Anyone use a hair mask or use a really good conditioner?

My sister was recently told by her Hairdressers that salon brand shampoo and Conditioner is basically Herbal Essence.
That's was a surprise comment!
Why not give that a go before you spend lots of money?
Good luck sure your locks will be luscious soon.

Everything I've tried doesn't make a difference either, I'm fed up of wasting money on promises of lucious shiny hair, I also want one that has a lovely smell but they are all too mild. I tried Molton Brown's own because the reviews were great but you can hardly smell it and it's just the same as the others.

Philip Kingsley ‘Elasticiser’.
Very pricey but very good.
Shop around. QVC sell it, and you’ve got a sixty day guarantee to try it (Their customer service is second to none)
It was originally made for Audrey Hepburn!
It’s especially for damaged hair.
You put it on wet hair, leave on under a cap for as long as you want, and then wash and condition.
That’s the official advice, but I sometimes use a little bit as a leave in conditioner.

I used to work at QVC and many people think its great, some leave it on overnight, unfortunately another one that didn't work for me

Yes, I use castor oil and black cohosh oil. In same bottle from S..........g and costs about 5.00. It's in the hair section

User it’s fine to mention shops, brands etc

I’ve been putting Jamaican black castor oil on my brows, and it appears to be encouraging growth

I use a mask instead of conditioner now, because my hair has become wirier. Most of the usual brands seem fine for me.

User7777
Do you mean SUPERDRUG ?

MerylStreep

User7777
Do you mean SUPERDRUG ?

I did wonder myself at first - Samsung was my first thought!

My hairdresser recommends any conditioner slathered on, then shower cap and keep it on for as long as you can.

I love the conditioner supplied with Preference hair colouring.

Been having problems finding a conditioner recently so this has been really helpful. Will try Herbal Essences first!

I agree, Esspee. The conditioner that comes with hair colourants is very rich. I have pixie short hair, used to colour it with Nice & Easy but always had lots of conditioner, as well as colour, left over. I stopped colouring my hair during Covid but over time have amassed enough conditioner to last for years. For some brands, you can buy these conditioners as separate items.

I agree, Esspee. The conditioner that comes with hair colourants is very rich. I have pixie short hair, used to colour it with Nice & Easy but always had lots of conditioner, as well as colour, left over. I stopped colouring my hair during Covid but over time have amassed enough conditioner to last for years. For some brands, you can buy these conditioners as separate items.

I have given up on using a regular conditioner (that you rinse out) and now only use leave in conditioner or heat protection spray, then serum smoothed through after straightening. My hair looks and feels in better condition this way. I have thick wavy hair.

Perhaps it’s an alternative shampoo needed instead?
Look into co-washing; basically you don’t bother with proper shampoo, you wash instead with a sort of hybrid.
The (traditional) shampoo that I often use is Palmers cocoa butter one, it’s gorgeous and conditioning in itself.
Bit of background - up until 2 years ago I had extremely thinning hair. Now it’s back to normal standards I’m lavishing it with love! (The problem was my vitamin D levels)
It’s grown back curly too, which is an added bonus, but it does tend to dryness

Discogran can you recommend a serum please?

Garnier Ultimate Blends Super food. Just started using the Coconut one. There are some rave reviews for these but have only used it once so will see.

Well... I stand corrected. Was not sure of advertising. Superdrug, superdrug, superdrug

I'm currently using an Aussie brand one, 3 miracle oil lightweight with coconut, macadamia and safflower. Use sparingly just on mid length to ends.

Good price in home bargains. ?

I'd recommend Olaplex products. They do a range of shampoos, conditioners, masks, oils, etc. You only need to use a small amount as they are so rich and creamy, and my hair smells and feels lovely afterwards. It's not cheap, but well worth it. I used to buy it from my hair salon until they had a problem with stockists (I live overseas), but I've just discovered that I can order it online myself and get it sent over!

Nansnet I’d been hankering after some Olaplex for a while (numbers 0 and 2, the only ones suitable for curly hair).
But like a fool, I bought them from Amazon, and I think that they may be fake, as they actually didn’t do much at all.
Have you any experience of numbers 0 and 2? Thank you

Thanks for that DiscoGran