too mad at your self you found the Pantene light.

[jacqueline101]

I use the Pantene Weekly Deep Cleanse a couple times a month. It's been good to me so far. My DH swears by Pantene and won't use anything else on his hair and scalp. Right now he's using the Strong and Sleek. I have used it too and liked it. I've used the Ice Shine conditioner and liked it as well. Ive wanted to try the Curl Shaping Gel and am just waiting for a few products to finish in my current stash.

I wish my SO would try Pantene. I finally got him a proper brush and comb. Anyways I'm glad you like the weekly deep cleanse. I have to agree with your husband Pantene is the best. I do hope you can get the products you want to try.

[Silver Strands]

Janey,
That is a huge difference.
Pantene would probably like to see your before and after.

And... awww Toby. How sweet.
I know you miss him.
I lost my 15 yr. old jack russell last year and miss him so much.

[starlamelissa]

Janeytille's photos are amazing.

Just picked up some ice shine conditioner today. I haven't tried it, but I've heard great things on lhc!

[janeytilllie]

That's a large difference looking at your sig pictures. I had a high school best friend that swore by Pantene she had breakage and it helped hers after she cut off the old damage. When she grew her hair out it was healthy and she grew her with out trimming.


Why do people think bad things about Pantene? I hear you on trying different routines only to have them back fire. Don't be too mad at your self you found the Pantene light.

Back in the day when I use to believe Pantene was bad, The internet and hairdressers scared me off. I don't know why Pantene always seems to be in the firing line? Other companies never seem to get as much stick.

I have noticed however quite a turnaround on the views on Pantene I watch a lot of hair routine videos on YouTube and a lot of women use Pantene and have beautiful hair. I have seen more blogs talk positive about Pantene.

I'm no longer mad at me :) My hair has forgiven me lol I have indeed seen the Pantene holy light lol :lol:

[janeytilllie]

Janey,
That is a huge difference.
Pantene would probably like to see your before and after.

And... awww Toby. How sweet.
I know you miss him.
I lost my 15 yr. old jack russell last year and miss him so much.

I'm very sorry to hear about your little Jackie. I know how much it hurts. ((Hugs))
I have two jack russell's myself Milo and Misty. I miss my little Chubby Chop Toby it's been 4 years now. Milo and Misty help a lot. Time is good healer :grouphug:

[janeytilllie]

Janeytille's photos are amazing.

Just picked up some ice shine conditioner today. I haven't tried it, but I've heard great things on lhc!

Thank you :)

[janeytilllie]

Oops double post

[Winter Fox]

I love this thread! Thank you so much for starting it, jacqueline101!
I read through all of the comments here and now feel so confirmed in using Pantene.
Pantene is just great for my hair! I use the "Glatt und Seidig" Conditioner (sorry that the name is german but I dont' know what it is called in the US/UK :hmm: )
I only use it every third wash because I'm still a little bit afraid of silicones but it does wonders to my hair! Not only is it sleek straight afterwards, it also shines and feels soooo soft and strong at the same time :D It's really a HG candidate!

[jacqueline101]

Back in the day when I use to believe Pantene was bad, The internet and hairdressers scared me off. I don't know why Pantene always seems to be in the firing line? Other companies never seem to get as much stick.

I have noticed however quite a turnaround on the views on Pantene I watch a lot of hair routine videos on YouTube and a lot of women use Pantene and have beautiful hair. I have seen more blogs talk positive about Pantene.

I'm no longer mad at me :) My hair has forgiven me lol I have indeed seen the Pantene holy light lol :lol:

I was the same way years ago when it came to Pantene. I wouldn't use it at all. I was afraid that the bad things you hear would be true. Like you've said I've noticed a lot of people using Pantene and they've the most glamorous hair. My hair has forgave me too and looks great.

[jacqueline101]

I love this thread! Thank you so much for starting it, jacqueline101!
I read through all of the comments here and now feel so confirmed in using Pantene.
Pantene is just great for my hair! I use the "Glatt und Seidig" Conditioner (sorry that the name is german but I dont' know what it is called in the US/UK :hmm: )
I only use it every third wash because I'm still a little bit afraid of silicones but it does wonders to my hair! Not only is it sleek straight afterwards, it also shines and feels soooo soft and strong at the same time :D It's really a HG candidate!

I'm glad you like my thread. I'm happy that you found your favorite Pantene product. I love the beautiful length one. I love the way my hair feels afterwards. My shine, sleekness, and tangles have disappeared. I love the smell of their products too.

[jacqueline101]

Has anyone tried a cheap or store brand Pantene? I did years ago it was vitamin shampoo it was when Pantene was in the cylinder bottles. I gave a dollar for it at my local store. It was a two in one. I thought it would be great the smell was like dandruff shampoo and it was runny like water.

[starlamelissa]

I have used a Pantene conditioner knockoff, from dollar general. It had a much stronger floral fragrance than real pantene, and didn't give quite as much shine. But it did detangle well.

[julee]

I've enjoyed reading through this thread. At the moment I'm conefree, but I used to use Pantene and loved the smell! I mainly used the Always Smooth, Daily Moisture Renewal and Deep Fortifying lines. I also loved the Night Miracle serum, which made my ends nice and soft. I really should give it a go again, since my hair is funny about coconut oil sometimes. If I decide to go back to cones, Pantene would be my first choice :)

[jacqueline101]

I have used a Pantene conditioner knockoff, from dollar general. It had a much stronger floral fragrance than real pantene, and didn't give quite as much shine. But it did detangle well.

I think the company name I used was personal care. I had high hopes of it. This stuff was so bad it did clean of condition my hair let alone get the tangles out.


I've enjoyed reading through this thread. At the moment I'm conefree, but I used to use Pantene and loved the smell! I mainly used the Always Smooth, Daily Moisture Renewal and Deep Fortifying lines. I also loved the Night Miracle serum, which made my ends nice and soft. I really should give it a go again, since my hair is funny about coconut oil sometimes. If I decide to go back to cones, Pantene would be my first choice :)

If you decide to join the cone users you know we will welcome you on the Pantene thread. I've wanted to try the always smooth one.

[LadyDedlock]

Excellent thread Jacqueline! :blossom:

I used to love and use Pantene through my twenties and into part of my thirties. A hairdresser kept telling me how bad it is and that it ruins hair..ranting about dryness and that it wouldn't bleach properly... I tried salon brands and didn't find them any better. My hair used to easily tangle and still does with certain brands. I spent a lot of money trying different brands, some were very good so I stuck to using these for a few years. Now in my late forties I am back to using Pantene and love it!

I have been using Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo and Conditioner for a couple of years now. Wonderful stuff :) I bought a bottle of Iceshine Conditioner after having read this thread. Sadly I didn't experience anything remarkable about the product but figure I should try it a few times in case ;)

[jacqueline101]

Excellent thread Jacqueline! :blossom:

I used to love and use Pantene through my twenties and into part of my thirties. A hairdresser kept telling me how bad it is and that it ruins hair..ranting about dryness and that it wouldn't bleach properly... I tried salon brands and didn't find them any better. My hair used to easily tangle and still does with certain brands. I spent a lot of money trying different brands, some were very good so I stuck to using these for a few years. Now in my late forties I am back to using Pantene and love it!

I have been using Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo and Conditioner for a couple of years now. Wonderful stuff :) I bought a bottle of Iceshine Conditioner after having read this thread. Sadly I didn't experience anything remarkable about the product but figure I should try it a few times in case ;)


I'm happy I inspired you to buy Pantene ice shine but I'm sorry it didn't work out for you. I don't get why salons and hair dressers make up wild claims about Pantene. That's a new one your hair won't bleach right. I know several people who use Pantene products and their hair bleached and dyes just fine. On the other hand I'm glad you found moisture renewal Pantene to be great.

[LauraLongLocks]

Just be sure to condition well afterwards, and you'll be just fine. Even double conditioning after clarifying might be an option for you (see my signature).

I've been doing CWC, but decided to give your WCC a try and I love it. I've been doing it every time I use shampoo, but not when I'm co-washing. I'm just getting ready to make my 3rd healthy hair series video and I think I'm going to talk about conditioning twice, whether you CWCC or just WCC. It's a very effective technique to get the slip all the way through the hair. My hair is really soft now.

I am going shopping today and will be buying myself some more Pantene co-wash, but I think I'll venture back into the shampoo and conditioner, too. Sorry I haven't read the entire thread. Which line should I try?

[jacqueline101]

I've been doing CWC, but decided to give your WCC a try and I love it. I've been doing it every time I use shampoo, but not when I'm co-washing. I'm just getting ready to make my 3rd healthy hair series video and I think I'm going to talk about conditioning twice, whether you CWCC or just WCC. It's a very effective technique to get the slip all the way through the hair. My hair is really soft now.

I am going shopping today and will be buying myself some more Pantene co-wash, but I think I'll venture back into the shampoo and conditioner, too. Sorry I haven't read the entire thread. Which line should I try?

I like the beautiful lengths line myself.

[lapushka]

I've been doing CWC, but decided to give your WCC a try and I love it. I've been doing it every time I use shampoo, but not when I'm co-washing. I'm just getting ready to make my 3rd healthy hair series video and I think I'm going to talk about conditioning twice, whether you CWCC or just WCC. It's a very effective technique to get the slip all the way through the hair. My hair is really soft now.

I am going shopping today and will be buying myself some more Pantene co-wash, but I think I'll venture back into the shampoo and conditioner, too. Sorry I haven't read the entire thread. Which line should I try?

Yes, it does provide excellent detangling qualities. I fear it may be a tad too heavy perhaps on shorter lengths, but... it's an experiment, however you look at it. I'm glad it works for you. I'm honored that you would talk about it, but then CC can always be done, no matter the method! :D

Aqua light and the clarifying one, even the volumizing one are ones I would particularly recommend to clarify with. And for the rest, I think I have a mishmash of whatever conditioner they make. Pantene is mostly on offer at our local discount store (love that)!

[jacqueline101]

It's official I've used Pantene for a week. How long have you used Pantene?

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I have been using it since I was a teenager - at least 95% of the time and it has never given me any problems. I really do like Pantene.

I am just about to try GM (George Michael) products, to see if I prefer them. They arrived at my door in a lovely package today. I will try them this Sunday (wash day).

[Lady melissa]

I've been using only the conditionner since a year or so, and my hair shines like a shining star :)

[Chamomile betty]

I do like to use products to scrunch and so forth and the Weekly Cleanse does not dry my hair at all. I need to stop reading this thread. So got to finish my stash lol!

[jacqueline101]

I have been using it since I was a teenager - at least 95% of the time and it has never given me any problems. I really do like Pantene.

I am just about to try GM (George Michael) products, to see if I prefer them. They arrived at my door in a lovely package today. I will try them this Sunday (wash day).

I bet the gm products are great but if they turn out to be less then great you can come back to Pantene. I'm glad you've had great luck with Pantene.


I've been using only the conditionner since a year or so, and my hair shines like a shining star :)

I know with the products I'm using in the Pantene line my hair is a lot more shinier. I might reach my goal of having hair that's shiny it's seen from outer space.


I do like to use products to scrunch and so forth and the Weekly Cleanse does not dry my hair at all. I need to stop reading this thread. So got to finish my stash lol!

I hear you on having a stash of products. Then I bought Pantene.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Yes, if I don't like GM I can always come back to Pantene again. I have a stash of it anyway so will probably switch between GM and Pantene for a while.

[jacqueline101]

Yes, if I don't like GM I can always come back to Pantene again. I have a stash of it anyway so will probably switch between GM and Pantene for a while.

Thats so nice to hear you will be using us for a while.

[sarahchant]

I loved Pantene for years and years and then my hairdresser told me it was trash and I should only buy salon products.... So I did what she said but my hair never looked or felt as good as it did with Pantene and I'm thinking about going back to it now! I hope they have something that I will love as much as the old Pantene stuff I used to use.

[jacqueline101]

I loved Pantene for years and years and then my hairdresser told me it was trash and I should only buy salon products.... So I did what she said but my hair never looked or felt as good as it did with Pantene and I'm thinking about going back to it now! I hope they have something that I will love as much as the old Pantene stuff I used to use.

I can't get over how many times I read hair salons hating Pantene and the clients hair looking great while they used it. I'm sure you will find your Pantene products.

[roseomalley]

I received sample sizes of Pantene Sheer Volume shampoo and the conditioner, too. I used it today, and I am liking the results on my very fine hair. I hope my local store carries this, as I want to try it on a regular basis.

[jacqueline101]

I received sample sizes of Pantene Sheer Volume shampoo and the conditioner, too. I used it today, and I am liking the results on my very fine hair. I hope my local store carries this, as I want to try it on a regular basis.

That's wonderful news about the samples. I will cross my fingers that you can get your Pantene products at your local store.

[roseomalley]

Thanks Jacqueline101, I am off to check out a few local stores tomorrow for the Pantene. I still have another wash or two left in the sample bottles.

[sarahchant]

I am planning to buy some Pantene on my next grocery store trip and I'm wondering your opinions - does the volumizing version moisturize adequately? Do you notice any of the versions seem to weigh the hair down or make it more oily? I need moisture but my hair is fine and flat and easily greasy.

[jacqueline101]

Thanks Jacqueline101, I am off to check out a few local stores tomorrow for the Pantene. I still have another wash or two left in the sample bottles.

when you get your products let me know.


I am planning to buy some Pantene on my next grocery store trip and I'm wondering your opinions - does the volumizing version moisturize adequately? Do you notice any of the versions seem to weigh the hair down or make it more oily? I need moisture but my hair is fine and flat and easily greasy.

I haven't tried the volumizing set from Pantene. The bottle I had gave to me was from from the discontinued line. I'm currently using beautiful lengths set and I love it. I would like to warn you it does work fine on fine hair but if you use the nature fusion leave in I'd use very little on the ends. It does start to build up by the end of the week. I use truly natural shine serum over the leave in too.

[sarahchant]

Thanks Jacqueline!! I get oddly excited about new shampoo and conditioner so I guess I won't be too sad if I get to experiment with lots of different sets of Pantene. I just hope my hair feels the way it used to.

[LauraLongLocks]

I will try Beautiful Lengths the next time I shop, but tonight I gave Ice Shine a try. No complaints so far.

[jacqueline101]

Thanks Jacqueline!! I get oddly excited about new shampoo and conditioner so I guess I won't be too sad if I get to experiment with lots of different sets of Pantene. I just hope my hair feels the way it used to.

I'm sure it will. Like you stated it just takes the right products.


I will try Beautiful Lengths the next time I shop, but tonight I gave Ice Shine a try. No complaints so far.

Super I think you will like it.

[swearnsue]

My stash is down to only two shampoos, so it's time to try something new. Since I've stopped using henna I want to try something to add shine, so maybe the ice shine from Pantene would work good for me.

I've been using a Pantene detangler and don't remember it's exact name but it's a spray on detangler for after shampooing. It works great, even when I go crazy and use a million sprays it doesn't seem to build up. I have to clarify every couple of months anyway so a few 'cones don't scare me.

I'm off to Google Pantene....

[two_wheels]

I couldn't find ice shine in any of the UK shops near me when I restocked this week :( :( :(
So I am trying aqua light instead. It seems nice so far.

[lapushka]

I couldn't find ice shine in any of the UK shops near me when I restocked this week :( :( :(
So I am trying aqua light instead. It seems nice so far.

I myself only have experience with the Aqua Light shampoo, not the conditioner fearing it might be too light for me. Weightless formulas may tend to have lighter conditioners; makes sense.

[two_wheels]

I myself only have experience with the Aqua Light shampoo, not the conditioner fearing it might be too light for me. Weightless formulas may tend to have lighter conditioners; makes sense.

Hmm, yes, I haven't tried pantene conditioners for a long time. This is just the shampoo. I have to be careful with conditioner because my canopy needs heavy stuff or it floats away! Now it's longer, though, I'm considering cones again for detangling help. Any good ones?

[lapushka]

Hmm, yes, I haven't tried pantene conditioners for a long time. This is just the shampoo. I have to be careful with conditioner because my canopy needs heavy stuff or it floats away! Now it's longer, though, I'm considering cones again for detangling help. Any good ones?

I haven't tried breaking into my stash of Pantene conditioners yet, but I'll let you know when I come across a good one. I have to finish a few things up first (Ultra Doux conditioners).

[two_wheels]

I haven't tried breaking into my stash of Pantene conditioners yet, but I'll let you know when I come across a good one. I have to finish a few things up first (Ultra Doux conditioners).
:popcorn: I'm considering doing one round of conditioner with cone-free and another with a light coney one. Even though that breaks my three-bottles-only-in-the-shower rule.

[jacqueline101]

My stash is down to only two shampoos, so it's time to try something new. Since I've stopped using henna I want to try something to add shine, so maybe the ice shine from Pantene would work good for me.

I've been using a Pantene detangler and don't remember it's exact name but it's a spray on detangler for after shampooing. It works great, even when I go crazy and use a million sprays it doesn't seem to build up. I have to clarify every couple of months anyway so a few 'cones don't scare me.

I'm off to Google Pantene....

I'm glad to hear you're joining the Pantene thread. I'm so happy.

[dulce]

Pantene is definitely my fav,has been for many years.

[jacqueline101]

Pantene is definitely my fav,has been for many years.


I've used Pantene off and on a few times and loved it. I think I gave it because I was looking for a cheaper product. In my search for a cheap product I found some that were good but not Pantene good.

[sarahchant]

I bought some Pantene yesterday and now my hair feels like silk. I've missed that feeling!

[swearnsue]

I ordered the Pantene Ice Shine shampoo. I read the reviews on drugstore.com and most were very positive. One person said it was too harsh but she didn't mention how often she shampooed her hair.

One reviewer even said it made her gray hair shine, and that's exactly what I am looking for! It's on sale at drugstore.com if you check the boxes under the price you get a dollar off. Plus for just $2 more you get the double size bottle. So I think it came to $5.99 for 24 oz. (I think)

[jacqueline101]

I bought some Pantene yesterday and now my hair feels like silk. I've missed that feeling!

What ones did you buy? Did you get the volume set?


I ordered the Pantene Ice Shine shampoo. I read the reviews on drugstore.com and most were very positive. One person said it was too harsh but she didn't mention how often she shampooed her hair.

One reviewer even said it made her gray hair shine, and that's exactly what I am looking for! It's on sale at drugstore.com if you check the boxes under the price you get a dollar off. Plus for just $2 more you get the double size bottle. So I think it came to $5.99 for 24 oz. (I think)

You got a good deal on line. I liked the ice shine set when it was the old formula.

[sarahchant]

I have to admit, I had a hard time choosing. My local Walmart had tons of Pantene options. I'll eventually try them all, I imagine. I ended up getting the Anti-Breakage shampoo and Everlasting Ends conditioner.

[jacqueline101]

I have to admit, I had a hard time choosing. My local Walmart had tons of Pantene options. I'll eventually try them all, I imagine. I ended up getting the Anti-Breakage shampoo and Everlasting Ends conditioner.

That sounds great. I wish my local store kept more then four shampoos and conditioners.

[jacqueline101]

I have to admit, I had a hard time choosing. My local Walmart had tons of Pantene options. I'll eventually try them all, I imagine. I ended up getting the Anti-Breakage shampoo and Everlasting Ends conditioner.

That sounds great. I wish my local store kept more then four shampoos and conditioners.

[swearnsue]

That sounds great. I wish my local store kept more then four shampoos and conditioners.

I order almost everything online. It's easier to decide in the comfort of my own home sitting down at the computer. I can't usually read labels on bottles even with my glasses on!

When Ice Shine arrives I'll have just 3 shampoos. Neutrogena Residue (for clarifying) and One N Only from Sally's that's no sulfates and is good for using when my hair isn't super oily/dirty and the Ice Shine.

Don't even ask how many conditioners I have!!!! I don't even know lol.

[jacqueline101]

I order almost everything online. It's easier to decide in the comfort of my own home sitting down at the computer. I can't usually read labels on bottles even with my glasses on!

When Ice Shine arrives I'll have just 3 shampoos. Neutrogena Residue (for clarifying) and One N Only from Sally's that's no sulfates and is good for using when my hair isn't super oily/dirty and the Ice Shine.

Don't even ask how many conditioners I have!!!! I don't even know lol.

I have my clarifying set by vo5 and that's it for shampoo and conditioner and a few in storage. My brother donated mine to good will. He got tired of the mess.

[swearnsue]

I forgot to mention, when I ordered the Pantene Ice Shine shampoo I also ordered Pantene ... ok I forgot the exact name, but it's like Overnight Repair Serum. I thought it would be good to put on my ends at night before I put it up.

Can't wait till the package arrives!

[jacqueline101]

I forgot to mention, when I ordered the Pantene Ice Shine shampoo I also ordered Pantene ... ok I forgot the exact name, but it's like Overnight Repair Serum. I thought it would be good to put on my ends at night before I put it up.

Can't wait till the package arrives!

I hope your package arrives soon and I'm wondering what the over night repair serum is. I might try it in the future.

[swearnsue]

Your brother donated your stash to Goodwill????? OMG. He must be an older brother to get away with that!

[jacqueline101]

Your brother donated your stash to Goodwill????? OMG. He must be an older brother to get away with that!

He's younger then me by a lot of years. I told him to donate a few things. He donated a lot.

[GetMeToWaist]

I tried the Pantene Classic Care shampoo but it dried my hair out so much :( im really sad i wanted to like it.

[PrairieRose]

When I was younger I tried all kinds of shampoo but I always went back to Pantene. I have not used it for awhile but I may just have to go try it again and see if my hair still loves it.

[jacqueline101]

I tried the Pantene Classic Care shampoo but it dried my hair out so much :( im really sad i wanted to like it.

I'm sorry you had a bad Pantene experience.


When I was younger I tried all kinds of shampoo but I always went back to Pantene. I have not used it for awhile but I may just have to go try it again and see if my hair still loves it.

When you used Pantene in the past what products did you use?

[PrairieRose]

When you used Pantene in the past what products did you use?
I think I would mainly use ones for volumne or ones for dry damaged hair since I was alwaying perming my hair at the time.

[jacqueline101]

I think I would mainly use ones for volumne or ones for dry damaged hair since I was alwaying perming my hair at the time.

I like the sleek and smooth years ago then I liked ice shine now I love beautiful lengths.

[Unzadi]

This thread brings back some good memories and makes me want to try Pantene again. I remember liking Pantene products a lot, but stopping because the wonderful hairdresser I saw at the time said it would dry out my already dry hair. Maybe it's time to give these products another try.

[jacqueline101]

This thread brings back some good memories and makes me want to try Pantene again. I remember liking Pantene products a lot, but stopping because the wonderful hairdresser I saw at the time said it would dry out my already dry hair. Maybe it's time to give these products another try.

Try the wonderful Pantene products you might like them.

[ExpectoPatronum]

Could more coarser and/or wurlies weigh in on how Pantene works for them? This thread is making me want to try it again, but most people who are posting seem to have more straighter hair and with a finer/medium texture. However, I don't want to try something that might weigh down my waves and wurls too much (however, less frizz is always appreciated!)

[jacqueline101]

Could more coarser and/or wurlies weigh in on how Pantene works for them? This thread is making me want to try it again, but most people who are posting seem to have more straighter hair and with a finer/medium texture. However, I don't want to try something that might weigh down my waves and wurls too much (however, less frizz is always appreciated!)

It's open to everyone. I would love different input from different people with different hair types. There is an aqua light one that might be good to try another curly or wavy used it.

[lapushka]

Could more coarser and/or wurlies weigh in on how Pantene works for them? This thread is making me want to try it again, but most people who are posting seem to have more straighter hair and with a finer/medium texture. However, I don't want to try something that might weigh down my waves and wurls too much (however, less frizz is always appreciated!)

I have F hair, not C, but my hair is a wavy texture. I do WCC with the pantene shampoos because it is a harsh cleanser (need to because of SD) and I need the moisture of double conditioning. It's perfect.

[GetMeToWaist]

Could more coarser and/or wurlies weigh in on how Pantene works for them? This thread is making me want to try it again, but most people who are posting seem to have more straighter hair and with a finer/medium texture. However, I don't want to try something that might weigh down my waves and wurls too much (however, less frizz is always appreciated!)

i basically have the same hairtype as you and i have to say that for me, Pantene does not work well at all. The waxy silicones just make my coarse hair feel rough and the sulfates completely strip it and make the scalp feel 'squeaky'. it really is not good for my hair. i would however recommend Organix Sea Mineral Moisture Shampoo.

[jacqueline101]

i basically have the same hairtype as you and i have to say that for me, Pantene does not work well at all. The waxy silicones just make my coarse hair feel rough and the sulfates completely strip it and make the scalp feel 'squeaky'. it really is not good for my hair. i would however recommend Organix Sea Mineral Moisture Shampoo.

I'm sorry you didn't have good luck with Pantene.

[janeytilllie]

Could more coarser and/or wurlies weigh in on how Pantene works for them? This thread is making me want to try it again, but most people who are posting seem to have more straighter hair and with a finer/medium texture. However, I don't want to try something that might weigh down my waves and wurls too much (however, less frizz is always appreciated!)

I'm a 2C M/C wurlie girly :). I use Pantene sleek s&c. My waves/ curls are more relaxed using it but it helps the frizz for me. So I'm happy to give up more defined curls. However it doesn't weigh my hair down much. My hair is very happy with pantene. But every hair is different. Hope this helps.

[julee]

If you decide to join the cone users you know we will welcome you on the Pantene thread. I've wanted to try the always smooth one.

Thankyou! I finally decided to try using the Always Smooth conditioner on my length after conefree CO. My ends are tangly, which I think is causing some damage and I need more slip and moisture. Will report back when my hair dries :)

[jacqueline101]

Thankyou! I finally decided to try using the Always Smooth conditioner on my length after conefree CO. My ends are tangly, which I think is causing some damage and I need more slip and moisture. Will report back when my hair dries :)

Pantene has wonderful leave in nature fission and the truly natural serum give slips and shine. You could try those products.

[two_wheels]

I thought I'd experiment with cones as I'm getting tangles, so tried the least-coney coney conditioner I could find (Total Fullness, it just has bis-aminopropyl dimethicone).

Well. I now have volume in spades, but in a straight-fuzzy brushed-out waves kind of way, and it's much more tangly than after my usual conditioner :silly:

Maybe this info helps people with similar hair to me (it's F/M/C mix, mostly M/C) For now, I'll stick with my usual cone-free conditioner and try that Chi silk serum stuff instead.

Still a fan of Pantene shampoos though. The aqua light is nearly as good as my beloved ice shine (which I can't get hold of for some reason at the moment).

[lapushka]

The aqua light is nearly as good as my beloved ice shine (which I can't get hold of for some reason at the moment).

I wanted to get the Ice Shine next, but then our Action (local discount store) didn't have them in. Bummer. Plenty of Aqua Light left, though, so my mom stocked up on that for me.

[two_wheels]

I wanted to get the Ice Shine next, but then our Action (local discount store) didn't have them in. Bummer. Plenty of Aqua Light left, though, so my mom stocked up on that for me.

All of the shops here are out of stock online. I hesitate to bring up the "D" word, but I do wonder... Aqua light is very nice, though, so not the end of the world :)

[jacqueline101]

All of the shops here are out of stock online. I hesitate to bring up the "D" word, but I do wonder... Aqua light is very nice, though, so not the end of the world :)

Have you tried asking your store to custom order what you need? I have to do this at times.

[julee]

Pantene has wonderful leave in nature fission and the truly natural serum give slips and shine. You could try those products.

Thanks for the recommendations! :) I think I will, my hair feels so soft and silky after using the Always smooth conditioner last night. It was so much easier to detangle, I think a small amount of cones will be good for my length.

[lapushka]

My Action Discount store (Belgium) has mostly older packages and discontinued products. So don't jump on me should I mention anything that's old. :o

[jacqueline101]

Thanks for the recommendations! :) I think I will, my hair feels so soft and silky after using the Always smooth conditioner last night. It was so much easier to detangle, I think a small amount of cones will be good for my length.

I'm glad your hair loved my recommendation. Yes cones help detangle and I think they're a blessing.

[jacqueline101]

Another question about Pantene. Has anyone used one shampoo paired with a different conditioner and products?

[swearnsue]

I love my new Ice Shine shampoo! I like how it cleans, I only need to lather and rinse once, unless I pre-oil. It's hard to tell if it has added shine because my hair is fairly shiny already. But I like the smell, it's not a strong smell at all and I get tired of everything smelling like coconut. This shampoo has a subtle, clean smell.

I also love the Overnight Miracle Serum. It isn't just a silicone detangler. You put it on your ends before bed and then in the morning it has soaked into the hair and up the hair shaft a few inches. It takes out all the frizz, the static, the dry brittle feeling ends! I went from thinking How much should I trim to I don't need a trim at all.

Thanks Jacqueline for starting this thread. You helped me discover a great shampoo and leave-in serum!

[jacqueline101]

I love my new Ice Shine shampoo! I like how it cleans, I only need to lather and rinse once, unless I pre-oil. It's hard to tell if it has added shine because my hair is fairly shiny already. But I like the smell, it's not a strong smell at all and I get tired of everything smelling like coconut. This shampoo has a subtle, clean smell.

I also love the Overnight Miracle Serum. It isn't just a silicone detangler. You put it on your ends before bed and then in the morning it has soaked into the hair and up the hair shaft a few inches. It takes out all the frizz, the static, the dry brittle feeling ends! I went from thinking How much should I trim to I don't need a trim at all.

Thanks Jacqueline for starting this thread. You helped me discover a great shampoo and leave-in serum!

I'm glad I was able to help you. I love the smell of Pantene. I think it's the best smell ever. I hope they don't change their formula or smell it's perfect. I know what you mean about coconut smelling products and I got tired of oils. The oils made my hair dark. Coconut oil did anyways. I switched to serums. I seen Pantene at my local store and bought some.

[lapushka]

I love my new Ice Shine shampoo! I like how it cleans, I only need to lather and rinse once, unless I pre-oil. It's hard to tell if it has added shine because my hair is fairly shiny already. But I like the smell, it's not a strong smell at all and I get tired of everything smelling like coconut. This shampoo has a subtle, clean smell.

Oh how I wish I could have gotten my hands on Ice Shine shampoo. But alas, not in my discount store. My mom said they didn't have it, and so she got me the Aqua Light instead (which is probably just as good - I have no complaints).

[two_wheels]

After a couple of weeks of using Aqua Light, I can confirm I like it just as much as Ice Shine, lapushka, so maybe it is not so bad :)

[lapushka]

After a couple of weeks of using Aqua Light, I can confirm I like it just as much as Ice Shine, lapushka, so maybe it is not so bad :)

Been using Aqua Light here for a few years, and I like it all right. I like it over many other shampoos I've had throughout the years. So no, it's not that bad. ;)

[GetMeToWaist]

Are you guys okay with sodium lauryl sulfate - does your scalp react okay to it then? Mine feels really stripped and tight which is a shame as I used to like pantene a lot.

[lapushka]

Are you guys okay with sodium lauryl sulfate - does your scalp react okay to it then? Mine feels really stripped and tight which is a shame as I used to like pantene a lot.

I'm fine with it. I especially like formulas that contain both SLS as wel as SLES, because those are the harshest cleansers on the market (Pantene, Herbal Essences). Exactly what my SD needs!

[jacqueline101]

Are you guys okay with sodium lauryl sulfate - does your scalp react okay to it then? Mine feels really stripped and tight which is a shame as I used to like pantene a lot.

Mine likes it my scalp feels fine. I'm sorry you didn't have good luck with Pantene.

[jacqueline101]

Oh I forgot we could do our own inversion method. Pantene is suppose to cut down on the amount of trims you get. I clipped off half inch of thin split ends. I'm willing to keep my routine the same and see if Pantene keeps slits at bay.

[LauraLongLocks]

Pantene Ice Shine definitely makes my hair shinier. Brilliant shine after every wash! Makes me wonder if it contains optical brighteners like Tide laundry detergent.

[swearnsue]

Pantene Ice Shine definitely makes my hair shinier. Brilliant shine after every wash! Makes me wonder if it contains optical brighteners like Tide laundry detergent.

If it does then I'm going to brush my teeth with it!!! LOL.

[jacqueline101]

Pantene Ice Shine definitely makes my hair shinier. Brilliant shine after every wash! Makes me wonder if it contains optical brighteners like Tide laundry detergent.

I know this is off topic but I had a friend who got drunk at my house and used the Pantene ice shine 2 in 1 as a body wash. Her skin when she dried off was shiny.

[jacqueline101]

If it does then I'm going to brush my teeth with it!!! LOL.

I don't blame you on that probably wouldn't taste good.

[jacqueline101]

Has anyone tried to recruit their friends to use Pantene? People that aren't users past or present.

[Marika]

Has anyone used Pantene dry shampoos? I noticed them in my local grocery store as 'new products'. I'm really hoping this would mean that Pantene brought more product lines over here.

[jacqueline101]

Has anyone used Pantene dry shampoos? I noticed them in my local grocery store as 'new products'. I'm really hoping this would mean that Pantene brought more product lines over here.

No but I thought about going to k mart and buying some my k mart is going out of business so the whole store is on sale.

[swearnsue]

I really like the Overnight Miracle Repair Serum. Since using it my hair hasn't been breaking as much and my hair length has increased already.

I use it every night on the last few inches of my hair and then braid it up while the product is still damp. It helps keep my hair in the braid and in the morning my ends are not dry like they used to be.

The Ice Shine shampoo is good to use every other shampoo I think. It cleans well and I only have to shampoo and rinse once instead of twice like non sulphate shampoos.

[jacqueline101]

I really like the Overnight Miracle Repair Serum. Since using it my hair hasn't been breaking as much and my hair length has increased already.

I use it every night on the last few inches of my hair and then braid it up while the product is still damp. It helps keep my hair in the braid and in the morning my ends are not dry like they used to be.

The Ice Shine shampoo is good to use every other shampoo I think. It cleans well and I only have to shampoo and rinse once instead of twice like non sulphate shampoos.

I'm glad you love your products. I trimmed last Sunday and I'm going to see if my hair grows using my beautiful lengths products and my line up. I know what you mean my hair has gotten really smooth since using my products. I might start braiding my hair leaving it up. It would keep me from worrying about my growth until this winter.

[jacqueline101]

I really like the Overnight Miracle Repair Serum. Since using it my hair hasn't been breaking as much and my hair length has increased already.

I use it every night on the last few inches of my hair and then braid it up while the product is still damp. It helps keep my hair in the braid and in the morning my ends are not dry like they used to be.

The Ice Shine shampoo is good to use every other shampoo I think. It cleans well and I only have to shampoo and rinse once instead of twice like non sulphate shampoos.

I'm glad you love your products. I trimmed last Sunday and I'm going to see if my hair grows using my beautiful lengths products and my line up. I know what you mean my hair has gotten really smooth since using my products. I might start braiding my hair leaving it up. It would keep me from worrying about my growth until this winter.

[swearnsue]

You HAVE to braid your hair up especially at night! I always do, or use a satin cap, but last night my hair came undone and I woke up to tangles. I haven't even combed them out yet, I need some coffee first and get my patience up.

[LauraLongLocks]

Ice shine does what it says, but I am wondering if it is too stripping to use every week. I might switch back and forth with my old shampoo until the old stuff is gone anyway. I'm a believer in ice shine from now on, though. It's so shiny. I wanted to try beautiful lengths, too, but I'm so happy with Ice Shine. Good thing I have a lot of kids. They can use whatever shampoo or conditioner I don't like in my own hair.

[jacqueline101]

Ice shine does what it says, but I am wondering if it is too stripping to use every week. I might switch back and forth with my old shampoo until the old stuff is gone anyway. I'm a believer in ice shine from now on, though. It's so shiny. I wanted to try beautiful lengths, too, but I'm so happy with Ice Shine. Good thing I have a lot of kids. They can use whatever shampoo or conditioner I don't like in my own hair.

I have the same thing except I have one brother that donates my unwanted stuff. It's great to find home for unloved products. I know I used to love ice shine. I might buy it after I use up my stash.

[jacqueline101]

You HAVE to braid your hair up especially at night! I always do, or use a satin cap, but last night my hair came undone and I woke up to tangles. I haven't even combed them out yet, I need some coffee first and get my patience up.

I wear a satin sleep cap I normally don't braid because I thought it was causing damage to my ends but I found out my ends were bad already. I think I might go back to braiding and wear a satin sleep cap.

[LauraLongLocks]

I have the same thing except I have one brother that donates my unwanted stuff. It's great to find home for unloved products. I know I used to love ice shine. I might buy it after I use up my stash. Yes, it's very nice to find homes for your unwanted stuff. My answer is as simple as telling a kid to come here and put this in your shower. It gets used up really quick that way.


I wear a satin sleep cap I normally don't braid because I thought it was causing damage to my ends but I found out my ends were bad already. I think I might go back to braiding and wear a satin sleep cap. Have you considered braiding it but not tying it off and then covering it with your sleep cap? I do that at night, or if I tie it off at all I use a soft scrunchie or terrycloth type of tie.

[swearnsue]

Oh, thank you LauraLongLocks! I forgot to mention that I don't tie off my braids at all. I used to and it caused a lot of breakage. Now I just braid and then stuff it into the cap of use hair pins to keep it on top of my head.

[jacqueline101]

Yes, it's very nice to find homes for your unwanted stuff. My answer is as simple as telling a kid to come here and put this in your shower. It gets used up really quick that way.

Damien is a donation person. I have to watch him to make sure he doesn't pack up my whole home.

Have you considered braiding it but not tying it off and then covering it with your sleep cap? I do that at night, or if I tie it off at all I use a soft scrunchie or terrycloth type of tie.

I'm going to try the scrunchi because the last time I used elastics and my frail ends got broke. I use my sleep cap so much admire put them on my bedside table.

[jacqueline101]

I found out my nature fusion leave in has been discontinued. I'm looking for a replacement Pantene product. I thought about the beautiful lengths leave in as my replacement product.

[LauraLongLocks]

Ughh! Another cosmetologist informed the world of FB yesterday that Pantene is the devil (not in so many words, but that's essentially what she said). I don't understand. Salon shampoos have SLS and SLES, too. Salon conditioners have silicones, too! Pantene is no worse than anything I have ever purchased from a salon and I'm not wasting $20-$30 a liter for salon products anymore. It's ridiculous when the ingredients are the SAME!

I really love Ice Shine. I've used it three times now and each time I am AMAZED at the shine in my hair. It glows! I only use shampoo once a week, but I really look forward to having that weekly amazing shine. In between I am co-washing with various co-washes, but I'm very fond of my Pantene Co-wash. I think when I finish the other co-wash conditioners I've already bought I'll keep going back to get more Pantene because it is the least expensive and it works so well. It's nice to be narrowing down what works for me at the least amount of cost. I still have a few more conditioners I need to try a few more times to know for sure what works best on non-shampoo days. I've narrowed down the protein-containing conditioner I think I like best: mane n tail. I need to figure out which coney conditioner is my favorite and which humectant conditioner is my favorite. I also need to figure out which conditioner I like best in my SMT. I hope I get it all figured out in the next year so that TBL and beyond will not have so much experimentation and so many products to try in my cabinet.

[jacqueline101]

Ughh! Another cosmetologist informed the world of FB yesterday that Pantene is the devil (not in so many words, but that's essentially what she said). I don't understand. Salon shampoos have SLS and SLES, too. Salon conditioners have silicones, too! Pantene is no worse than anything I have ever purchased from a salon and I'm not wasting $20-$30 a liter for salon products anymore. It's ridiculous when the ingredients are the SAME!

I really love Ice Shine. I've used it three times now and each time I am AMAZED at the shine in my hair. It glows! I only use shampoo once a week, but I really look forward to having that weekly amazing shine. In between I am co-washing with various co-washes, but I'm very fond of my Pantene Co-wash. I think when I finish the other co-wash conditioners I've already bought I'll keep going back to get more Pantene because it is the least expensive and it works so well. It's nice to be narrowing down what works for me at the least amount of cost. I still have a few more conditioners I need to try a few more times to know for sure what works best on non-shampoo days. I've narrowed down the protein-containing conditioner I think I like best: mane n tail. I need to figure out which coney conditioner is my favorite and which humectant conditioner is my favorite. I also need to figure out which conditioner I like best in my SMT. I hope I get it all figured out in the next year so that TBL and beyond will not have so much experimentation and so many products to try in my cabinet.

I don't get why people salon owners hate Pantene. It's not any worse then their shampoos. I think they down it to promote theirs.

[lapushka]

I hope I get it all figured out in the next year so that TBL and beyond will not have so much experimentation and so many products to try in my cabinet.

Yes, I agree. Do plenty of experimenting *now* rather than when your hair is longer (it gets more difficult with length, IMO). I did all my experimenting when I wasn't even BSL yet. With plenty of dye, but I'm just not going to mention that disaster! ;) :D

And salon brands aren't better, on the contrary. They're just more expensive, that's all.

[LauraLongLocks]

Yes, I agree. Do plenty of experimenting *now* rather than when your hair is longer (it gets more difficult with length, IMO). I did all my experimenting when I wasn't even BSL yet. With plenty of dye, but I'm just not going to mention that disaster! ;) :D

And salon brands aren't better, on the contrary. They're just more expensive, that's all.

Agreed on both points. I'm only at hip, but there is a difference between dealing with MBL and hip length hair. Makes me wish I was more aggressive in experimenting with products and growth experiments at BSL or shorter! And yes, salon products are just money burners. The ingredients are very similar, if not the exact same stuff. I don't get better results from salon products, and I have tried a LOT of them (when I was MBL before my pixie, and since the pixie until about MBL again).

[jacqueline101]

Oh, thank you LauraLongLocks! I forgot to mention that I don't tie off my braids at all. I used to and it caused a lot of breakage. Now I just braid and then stuff it into the cap of use hair pins to keep it on top of my head.
I was right my elastic a and braids caused my damage. I'm going to try another method scrunchi or ribbon to tie my ends off.

[swearnsue]

I love my Ice Shine shampoo too. I've been massaging my scalp and brushing my hair so that it will get "dirty" so I can shampoo today or tomorrow instead of waiting!

I should just give in and slather coconut oil on my hair and shampoo to my heart's content! LOL

[LauraLongLocks]

I was right my elastic a and braids caused my damage. I'm going to try another method scrunchi or ribbon to tie my ends off. Scrunchies are pretty hair friendly, and so are the ribbon ties. I find that scrunchies can get uncomfortable if you end up laying on them though, and that can cause them to slide off.


I love my Ice Shine shampoo too. I've been massaging my scalp and brushing my hair so that it will get "dirty" so I can shampoo today or tomorrow instead of waiting!

I should just give in and slather coconut oil on my hair and shampoo to my heart's content! LOL


Ha ha ha! No wonder the shine in your hair is just amazing. Mine is the same right after a wash with Ice Shine. I don't think I need to even try Beautiful Lengths. Ice Shine is doing exactly what I want.

[jacqueline101]

I love my Ice Shine shampoo too. I've been massaging my scalp and brushing my hair so that it will get "dirty" so I can shampoo today or tomorrow instead of waiting!

I should just give in and slather coconut oil on my hair and shampoo to my heart's content! LOL

I never thought I'd like a shampoo until now. I believe this is better then mane n tail.

[swearnsue]

Scrunchies are pretty hair friendly, and so are the ribbon ties. I find that scrunchies can get uncomfortable if you end up laying on them though, and that can cause them to slide off.




Ha ha ha! No wonder the shine in your hair is just amazing. Mine is the same right after a wash with Ice Shine. I don't think I need to even try Beautiful Lengths. Ice Shine is doing exactly what I want.

Thank you for the complement! It will be interesting to see how my roots will look now that I've stopped using henna. Probably not nearly as shinny. I like my crazy silvers though! They kind of grow their own way, this way and that. I'm thinking with Ice Shine we won't need to clarify much if at all because it cleans so well.

[renia22]

I don't believe it's been mentioned & if it has I must have missed it, but has anyone tried the weekly detox shampoo & if so, what do you think of it?

[jacqueline101]

I don't believe it's been mentioned & if it has I must have missed it, but has anyone tried the weekly detox shampoo & if so, what do you think of it?

I seen that last Sunday at Kmart. I took my brother shopping. He wanted to get some supplies for his art project. I looked at the Pantene line and seen it. The products I liked were gone.

[renia22]

I seen that last Sunday at Kmart. I took my brother shopping. He wanted to get some supplies for his art project. I looked at the Pantene line and seen it. The products I liked were gone.

Oh no, which ones were gone? I bought a Pantene clarifying shampoo a while ago and it looks like they don't make it anymore :(. I really like it & the one I have is almost empty. The Detox formula is on sale at Walgreens this week, maybe I will try it.

[jacqueline101]

Oh no, which ones were gone? I bought a Pantene clarifying shampoo a while ago and it looks like they don't make it anymore :(. I really like it & the one I have is almost empty. The Detox formula is on sale at Walgreens this week, maybe I will try it.

Nature fusion leave in I use and truly natural shine serum were gone along with most of Pantene items. My k mart is going out of business.

[swearnsue]

They probably sold out because everyone who reads this thread has gone out and bought all the Pantene products! LOL.

[jacqueline101]

They probably sold out because everyone who reads this thread has gone out and bought all the Pantene products! LOL.

That might be and eBay is charging 24.00 for one bottle of my leave in. Dollar general still hasn't got my shine serum.

[renia22]

Nature fusion leave in I use and truly natural shine serum were gone along with most of Pantene items. My k mart is going out of business.

That's a bummer! Hope you hit the jackpot somewhere and find a whole bunch :)

[jacqueline101]

That's a bummer! Hope you hit the jackpot somewhere and find a whole bunch :)

Me too. I thought about trying the beautiful lengths leave in and another Pantene shine serum it has argan oil in it.

[RavennaNight]

I love Pantene Beautiful Lengths, haven't used it in a while. Maybe I will again after I use up what I have .

[jacqueline101]

I love Pantene Beautiful Lengths, haven't used it in a while. Maybe I will again after I use up what I have .

Alright another fan.

[jacqueline101]

My hair has seemed to improve where I don't need as much hair products, I skipped the hot oil treatment and deep conditioner. My roots were getting oily quickly and I'm hoping this helps. I might try monthly hot oil and deep conditioning.

[Jumper]

I tried the ice shine years ago when it first came out and it made my hair look amazing but my head broke out so badly from it I had to just give the bottle away.

If only it hadnt done that, the effect it had on my hair was amazing.

[swearnsue]

I tried the ice shine years ago when it first came out and it made my hair look amazing but my head broke out so badly from it I had to just give the bottle away.

If only it hadnt done that, the effect it had on my hair was amazing.

I wonder if you were allergic to whatever it is that makes the user's hair shine so much.

[jacqueline101]

I wonder if you were allergic to whatever it is that makes the user's hair shine so much.

I'm wondering the same if you weren't allergic to it.

[LauraLongLocks]

Shampooed with Ice Shine again on Friday, but I only conditioned once instead of twice. My hair wasn't quite as shiny this time around. Last week I used two conditioners after shampooing... Mane n Tail followed by Pantene Ice Shine. It was GLOWING after that combination. Maybe the little bit of protein in the Mane n Tail helped fill in the cuticle and then the Ice Shine on top of it made it brilliant.

[jacqueline101]

Shampooed with Ice Shine again on Friday, but I only conditioned once instead of twice. My hair wasn't quite as shiny this time around. Last week I used two conditioners after shampooing... Mane n Tail followed by Pantene Ice Shine. It was GLOWING after that combination. Maybe the little bit of protein in the Mane n Tail helped fill in the cuticle and then the Ice Shine on top of it made it brilliant.

I might try this with my beautiful lengths I have main n tail the original one left.

[LauraLongLocks]

Yes, go for it and report back so we know if it worked well for you, too.

[renia22]

Me too. I thought about trying the beautiful lengths leave in and another Pantene shine serum it has argan oil in it.


Maybe you'll like the newer, still available items just as much, or one of the discontinued ones will end up at a discount store.

I ended up going to several Ocean State Job Lots in my area over the weekend & they had lots of Pantene items. The clarifying shampoo I bought a few months ago was no where to be found. I thought Aqua Light or Ice Shine would be fine for a substitute, but then I noticed both contain 'Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride', which will not do for clarifying so I did not buy those. My sister has the new "detox" one, so I tried it and it's fine, but I preferred the one without the mint oil. But then I remembered there was one more store I forgot to check, and sure enough there were 3 clarifying shampoos off to the side, shuffled in with other items, and I grabbed them. Yay! I did not see a lot of styling products during my travels, though, mostly shampoos and conditioners, including Nature Fusion. I saw the regular conditioner, but not the leave- in. Hopefully it might turn up for you in your area if it's been recently discontinued.

[jacqueline101]

Maybe you'll like the newer, still available items just as much, or one of the discontinued ones will end up at a discount store.

I ended up going to several Ocean State Job Lots in my area over the weekend & they had lots of Pantene items. The clarifying shampoo I bought a few months ago was no where to be found. I thought Aqua Light or Ice Shine would be fine for a substitute, but then I noticed both contain 'Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride', which will not do for clarifying so I did not buy those. My sister has the new "detox" one, so I tried it and it's fine, but I preferred the one without the mint oil. But then I remembered there was one more store I forgot to check, and sure enough there were 3 clarifying shampoos off to the side, shuffled in with other items, and I grabbed them. Yay! I did not see a lot of styling products during my travels, though, mostly shampoos and conditioners, including Nature Fusion. I saw the regular conditioner, but not the leave- in. Hopefully it might turn up for you in your area if it's been recently discontinued.

I'm going to try to look for it in my travels. I might have to try a new product. It seems like I find one I like then it gets discontinued. Damien gave me an idea try wal greens. I have a discount card from there.

[renia22]

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I'm going to try to look for it in my travels. I might have to try a new product. It seems like I find one I like then it gets discontinued. Damien gave me an idea try wal greens. I have a discount card from there.

LOL, exactly! Liking something gives it the kiss of death, it seems like! Maybe you'll find it in the clearance section at Walgreens for cheap.

[jacqueline101]

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LOL, exactly! Liking something gives it the kiss of death, it seems like! Maybe you'll find it in the clearance section at Walgreens for cheap.

I hope so if not back to finding a suitable replacement.

[renia22]

Oh and I forgot to mention my sister had the Damage Detox Daily conditioner too. I used it with the Weekly Detox shampoo. It made my fine hair shiny & detangled without weighing it down or making it flat or too"slippery". I'm going to Walgreens for a full sized bottle today. Woo-hoo Jacqueline101 for starting the Pantene thread!

[jacqueline101]

Oh and I forgot to mention my sister had the Damage Detox Daily conditioner too. I used it with the Weekly Detox shampoo. It made my fine hair shiny & detangled without weighing it down or making it flat or too"slippery". I'm going to Walgreens for a full sized bottle today. Woo-hoo Jacqueline101 for starting the Pantene thread!

Thank you I love this thread and Pantene. I'm going to try to go to big lots and see what they have.

[swearnsue]

Oh and I forgot to mention my sister had the Damage Detox Daily conditioner too. I used it with the Weekly Detox shampoo. It made my fine hair shiny & detangled without weighing it down or making it flat or too"slippery". I'm going to Walgreens for a full sized bottle today. Woo-hoo Jacqueline101 for starting the Pantene thread!

LOL...crazy cat lady starter kit! That just hit me as hilarious.

[jacqueline101]

Yes, go for it and report back so we know if it worked well for you, too.

I will try the mane n tail conditioner this week end.

[renia22]

LOL...crazy cat lady starter kit! That just hit me as hilarious.

Haha yes those "crazy cat lady" gifs & pictures out there crack me up too. I would actually love to be one, something like this:

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd39/elikitty/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps153f0382.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/elikitty/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps153f0382.jpg.html)

But in my family we are going by this formula, so I'm still sane at the moment:

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd39/elikitty/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps046425e1.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/elikitty/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps046425e1.jpg.html)

:)

[LauraLongLocks]

But in my family we are going by this formula, so I'm still sane at the moment:

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd39/elikitty/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps046425e1.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/elikitty/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps046425e1.jpg.html)

:)

Hmmm, we have four cats.

[renia22]

Hmmm, we have four cats.

LOL, we had 4 at one point. It was fun :). Perhaps you could use one of these:

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd39/elikitty/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3007e5c3.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/elikitty/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3007e5c3.jpg.html)


jaqueline101- my walgreens had a pantene agran smooth serum on clearance, it looks that that must be getting the boot too? No clue if it's good or not..

[jacqueline101]

Hmmm, we have four cats.

Before I became an heir to my empire I lived in the country I had 13 cats that lived on my property. They were left by a lady that lived there prior. She told me she took half of them. My jaw hit the ground. That's a bit much 26 cats.

[jacqueline101]

LOL, we had 4 at one point. It was fun :). Perhaps you could use one of these:

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd39/elikitty/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3007e5c3.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/elikitty/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3007e5c3.jpg.html)


jaqueline101- my walgreens had a pantene agran smooth serum on clearance, it looks that that must be getting the boot too? No clue if it's good or not..

Blissful heavens Pantene must be making more cut backs. I've never tried that one either.

[LauraLongLocks]

I live in the country. Four cats is not ridiculous, by any means. But I do know people who need crazy cat lady organizers. ;) We also have one dog, about 75 chickens, two milk cows, a yearling steer, and two calves. So, we have a lot of animals. Period.

Jacqueline, that is so funny!

[swearnsue]

LLL, you need more cats, IMO. With 75 chickens, there is a lot of chicken feed around to attract squirrels and mice! And TWO MORE DOGS to keep away the larger critters like coyotes, fox, weasels.

That's the excuse I'd give my DH if I wanted puppies and kittens! I'm in the city and people think I have a lot of animals, 3 dogs, 1 cat, 1 turtle, and misc pond fish.

Now to make this comment relevant: The only thing I love more than Pantene are puppies and kittens and baby chicks.

[LauraLongLocks]

LLL, you need more cats, IMO. With 75 chickens, there is a lot of chicken feed around to attract squirrels and mice! And TWO MORE DOGS to keep away the larger critters like coyotes, fox, weasels.

That's the excuse I'd give my DH if I wanted puppies and kittens! I'm in the city and people think I have a lot of animals, 3 dogs, 1 cat, 1 turtle, and misc pond fish.

Now to make this comment relevant: The only thing I love more than Pantene are puppies and kittens and baby chicks.

I can't care for another animal properly, and really don't have time to train another dog. I love my dog and she is awesome, but it was a LOT OF WORK to train a puppy into being an awesome dog. It's an accomplishment. I don't feel up to repeating it right now though, lol! I'm actually going to whittle down my chickens to about 65-ish. Some of those hens are old ladies and need to go to the stew pot.

Okay, back on topic... I used Pantene's co-wash on Monday and my hair is still clean today. I can't use a co-wash all the time or my scalp gets pimply. When I finish with the myriad of other co-washes I've bought, Pantene will be the one remaining in my shower. :)

[jacqueline101]

I live in the country. Four cats is not ridiculous, by any means. But I do know people who need crazy cat lady organizers. ;) We also have one dog, about 75 chickens, two milk cows, a yearling steer, and two calves. So, we have a lot of animals. Period.

Jacqueline, that is so funny!


LLL, you need more cats, IMO. With 75 chickens, there is a lot of chicken feed around to attract squirrels and mice! And TWO MORE DOGS to keep away the larger critters like coyotes, fox, weasels.

That's the excuse I'd give my DH if I wanted puppies and kittens! I'm in the city and people think I have a lot of animals, 3 dogs, 1 cat, 1 turtle, and misc pond fish.

Now to make this comment relevant: The only thing I love more than Pantene are puppies and kittens and baby chicks.


I can't care for another animal properly, and really don't have time to train another dog. I love my dog and she is awesome, but it was a LOT OF WORK to train a puppy into being an awesome dog. It's an accomplishment. I don't feel up to repeating it right now though, lol! I'm actually going to whittle down my chickens to about 65-ish. Some of those hens are old ladies and need to go to the stew pot.

Okay, back on topic... I used Pantene's co-wash on Monday and my hair is still clean today. I can't use a co-wash all the time or my scalp gets pimply. When I finish with the myriad of other co-washes I've bought, Pantene will be the one remaining in my shower. :)

Maybe we can do a Pantene cares about animals video. Show off our pets and our Pantene beautiful hair.

[delitebrite]

Maybe we can do a Pantene cares about animals video. Show off our pets and our Pantene beautiful hair.

Pantene does NOT love animals. Pantene participates in animal testing, and they also use animal products in their products - not byproducts, but ingredients that require the animal to be dead to harvest like keratin. If you really love animals, I would rethink using this brand.

[LauraLongLocks]

Pantene does NOT love animals. Pantene participates in animal testing, and they also use animal products in their products - not byproducts, but ingredients that require the animal to be dead to harvest like keratin. If you really love animals, I would rethink using this brand.

Thousands of animals are euthanized every year by humane societies. I'm sure there are plenty of dead ones for them to collect whatever they need from dead animals.

Animal testing doesn't bother me, ethically speaking. I think we should learn what we can from animals, and try to offset any negative consequences of our experiments, or humanely put the animal down if the negative consequences cannot be reversed. In my mind an animal life is not as important as a human life. I would much rather see testing done on animals than on humans. I love my furry pets and livestock, but they are not as important to me as my children.

[jacqueline101]

Thousands of animals are euthanized every year by humane societies. I'm sure there are plenty of dead ones for them to collect whatever they need from dead animals.

Animal testing doesn't bother me, ethically speaking. I think we should learn what we can from animals, and try to offset any negative consequences of our experiments, or humanely put the animal down if the negative consequences cannot be reversed. In my mind an animal life is not as important as a human life. I would much rather see testing done on animals than on humans. I love my furry pets and livestock, but they are not as important to me as my children.

I agree with Laura Long Locks. I don't see anything wrong with using animals to test if they're kills at a local shelter.

[jacqueline101]

Pantene does NOT love animals. Pantene participates in animal testing, and they also use animal products in their products - not byproducts, but ingredients that require the animal to be dead to harvest like keratin. If you really love animals, I would rethink using this brand.

I'm in support of animal testing like LLL said I'd rather find out about a product as to buy it and have suffer the rath. Besides this was an I love Pantene thread. Not to be rude.

[renia22]

LauraLongLocks & Swearnsue- that's awesome how many animals you guys have. When I was a little girl my grandmother had chickens, I was always afraid to take an egg from them, I thought they would peck me. I was a chicken around the chickens :). At the moment I have one cat & one dog, but I like to go to my sister's, who has quite a few cats and a frog. If it gets too noisy in the house, the frog yells at them.

Anyone try the Pantene heat serum? I can't find it locally and might order it online, but I was hoping someone could tell me about it. I was hoping for a more liquidy serum that smells like the regular shampoo from this line.

[swearnsue]

Hi Renia, you were right to be chicken around the chickens, they can give vicious pecks. My husband was in the coop once, wearing shorts, and he had a mole on his leg. That is irresistible to hens and one of them, named Snooky, gave that mole a terrible peck! I thought it was funny and so did the dermatologist when he told her about why the mole was bleeding. (Honestly doctor, it's not a precancerous mole, it is bleeding because Snooky the laying hen pecked it)

Back on topic: I used to give my hens baths but didn't use Pantene on them but they would have appreciated having shiny feathers. This was a few years ago, but I don't think I used any kind of shampoo or soap, just warm water which makes them fall asleep btw.

I don't have the heat serum, but I've been using the Overnight Miracle Serum and like it a lot. At night before putting my hair up or into a sleep cap I put a pump or two onto my ends and up a few inches. In the morning my ends are moisturized but not oily or heavy. And it smells very nice too.

[renia22]

swearnsue-hahahahaha about your poor husband being pecked by the hen. That really is hilarious! I knew my grandmother's chickens were giving me the evil eye, my instincts were correct to stay away. http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/birds/escaping-chick-smiley-emoticon.gif (http://www.sherv.net/)

So I went to a Walmart that has a whole bunch of stuff. One of those that has so much in stock you end up standing there for 5 minutes trying to decide what to get, because now there are all of these things in front of you that you hadn't thought of. They had both the overnight serum and the heat protector, and I did end up going with the heat protector. It is liquidy & it does smell like the regular shampoo line. I forgot how much I do like the current scent of Pantene, and now that jacqueline101 got me hooked on it :), I wanted something to use to catch whiffs of it during the day. I just used some & it's rather light and not greasy, just enough for my hair type. Eventually I might go back & try the overnight serum as well, that sounds nice. Sally's makes one that I liked, but I wasn't crazy about the scent & it bugged me when I was trying to sleep. Pantene is much nicer.

[LauraLongLocks]

Ice Shine again this morning... my weekly brilliant shine to be enjoyed on date night tonight while I wear my hair down for hubby.

[jacqueline101]

swearnsue-hahahahaha about your poor husband being pecked by the hen. That really is hilarious! I knew my grandmother's chickens were giving me the evil eye, my instincts were correct to stay away. http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/birds/escaping-chick-smiley-emoticon.gif (http://www.sherv.net/)

So I went to a Walmart that has a whole bunch of stuff. One of those that has so much in stock you end up standing there for 5 minutes trying to decide what to get, because now there are all of these things in front of you that you hadn't thought of. They had both the overnight serum and the heat protector, and I did end up going with the heat protector. It is liquidy & it does smell like the regular shampoo line. I forgot how much I do like the current scent of Pantene, and now that jacqueline101 got me hooked on it :), I wanted something to use to catch whiffs of it during the day. I just used some & it's rather light and not greasy, just enough for my hair type. Eventually I might go back & try the overnight serum as well, that sounds nice. Sally's makes one that I liked, but I wasn't crazy about the scent & it bugged me when I was trying to sleep. Pantene is much nicer.

I'm glad to know I helped you. I keep hinting to kovacs my local store about expanding their hair product line. I wrote it on a deal at the front door. I used to go to Sally but I can't afford them anymore.

[oatmealpie]

I'm a Pantene convert! Ice Shine is one of the only conditioners that covers the hay-like smell the first few days after henna-ing.

[ExpectoPatronum]

I think I'm a Pantene convert. I made the switch to natural, gentle products for my skin since everything breaks me out in a rash. Sulphates and silicones work well for my hair, but my skin wasn't having it. Unfortunately, even with all natural (and unscented!) products, I still got rashes. Not only that, but my hair just never looked or felt like it used to. So, I decided that if I'm going to be breaking out into rashes anyway, I'd rather have my hair look good.

I got the Beautiful Lengths set at CVS and used it today. I didn't get anymore rashes than normal so that's good. We'll see how my hair looks when it dries.

[jacqueline101]

I think I'm a Pantene convert. I made the switch to natural, gentle products for my skin since everything breaks me out in a rash. Sulphates and silicones work well for my hair, but my skin wasn't having it. Unfortunately, even with all natural (and unscented!) products, I still got rashes. Not only that, but my hair just never looked or felt like it used to. So, I decided that if I'm going to be breaking out into rashes anyway, I'd rather have my hair look good.

I got the Beautiful Lengths set at CVS and used it today. I didn't get anymore rashes than normal so that's good. We'll see how my hair looks when it dries.

Please check back and post your final results.

[ExpectoPatronum]

Please check back and post your final results.

There's not a huge difference in my hair (though I've only used it once and didn't WCC like I usually do), but it's enough that I'll keep using it. My hair is a little shinier than normal and a little softer than normal. It's still poofy and big, but that's what happens when you comb wavy hair. I have to admit that I'm impressed with how my hair actually stays detangled now though. Before I was using cones, I'd detangle my hair only for it to be in knots mere minutes later. It's been a couple hours now and I can still run my fingers through it without them getting caught on knots.

Next time I'll definitely WCC. I also really would like to stick with pantene as it's a lot friendlier on my budget than my all natural stuff was. I can get both the shampoo and conditioner for less than the price of my old shampoo. I also get more product.

[Aderyn]

I just might give Pantene Ice Shine a shot! I have lots of conditioner to get through currently, so it'll be a while, but I'm happy to see so many people enjoying it!

[lapushka]

Next time I'll definitely WCC. I also really would like to stick with pantene as it's a lot friendlier on my budget than my all natural stuff was. I can get both the shampoo and conditioner for less than the price of my old shampoo. I also get more product.

Yep, that's what I love about Pantene. I can get 500ml bottles of shampoo from our local discount store for €1.69 - amazing! :)

[jacqueline101]

There's not a huge difference in my hair (though I've only used it once and didn't WCC like I usually do), but it's enough that I'll keep using it. My hair is a little shinier than normal and a little softer than normal. It's still poofy and big, but that's what happens when you comb wavy hair. I have to admit that I'm impressed with how my hair actually stays detangled now though. Before I was using cones, I'd detangle my hair only for it to be in knots mere minutes later. It's been a couple hours now and I can still run my fingers through it without them getting caught on knots.

Next time I'll definitely WCC. I also really would like to stick with pantene as it's a lot friendlier on my budget than my all natural stuff was. I can get both the shampoo and conditioner for less than the price of my old shampoo. I also get more product.

I'm glad it worked for you. Please stay on the Pantene thread.


I just might give Pantene Ice Shine a shot! I have lots of conditioner to get through currently, so it'll be a while, but I'm happy to see so many people enjoying it!

You will probably become a fan.

[swearnsue]

I've found another Pantene product that I like a lot. It's Pantene Anti-Breakage Detangler for fine hair. I actually bought it months ago but just rediscovered it in the back of the cabinet.

Now that my hair is getting a bit longer, I need the detangler (a silicone spray) to help comb out damp hair. I generously sprayed my damp hair and finger combed it through. I was able to then braid my hair without any bad tangles and just a few little snags.

It has a nice subtle scent.

[jacqueline101]

I've found another Pantene product that I like a lot. It's Pantene Anti-Breakage Detangler for fine hair. I actually bought it months ago but just rediscovered it in the back of the cabinet.

Now that my hair is getting a bit longer, I need the detangler (a silicone spray) to help comb out damp hair. I generously sprayed my damp hair and finger combed it through. I was able to then braid my hair without any bad tangles and just a few little snags.

It has a nice subtle scent.

I started to buy it but never. I'm going to keep it in mind when I use up my other detangler. I've a lot I bought in the dollar section at the store. I'm still trying to use up my product hoard.

[LauraLongLocks]

I've found another Pantene product that I like a lot. It's Pantene Anti-Breakage Detangler for fine hair. I actually bought it months ago but just rediscovered it in the back of the cabinet.

Now that my hair is getting a bit longer, I need the detangler (a silicone spray) to help comb out damp hair. I generously sprayed my damp hair and finger combed it through. I was able to then braid my hair without any bad tangles and just a few little snags.

It has a nice subtle scent.

I have been using Tresseme's Split End repair detangler. It has protein and silicones in it. Is that similar to the Pantene one you found? I wonder what the price difference is between the two. Tresseme is fine for the detangling. I don't know if the protein in it is helping with my splits really, because I'm attacking splits with several different methods. S&D, microtrimming, deep conditioning, and protein conditioner 1-2x a week, plus the Tresseme stuff.

[swearnsue]

I looks like they discontinued the anti breakage spray from their line. Now they have just the shampoo, conditioner and combo. But while looking on the Pantene website I found the next product I want to try. It's the Renew and Repair detangler spray. Now I'll have to use up this old stuff so I can try the new.

I don't know which has protein in it. It's something I SHOULD know, because it's important. I'm not very technical, if it's cheap and smells good I like it. LOL.