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    Posted: July 17 2002 at 7:06am
I`ve recently started a budget that doesn`t allow for me to buy salon brand shampoo/conditioner anymore. I was wondering if anyone could give me some recommendations for good store brand items? I need something that will add moisture to my hair.

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Becky
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Hey Becky -
I have used Pantene ProV Sheer Volume in the past
http://www.pantene.com/en_US/browse_products/index.jhtml

At the present time I am using Neutrogena Clean Replenishing Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner
http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsLine.asp?ID=7

I was at the store yesterday looking at the Suave brands. My girls liked taking the tops off and smelling them all. I have heard good stuff about Suave.
http://suave.com/meetFamily/fam_main.htm

Good luck!

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You may want to check out some of the clone brands at Sally`s - they have a version of Aveda called Aura, a version of Biolage and a version of Paul Mitchell. They also have Loreal Nature`s Therapy which I haven`t tried but have heard good things about from others on this board. They are still pricier than drugstore brands but not as pricey as salon brands with similar ingredients. I have found it is a good compramise because cheaper products wreck my hair and I have to spend more money to get it back in shape or cut it!
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mommak is right, right, right! Personally I just couldn`t live without Sally (well I`d live but my hair wouldn`t.) It`s the halfway house between the drugstore and salon brands. Aura and Nature`s Therapy are among my very favorite lines. Some of the products (especially conditioners) will run close to $10, but you get a lot and it`s good stuff.

Some of my personal favorites for my thick, dry hair:

* Aura Almond Cherry Bark revitalizing conditioner: This is the Aveda knockoff and personally I think it works far better. Very emollient and moisturizing--you just have to REALLY like the cherry licorice scent.

* Biotera Reconstructor: Another great conditioner with a Biolage-grade HEAVENLY scent.

* Clairol Color ProTec Daily Replenisher: I just love this one. The ingredients are exactly what dry hair needs. It makes no difference that this is aimed at color-treated hair.

* Phyto Systeme Hydra-Botanics Shampoo: VERY mild and cleans well. Smells like a tropical drink.

* L`oreal Nature`s Therapy Mega Moisture Shampoo: This whole line smells yummy. I like this gentle shampoo a lot. The Mega Moisture cream is good but I like the other conditioners I mentioned slightly more.

Also, if you use Suave shampoo, only do so with caution--check the ingredient lists for sodium laureth sulfate as the main cleanser. Stay away from sodium LAURYL sulfate and the ammonium laureth/lauryl sulfates, since these can dry hair with repeated use. The conditioners won`t kill your hair but most won`t add the moisture you need if your hair is quite dry. I`d recommend checking out Sally, spending a bit more (but not a lot) and getting what you want. :-)
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Thanks everyone for all the advice. It`s very much appreciated. I think I`ll check out Sally`s - there`s one close to where I live. I was planning on going there soon to check out the Beyond the Zone 911 Hair Mendor. :)

Thanks again.
Becky
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Can regular conditioner be used as a leave-in, preferably Suave moisturing conditioner - mixed with a gel and applied to texturized hair?
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I've been so busy since moving in with my new husband and getting married that I completely forgot that there's a SALLY'S 1.5 MILES FROM MY HOUSE NOW!!!!

I've never even been to one!!!!!! I just printed out Lyris's post and will go today! I can't wait!!

Wonder how much I will spend. I will try to keep it under $50.

Thanks, Lyris!

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Elissa,

You sound so excited! I can't wait until I get back to the States, where Sally's is an option for me. My husband I have about 14 months left until we're stateside...YIPPIE!!! haha
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This is too funny girls! I posted that more than a year ago! Glad you have a Sallys at hand Elissa
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