Beauty Q&A: Hair Conditioner Help!

We received our first reader question today, from Lisa in Miami!

She asks:

Q: What hair conditioner do you recommend? I bought Pantene Pro V conditioner and I wasn't ecstatic about my results! It was such a waste of money. Can you help me find something that will help me maintain my look between visits to the hairdresser and keep the moisture locked in?

-Lisa, 21

A: Hey Lisa! Thanks for sending in your question. If you have dry hair, the summer can be hell on your strands. If you don't use a good conditioner, it will be extremely hard to maintain that moisturized, "just-in-from-the-salon" look.


For everyday or weekly use (depending on how frequently you wash your hair), the best conditioner to use is...Nexxus Humectress. It's slightly pricey at $24.99, but that is for the 33 ounce bottle, and trust me when I say it lasts FOREVER. This will make your hair so soft and easy to detangle. After you wash your hair, squeeze out the excess water and squeeze out 2 pumps of this amazing stuff. Make sure you comb the conditioner through your hair with a wide-tooth comb to prevent breakage. Leave the conditioner on for a few minutes while you shave your legs or something. Then, wash it out and voila -soft, salon-ish hair!

To keep your moisture game up, I also recommend that you try bi-weekly deep conditioner treatments.
I love Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Replenishing Pak, $1.29. You can grab it at any Walgreens, CVS, Wal Mart - basically anywhere! One pack is good for about 2-3 uses, depending on how much you use. Use this in place of your regular conditioner, every other week. Again, get rid of the excess water from your hair and apply this liberally. Comb through your hair and make sure there aren't any tangles. Once you do this, put on a shower cap or clear plastic cap to seal in the moisture. If you have a dryer that you can sit under, this is the time to use it. Sit under it for 20 minutes. If you don't have one, just leave the cap on for 45 minutes. Sometimes, I leave mine on for a couple of hours on my "cleaning Saturdays" while I take care of chores. When you wash this stuff out, you will be AMAZED at how silky your hair is.

I hope that this helps, Lisa. If you try these products, let us all know how it works out!