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Hello ladies! So I have been working really hard to grow out my hair over the last year or so. I always notice that once it gets to a certain length, my ends fray like crazy!
My hair is long, very fine (doesn't hold curl without a can of hairspray), but there is a lot of hair. I don't wash every day, more like every 3 days. I also use a leave in conditioning cream. But as far as shampoo and conditioner, I am completely clueless!!
What kind of shampoo and conditioner do YOU use? Do you love it/hate it? Do any of you use a hair mask?
I use Paul Mitchell Awapuhi (sp?) shampoo and conditioner. I also use Bumble to Bumble leave in conditioning spray.
When I'm not being cheap, I use Kerastase Resistance (in the green bottle). A little goes a LONG way (like a dime size amount) so it's actually not that expensive when you average it out over a few months. But I've been both lazy/cheap lately so I'm trying different drugstore brands instead of going to the salon for more Kerastase.
I use allll different kinds. I really like Graham Webb products, and the Halo line which is a part of Graham Webb.
I think my favorite shampoo/conditioner brand is Pureology, but it's pretty expensive. I'd recommend something reparing/strengthening since you mentioned your ends fraying. I've used this kind before, and it's great: http://www.pureology.com/systems/essentialrepair
Redken Real Control. My SIL, a stylist, highly recommended it. I've been using it for awhile. I really like the redken products but this helps hold my color the best and keeps my hair from drying out. Also, once every 8 weeks or so I go a whole week with NO heat products--I only scrunch or braid my hair the entire week. Hairsprays and gels are less damaging than heat from your blow dryer AND your iron. Redken's Real Control deep condition feels like the softest mousse ever! You leave it in once a week for about 5+ minutes. It's just great and none of it smells a) tropical or b) fruity or c) overpowering. Just pleasant. Product-wise, I really like the Kenra products. I have great hair, it does what you want it to do, but you MUST use products to coax it and these are quite gentle, hold up well, and smell really great and non-alcoholic-ey. They have a really lovely shine sprray that i use with i actually curl my hair because I notice hairspray makes my hair look more matte and the shine spray gives it a soft glossy sheen.
My hair is almost waist-length and on the fine side, untreated and dark brown. I've tried a million things and nothing works better for me than Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. It's all-natural, so it avoids icky chemicals like sodium laureth sulfate, and leaves my hair feeling clean and silky and looking shiny. It also smells heavenly, being scented with real coconut, honeysuckle, and rose. I shampoo every day and condition daily as well. I let the conditioner sit for about ten minutes every day while I'm showering.
I tried out the "brazilian blowout" around Christmas and you have to use their sulfate free shampoo and conditioner... they also have a conditioning mask. Even though the effects of the blowout are pretty much gone, that shampoo is AMAZING and my hair is better now than it's ever been before! It's just a "brazilian blowout" brand thing so you'd have to get it at a place that does the treatment. I've tried going back to my old stuff now that the effects have worn off, but, it does nothing more my hair. My ends are amazing, my hair is so shiny, and it's gorgeous! not like my usual hair! lol
My hair is just like yours; very fine, dark brown and long. When I am not being cheap its Paul Mitchell BUT I just bought the Tresseme naturals radiating volume shampoo and conditioner 3 days ago and its been working like a champ! (It was a little more expensive than other non-salon products but not by much.) It has low-sulfates and its silicone-free which can weigh your hair down. I usually know with a week or two if its going to weigh my hair down or not so I will post back and let you know how its working. =)
I have super-fine long hair too, and a lot of it! I use Sebastin Full Body. This is the only sham/cond that I have found that truly does give your hair body.
Dont ever use cheap shampoo including Pantee pro-v. It contains plastics which coat your hair to "protect" it and end up doing more damage.
Good Luck!
I have super fine hair, and the only shampoos that work for me are Aveda or Redken color treatment. I use Fekkai glossy conditioner.
I'm in the drugstore brand shampoo camp. My hair is a few inches past my bra line, medium texture and VERY thick. I use Aussie brand (Sydney Smooth, I think?) and Pantene Great Lengths conditioner. The biggest thing I do (or don't do) is use heat. I air dry 99% of the time and almost never curl or straighten (with this much hair it takes forever anyway). I haven't had a haircut in almost a year and a half and I'm just now starting to see a few split ends. That's my biggest advice. :)
Suave's Humectant. It's a great knock-off of the Humetress (sp?) salon line. But for someone with longer hair now, we use a LOT of product. This works great and keeps my hair super hydrated. I have dry curly hair, so I need to wash and condition EVERY DAY, otherwise, I look like a fuzz ball.
Otherwise, I second Paul Mitchell's Awupahi (sp?), but only the shampoo. I didn't like the conditioner. Not enough moisture for my dry curly hair.
I'd give some of the Suave products a try, they are all great.
I'm a pantene girl myself. I've been using it for years, and I love it! I like the green smooth and shiny, and the purple beautiful lengths
For shampoo, I use Paul Mitchell Shampoo One or the Awapuhi shampoo. I find that Paul Mitchell shampoos make my hair feel really clean but are gentle at the same time.
I switch back and forth with conditioners, but if you are looking to keep your ends cleaner, I really recommend Tresseme Anti-Breakage conditioner. It's cheap, but works like a charm. Redken All Soft conditioner is good for that too.
I use the orange Matrix. I'm like you, I only wash every two or three days. The ginormous bottles come two for $30 and I've been using the same ones for well over a year.
Be really careful with the drugstore brands. A lot of them achieve that soft, shiny feel with wax, which ultimately damages your hair more.
Biolage by Matrix Smooththerapie (yellow label). It really helps with my flyaways. When my hair is drier I switch to Hydratherapie (lilac label). Ulta has a buy two get two free sale on this about every 3 months. You can also use the 20% of your purchase coupons to bring the cost down.
my hair is long and super straight ( it takes a prayer and a miracle to hold a curl ) and its super TANGLY!!! i LOVE pureology volume (THE PINK ONE) ..... its makes the tangles more comb-able and makes my hair feel really clean and fresh.
i also switch shampoos once every other week (ya know that way you're hair reacts to a new shampoo the first time..really clean and full, thats why i do it..keeps my hair on its toes)..for that i use Aveda Color Conserve
I used to have short hair then I've grown it pretty long in just one year. My favorite shampoo and conditioner is Pantene but when I have to switch shampoos it's between Pantene and Herbal Essences. I love the Pantene conditioner it always leaves my hair tangle free. I have no split ends my hair always looks shiny and healthy probably because I do not dye it.
I'm a Dove user. :) It's average priced, but it works wonders on my hair! I get a huge pump bottle from BJ's, and it lasts me months!
I have longer hair that I'm growing out. I use Aveda Shampure and Damage Remedy conditioner (just on the ends though so it doesn't weigh down my roots- my stylist told me to gather up my hair like I'm making a ponytail and just put the conditioner on that part)
Did you see Miss Nacho's post about hair? She had some great recommendations for taking care of your hair and keeping it healthy.
Jump back and forth between redken and Biolage products. I've found the products in the drugstores and grocery stores are NOT nearly as good as the salon goods. But once in a while I will use Pantene conditioner if I'm in a crunch. But it definately does not work as well as my Redken!!
I'm in college, so I'm in the drugstore camp too! I really like my Tresemme, but I think my hair is getting too used to it. I also like the Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship. It smells great and leaves my ridiculously thick, curly, coarse hair pretty soft. I also like the John Freida Radiant Red products.
I switch every time I buy a new bottle! Right now I am using Pantene Pro-V Beautiful lengths shampoo and Infusium repair-ology for conditioner. expensive shampoos and conditioners don't make a difference to me, and its really hard to spend that kind of money on them!
when I was 'saving' my hair for my wedding even though I needed it to be chopped off after a bad perm ruined my hair, I used KERATASE MASQUINTENSE after every shampoo. It is the best stuff for damaged hair - not that long necessarily means damaged, but if you were growing it and not trimming regularly, chances are your ends are a bit dry or have split ends and can make your hair finishing look less than smooth.
It's been 1 yr and I'm only on my 2nd jar - because you only need a little bit at a time~ After my wedding also i didn't use it every shampoo and also I chopped off 6 inches of hair~
Oops....I tried to attach a photo but it was too large~ @_@ this is from my personal blog and it has some photos of my hair before and after the wedding if anyone might be interested~
http://reveriepapillon1986.blogspot.com/2009/11/hair-diary-and-some-critter-ramblings.html
My hair was LOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNG and I loved it before I had a HORRENDOUS PERM~ HORRENDOUS........it made my hair look like a birdnest...and I felt upset coz i was growing it and saving it for my wedding...!! baah~!
i usually use jason lavender shampoo/condit since it's light on the chemicals, but on really frizzy days I'll use coconut oil conidtioner to give my hair some weight!
I have long, fine and copious hair. I use Kerastate, Orange bottle, and yes it is so very pricey but it lasts FOREVER. My FI has gone through a few bottles of shampoo since I've had my Keri and I still have it. My mom generally gets me hair done for me every bday and gets me the full line up and I usually have to replace it 6 months later. I can't recc. it enough. It made my hair dry at first, bc it doesn't leave that waxy stuff in, but then it gradually became softer and less strays. My hair doesn't hold curl either, and never will! :)
I have thick, long wavy hair and a lot of it!! I used to use Pantene Smooth shampoo and conditioner...but I just randomly switched to Herbal Essences "None of your Frizziness" shampoo and conditioner...and I LOVE IT. My hair has beautiful FRIZZ FREE waves...and everyone compliments me on how great my hair looks even though all i do is let it air dry!!
I just switched from Herbal Essence to Tresemme and I love it! It makes my hair feel lighter and it doesn't get oily half as quickly.
I just wanted to say to the OP though that your hair does tend to split once it gets to a certain point. I tend to trim my hair every 6 weeks just to keep the split ends in check. If you take off about an inch it'll help strengthen your hair.
I alternate bewteen AG Tech-two/Moist and Redken's Colour Saving Line. They both work really well but I find the AG smells way way better. I've tried a ton of different brands and while I dont really have a reason for staying with these two brands, I do find that any salon brand beats out drugstore brands...they make my hair feel waxy and make my scalp flake. And when you buy the big bottles, the salon stuff doesnt end up costing much more than the drugstore brands!
I currently am using Redken's All Soft, but my mother has fine hair and swears by Sebastian!
I second the opinions for Kerastase. In my opinion, nothing even comes close to comparing. I spend a lot of money on my color and cut so it doesn't make sense for me to wash my hair with something that will wreck the color.
I use Kerastase Bain de Force Shampoo and Chroma Riche Masque conditioner. I buy all of mine on eBay which makes it MUCH more affordable for me. 
To be honest...i use head and shoulders. It makes my hair really soft and shiny
I use Head and Shoulders and Herbal Essences Conditioner. But what I think keeps my hair from breaking is my leave in treatment: Cowboy Magic. Sounds like sex lube, but it is the greatest hair treatment of all time!
I have fine, thick, straight hair. I use BWC shampoo and conditioner. Beauty Without Cruelty is an organic, vegetarian, cruelty-free line. Yes, I am a total hippy. But a savvy one: this stuff works wonderfully (my hair feels clean and soft, not greasy or waxy) and each bottle will easily last six, seven months. Interestingly, my boyfriend was surprised when I told him my last haircut was in July; he thought my hair still looked great! I'm happy with it. :)
I use Aveeno Moisturizing shampoo and Matrix Biolage Conditioning Balm. Once in a while I use Joico K-Pak Reconstructor. And every time I wash my hair, I use Moroccan oil - it absolutely saved my hair.
I use "CONTROL FREAK" by Bedhead. I love it.. it smells amazing, like pineapple, AND I've been finding it at Ross for 11.99 instead of $24 like it usually is.. It makes my curly hair sooo manageable and easy to comb through. My hair stylist yelled at me for using Pantene.. she said I need to be using salon quality shampoos and conditioners for my hair before the wedding, so I splurged a little on the bedhead!
JOICO!!!! you can get it for fairly cheap at great clips, even though it's a salon product. it's really lightweight, water based, and doesn't try out your hair!!
I use pantene beutiful lengths but sometimes I switch to herbal essences
I don't have super long hair (about shoulder length but I'm working on it!) but it's pretty fine. I just switched to L'oreal Vive Pro Glossy Volume and I'm loving it! It's not really expensive but I find both my hair and my scalp are feeling so much better! I tend to get an itchy dry scalp in winter, but since I've switched it's been much much better and my hair feels so much softer. I love it, I don't think I'd switch back to Redken or another more expensive brand, I've gotten far better results with this one!
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