UPDATE Looks like they are clearancing this out at my store. It's now 50 cents a bottle. I stocked up, but who knows if it will still be around a month from now.
As a hairdresser of 19 years I've tried almost everything, from the cheap to the most expensive. Very rarely do I ever get SO impressed with a hair product that I feel I have to shout it from the rooftops! I don't buy expensive products for my kids as they just waste it, but my daughter colored her hair, A LOT and was needing some conditioner. I picked up some from WalMart and she ranted and raved about how soft it made her hair. I tried it and couldn't believe it myself. I have thick/coarse hair, so it takes a good conditioner to make it manageable. The best part was this amazing conditioner cost only 97 cents!! It's called Daily Defense. Buy the apple one. It's in a blue and white bottle. I like the shampoo that goes with it, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the conditioner. I've bought a dozen bottles and use it on my customers in the salon and tell all of them about it. Most hairdressers would shoot me for telling customers to buy from WalMart, but I don't care. When I find something that works and is a HUGE bargain, it doesn't matter where it comes from. If for some strange reason you don't like it, you've only spent a dollar then you can toss it, use it on the dog, kids, or give it away. I may kick myself for sharing this find if the FW effect causes it to sell out and I can't buy it anymore.
#1, you must be one lousy "hair dresser"... hair stylist routinely put down Pantene and other P&G products (which I don't know why). The Clairol line you are talking about was bought and own by P&G. P&G implemented their own technologies in these products, in other words, this is a variation of Pantene under a different name. In fact, the whole line has virtually identical conditioners no matter which formula... This is what industry ppl called a shampoo-centric line, the tricks are done in the shampoo (as far as conditioning agents and moisturizers), the conditioner is just there for shows (that's why they share the same ingredient list). These are silicone based conditioners, they will temorarily make your hair softer and smoother, prolong use will cause build up and dryness.
Does it sell at somewhere else besides WalMart? I live in a large metropolitan area and don't have a car. I'll try and see if they sell it at drug stores...
<< Does it sell at somewhere else besides WalMart? I live in a large metropolitan area and don't have a car. I'll try and see if they sell it at drug stores... >>
It's comforting to know there's still one person in the US that is not within walking distance of a WalMart!
<< #1, you must be one lousy "hair dresser"... hair stylist routinely put down Pantene and other P&G products (which I don't know why). The Clairol line you are talking about was bought and own by P&G. P&G implemented their own technologies in these products, in other words, this is a variation of Pantene under a different name. In fact, the whole line has virtually identical conditioners no matter which formula... This is what industry ppl called a shampoo-centric line, the tricks are done in the shampoo (as far as conditioning agents and moisturizers), the conditioner is just there for shows (that's why they share the same ingredient list). These are silicone based conditioners, they will temorarily make your hair softer and smoother, prolong use will cause build up and dryness. >>
If you don't like it, don't buy it, plus you show your ignorance when you open your mouth.
Unless you've been "done" by her I think that statement is out of line....as for the other mumble jumble...who cares? Everything we come in contact with hurts us one way or another anyways. So if the stuff works...it works...and it's less expensive... (BTW, good post OP!)
Clairol Daily Defense was my favorite shampoo conditioner. "Was" because I thought they were discontinued. When they were on available, a 24 ounce bottol cost something like $3.50, definitely on the expensive end of the "common" brands.
It definitely works well and I have yet to find a suitable replacement. I picked it out due to a recommendation by GQ magazine, because it works really well for men's coarse hair, despite being almost exclusively marketed towards women.
<< #1, you must be one lousy "hair dresser"... hair stylist routinely put down Pantene and other P&G products (which I don't know why). The Clairol line you are talking about was bought and own by P&G. P&G implemented their own technologies in these products, in other words, this is a variation of Pantene under a different name. In fact, the whole line has virtually identical conditioners no matter which formula... This is what industry ppl called a shampoo-centric line, the tricks are done in the shampoo (as far as conditioning agents and moisturizers), the conditioner is just there for shows (that's why they share the same ingredient list). These are silicone based conditioners, they will temorarily make your hair softer and smoother, prolong use will cause build up and dryness. >>
Go waste your time on another board "wlau", if you were smart enough to actually read the post instead of threadcrapping, you would have understood that she does not use the Daily Defense shampoo, only the conditioner. I't too bad you get styling tips and advice from "Seventeen" magazine instead of actually trying the product yourself.
BTW, my hair is SUPER THICK and nothing can seem to work to soften it. I am using Garnier Fructis cond. now it is work well but it cost like $2.63 at Target (on sale). This thing cost $0.97 is worth a try!
<< #1, you must be one lousy "hair dresser"... hair stylist routinely put down Pantene and other P&G products (which I don't know why). The Clairol line you are talking about was bought and own by P&G. P&G implemented their own technologies in these products, in other words, this is a variation of Pantene under a different name. In fact, the whole line has virtually identical conditioners no matter which formula... This is what industry ppl called a shampoo-centric line, the tricks are done in the shampoo (as far as conditioning agents and moisturizers), the conditioner is just there for shows (that's why they share the same ingredient list). These are silicone based conditioners, they will temorarily make your hair softer and smoother, prolong use will cause build up and dryness. >>
I used to use Biolage, Matrix, Redken and other salon brands, but I love the Pantene conditioner from Costco. I might just give this daily defense a try.
wlau what is your problem? don't be such a jerk..... there's no need to call someone a lousy hairdresser when you've never had your hair cut by them. OP ignore this moron. probably some lame lil kid with nothing better to do. nice post.. have to try it!
one thing tho... cheap conditioner won't make my hair fall out will it? haha
Nice post? I fail to see the HOT DEAL. This is an opinionated discussion about Hair Care Products. This is not the appropriate forum to discuss this. That being said, FatWallet needs a Lounge/OffTopic forum to discuss these things as there isn't an appropriate forum for these type of topics.
<< Nice post? I fail to see the HOT DEAL. This is an opinionated discussion about Hair Care Products. This is not the appropriate forum to discuss this. That being said, FatWallet needs a Lounge/OffTopic forum to discuss these things as there isn't an appropriate forum for these type of topics. >>
You fail to see how a bottle of excellent conditioner for less that a buck isn't a hot deal?
I am really picky about my hiar care products and do need to change brands every 2 months or so. I have very thick, wavy below shoulder lenght (auburn) hair and its very tangly. I think I might give this a try. Suezyque, hows the build-up on this..?
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