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Treating tress distress: 10 hair conditioners put to the test

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5. Lancôme Fluance Soin Force Éclat des Cheveux; £22/200ml. I loved this product's thick and waxy consistency - it almost felt like a moisturiser. It had a sophisticated honey smell, which lasted all day. It conditioned and helped de-tangle my hair more than my current conditioner. I didn't find my hair was easier to style, but it made it feel quite thick. I liked this product, but because of the price I'd probably only buy it as a treat if my hair needed drastic action. It felt like a luxury product - the packaging was a lovely, shallow, screw top pot like a moisturiser - so it felt special.

6. L'Óreal Elvive Citrus - CR Revitalising Conditioner for Normal Hair, Occasionally Greasy; £2.99/300ml. This is a perfect product for my hair because I use conditioner almost everyday and this is quite thin and light. I got several comments on how nice my hair smelled - very citrusy and fresh. My hair felt soft and tangle-free, but I'm not sure it helped when styling - my hair is quite long and fine. I suppose because it felt so soft and shiny I didn't really need to do much with it. This conditioner would be good for frequent use because it's made for oily hair and conditions without too much residue. I have bought this product frequently and I like it because I can use it often without making my hair look flat or greasy.

7. Pantene Pro-V Smooth and Sleek Conditioner; £2.99/400ml. I quite liked it, but this conditioner may have been too heavy for me. It was quite thick and creamy and my hair felt almost over conditioned. I liked the smooth de-tangling effect of this product, but it left some residue despite thorough rinsing. It made my hair dull and flat rather than easier to style. I wouldn't buy this product because it doesn't suit my hair type. It would be better suited to someone with very dry hair.

8. Superdrug Naturals Camomile; £1.39/300ml. This product was very thick - it verged on being a bit lumpy. It adequately conditioned my hair, but left it feeling a bit greasy at the roots. However, the rest of my hair was soft and easy to brush. The camomile enhanced my blonde hair, which was great. I would have preferred to use the Naturals Camomile Shampoo in conjunction with the conditioner, as I feel they would work best together. Overall it did the job, even though my hair felt a bit sticky after a couple of rinses. I'd buy this product, but probably only if I was on a tight budget.

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