ISO: Cheap, cone-free conditioner in Canada

[Robot Ninja]

So, I was using Tresemme Perfectly (Un)done for years, but it's been discontinued for some time. I've been finding it at the dollar store but it's gone there too, and my stash is used up. I need a new conditioner that is a) cone-free, and b) cheap. It's the "cheap" part I'm having trouble with; I've used a couple of Shea Moisture ones I've liked but it's like $12 for a tiny bottle and that's on sale,which is no bueno with the amounts of conditioner I use.

I've tried the Botanique Nourish and Replenish but it's leaving my hair gunky and coated-feeling. The rest of the Botanique line has cones. I've also tried one of the Garnier Fructis Hair Treats ones, but it didn't work out either, made my hair all limp and flyaway, and since I had the same issue with a couple of their masks I suspect the rest of the conditioner line won't work for me either.

Help me fellow cone-free Canadians, you're my only hope! I want my fluffy hair back!

[lapis_lazuli]

Ever tried Mane 'n tail? (the regular, not deep moisturizing)
I could find a 1L bottle for about $10. I've never used any other cone-free conditioners so that's all I've got!

[lapushka]

I'm guessing no Suave or Alberto / V05 in Canada?

[Robot Ninja]

Ever tried Mane 'n tail? (the regular, not deep moisturizing)
I could find a 1L bottle for about $10. I've never used any other cone-free conditioners so that's all I've got!

I've never tried it. I've seen it around so I'll give it a try.

I'm guessing no Suave or Alberto / V05 in Canada?

I've seen them here and there but in weird places like Canadian Tire that one time or the supermarket on the outskirts of town that sells beer and socks (most supermarkets here don't sell beer or socks.) They're not widely available.

[lapushka]

I've never tried it. I've seen it around so I'll give it a try.



I've seen them here and there but in weird places like Canadian Tire that one time or the supermarket on the outskirts of town that sells beer and socks (most supermarkets here don't sell beer or socks.) They're not widely available.

Probably too hard to go get then!

I love Hello Hydration from Herbal Essences, but it's got a silicone in there, so I can't recommend. Honestly, I have never been more amazed at the difference of each and every formula as I continue to go through my stash of conditioners mostly (most are different while my shampoos don't change much). And I have to say, sometimes something with a silicone sucks, and other times something with one doesn't. It just depends on the overall formula. I find.

Maybe have people recommend something that works for them and stipulate (between brackets) whether it is with or without a silicone?

Or, is it for a reason, that you can't use it?

[Doomy Daisy]

So, I was using Tresemme Perfectly (Un)done for years, but it's been discontinued for some time. I've been finding it at the dollar store but it's gone there too, and my stash is used up. I need a new conditioner that is a) cone-free, and b) cheap. It's the "cheap" part I'm having trouble with; I've used a couple of Shea Moisture ones I've liked but it's like $12 for a tiny bottle and that's on sale,which is no bueno with the amounts of conditioner I use.

I've tried the Botanique Nourish and Replenish but it's leaving my hair gunky and coated-feeling. The rest of the Botanique line has cones. I've also tried one of the Garnier Fructis Hair Treats ones, but it didn't work out either, made my hair all limp and flyaway, and since I had the same issue with a couple of their masks I suspect the rest of the conditioner line won't work for me either.

Help me fellow cone-free Canadians, you're my only hope! I want my fluffy hair back!

Non-Canadian here but I was going to suggest the Botanique one, which is my go-to. It's cheap and gives a cool slip, it's widely available and cone-free. I haven't really noticed it leaving my hair gunky.

There's a really cool Canadian brand that has awesome reviews and I'd love to try... It's called Calia. They have 3 or 4 different lines, all cone-free. It would be very expensive to buy them from where I live, but maybe they're affordable in Canada?

Good luck with your search for the Holy Grail.

[Robot Ninja]

Or, is it for a reason, that you can't use it?

Because buildup. I mostly CO-wash.

There's a really cool Canadian brand that has awesome reviews and I'd love to try... It's called Calia. They have 3 or 4 different lines, all cone-free. It would be very expensive to buy them from where I live, but maybe they're affordable in Canada?

I looked it up and it's online-only in my part of Canada, and fairly pricey.

[lapushka]

Because buildup. I mostly CO-wash.



I looked it up and it's online-only in my part of Canada, and fairly pricey.

Ah ok, makes perfect sense!

[Shorty89]

I'm guessing no Suave or Alberto / V05 in Canada?

Sometimes V05 here has cones. Mane N' Tail is good but it can mimic protein and cause problems for some people. I personally use Down Under Naturals Nude line. All of the Down Under Naturals products are silicone free. They're about $5 for 750mL. The Down Under Naturals are found at many stores but I've only found the Nude line at Walmarts.

[KokoroDragon]

I believe Giovanni is available in Canada, not sure it's "cheap" but it's cone free.