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So whats the deal?
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And if youre opting for budget hair care, whats the best of the bunch?
It has all the power of a deep-conditioning treatment but is mild enough for daily use.
And, like all things Dove, it smells clean and classic.
This bundle includesa conditioner, so your new in-shower routine is set.
It also smells really freaking good, with notes of coconut milk, tangerine, andtoasty vanilla.
Pair it with itsmatching conditionerthink detangling, de-frizzing, and de-liciousness for the full effect.
And this OGX shampoo is a part of that routine.
The antibacterial and antifungal compound soothes and controls oil production so you get a deep cleanse, sans irritation.
Packed with nourishing amino acids, it boosts shine and moisture without leaving a stripping feel.
And fear not, blondes, brunettes, and every bun in between, it’s safe forcolor-treated hair.
As for the scent?
A dreamy blend of ylang-ylang, bergamot, honeysuckle, lavender, and sandalwood.
“It’s a no-frills formula in the best wayjust a solid, gentle cleanse.
This shampoo is an effective cleansing and aaddsa touch of softness and shine, a true Goldilocks product.”
All body and bounce, none of the burden.
Yum, yum, and more yum.
Tester feedback:Firstly, this Jarritos collaboration?
My hair’s quite fine but I have a lot of it, which is a recipe for flatness.
Light enough to mimic the scalps natural oils, camellia oil absorbs instantly for deep hydration.
Creamy, fruity, clean, and so delish.
The fragrance is equally luxe, blending ambrette seed, pear water, sandalwood, and white amber.
Cost also comes down to sensory elements like foam promoters, fragrance, and active ingredient delivery.
Are silicones bad for your hair?
According toAllure’sprevious reporting, silicones aren’t the boogeyman they’re often made out to be.
“That’s a huge exaggeration,” he noted.
Plus, silicones are already in many of your favoritehair oilseven the ones often perceived as “clean.”
How should I choose a drugstore shampoo?
There are also sulfate-free drugstore shampoos.
At the end of the day, The purpose of shampoo is only one: to clean.
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.
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