Dry Hair

thomas01155

Whats the best conditioner for very dry hair?

Thanks

tru

My hair is like straw if I don't condition it :rolleyes:

I use Aussie Miracle Hair Insurance, it's a leave-in conditioner and it's excellent. Here's a pic

thomas01155

Thanks i will try it :P

thomas01155

Is it the same as this one http://www.semichem.co.uk/p-52-aussie-miracle-hair-insurance-conditioner-250ml.aspx seems to be quite cheap for 250ml. Is it a spray? http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/invt/0261941

ali-t

thomas01155 wrote: »

Whats the best conditioner for very dry hair?

Thanks

I have very dry coarse hair and until I got the coppola treatment I used sebastian products. the penetraitt treatment is excellent and I buy it from the USA as it is so much cheaper over there. I also rely heavily on serums but for a cheap fix my favourites are an oil from the body shop I think it is called the monoi miracle oil and costs about £10 but lasts for ages when used as a smoothing oil and on the ends.

I also on occassion use the coconut oil from superdrug which is a solid oil you need to melt (either with hairdryer or hands) and at last check cost approx £1

I have tried loads of products and although the aussie spray and 3 minute miracle are good I would use the spray in addition to an intensive conditioner and would use the 3 minute miracle each time I wash my hair which means it ends up being quite expensive. HTH

tru

The Aussie one is a spray. Asda sometimes have it on offer, 2 for £5.

Ali, is the Superdrug oil a leave-in conditioner? If I use rinse-out conditioner, I can't get it right I either use not enough, or too much then my hair looks greasy, even though I use just a tiny bit more than last time :rolleyes:

I used to like Sunsilk leave-in, but I can't find it anywhere now.

The_Plush_Doormat

Tru, I'm not Ali, but am going to answer anyway! Superdrug coconut oil is not a dedicated hair conditioner, you can use it on skin too. Taken off the tub's instructions: "After shampooing, apply to wet or dry hair by gently massaging into the hair and scalp with your fingertips. Pure Coconut Oil may also be used as a moisturiser for your skin.

I use this on my poor abused, colour-treated hair (why wasn't I born blonde? :mad: ) and it makes a huge difference.

tru

Oooh that sounds great, thanks Specially as I can use it for skin too, it'll work out a lot cheaper than buying body lotion.

Bougainvillea

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Wind Down relaxing creme is good for difficult dry hair - leave in and don't rinse out. Lasts a long time and often on offer in Boots etc. Also their shampoo and conditioner in the straight ahead range

ali-t

The_Plush_Doormat wrote: »

Tru, I'm not Ali, but am going to answer anyway! Superdrug coconut oil is not a dedicated hair conditioner, you can use it on skin too. Taken off the tub's instructions: "After shampooing, apply to wet or dry hair by gently massaging into the hair and scalp with your fingertips. Pure Coconut Oil may also be used as a moisturiser for your skin.

I use this on my poor abused, colour-treated hair (why wasn't I born blonde? :mad: ) and it makes a huge difference.

ditto - cheap as chips but it works and if you only have damaged end then a wee bit through the ends will work a treat. My hair is like candyfloss without any products so I use it throughout my hair and it is great although too much can leave you oil slick like if it is used too close to the roots :rotfl:

RoseFairy

As coconut oil solidifies, apparently it can block the hair pores too (heard it from family friends who use hair oil)
If you go into asian supermarkets you can find a range of hair oils - which you massage into the scalp and apply to the length of the hair, and leave in for a few hours - preferably overnight, and then shampoo as usual. though not after shampooing as your hair will feel greasy,
the massage and oil will condition the scalp and hair. you can get a range of fruit oils - alternatively you can use olive oil (and this one on your body too!).
Also, up intake of egg, avocado or you can get a vitamin supplyment (from Holland & Barrett), which will help nourish the hair. these will help give glossy hair but will take a few months to notice the difference as the dry hair grows out - but the oil - difference will be relatively quicker.