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If money were no object, what shampoo/conditioner/hair care would you use?

62 replies

ASecretLemonadeDrinker · 01/02/2010 20:34

I have been through most the supermarket ones and apart from tres semme and aussie everything is just abit meh. I end up chucking the last inch of so away (f not more being impatient to try something new so I thought I may aswell just buy a really good shampoo etc. My hair is very very straight and fine, non coloured and I am starting to use more heat products than I used to (only dryer mainly - sometimes curling tongs) but it's all split ends, wispy, fly away and just gengerally abit crap. Not having it cut in 16 months didn't help but now I have I want to keep ontop of it. Sooo... what brands are worth the money? It's all totally new to me - I remember the brands Redkin/Redken (?), phyto (?), some loreal fun ball stuff... anyone have any advice? Thanks

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feedthegoat · 01/02/2010 20:41

I'm squeezing the last drops out of my bottle of Tigi self absorbed contitioner at the moment. That has been really nice. I got it in TJ Huges a bit cheaper but they haven't got any more in mine now.

MillyR · 01/02/2010 20:42

I have tried lots and lots of shampoos and conditioners. I still think the best one is one of the cheapest ones - Sunsilk.

rubyslippers · 01/02/2010 20:44

Aveda

ilovemydogandmrobama · 01/02/2010 20:48

Aveda or Modern Organics.

janeite · 01/02/2010 20:50

Somebody recommended Nizorelle to me, for a sore scalp and it is brilliant. So I will stick with that! If ever I'm rich, I'd quite like to try Aveda though.

ASecretLemonadeDrinker · 01/02/2010 20:53

Oo, I think I tried Tigi a good while ago (7 odd years), I forgot about that. I see Aveda mentioned alot on here now I think about it - I will google it. THanks

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crankytwanky · 01/02/2010 20:58

Best one I ever used was La Prairie. I didn'tneed to use product afterwards, so lovely was my hair.

Pancakeflipper · 01/02/2010 21:00

I adore Kertase products. They actually work on my thick wavy hair and even make it look glossy.

If feeling a financial pinch I use Body Shop's hair stuff. Not as good but pretty great.

I have never found a product on the supermarket shelves that likes my hair. I used have a bathroom cupboard with hair products hardly used.

monkeysmama · 01/02/2010 21:10

I have poker straight long hair, not coloured, fine but lots of it. I like Aveda. Do you live near a Space NK? they stock lots of (luxury) brands. I asked for help & the thickening shampoo they sold me was fantastic. I can't tell you the name as dp chucked the bottle out thinking it wS empty. They were great though & nice to feel like you're getting something special. Willtrawl net later & see if I can find name. .

triffictits · 01/02/2010 21:12

I have been through loads of the more pricey shampoo and conditioners and always ended up back with Loreal Serie Expert. I love it and it makes my hair look and feel lovely.

Lots of people tell me how shiney my hair always look and I swear its only the shampoo that I use that does it!

MrsCurly · 01/02/2010 21:20

Neals Yard shampoo and Aveda conditioner

BooKangerooWonders · 01/02/2010 21:21

get to Sainsburys this week - all shampoos are half price so you can try out loads!

(I like herbal essences, so there's probably no hope for me...)

Katiekitty · 01/02/2010 22:01

Oh christ, reminds me - I've been batiste-ing for five days + - I really should wash my hair!

(no idea why I shared this)

aquavit · 02/02/2010 11:06

Kerastase.

Also, Neal's Yard orange flower shampoo and conditioner are gorgeous and don't have the silicones/sulphates so no build-up.

MimieD · 02/02/2010 11:17

Kerastase for me as well...love it (got fine, dry hair)

Bonsoir · 02/02/2010 11:21

John Frieda volume for blonde hair (shampoo and conditioner) works really well for me.

Raychill · 02/02/2010 11:32

I think Green Peoples shampoo's are the best ever esp the Vitamin Shampoo! This is what my hair would choose to use! (however I wasn't so keen on their conditioners)

www.greenpeople.co.uk

twittergirl · 02/02/2010 11:59

Try A'kin. It's a new Australian brand I've discovered. It's very natural and eco-friendly, smells gorgeous and leaves my hair really soft.

You can find it in some health food shops or online at www.mypure.co.uk/

They do great skincare too

gct · 02/02/2010 12:08

Kerastase and Klorane are my favourites. Also like Redken treatments-good anti-frizz products.

Belo · 02/02/2010 12:35

I've got very fine, straight, limp hair. I hate it. But, I like it the most when I use a build up remover shampoo once a week (currently using the Toni & Guy one from Boots) followed by TIGI Oatmilk and Honey deep conditioning treatment. The conditioner is fab, it gives my hair body. A hairdresser once recommended it to me and I was sceptical as I thought it would just make my hair heavy, but it doesn't. Expensive though. Hence the once a week or special occasion usage only!

LaTristesse · 02/02/2010 12:45

Hehe, agree with KatieKitty - have become much too reliant on Batiste of late!

My hairdresser recommended the Indola Innova Glamour range which smells salon divine but is alas rather pricey - I think about a tenner a bottle for the Illuming Hair Bath (aka shampoo!). The Crystal Hair Mask (conditioner) is fab too for nourishing to the core of the hair shaft - great for maintaining colour and repairing damage.

Unfortunately finances no longer allow, so I'm onto whatever's on offer in Boots!

EffiePerine · 02/02/2010 12:46

Aveda

Allthe8s · 02/02/2010 12:53

Tigi Catwalk Oatmeal and Honey Shampoo & condit is my fave, smells delish but budget only allows whatever is 2 for 1 on Boots at the mo!

BendyBob · 02/02/2010 12:58

I have to say though Aussie actually is surprisingly very good.

I avoided it for ages. It doesn't look that special after all

Other than that, I like the other one I already use which is Milkshake It's good but no better than the Aussie. The reason I keep buying it is because it smells so delicious.

Duritzfan · 02/02/2010 13:33

I economise on the shampoo .. usually use a neutrogena one from Boots and then save my pennies for conditioner.. I discovered Terax about six years ago, and have never found anything as easy to use ( quick I mean ) and works like a charm.. I have fine hair too, and although its pricey .its does last for several months ..

www.beautybay.com/haircare/terax/g/cremaconditioner