Better of two evils?

(Sorry, I posted this a few weeks ago but coulcn't get back on to check answers).......
I have found that shampoos and conditionars that don't have cones, sulfates, and other chemicals make my hair really tangled and rough. Whereas the infamous Pantene makes my hair silky smooth and easy to detangle. I know that there are tons of harmful ingediants in Pantene, but it has so far shown better results as far as looks go on my hair.
Is there a better of these two evils?

Hi Goldielocks,

Is your water hard?  That can ruin the results of even good quality products.  Anais' suggestion for an ACV or even White Vinegar Rinse helps to remove the hardness, and helps lower the pH slightly (to help close the cuticles and make the strands smoother and feeling softer).

Hello Goldielocks,

Nothing evil about a product that works well for your hair. It sounds as if you're one of the lucky ladies!

As Anais mentioned (Hello, Anais! ) and worded quite well, the products generally on most no-no lists can be used properly or abused. Another thumbs up to her mention of Laureth as opposed to Lauryl. I used to have a hard time remembering which was which until I thought to myself "Lauryl=ill".  On the other hand, there are hair types which prefer the "ill".

Many people see these hair product 'criminals' mentioned on websites and thus they fear using them, sad but true, posting opinion as fact.

If a product works for you, by all means - use it, but do understand how to use it to your advantage. Products such as Pantene, which I personally love and use, generally need clarifying once in a while. Pantene has also come a very long way over the years, improving their lines and using more tolerable ingredients. Any time I have an event coming up, I always plan to use Pantene for about a week beforehand.

Switching from product to product, though not too close in switch time, is very useful as well.

Though I don't know your hair type for certain, it sounds as though your hair may be similiar to mine, or at least our hair's tolerance is similar.

Glad you posted, and come back soon!

 Karen Marie

 

**By the way, Anais; just checked out your sock curling how-to, it's awesome!

I use pantene sometimes too because my no cone conditioners don't give me slip.    Its got more cones in it than anything else I've ever bought, but as long as you clarify, it won't hurt your hair.  I have to say that the vinegar doesn't remove enough of the pantene cones from my hair (I can tell it doesn't feel as gum-free as the clarifying shampoo makes it feel, so I do have to use a clarifying shampoo to clarify - you will have to see what works for you though.

Sometimes I also use the pantene only on the last inch of my hair, and other times I use it on a lot of hair, but only twice between clarifying (which I do every 2 weeks).  Once right after clarifying, then again a week later.  Its conyness seems to stick around enough that I don't need more.  Again, you have to try stuff and see what your hair likes, but those are some more options.