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Mane 'n Tail

25 replies

questionbasket · 11/11/2017 23:14

Yay or neigh (sorry Blush) ?
My friend says her hairdresser recommended horse shampoo for hair growth and shine. Just about to order on amazon but wondered if anyone's actually tried it?

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splatattack · 11/11/2017 23:20

I'm interested to find out too!! Also, how many washes until you can see a difference (if it works??)

36plusandtrying · 11/11/2017 23:26

It works !!! I've used it on and off for years (have long thick healthy hair) which hairdressers always comment on the condition of. Best thing ever !

SparePantsAndLego · 11/11/2017 23:27

I use the herbal one and I love it. I use a Kerastase deep conditioner now and then, too, and this routine really suits my hair.

SoupDragon · 11/11/2017 23:29

They had this in my local Sainsbury's this week. I thought of MN :)

FairfaxAikman · 11/11/2017 23:40

Nope. Leaves mine in awful condition. Prefer an SLS free shampoo.

questionbasket · 12/11/2017 00:02

I saw it in Sainsbury's too, which prompted my friend to say she'd been recommended horse shampoo (she couldn't remember if it was that brand). I wonder if it's just another normal shampoo, if it's formulated for human hair though?
Interesting feedback, I think I'll give it a go as it's cheapish :)

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Tipsytopsyturvy · 12/11/2017 00:08

I’ve heard of this but never tried it.
Is it a horse brand with a version for humans? Or literally horse shampoo?

HabbyHadno · 12/11/2017 00:11

I tried this and it was the worst thing I’ve ever used. I was so disappointed.

LostForNow · 12/11/2017 00:31

It's not for me.
Horse hair is much coarser than human hair. The shampoo has much too much protein in to use everyday for standard healthy hair. It can leave hair dry and brittle, which is what happens when you overdose your on protein.
However if your hair needs protein or is very thick/coarse then it can work quite well.

Tipsytopsyturvy · 12/11/2017 00:44

That’s disappointing.
Is it a horse brand with a specially made human shampoo or is it literally shampoo meant for horses?

ladybirdladybug · 12/11/2017 01:02

Have you seen The Greatest Movie Ever Sold? There's a great Mane & Tail ad in it. (Sort of a spoof but not exactly!)

bayseyan · 12/11/2017 01:09

I love it but it’s a once a week thing not every day.

Sourdoughandbagels · 12/11/2017 07:05

I’ve used it for years, stocked in Liberty. It’s a normal shampoo with branding to suggest you’re hair will be thick and luscious ergo Mane and tail

Reppin · 12/11/2017 07:10

I use it every day. (herbal) it makes my hair very thick, lustrous and shiny. Previously my hair was quite problematic, but now it is so healthy. Love the stuff, and love the price, so cheap!

Ethelswith · 12/11/2017 07:12

I've used the conditioner on and off since the 1990s, and it's my favourite.

I have thin, fine hair and this makes it look thicker.

Ethelswith · 12/11/2017 07:14

BTW, I used it when it first came out in the 1990s (had to stop for a while because it became unavailable in this country, then found it again in Liberty).

It's initial launch was all about how it was a horse product tweaked for human use. But it was only conditioner and hand cream (hoof oil!) then. The shampoo is new this time round, and I've never used that.

JRT2017 · 12/11/2017 09:42

I think this is just the version for humans, so unlikely to be as effective as proper horse shampoo.

You need some Mega Tek if you want real results (google Mega Tek and hair growth etc)

DaisyRenton18 · 12/11/2017 09:51

Didn't work for me but does work on my horses. Agree with the Megatek recommendation - Megatek also smells amazing!

dramallamakarma · 12/11/2017 10:00

I love it & I’ve tried lots of (expensive) brands.

Use it every time I wash on very fine highlighted hair & my hairdresser always comments on how good condition it’s in.

I order through boots.

questionbasket · 12/11/2017 13:54

Ohh thanks for the megatek recommendations, the reviews look promising.

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McGuire · 22/09/2018 16:44

Yes I use it and it’s fantastic

McGuire · 22/09/2018 16:44

One!

Saffzy · 22/09/2018 16:47

I have really thick coarse hair and it seemed to make it thicker and more tangled. I wouldn’t purchase again but depends on your hair type.

Gardai · 22/09/2018 21:30

I found it very drying and made my hair feel rough.

sourpatchkid · 22/09/2018 23:02

The conditioner was useless on my thick hair.

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