Top 14 Drugstore Conditioners
Pantene was all over the list, but did it nab the no. 1 spot?
No. 11: Suave Professionals Humectant Conditioner, $3.29
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: Readers agree: "This is a great product at a very bargain price. It leaves my hair hydrated, soft and silky." Plus, readers love "the faint smell of coconuts." One reader sums it up: "The price, the fragrance and the performance are the reasons I have stayed with this conditioner (along with the shampoo) for years."
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I have semi long dark brown thick hair. I love to have my hair looking healthy and I do not spend gobs of money on all this other stuff. I do use Pantene and have for over 10 years. The one thing that make my hair very healthy, shiny, strong, and not too many split ends is.......................I put Jergen's in my hair after I towel dry. Not too much, I put about 3-4 pumps and rub it thoroughly on my hands and bend over and rub it evenly through my hair from head to ends. People with thin hair may want to experiment first.
by Camry09February 05, 2010 at 09:06AM Report as inappropriate
Lets face it... something new, we women try it. I have used everything under the sun! Pantene was one of the best ones for me, but my stylist freaked out because she said it has so much wax in it an thats why you think you're getting positive results. I now use Biolage by Matrix. You can usually get it in liter bottles so it lasts a long time and a little goes a long way. This is the best shampoo/conditioner combo I've found that really works on its own, without all those hair serums. I too am a blowdryer, flatiron, highlight/lowlight person as well. This product is wonderful! Once you try it, you won't go back to anything else!
by hippychick31February 05, 2010 at 12:32AM Report as inappropriate
I have allways had trouble finding the right hair shampoo and conditioner for my hair ,i would pay top dollar for hair products till one day my friend told me about Tresemme and i tried it and hanen't stop using it since ,,I blowdry my hair in the morning and before i go to bed every night and my hair has never been so healthy and shiny,I am not a professional hair dresser ,but i will say all my family now uses it ,,My grand daughter has long straight hair and was using dove shampoo and conditioner and it was so dull and dry and i introduced Tresemme to my daughter in law and they too have started using it,,and my grand daughter 's hair it so beautiful and shiny and silkey,,tresemme has repaired the damage that dove had done to her hair ,I personally rate it as an exellent product and appreciate all the comments that my whole family gets on how pretty our hair looks ,i suggest trying the product and it speaks for it's self.
by countrymouse February 04, 2010 at 10:33PM Report as inappropriate
I have to comment on the comment left by the stylist MDDarden. As a professional stylist, which I am also, she should know that there is no way to "repair" hair. Once hair emerges from scalp it is dead. There is no fixing once damaged. Therefor all you can do is use products to conceal the damage. As for which one to use... what ever makes you feel better. Whether your product comes from a salon or the dollar store they ALL do the same thing, coat the hair shaft to create the illusion of soft, silky, healthy hair. The hair is dead and once it is damaged it will remain that way till you cut it off. Sorry to be so blunt but ....it is what it is!
by joyrideFebruary 04, 2010 at 08:55PM Report as inappropriate
I must say, the brunette expressions has done wonders for my hair. I've always been told that pantene destroys your hair, and dries it out, but my hair has never been healthier. I don't ever have it trimmed, because my hairstylist is in Tennessee and I am in Maryland, I constantly blow dry it to keep from getting sick from wet hair in the winter, I pull it back everyday while I'm cleaning and doing odd jobs around the house, and I just flat out abuse it. But since I've started using the brunette expressions, my hair is shiny without putting any product in it, I have no split ends, it doesn't break and the color is phenomenal (and it's been almost 3 months since I last had it colored.) I recommend this for anyone with dark hair, and the blonde expressions for anyone with light hair (the blonde expressions helped bring my best friends hair back to life after repeated highlighting and bleaching.) Only FYI, it runs at a little more than $4.89, I buy both the conditioner and shampoo for about $6.50 each.
by jordankelseyyFebruary 04, 2010 at 06:04PM Report as inappropriate
I would like to know if these products also work for no offense; a lot of black folks hair. vs caucasion hair because of the oilyness that some caucasions have, and dryness that most black folks have?
by blessedwomanFebruary 04, 2010 at 03:55PM Report as inappropriate
I've used Pantene ProV for about 5 years and my hair never was soft or silky. I only used it because it was the best I could get my hair to be. Then when Dove came out with their new line, my mom had me try it and I've never had better looking hair. I blow-dry and straighten my hair everyday and color it about every three months and still my hair is soft and silky. It also shines more than it ever has. I was surprised to not see that product on here, Dove Intense Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner, because I think that it outshines[no pun intended] Pantene ProV by far.
by clairecrystallFebruary 04, 2010 at 03:44PM Report as inappropriate
i am a professional stylist and in my professional opinion i would say that i cant recommend any of the these products. the only reason that make hair feel soft and silky is because they form a wax coating on the hair shaft and give the illusion of soft and silkiness. i would recommend using a professional product such as Paul Mitchell because they offer several lines of hair care products that will fit anyones budget and needs. they are even available in the salons inside of Walmart. you get can any better than that when people are pinching pennies and shopping there on a tight budget. they are affordable and of course PROFESSIONAL. they even have a guarantee printed on the bottle that is only guaranteed if sold by a salon professional. dont sell yourself short when it comes to your hair! professional products will give your professional results.
by MDDardenOctober 26, 2009 at 02:16AM Report as inappropriate
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I used Pantene, Dr Miracle, and Olive Oil products, I am still searching for a product that will work well with my hair. I have medium length thin hair. I am a black person, but as they say in my culture, I have good hair. However, I need a product that will minimize the need to get a trim every time I relax and that will give me shinny silky hair, longer hair.
by KaymarieFebruary 06, 2010 at 08:18AM Report as inappropriate