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A Bargain Buy That Holds Its Own
This cleansing conditioner is free of sulfates and parabens, and leaves hair soft, clean and shiny for a fraction of the cost of other cleansing conditioners. Rinse it out well, though, or you could be left with greasy -- not shiny -- hair.
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A Cult Classic
Before you dismiss this based on the price, keep in mind you get 16 ounces -- and just a few pumps of this do-it-all product effectively eliminate the need for other styling product.
A little bit goes a long way; it's like blush -- you can always add more, but it's hard to fix if you use too much. In addition to nourishing aloe leaf extract and avocado oil, it also contains a soothing blend of calendula, chamomile and lavender oil (lavender is known for its soothing properties, making this the perfect wash to unwind with after a long day).
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A Hard-Working Cleanser (That Smells Oh-So-Sweet)
I've sung the praises of this made-in-California cleansing conditioner before. The light, fruity/floral fragrance is the grown-up version of that L'Oreal Kids shampoo you used to use (you know, the one that came in a shark container?). It's supremely hydrating without weighing even baby-fine hair down, and it's so gentle that it won't fade your expensive dye job. I actually had to stop using this cleansing conditioner when I wanted my red-tinged hair to go away. It just wouldn't fade.
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For Soft and Bouncy Hair (No Matter Your Texture)
Curly-haired and fine-haired girls alike will fall for this budget option. The light-but-creamy formula -- packed with shea butter and coconut oil to make hair incredibly silky and shiny -- gently cleanses and rinses out oh-so-easily.
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Perfect for Fragrance Addicts
If the flowery, perfume-y scent of this co-wash doesn't win you over, its detangling capabilities will. The formula contains a blend of black cumin seed, castor, rosemary and sage oils to cleanse hair and add incredible shine. What it's missing is just as important as what is in it: no sulfates and menthol (a popular ingredient in some cleansing conditioners), so it won't strip your hair or make you smell like you just slathered on Vicks VapoRub.