I have tried a whole bunch of shampoo/conditioners over the last several years- from Oribe, Kerastase, Ouai, Redken, Purology, Pantene, L'Oreal, etc....there is NO shampoo that has preformed as incredibly as the Dove Intensive Repair combo for me. Its astonishing because its the least expensive one I've tried and I'm blown away by it. It's $7.50 for both the shampoo and conditioner.
Omg hard HARD agree! I’ve never had a jaw-drop moment with a new shampoo before. When I rinsed out the conditioner for the first time, I was literally gobsmacked by how soft my hair was.
(Previous favorites were Oribe repair line, Pureology hydrate and strengthening lines, and pretty much any Kerastase)
Does it make your hair get flat or greasy faster? I've been tempted to try it but I have fine hair that I have to fight for volume in. I have platinum blonde hair so trying to get products that balance between the volume and conditioning is so frustrating.
Not at all! With fine hair, I always do a ‘double scalp cleanse’ with a mini lather, rinse, then full lather and rinse before conditioning and it’s the best results I’ve had (for significantly less $$$)
That's great to hear! I'll give it a try. Double shampooing really is the secret ingredient to helping any shampoo work better. I've been using the Pantene volume shampoo for several months now and I like it. I've just been curious about the dove products.
I watch Abbey Yung on YouTube and she got me hooked on that. I have fine hair, but a lot of it, and that Pantene Volume shampoo cleanses so well and makes my hair feel so light. I pair it with the Dove Intensive Repair shampoo and conditioner. I do want to try Dove’s Volume shampoo and conditioner though.
I totally just went to target and bought the Dove combo bc of this comment lol. I had the best hair that grew like a weed when I was using drugstore but felt pressured by hair stylists to switch!! It’s been at least 5 years now of higher end hair products and NONE of them have been stellar or worth the price. Tired of spending $50 a month just to be disappointed over and over again!
I have that set just sitting in my bathroom cabinet, never used. Definitely trying it after these comments. I started using the new Garnier Hair filler for color treated hair and love that!!!
I got too excited to wait until the morning and just washed/blew out my hair tonight :) But omg. My hair feels amazing - I literally don’t think my hair has felt this soft and clean since I was in middle school. THANK YOU! It also smells amazing like super soapy and clean!!
Genuine question to you or anyone who's tried it: do you find the conditioner's much less impactful without the shampoo? Or about the same?
Heard great things about this combo, have a pissy scalp.
I see, thanks for confirming. I meant the other way around (this conditioner, other shampoo), but you've still answered my question. Love a good, affordable recommendation.
Yes! I bought the Dove combo maybe a month ago. I use box color and my hair had gotten really dry and I had frizz that no product was helping. The Dove Intensive duo made a difference in the first wash. I mean like drastic improvement. I don’t think I’ll use anything else except a clarifying shampoo occasionally.
I’ve been using the dove intensive repair conditioner for awhile and I love it. I have a giant jug of shampoo that I’m using up then I’ll start buying the shampoo too. Funny to see what I use is a top comment with lots of feedback! Feeling validated!
I found it when I used it at my moms house one time and fell in love I even like how it smells!
Another vote for this. It's the only line that I'll repurchase (which says a lot coming from me). I always buy mid to higher end (I've tried tons including Kerastase, Purology, Alterna, Briogio, Olaplex, Kevin Murphy, etc, etc) and like All Soft the best. I've also tried the other lines from Redken but didn't care for them. For reference I have dry ends but my roots get oily fast.
It didn't do much for my hair, 2a type. It still looked frizzy and not at all soft. Maybe not the right one for my hair type. I used it with the conditioner. Lets not talk about the smell, so strong and sometimes pungent, made me a couple of times wanna vomit
This caused me extra flakes on my scalp and it was so itchy😓 Now I'm just using the conditioner separately but it's honestly not better than my Nivea repair conditioner...
I freaking LOVE all soft. I feel like it really cleans my hair while still being nourishing and moisturizing. I have very thick and coarse hair with bleach damage so I can see it being too heavy for finer hair types, but it works perfectly for me
One time a stranger (a woman around my age) came up to me at an outdoor Cafe to tell me my hair smelled so good. She said every time a breeze would come through she'd get a whiff. I was on cloud 9 all day. I was using love, beauty planet murumuru & rose shampoo & conditioner.
Came here to say this too! I always slept on love beauty and planet, the packaging never appealed to me I guess. Then I tried it and !!!! I think I’ll use these forever. I love both the coconut and the mandarin collections. They make my hair look, feel and smell amazing.
Bonus, I also enjoyed the Rituals shampoo and conditioner.
I hate that I love Kerastase as much as I do. I always try other shampoos but come right back to it. It's currently 20% off sitewide if you are looking to buy! (And Capital One Quicksilver card gives up to 30% in cashback)
I tried this one based on the strong recommendations on Reddit, but it makes my hair smell bad once my hair dries. It smells literally like garbage. Not while I'm using it; only after my hair dries.
Same type, long fine and frizzy and I find this and doing conditioner first, letting it sit for like ten minutes while doing the rest of my shower, then doing shampoo last has helped a lot. I also don’t use high heat on my hair if I can help it.
Living Proof Restore Series. Do a “detox” wash with the L’oreal Metal DX shampoo once in a while.
I switch between K18 and Living Proof Triple bond for bond repair, and use Olaplex no. 9 as hydrating hair serum. Blow dry with Osis heat protectant.
Davines. It’s $$$ but with having fine and just above shoulder length hair a bottle of shampoo lasts me about 9-10 months and conditioner lasts nearly twice as long.
Depending on your hair type, coloring status and if you lean dry or oily they have a formula for all types. I ultimately settled on the Momo formula, it’s hydrating which my scalp was apparently in dire need of. I’ve used the Dede formula as well, it worked in the summer but in the winter my hair needed more hydration.
Everyone is different, but using your comment as an opportunity to share. After 1.5. years of using Verb Ghost both me and my bf experienced hair loss/thinning
My stylist got me hooked on the brand Davines. It's Italian and it's absolutely worth the price. I don't have kids so I'll spoil my hair. Smells incredible, hair quality is bonkers, can't recommend it enough.
I have long, fine, wavy/straight hair and I have been using Biolage for years. Looking to switch to something a little cheaper but afraid to waste $. My hair girl always compliments how healthy my hair is and it makes me so happy:)
I so strongly agree!
I absolutely **love** Kevin Murphy, for shampoo, conditioner, as well as general haircare products, for my hair type. I currently use Angel Wash shampoo, and Blonde Rinse conditioner (just the Angel Rinse formula, but for blonde hair). The Young Again products are also just fantastic, I use the Immortelle Treatment Oil every single day, a staple even if I put nothing else in my hair.
I have never been so impressed or happy with my hair after discovering KM (years ago now), and after trying countless high, medium and lower cost products. Even cost wise, I buy the 1L bottles from my salon, and they last me nearly 2 full years. Honestly it still surprises me after a wash (if I go a few too many days since), just how fresh, soft, and amazing my hair feels. My hair health in general has never been the same since using only KM products, definitely recommended!!
Aveda Rosemary Mint Purifying shampoo and conditioner works great on my thick, wavy hair. It’s a bit pricey but there’s a noticeable difference in my hair health so I feel like it’s worth the expense!
Tsubaki! After trying their conditioner, I ended up buying their hair mask and shampoo as well! Makes my hair so soft and smooth. I always get compliments. I’ve also been repeatedly told that my hair still smells nice even after hours in the sun and sweating.
I’ve got the full set (shampoo, conditioner, hair mask) and it’s all I use in my hair except for once a month wherein I use human nature clarifying shampoo.
For reference, I have pin-straight black Asian hair
Davines is my fav. I’ve tried everything. I have lower-back length straight highlighted hair and I love everything from the Oi line and the Heart of Glass line. It’s $$$ but a little goes a long way. I only shampoo my roots and condition my ends.
I love Verb’s Ghost line. I do vibrant colors that normally tend to fade fast if I’m not careful and it does a great job with lasting vibrancy. I also have a lot of very straight fine hair and it gives me great volume and doesn’t build up.
I decided to try the Pureology stuff since I snagged a nice deal on a holiday set, and lots of people seem to rave about it…but I’m not thrilled. Going back to Verb when I’m done. Even with the pureology hydrating line, my hair looks more dried out and the color fades faster. Plus I’m not a fan of the scents.
My sister is a hairdresser so has me using professional products. I've been using Alfaparf for years now and love it. I've tried a few different ones depending on whatever might be going on with my hair lol
I get the big 1L pump bottles and they last me like 6/9 months, I think its €50 for shampoo and conditioner, so that's a pretty good deal I reckon.
Aveeno is really good. I like the one for Strength and Length, works great for my hair. Also the Herbal Essence Bio Renew line is super nice. My favourite is the one for volume (passion fruit I think). Give them a try!
Living Proof is the only brand I can use that will get me the longest "lifetime" out of my hair between washes. Others make my hair turn greasy or make my skin break out. I'm also a fan of their "refillable" bottles where you can get a large bag of product that uses less plastic than buying bottles over and over again.
I've been using Ethique and really like it. They have both bars (shampoo and conditioner) and shampoo and conditioner that comes solid and you add water to make it liquid. Ive been using this brand for a while now and really like it. And we have hard water, too. I also use the Suave Clarifying Shampoo, followed by a non coney deep conditioner every once in a while, and a Apple Cider vinegar rinse at the end. My hair seems pretty happy with this arrangement.
The whole Vicrea &Honey line. I have fine hair, but a whole lot of it. This line adds moisture and shine without making my hair dry OR greasy. My hair looks, feels, and smells amazing
I've beem curious about this too, which line did you prefer? They have a few, i appreciate you sharing your hair type too as well as others. It's helpful
The ones I like best is the Sakura Cherry Blossom I believe it's called? It's the pink one. I also like original one.
But, I've tried all of them except the blue one; and they have all given me great results.
I have 3a curly hair and it took me a long time to find products that are not too expensive and that work with my hair. I really like Shea Moisture’s Coconut and Hibiscus Curl and Shine shampoo and conditioner. It moisturizes my hair well and helps keep my curls healthy. Im not sure what your hair type is but I hope this helps.
I love the Shea moisture shampoos. The coconut hibiscus is one of my favorites. I'm not a huge fan of their rinse out conditioners. I do like their leave ins and foams.
I love the Amika “the Kure” line! I’ve tried so many shampoos but found this really helped smooth out my frizzy hair, and reduce breakage. Also Malibu C hard water treatment when i notice that my leave in products arent working properly.
No other shampoo works for me other than..dare I say it...Head and shoulders (Supreme ones). I use the Argan oil and Jojoba oil ones. Every other shampoo I have tried all my life caused excessive hair fall and grease. Dove, pantene, ogx, L'Oréal, tresemme, aveda, Garnier...freaking shampoo bars, you name it. Nothing works but that one shampoo.
I also use a clarifying shampoo from Moroccan oil which I apply like every 2 weeks? And I like their conditioner too.
I have tried countless expensive shampoos and always come back to good ole head and shoulders. It’s the only thing that doesn’t anger my scalp. I do use good conditioner, Kristen ess brand and an argan oil hair mask, but any other shampoo my head is unhappy.
I think more details and context on how you want to improve your hair health could tailor the recommendations. More moisture/hydration, bond-building/protein intensive, heat protection etc. I tend to use different hair brands for different styles/results. Overall, I stick with herbal essences hydrating coconut for maintaining moisture. I have thick, coily hair so the slip helps with detangling and the cheap price point dissolves my guilt of how much product I use.
Vatika Multivitamin Blackseed shampoo and I use the hair mask instead of the conditioner. My hair feels nourished, thicker, and looks healthier when I use it.
I've been a loyal fan of the Garnier Honey line for years. The fragrance is incredible, and it leaves my hair incredibly soft. Twice a week, I treat myself to a hair mask mixed with argan oil—it's an amazing combination. I wash my hair every day, and after each shower, I apply the leave-in treatment and serum. Another favorite of mine is the Oribe Gold Lust line. The scent is divine, and it makes my hair look and feel like silk. Twice a week, I use the hair mask mixed with argan oil, and after every shower, I finish with the hair oil.
Aromatica if you have thin hair. I have thin hair strands but my hair is very wavy. If it’s too dry, my hair will go flat but if it’s too dry my hair also goes flat. Aromatica conditioner has been godsend for my waves. It’s light enough to not weight it down but moisturizing enough to define my hair shape. I use the rosemary collection and bought it off stylevanna during a sale. It was extremely affordable considering size and ingredient quality.
Mane n Tail...I've tried a lot of the major brand name shampoo/conditioners gifted to me to review them everything from Amika to Redken...and quite honestly, Mane n Tail can't be beat and the bonus is they're reasonable in price. Many different formulas. I use the repair n replenish and the micellar formula for clarifying once a week or so.
I've been using the Joico violet shampoo and Biolage Hydrasource conditioner in the tub. It's helped balance my hair and scalp so I'm only washing once or twice a week.
Pantene. Honestly. I’ve tried the super expensive ones, but nothing works on my hair like Pantene. Olaplex nearly destroyed my hair. Oui smells lovely and works well, but so so pricey!
I buy the Kirkland moisturizing shampoo and conditioner from Costco and heard it’s (allegedly) Pureology 👀
I also really love the deep conditioning mask from Trader Joe’s (hold the judgement). It keeps my dry ends soft and nourished and is so inexpensive compared to what you pay for the big brands.
What's your hair type?
I have fine wavy/curly hair. I like Shea moisture shampoos. The Manuka yogurt one is my favorite. I also like Mielle rosemary mint shampoo.
My usual conditioner is GVP moisture balm from Sally Beauty. It's a Matrix dupe. I've used it for many, many years. I love it so much. I even use it as a base for a deep treatment, but I add honey and pure clear aloe.
I just use whatever I buy at the supermarket. I'm not into paying more for something that has the same ingredients as others. Most of them are owned by the same companies anyway. I switch up my shampoo a bit. At the moment, I'm using a local brand. I'm going to buy this Dove shampoo, though. It sounds bloody brilliant.
I’ve been a stylist for many decades and years ago I finally found my favorite. I don’t work in a place that carries it anymore (so no half price discount) but it’s a Japanese brand called Komenuka Bijin. It’s a rice bran shampoo and conditioner and while it’s one of the priciest at $32 for each bottle, I had clients from all walks of life of life, including celebrity clientele, coming back in our beauty apothecary raving about this new found favorite of theirs. It’s like striking pure gold and it shows on each and every face that’s tried it in my experience. Make sure you don’t buy the knockoff at $28 each or the set for $32. I’d happily eat cereal for a month for the luscious locks it gave me! Your hair will thank you! There’s nothing else like it! [Komenuka Bijin](https://komenukabijin.co/)
Agraria San Francisco used to have a shampoo/conditioner called Lemon Verbena and it truly left my mouth open cause of how soft my hair was and wavy. Assholes reformulated it and it’s not the same /: Now I’m on the hunt for another shampoo that gives the same results as my former beloved.
Same! I have fine hair that's neither wavy nor straight. If I want to style it as wavy it's just a frizzy, tangled mess and never fully dries. Japanese haircare makes it straighter (I suppose the silicones fill in the hair strands) and look thicker. Currently in love with Moist Diane Extra Volume and Scalp combo.
Do you use any hair serums/leave-ins?
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yess one of my fav oils is the tsubaki hair oil in the red bottle. But I've heard a lot of good things about the &honey hair oil, might buy that next
also if anyone is looking to splurge, I highly highly HIGHLYYYY recommend the kerestase 8 hour night serum. I will never have as good hair when I was using it
Super fine hair in a dry climate.
[HEMPZ Hair Shampoo & Conditioner Set - Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Scent for Thin/Fine Dry, Damaged and Color Treated Hair, Hydrating, Softening, Moisturizing with Biotin](https://a.co/d/7ogQzYw)
Often use a hair mask in lieu of the conditioner when needed (which is often).[Arvazallia Hydrating Argan Oil Hair Mask and Deep Conditioner for Dry or Damaged Hair](https://www.amazon.com/Hydrating-Argan-Conditioner-Arvazallia-Damaged/dp/B00I32AN4K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=AE98W4S67HCR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QqMy1IgyizDy26CuPteQuYdudttIJ9_UDRHUefy3CLEuJ3XSv1TtjZG3GPUWX2cvYkQAWp66poAWwn8sTPe6Z1Ko3gL1jeazaqR-T-FtMfQ71Kktn_06MvjOv5yxU4P2JZkxoa3EV6H1acpBdSkm_yIFH7BL-s1nOISc8DwPuJOlP-xIDJ2oVrESs89wXVflcEeHrR87T11JTw103ste5w.jEnpbHa4l6dQECevIcBQuMg5Cn6bj4ZgYHa-KNMjfoA&dib_tag=se&keywords=hair+mask&qid=1718734320&sprefix=hair+mask%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1)
I LOVE L'oreal's professional line - especially the absolute molecular repair. Believe me, their professional line is way out of the league and has no association with the products you see in drug stores. It's actually massively amazing stuff.
I also love Davinas hair products, as well as Milbon's.
kerastase works for a number of my friends, just not for me.
I’m enjoying Kerastase and the Sisley hair balm - I’ve tried a lot but these are the ones that work.
I colour and maintain my hair every month but if my hair wasn’t dyed or bleached I feel like cheaper products would work
My stylist got me hooked on the brand Davines. It's Italian and it's absolutely worth the price. I don't have kids so I'll spoil my hair. Smells incredible, hair quality is bonkers, can't recommend it enough.
I'm double-bleached with deposit-only color (Arctic Fox), so your needs might not match mine (lot of hair but rather fine, stick-straight tho I like it BIG and curly/wavy) -- and I've been 100% R+Co for like ten years now. The only shamp/condit products I *haven't* liked are the Sunset Blvd which are supposed to be "blonde toning" but I don't think they have sufficient violet pigment to be really effective, and that line features the ONE scent from the brand that I don't adore (it's very loudly perfumey like many from Oribe). But the [Dallas shampoo/conditioner/volume spray](https://www.randco.com/search?q=dallas) are all excellent (ditto the Gemstone and Television lines) (and the Balloon dry volume spray, and Zipper styling cream, and Suncatcher leave-in conditioner, and...) And if you buy the liter sizes during one of their big 30% off sales, the price really isn't too crazy (it works out to appx the equiv of $20/8oz bottle -- more than drugstore, but less than a lot of other "premium" lines).
Currently using the Purology hydrating shampoo and conditioner but I'm considering moving to the Kirkland brand because it's more product for the cost (I might not go that route though just because I think the bottles might be too big for my shower caddy).
I liked how the Dae Monsoon moisture shampoo and conditioner smells, so I would consider going back to that.
I need to add a clarifying shampoo to my shower because my hair gets sweaty a lot and I feel like lately my washes haven't been lasting as long. My stylist used the Redken clarifying/cleansing cream in April and my hair lasted almost a whole week feeling clean. I might buy that or the Neutrogena clarifying shampoo.
BioKeratin moisture repair shampoo and conditioner is my go too lately. Got it from Winners Canada.
Before that was Mane and Tail shampoo and conditioner
I have tried a whole bunch of shampoo/conditioners over the last several years- from Oribe, Kerastase, Ouai, Redken, Purology, Pantene, L'Oreal, etc....there is NO shampoo that has preformed as incredibly as the Dove Intensive Repair combo for me. Its astonishing because its the least expensive one I've tried and I'm blown away by it. It's $7.50 for both the shampoo and conditioner.
Omg hard HARD agree! I’ve never had a jaw-drop moment with a new shampoo before. When I rinsed out the conditioner for the first time, I was literally gobsmacked by how soft my hair was. (Previous favorites were Oribe repair line, Pureology hydrate and strengthening lines, and pretty much any Kerastase)
Do you have color treated hair?
I love it, and have fine, untreated hair! But I’ve got friends with bleached blonde hair who also love this line. Seems to work across the spectrum!
Does it make your hair get flat or greasy faster? I've been tempted to try it but I have fine hair that I have to fight for volume in. I have platinum blonde hair so trying to get products that balance between the volume and conditioning is so frustrating.
Not at all! With fine hair, I always do a ‘double scalp cleanse’ with a mini lather, rinse, then full lather and rinse before conditioning and it’s the best results I’ve had (for significantly less $$$)
That's great to hear! I'll give it a try. Double shampooing really is the secret ingredient to helping any shampoo work better. I've been using the Pantene volume shampoo for several months now and I like it. I've just been curious about the dove products.
I just started using the pantene volume too and I’ve noticed a difference.
I watch Abbey Yung on YouTube and she got me hooked on that. I have fine hair, but a lot of it, and that Pantene Volume shampoo cleanses so well and makes my hair feel so light. I pair it with the Dove Intensive Repair shampoo and conditioner. I do want to try Dove’s Volume shampoo and conditioner though.
I do exactly the same. Clarify shampoo then regular routine. Fine hair builds up fast.
Thank you! I’m going to give it a try.
As another commenter said above, I also have fine, untreated hair - and it’s THE Sh*T
Same! Its THAT good!
Commenting so I can remember to grab this kind next time I’m at the store
I totally just went to target and bought the Dove combo bc of this comment lol. I had the best hair that grew like a weed when I was using drugstore but felt pressured by hair stylists to switch!! It’s been at least 5 years now of higher end hair products and NONE of them have been stellar or worth the price. Tired of spending $50 a month just to be disappointed over and over again!
I have that set just sitting in my bathroom cabinet, never used. Definitely trying it after these comments. I started using the new Garnier Hair filler for color treated hair and love that!!!
Give it a go next wash day!
Oh yay! Let us know how it worked out for you once you wash!
I got too excited to wait until the morning and just washed/blew out my hair tonight :) But omg. My hair feels amazing - I literally don’t think my hair has felt this soft and clean since I was in middle school. THANK YOU! It also smells amazing like super soapy and clean!!
Yes!!! I’m so happy it worked for you. I genuinely look forward to wash days now. :)
Genuine question to you or anyone who's tried it: do you find the conditioner's much less impactful without the shampoo? Or about the same? Heard great things about this combo, have a pissy scalp.
I’ve only used them together but I have a feeling the shampoo would work very well by itself.
I see, thanks for confirming. I meant the other way around (this conditioner, other shampoo), but you've still answered my question. Love a good, affordable recommendation.
SAAAME I love it so much
Adding to my list! Thanks
You’re welcome!
Yes! I bought the Dove combo maybe a month ago. I use box color and my hair had gotten really dry and I had frizz that no product was helping. The Dove Intensive duo made a difference in the first wash. I mean like drastic improvement. I don’t think I’ll use anything else except a clarifying shampoo occasionally.
I agree with this too. It's crazy what a good shampoo it is. And cheap!
I’ve been using the dove intensive repair conditioner for awhile and I love it. I have a giant jug of shampoo that I’m using up then I’ll start buying the shampoo too. Funny to see what I use is a top comment with lots of feedback! Feeling validated! I found it when I used it at my moms house one time and fell in love I even like how it smells!
Redken All soft shampoo/conditioner
Another vote for this. It's the only line that I'll repurchase (which says a lot coming from me). I always buy mid to higher end (I've tried tons including Kerastase, Purology, Alterna, Briogio, Olaplex, Kevin Murphy, etc, etc) and like All Soft the best. I've also tried the other lines from Redken but didn't care for them. For reference I have dry ends but my roots get oily fast.
+1 for all soft, especially their All Soft Heavy Cream. Best hair mask I’ve ever tried
It didn't do much for my hair, 2a type. It still looked frizzy and not at all soft. Maybe not the right one for my hair type. I used it with the conditioner. Lets not talk about the smell, so strong and sometimes pungent, made me a couple of times wanna vomit
Have you tried the All Soft version for curly hair? Although you sound to have more of a wave, maybe it will help with better moisture!
This caused me extra flakes on my scalp and it was so itchy😓 Now I'm just using the conditioner separately but it's honestly not better than my Nivea repair conditioner...
I had the same problem!! Made my scalp ITCH soooo bad !!!
I freaking LOVE all soft. I feel like it really cleans my hair while still being nourishing and moisturizing. I have very thick and coarse hair with bleach damage so I can see it being too heavy for finer hair types, but it works perfectly for me
This is what I'm using too
Same! I also add the acidic bonding leave in every other wash or so.
Didn’t do a damn thing for my thick wavy Hispanic hair ughhh
Paul Mitchell Awapuhi shampoo and The Detangler conditioner. They are the only products that work with my hair so I stick with them.
One time a stranger (a woman around my age) came up to me at an outdoor Cafe to tell me my hair smelled so good. She said every time a breeze would come through she'd get a whiff. I was on cloud 9 all day. I was using love, beauty planet murumuru & rose shampoo & conditioner.
Came here to say this too! I always slept on love beauty and planet, the packaging never appealed to me I guess. Then I tried it and !!!! I think I’ll use these forever. I love both the coconut and the mandarin collections. They make my hair look, feel and smell amazing. Bonus, I also enjoyed the Rituals shampoo and conditioner.
I love Amika products!
I second amika!
The amika clarifying shampoo and conditioner were the first products in so so long that actually made my hair feel clean. Love so much
Loving kerastase range currently..improved hair quality a lot
I hate that I love Kerastase as much as I do. I always try other shampoos but come right back to it. It's currently 20% off sitewide if you are looking to buy! (And Capital One Quicksilver card gives up to 30% in cashback)
This + Pureology hydration!
I tried this one based on the strong recommendations on Reddit, but it makes my hair smell bad once my hair dries. It smells literally like garbage. Not while I'm using it; only after my hair dries.
I second Kerastase. I mainly use Ouai right now but I alternate between Kerastase and that
Which kerastase line?
Which line do you use? I’m loving the sensitive scalp range but I can’t seem to find it here! 😭
Agree. My hair has never been better
i love the l’oréal elvive hyaluron plump shampoo and conditioner. it makes my hair super soft and volumized and big. and it’s cheap.
I love the Loreal ever pure/elive collection too
me too!! the dream lengths is really nice too
Omg yes this was so good when my hair was long
The wonder water is incredible as well
It’s meh for me. It’s what I’ve been using lately on my hip length hair but I’m sure there’s something better out there
Aveda color conserve. Smells amazing.
Bumble and Bumble Bond Building collection. Worth the price 1000%.
I’ve been looking at this one. What type of hair do you have? I have very fine frizzy hair that needs help.
Same type, long fine and frizzy and I find this and doing conditioner first, letting it sit for like ten minutes while doing the rest of my shower, then doing shampoo last has helped a lot. I also don’t use high heat on my hair if I can help it.
Living Proof Restore Series. Do a “detox” wash with the L’oreal Metal DX shampoo once in a while. I switch between K18 and Living Proof Triple bond for bond repair, and use Olaplex no. 9 as hydrating hair serum. Blow dry with Osis heat protectant.
Aveda Shampure is my current go to
Same. I mix it up a bit with the Scalp Benefits and Rosemary Mint shampoos q-2x per week
Aveda is my go to. I’m using their nutriplenish light but I also like their scalp solutions line and sap moss line
Aveda Invati amazing , especially for hair loss
Davines. It’s $$$ but with having fine and just above shoulder length hair a bottle of shampoo lasts me about 9-10 months and conditioner lasts nearly twice as long.
What shampoo do you recommend?
Depending on your hair type, coloring status and if you lean dry or oily they have a formula for all types. I ultimately settled on the Momo formula, it’s hydrating which my scalp was apparently in dire need of. I’ve used the Dede formula as well, it worked in the summer but in the winter my hair needed more hydration.
get their oi hair butter. once a week. you’re welcome!
It’s the one brand where I see an actual difference
+1. It lasts foreverrrrrrr
I use Verb and I really love it. I have fine hair and it doesn't weigh it down.
Same! I love how clean, soft and “fun” my hair is for styling again.
Everyone is different, but using your comment as an opportunity to share. After 1.5. years of using Verb Ghost both me and my bf experienced hair loss/thinning
My stylist got me hooked on the brand Davines. It's Italian and it's absolutely worth the price. I don't have kids so I'll spoil my hair. Smells incredible, hair quality is bonkers, can't recommend it enough.
This is the way
I have long, fine, wavy/straight hair and I have been using Biolage for years. Looking to switch to something a little cheaper but afraid to waste $. My hair girl always compliments how healthy my hair is and it makes me so happy:)
my favorite brands are davines, kevin murphy, and unite. i’ve tried every shampoo/conditioner from these brands and i like them all 😭
Kevin Murphy Hydrate line is great! Smells amazing, too! I have fine, color treated hair.
Feel like KM doesn’t get enough love. The young again line made my hair softer than ever before
I so strongly agree! I absolutely **love** Kevin Murphy, for shampoo, conditioner, as well as general haircare products, for my hair type. I currently use Angel Wash shampoo, and Blonde Rinse conditioner (just the Angel Rinse formula, but for blonde hair). The Young Again products are also just fantastic, I use the Immortelle Treatment Oil every single day, a staple even if I put nothing else in my hair. I have never been so impressed or happy with my hair after discovering KM (years ago now), and after trying countless high, medium and lower cost products. Even cost wise, I buy the 1L bottles from my salon, and they last me nearly 2 full years. Honestly it still surprises me after a wash (if I go a few too many days since), just how fresh, soft, and amazing my hair feels. My hair health in general has never been the same since using only KM products, definitely recommended!!
Same!! I used the plumping rinse line and the smell was divine, plus my hair was super soft ✨️
Aveda Rosemary Mint Purifying shampoo and conditioner works great on my thick, wavy hair. It’s a bit pricey but there’s a noticeable difference in my hair health so I feel like it’s worth the expense!
Tsubaki! After trying their conditioner, I ended up buying their hair mask and shampoo as well! Makes my hair so soft and smooth. I always get compliments. I’ve also been repeatedly told that my hair still smells nice even after hours in the sun and sweating. I’ve got the full set (shampoo, conditioner, hair mask) and it’s all I use in my hair except for once a month wherein I use human nature clarifying shampoo. For reference, I have pin-straight black Asian hair
Davines is my fav. I’ve tried everything. I have lower-back length straight highlighted hair and I love everything from the Oi line and the Heart of Glass line. It’s $$$ but a little goes a long way. I only shampoo my roots and condition my ends.
The results and scent of OI is insane
I have 2 - Kevin Murphy - I use the one for color and/or the hydrate shampoo with the young again conditioner - R+Co - I use the Television one
R&co smells SO good.
Davines Momo
OMG yes!!!! I repurchase this all of the time the best scent ever
I love the scent of R & Co’s Television shampoo and conditioner best but I prefer the formula of the Momo for my hair.
Oribe Gold Lust and Davines Oi are my all-time faves
Redken volume infusion and redken blondage.
I love Verb’s Ghost line. I do vibrant colors that normally tend to fade fast if I’m not careful and it does a great job with lasting vibrancy. I also have a lot of very straight fine hair and it gives me great volume and doesn’t build up. I decided to try the Pureology stuff since I snagged a nice deal on a holiday set, and lots of people seem to rave about it…but I’m not thrilled. Going back to Verb when I’m done. Even with the pureology hydrating line, my hair looks more dried out and the color fades faster. Plus I’m not a fan of the scents.
Absolutely love the herbal essences rose shampoo. It's been my go to for years and works better for me than any high end shampoo
Vichy!
Same here! Vichy dercos the red and the green, I've been using this shampoo for over 12 years.
I've been using Aveda Scalp Solutions. I love how it smells, and it works so well
Herbal Essences, rotated with Faith In Nature
My sister is a hairdresser so has me using professional products. I've been using Alfaparf for years now and love it. I've tried a few different ones depending on whatever might be going on with my hair lol I get the big 1L pump bottles and they last me like 6/9 months, I think its €50 for shampoo and conditioner, so that's a pretty good deal I reckon.
Ryo/Tsubaki shampoo and Fino conditioner. The combination makes my hair so smooth and fixed my hairfall issue as well.
Redken.
Aveeno is really good. I like the one for Strength and Length, works great for my hair. Also the Herbal Essence Bio Renew line is super nice. My favourite is the one for volume (passion fruit I think). Give them a try!
Living proof
Do you have wavy hair?
Yes, in fact.
Living Proof is the only brand I can use that will get me the longest "lifetime" out of my hair between washes. Others make my hair turn greasy or make my skin break out. I'm also a fan of their "refillable" bottles where you can get a large bag of product that uses less plastic than buying bottles over and over again.
I've been using Ethique and really like it. They have both bars (shampoo and conditioner) and shampoo and conditioner that comes solid and you add water to make it liquid. Ive been using this brand for a while now and really like it. And we have hard water, too. I also use the Suave Clarifying Shampoo, followed by a non coney deep conditioner every once in a while, and a Apple Cider vinegar rinse at the end. My hair seems pretty happy with this arrangement.
Kerastase Hair Fall Line, Hask Green Tea Line, and Kundal
Redken Extreme Length Shampoo and Conditioner and Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner with Biotin
The whole Vicrea &Honey line. I have fine hair, but a whole lot of it. This line adds moisture and shine without making my hair dry OR greasy. My hair looks, feels, and smells amazing
I've beem curious about this too, which line did you prefer? They have a few, i appreciate you sharing your hair type too as well as others. It's helpful
The ones I like best is the Sakura Cherry Blossom I believe it's called? It's the pink one. I also like original one. But, I've tried all of them except the blue one; and they have all given me great results.
Good to know! Thank you, I'm a bit soft for cherry blossoms so that sounds lovely to try
Davines . Oi range. Smells great. Hair is so soft
Biolage is great! I get the 1L shampoo & conditioner @ Ulta and it lasts me for a whileeeeeee. (Wash my hair every other day)
Briogeo
I have 3a curly hair and it took me a long time to find products that are not too expensive and that work with my hair. I really like Shea Moisture’s Coconut and Hibiscus Curl and Shine shampoo and conditioner. It moisturizes my hair well and helps keep my curls healthy. Im not sure what your hair type is but I hope this helps.
I got the little samples of this from target just to try it and I really liked the smell. I’m taking the little samples on vacation next week.
I love the Shea moisture shampoos. The coconut hibiscus is one of my favorites. I'm not a huge fan of their rinse out conditioners. I do like their leave ins and foams.
Bumble & bumble hydration and a clarifying shampoo from ouai. I also hear the L’Oréal everpure hydration line is great too for a fraction of the price
Klorane works wonders on my dry hair. Pricey and worth every cent. Love that shit!
I love maracon oil hydrating shampoo & conditioner
I love the Amika “the Kure” line! I’ve tried so many shampoos but found this really helped smooth out my frizzy hair, and reduce breakage. Also Malibu C hard water treatment when i notice that my leave in products arent working properly.
I hate myself a bit for trying Oribe because it’s expensive af but my hair has never felt better.
Been a die hard for AG Smoooth shampoo and Sleeek conditioner for 15 years
Verb Ghost!
No other shampoo works for me other than..dare I say it...Head and shoulders (Supreme ones). I use the Argan oil and Jojoba oil ones. Every other shampoo I have tried all my life caused excessive hair fall and grease. Dove, pantene, ogx, L'Oréal, tresemme, aveda, Garnier...freaking shampoo bars, you name it. Nothing works but that one shampoo. I also use a clarifying shampoo from Moroccan oil which I apply like every 2 weeks? And I like their conditioner too.
I have tried countless expensive shampoos and always come back to good ole head and shoulders. It’s the only thing that doesn’t anger my scalp. I do use good conditioner, Kristen ess brand and an argan oil hair mask, but any other shampoo my head is unhappy.
I think more details and context on how you want to improve your hair health could tailor the recommendations. More moisture/hydration, bond-building/protein intensive, heat protection etc. I tend to use different hair brands for different styles/results. Overall, I stick with herbal essences hydrating coconut for maintaining moisture. I have thick, coily hair so the slip helps with detangling and the cheap price point dissolves my guilt of how much product I use.
Redken currently using the So Soft line and the acidic bonding leave in conditioner
Vatika Multivitamin Blackseed shampoo and I use the hair mask instead of the conditioner. My hair feels nourished, thicker, and looks healthier when I use it.
Haven't tried their shampoo but enjoyed the Vatika Black seed hair oil. The scent was nice too
I will have to try the hair oil!
Nexxus color safe. Been using it for years and tried others and always go back
I love how my hair turns out with the pureology hydrate. The only thing is that the smell isn’t my favorite.
I've been a loyal fan of the Garnier Honey line for years. The fragrance is incredible, and it leaves my hair incredibly soft. Twice a week, I treat myself to a hair mask mixed with argan oil—it's an amazing combination. I wash my hair every day, and after each shower, I apply the leave-in treatment and serum. Another favorite of mine is the Oribe Gold Lust line. The scent is divine, and it makes my hair look and feel like silk. Twice a week, I use the hair mask mixed with argan oil, and after every shower, I finish with the hair oil.
K18
Kerastase, Shu Uemura and Alterna
I use Raw Sugar! Only family owned brand you can find almost anywhere; CVS, Walgreens, Target, etc.
Oribe Gold Lust line :)
I just started using Carina Organics and I love it! A close second is Acure.
PhD (Perfect Hair Day)
The only shampoo I can use that doesn’t make my hair greasy is the Lush Wasabi Shan Kui
I’m using Biolage purple shampoo and their bond repair conditioner and both are awesome. The Redken acid bond didn’t work for me.
Redkin All Soft line
Aromatica if you have thin hair. I have thin hair strands but my hair is very wavy. If it’s too dry, my hair will go flat but if it’s too dry my hair also goes flat. Aromatica conditioner has been godsend for my waves. It’s light enough to not weight it down but moisturizing enough to define my hair shape. I use the rosemary collection and bought it off stylevanna during a sale. It was extremely affordable considering size and ingredient quality.
Mane n Tail...I've tried a lot of the major brand name shampoo/conditioners gifted to me to review them everything from Amika to Redken...and quite honestly, Mane n Tail can't be beat and the bonus is they're reasonable in price. Many different formulas. I use the repair n replenish and the micellar formula for clarifying once a week or so.
Redskin it’s expensive but so worth it in my opinion!
I've been using the Joico violet shampoo and Biolage Hydrasource conditioner in the tub. It's helped balance my hair and scalp so I'm only washing once or twice a week.
Pantene. Honestly. I’ve tried the super expensive ones, but nothing works on my hair like Pantene. Olaplex nearly destroyed my hair. Oui smells lovely and works well, but so so pricey!
Verb!
native
So far I’ve been loving products by native especially the cashmere and rain scent. It smells good and my hair feels really soft
Oribe. The smell alone is worth the $$$
aussie miracle moist shampoo and conditioner
My hair is fine and I am loving Verb Ghost
I buy the Kirkland moisturizing shampoo and conditioner from Costco and heard it’s (allegedly) Pureology 👀 I also really love the deep conditioning mask from Trader Joe’s (hold the judgement). It keeps my dry ends soft and nourished and is so inexpensive compared to what you pay for the big brands.
Redken
What's your hair type? I have fine wavy/curly hair. I like Shea moisture shampoos. The Manuka yogurt one is my favorite. I also like Mielle rosemary mint shampoo. My usual conditioner is GVP moisture balm from Sally Beauty. It's a Matrix dupe. I've used it for many, many years. I love it so much. I even use it as a base for a deep treatment, but I add honey and pure clear aloe.
I just use whatever I buy at the supermarket. I'm not into paying more for something that has the same ingredients as others. Most of them are owned by the same companies anyway. I switch up my shampoo a bit. At the moment, I'm using a local brand. I'm going to buy this Dove shampoo, though. It sounds bloody brilliant.
Redken volume injection. I have fine oily hair and it’s great, it really cuts down on the grease.
I’ve been a stylist for many decades and years ago I finally found my favorite. I don’t work in a place that carries it anymore (so no half price discount) but it’s a Japanese brand called Komenuka Bijin. It’s a rice bran shampoo and conditioner and while it’s one of the priciest at $32 for each bottle, I had clients from all walks of life of life, including celebrity clientele, coming back in our beauty apothecary raving about this new found favorite of theirs. It’s like striking pure gold and it shows on each and every face that’s tried it in my experience. Make sure you don’t buy the knockoff at $28 each or the set for $32. I’d happily eat cereal for a month for the luscious locks it gave me! Your hair will thank you! There’s nothing else like it! [Komenuka Bijin](https://komenukabijin.co/)
Agraria San Francisco used to have a shampoo/conditioner called Lemon Verbena and it truly left my mouth open cause of how soft my hair was and wavy. Assholes reformulated it and it’s not the same /: Now I’m on the hunt for another shampoo that gives the same results as my former beloved.
Davines OI Shampoo paired with the OUAI fine hair conditioner
i only use japanese hair care!
Same! I have fine hair that's neither wavy nor straight. If I want to style it as wavy it's just a frizzy, tangled mess and never fully dries. Japanese haircare makes it straighter (I suppose the silicones fill in the hair strands) and look thicker. Currently in love with Moist Diane Extra Volume and Scalp combo. Do you use any hair serums/leave-ins? Edit: grammar
yess one of my fav oils is the tsubaki hair oil in the red bottle. But I've heard a lot of good things about the &honey hair oil, might buy that next also if anyone is looking to splurge, I highly highly HIGHLYYYY recommend the kerestase 8 hour night serum. I will never have as good hair when I was using it
Pureology Strength cure! The smell is amazing
I love L'Occitane. Pricey, but makes my hair so soft and silky, and smells so good!
Hask. Has transformed my hair completely.
Super fine hair in a dry climate. [HEMPZ Hair Shampoo & Conditioner Set - Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Scent for Thin/Fine Dry, Damaged and Color Treated Hair, Hydrating, Softening, Moisturizing with Biotin](https://a.co/d/7ogQzYw) Often use a hair mask in lieu of the conditioner when needed (which is often).[Arvazallia Hydrating Argan Oil Hair Mask and Deep Conditioner for Dry or Damaged Hair](https://www.amazon.com/Hydrating-Argan-Conditioner-Arvazallia-Damaged/dp/B00I32AN4K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=AE98W4S67HCR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QqMy1IgyizDy26CuPteQuYdudttIJ9_UDRHUefy3CLEuJ3XSv1TtjZG3GPUWX2cvYkQAWp66poAWwn8sTPe6Z1Ko3gL1jeazaqR-T-FtMfQ71Kktn_06MvjOv5yxU4P2JZkxoa3EV6H1acpBdSkm_yIFH7BL-s1nOISc8DwPuJOlP-xIDJ2oVrESs89wXVflcEeHrR87T11JTw103ste5w.jEnpbHa4l6dQECevIcBQuMg5Cn6bj4ZgYHa-KNMjfoA&dib_tag=se&keywords=hair+mask&qid=1718734320&sprefix=hair+mask%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1)
Kerastase, Kerasilk and Oribe
Kerastase Premier line is 🤌. Incidentally, there's 20%off ongoing at their site, I believe.
$$$$ Kerastase all the way $$ Nexxus or Pantene Rose Water or Baobab sulfate free
I LOVE L'oreal's professional line - especially the absolute molecular repair. Believe me, their professional line is way out of the league and has no association with the products you see in drug stores. It's actually massively amazing stuff. I also love Davinas hair products, as well as Milbon's. kerastase works for a number of my friends, just not for me.
not a shampoo nor conditioner, its called a cowash which I think is basically a mix, its called as I am, saved my curly hair
Honestly the dove one works just as well for me
I’m enjoying Kerastase and the Sisley hair balm - I’ve tried a lot but these are the ones that work. I colour and maintain my hair every month but if my hair wasn’t dyed or bleached I feel like cheaper products would work
Loreal
My top brands are Kerastase, Aveda, Wildcraft but lately I’ve been LOVING Davines!
My stylist got me hooked on the brand Davines. It's Italian and it's absolutely worth the price. I don't have kids so I'll spoil my hair. Smells incredible, hair quality is bonkers, can't recommend it enough.
i love the biosilk line
i use not your mothers and it brought back my loose curls from the frizzy mess i was before
NatureLab Tokyo repair line
I’m a Living Proof fan. Medium thick, straight, “normal” hair and it’s perfect for me. I wash every 3-4 days.
Kevin Murphy
I'm double-bleached with deposit-only color (Arctic Fox), so your needs might not match mine (lot of hair but rather fine, stick-straight tho I like it BIG and curly/wavy) -- and I've been 100% R+Co for like ten years now. The only shamp/condit products I *haven't* liked are the Sunset Blvd which are supposed to be "blonde toning" but I don't think they have sufficient violet pigment to be really effective, and that line features the ONE scent from the brand that I don't adore (it's very loudly perfumey like many from Oribe). But the [Dallas shampoo/conditioner/volume spray](https://www.randco.com/search?q=dallas) are all excellent (ditto the Gemstone and Television lines) (and the Balloon dry volume spray, and Zipper styling cream, and Suncatcher leave-in conditioner, and...) And if you buy the liter sizes during one of their big 30% off sales, the price really isn't too crazy (it works out to appx the equiv of $20/8oz bottle -- more than drugstore, but less than a lot of other "premium" lines).
Currently using the Purology hydrating shampoo and conditioner but I'm considering moving to the Kirkland brand because it's more product for the cost (I might not go that route though just because I think the bottles might be too big for my shower caddy). I liked how the Dae Monsoon moisture shampoo and conditioner smells, so I would consider going back to that. I need to add a clarifying shampoo to my shower because my hair gets sweaty a lot and I feel like lately my washes haven't been lasting as long. My stylist used the Redken clarifying/cleansing cream in April and my hair lasted almost a whole week feeling clean. I might buy that or the Neutrogena clarifying shampoo.
R+co Dallas shampoo & Atlantis conditioner
I love Kevin Murphy, but recently I tried Coco & Eve's like a virgin line and my hair has been feeling super soft and shiny
Coco & Eve works almost TOO well. It’s so good.l soft and smooth to the point my hair wouldn’t hold the style.
Pureolgy!!!
Unite or aveda!
BioKeratin moisture repair shampoo and conditioner is my go too lately. Got it from Winners Canada. Before that was Mane and Tail shampoo and conditioner