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What shampoo and conditioner?

24 replies

Selks · 05/07/2011 15:45

Recommend me some lush and effective shampoo and conditioner for my hair, if you would. Fancy something nice and not too chemically.

My hair - shoulder length long layers, wavy, home coloured dark blonde / honey (and prone to going a bit brassy) fine but reasonably thick hair that can sometimes be fluffy/frizzy on the ends, tangly, or limp depending.
I tend to use conditioner just on the ends; shampoo every day, and let hair dry naturally on the commute to work.

Suggestions, please! Something yummy and 'natural', maybe.

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quirrelquarrel · 05/07/2011 15:50

Henara, perhaps.
There's also one called Linco Beer which is a shampoo/conditioner and Yves Rocher do nice ones.

I love brassy hair! It looks fab. Like on a mermaid :o

peanutsmuggler · 05/07/2011 15:51

I've recently started using Joico and am very impressed, smells gorgeous too.

Selks · 05/07/2011 15:56

I'm using the Aussie miracle moist at the moment, and it's not bad. Just feel like ringing the changes, maybe with something a bit less supermarkety.

Thanks for the suggestion so far!

Quirrel - trying to visualise myself as a mermaid...it's not working, lol

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quirrelquarrel · 05/07/2011 16:00

Never seen the appeal of having a great scaly tail flapping around? Strange woman!

thumbwitch · 05/07/2011 16:03

Aveda works for me - I have very dry hair and I rather love Aveda. It's expensive but very natural and they do different ones for different colour hair, as well as hypoallergenic and things like that.

thumbwitch · 05/07/2011 16:04

If it's too expensive though, Boots have the Naked range which is also low-chemical - I use that as well. I use the shampoo on DS and the conditioner for me, cos I can't always wait the extra time needed for the Aveda Madder root conditioner.

cumbria81 · 05/07/2011 16:32

I really like Charles Worthington conditioner for dry hair. It really makes it feel really smooth.

ENormaSnob · 05/07/2011 17:07

I use one of the lush ones.

It's a solid one that you lather up like soap and it's a 2 in 1 for dry hair.

I then use a normal conditioner, one for dry hair.

My hair is very thick and curly.

BerryLellow · 05/07/2011 19:53

Mop Organic, Mixed Greens.

I'm thinking about trying the Moroccanoil range next

BongoWinslow · 05/07/2011 20:03

Another vote for Aveda - love it. Every time I use it people comment. The conditioner is insanely expensive but the shampoo is fine if you buy the big bottle and a pump. It's about £25-30 (depends on which one) but lasts for absolutely ages (months and months).

TattyDevine · 05/07/2011 20:21

Aveda Blue Malva shampoo, Damage Remedy conditioner, GHD Remedy Cream for your ends.

gettingolderbytheday · 05/07/2011 20:29

Aveda scalp treatment shampoo is great, not just for those with problem scalps.

Soups · 05/07/2011 20:46

I've recently started using a clarifying shampoo every couple of weeks and a light conditioner, one that says it doesn't build up. Both of mine are pantene.

I was a bit worried the first time as my hair did squeak as I washed! But it does seem to clear away all the crap that builds up, we have hard water and that doesn't help. After washing + conditioning I rinse with cooler water.

My hair is usually thick and hard to manage.

Fluffycloudland77 · 05/07/2011 20:48

I got a litre bottle of aveda damage remedy shampoo and litre of damage remedy conditioner for £80 and free postage on ebay.

I use argan oil as a pre-shampoo overnight treatment. Its working on DHs dry hair too.

Selks · 05/07/2011 20:58

Wow, lots of votes for Aveda; I'll check it out. Will also look into the Lush one.

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Havingkittens · 06/07/2011 10:01

I use Argan Secret Shampoo & Conditioner, which you can buy on Amazon or in Sally's if you have one nearby. It's £11.99 a bottle but if you know anyone with a Sally's card (ie. hairdresser, beautician etc) you can get it at trade price and even cheaper if you get them to go in on the monthly VAT free day they have. It's Sulphate and Paraben free, smells amazing and leaves my hair feeling really soft and healthy. I have fine but thick hair too which goes fluffy and it's behaving rather well with this stuff.

LuckyMrsT · 06/07/2011 10:13

Ahhh the lovely smell of Miracle Moist! For tangleyness I've just bought one of these after being bowled over at the hairdressers. Revolutionary!

GnocchiGnocchiWhosThere · 06/07/2011 11:24

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Selks · 06/07/2011 11:41

Is that brush really good, Lucky? My hair is a total birdsnest after my shower, so I could do with a good de-tangler.

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LuckyMrsT · 06/07/2011 12:07

It is - same here with post-shower hair! I used to spend forever with a wide toothed comb pulling knots out (along with loads of hair). I don't know how it works but it does. Read the reviews on amazon.

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Mincey · 06/07/2011 15:50

Oleo Bodycare rosemary & nettle shampoo its really fab and all natural. Its just won an award at the green parent mag for best shampoo. They also do a conditioner, also fab. On line only I think, vg service.

Minione · 06/07/2011 18:13

I've recently been using Kevin Murphy's Angel Wash and Rinse. It it sulphate free (I think!) and is lovely. I have highlighted naturally wavy hair which looks thick but is actually quite fine which I straighten everyday. Its expensive but very good

feelforcedout · 06/07/2011 18:16

does asdas own anti dandruff shampoo and conditioner count? Grin

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