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The best drugstore conditioners can make your hair look amazingat a price that actually makes sense.
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And Aussie’s Miracle Moist Conditioner sees you, feels you, and wants to help.
Of course, for the full Aussie effect, pair it with itssister shampoo.
And at arguably the lowest price possible."
Alluresenior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen with Aussie Miracle Moist Conditioner
Mondays' Moisture Conditioner.
It’s formulated with shine-inducing coconut oil and softeningshea butterfor natural, well-rounded hydration.
It also hashyaluronic acid, a familiar skin-care ingredient that your head will appreciate.
Alluresenior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen with Aussie Miracle Moist Conditioner
“When applied to damp hair, hyaluronic acid can hold approximately 1,000 times its weight in water.”
You’ll dig the subtle gardenia fragrance, too.
Tester feedback:“For under 10 bucks, this stuff really is a steal.
Allurecontent director Kara McGrath with Monday Haircare Moisture Conditioner
Regularlyusing heatfor styling your curls?
This conditioner is your friend.
“This stuff makes my hair feel softer, more defined, andperfectly perfumed.
Allurecontent director Kara McGrath with Monday Haircare Moisture Conditioner
It feels way more expensive than it actually is.”
If you havebleached, brittle hair, this is the sort of revitalizer you need.
Tester feedback:When I say this conditioner makes my hair soft, I mean it, says Blackman.
It also smells exactly like a shampoo shouldclean, rich, and perfectly fruity.
It works on all hair types and can be used daily for consistent quenching.
As for the team behind this take-to-task formula?
Try hydratingmanuka honey, itch-relieving menthol, and oil-controlling citrus.
Grab a bottle of theHead & Shoulders Supreme Dandruff Shampoowhile youre at it and go forth.
Violet 2 (the color that neutralizes yellowness) will stick around until you wash it off.
Key ingredients:Ext.
All conditioners share the goal of moisturizing and softening hair after shampooing.
But that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
A conditioner doesn’t need all the bells and whistles that drastically drive up the price to be effective.
How should I choose a drugstore conditioner?
If you havedandruff, look for bottles explicitly stating they benefit flaky scalps.
If youre a freshly bleached blonde, grab a purple conditioner.
Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.
For more on what’s involved in our reporting, check out our completereviews process and methodology page.
Our staff and testers
A beauty product is a personal purchase.
Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if its never been tested on curls?
