Pro Hairdresser Tests Cheap Drugstore Conditioner

Summary

In this video, the host tests four drugstore conditioners to find an affordable yet effective option for viewers. Brands like Dove, Herbal Essences, TRESemmé, and OGX are evaluated based on ingredients, scent, and their ability to hydrate hair. The host's personal experience with each product, including packaging, texture, and after-use results, is shared. OGX Coconut Milk Conditioner stands out as the winner for its softening effect, despite being the most expensive of the lot, while Dove ends up in last place due to its overpowering scent and less impressive results.

Takeaways

• 💈 The video is a follow-up to a previous test of drugstore shampoos, focusing this time on conditioners.
• 🛒 The host is testing four different brands of conditioners: Dove, Herbal Essences, TRESemmé, and OGX, all chosen for their popularity and hydrating properties.
• 🌿 The conditioners are evaluated based on their ingredients, packaging, scent, texture, and effectiveness on dry hair strands.
• 💧 All conditioners are hydrating, which is the primary attribute the host is interested in testing.
• 💰 The prices of the conditioners range from affordable to more expensive, with Dove being the cheapest and OGX the most expensive.
• 🔍 The host pays attention to the ingredient list, noting the presence of certain substances like coconut oil, arginine, and lactic acid.
• 👃 Scent is a significant factor, with some conditioners having a very strong, lasting smell that the host finds overpowering.
• 👐 The feel of the conditioners on the fingers is described as slippery, smooth, and moisturizing, with varying levels of stickiness.
• 💇‍♀️ A hair strand test is conducted to see the effect of each conditioner on dry, dish soap-washed hair to simulate extreme dryness.
• 🥇 The final ranking of conditioners from least to most favorite is Dove, TRESemmé, Herbal Essences, and OGX taking the top spot.
• 📢 The host encourages viewers to subscribe, engage with the content, and try the recommended products based on the video's findings.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video script?

The main focus of the video script is to test and review different drugstore conditioners, comparing their ingredients, scents, and effectiveness on hair hydration.

How many different brands of conditioners were tested in the video?

Four different brands of conditioners were tested: Dove, Herbal Essences, TRESemmé, and OGX.

What criteria were used to select the conditioners for the test?

The conditioners were selected based on their popularity and common purchase, as determined by the most sought-out conditioners found at the local drugstore.

Outlines

00:00

🧴 Drugstore Conditioner Test Introduction

The video script begins with the host introducing a test of drugstore conditioners, following a previous test on shampoos. The aim is to find an affordable and effective conditioner. Four popular brands—Dove, Herbal Essences, TRESemmé, and OGX—are selected for testing based on their popularity and hydrating properties. The host plans to assess their performance through a hands-on test on hair strands that have been intentionally dried out for accurate results.

05:01

🌿 Herbal Essences and TRESemmé Conditioner Analysis

The script continues with the examination of Herbal Essences' conditioner, noting its attractive blue color and eco-friendly packaging. The product is cruelty-free and has a short ingredient list, including coconut oil and corn extract. The host finds the conditioner's texture pleasant and not overly sticky. Following Herbal Essences, TRESemmé's conditioner is critiqued for its packaging but praised for its large size and affordability. The ingredient list includes ceramides, known for their hydrating properties, and the product is tested for its texture and scent, which, while strong, is not as overpowering as Dove's.

10:02

🥥 OGX Coconut Milk Conditioner Review

The third paragraph focuses on OGX's Coconut Milk conditioner, which, despite the host's personal dislike for coconut oil, is evaluated for its packaging and ingredients. The conditioner is sulfate-free, not tested on animals, and contains a blend of hydrating and protective ingredients like glycerin, coconut oil, and panthenol. The scent is strongly coconut-based, and the texture is described as gooey yet hydrating. The host tests the conditioner on a hair strand, noting its detangling properties and the pronounced coconut smell.

15:03

🏆 Final Verdict on Drugstore Conditioners

In the final paragraph, the host compares the conditioned hair strands to an unconditioned one, ranking the conditioners from least to most favorite. Dove ends up in fourth place due to its strong scent and average performance. TRESemmé takes third place, praised for its value but criticized for its scent and packaging. Herbal Essences comes in second, appreciated for its scent, price, and effectiveness. OGX wins first place, with the host noting its significant improvement in hair softness despite the strong coconut smell. The host concludes by recommending viewers to try these products, especially OGX, if on a budget.

📞 Viewer Engagement and Hair Care Tips

The script concludes with the host engaging with viewers, encouraging subscriptions, likes, and notifications. They share their contact information for direct communication and promote their hair care brand, X Model Hair. Additionally, the host provides a shoutout to a viewer named Britney, offering advice on enhancing her curly hair with specific products and discouraging her from cutting her long hair, which is admired in its current state.

Keywords

💡Conditioners

Conditioners are hair care products applied after shampooing to improve the texture and manageability of hair. They are essential for hydrating and detangling hair, as well as reducing static. In the video, the host is testing various drugstore conditioners to find an affordable and effective option for viewers, which is central to the theme of budget-friendly hair care.

💡Drugstore

The term 'drugstore' refers to a retail shop that sells a variety of products, including cosmetics, toiletries, and over-the-counter medications. In the context of the video, 'drugstore' is used to describe the origin of the conditioners being tested, emphasizing their accessibility and affordability to the general public.

💡Hydration

Hydration in the context of hair care refers to the process of adding moisture to the hair shaft to prevent dryness and breakage. The video focuses on conditioners that provide hydration, as the host tests their effectiveness on hair strands, demonstrating the importance of this property for hair health.

💡Cruelty-Free

Cruelty-free products are those that are not tested on animals, aligning with ethical consumerism and animal rights. The script mentions that some of the conditioners are cruelty-free, indicating the host's preference for products that adhere to ethical standards.

💡Recycled Packaging

Recycled packaging refers to the use of materials that have been reprocessed after their initial use, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. The video script highlights the recycled nature of some conditioners' packaging, showing the host's support for environmentally friendly practices.

💡Fragrance

Fragrance in hair care products is an added scent that can enhance the user experience. However, the script notes that some conditioners have a very strong fragrance, which might be overpowering for some users, indicating the importance of personal preference in product selection.

💡Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a natural oil known for its moisturizing properties and is commonly used in hair care products. The script mentions coconut oil as an ingredient in some conditioners, but the host expresses a personal dislike for it, suggesting that ingredient preferences can vary among users.

💡Arginine

Arginine is an amino acid that is a component of proteins, including keratin, which is a key structural protein in hair. The script mentions arginine as an ingredient in some conditioners, suggesting its role in strengthening and nourishing hair.

💡Ceramides

Ceramides are lipids that help to form the skin's barrier and are also used in hair care products to restore moisture and improve the hair's texture. The video discusses the inclusion of ceramides in one of the conditioners, emphasizing their role in providing long-lasting hydration.

💡Detangling

Detangling refers to the process of removing knots and tangles from hair, making it easier to manage. The script describes the detangling effect of the conditioners, which is a key benefit for users with knotty or curly hair.

💡Vegan

Vegan products do not contain any animal-derived ingredients. The script notes that one of the conditioners contains egg whites, making it not vegan, which is a consideration for viewers who follow a vegan lifestyle.

Highlights

Testing four different drugstore conditioners to find an affordable and effective option.

Dove conditioner features 100% recycled packaging and a cruelty-free formula.

Herbal Essence conditioner has a unique blue color and is made with zero waste.

Tresemme offers a large 22-ounce bottle with ceramides for intense hydration.

OGX Coconut Milk conditioner is sulfate-free and not tested on animals.

Dove's conditioner has a strong, lingering candy-like scent.

Herbal Essence's scent is less overpowering and more pleasant than Dove's.

Tresemme's scent is described as clean but still quite strong.

OGX conditioner has a prominent coconut smell, evoking a beach-like experience.

Dove conditioner's ingredient list includes lactic acid to maintain hair's pH level.

Herbal Essence conditioner contains coconut oil and corn extract.

Tresemme conditioner's ingredients are more elaborate, featuring lysine for collagen production.

OGX conditioner contains glycerin, coconut oil, and egg whites, making it not vegan.

A hair strand test is conducted to evaluate the moisturizing effects of each conditioner.

Dove conditioner results in slightly smoother hair but doesn't impress with softness.

Herbal Essence makes hair noticeably smoother, detangled, and slightly shinier.

Tresemme provides a softer feel with tamed flyaways and a shiny appearance.

OGX conditioner stands out as the softest, silkiest, and shiniest, with a strong coconut scent.

Final ranking places OGX as the most favorite conditioner, followed by Herbal Essence, Tresemme, and Dove.

The video concludes with a recommendation to try these budget-friendly conditioners for different hair needs.

An Instagram shout-out is given to Britney for her hair growth journey and advice on using better products for curly hair.

Transcripts

hi beautiful today we're testing

drugstore

conditioners previously we had tested

drugstore shampoos i found out some

really interesting things while trying

the shampoos out it was

quite mind-blowing and um intriguing if

you guys want to see that video of me

testing drugstore shampoos it is linked

below but today is focused on

conditioners we're going to try and find

a conditioner today that is

very inexpensive and affordable that

maybe

i can approve of and be okay with you

using we're not setting the bar too high

it's way down low but it's gonna be fine

i have four different brands right

beside me that emma

snatched up from the local drugstore how

did you find these recommended by

somebody oh yeah these were like the

most sought out conditioners

so she did some investigation work with

her little fingers and

found the top four most commonly bought

conditioners to hydrate your hair today

we'll be testing dove herbal essence

tresemme and ogx all these conditioners

i'll be using today are

hydrating i want to see what the big

difference is beforehand and

after hand on these hair strands i'll be

testing it on so hydrating seemed to be

the best

and easiest way to figure that out i'm

excited let's get testing

and let's see which conditioner ranks

supreme let's do it

[Music]

okay up first we have

here we go we have dove

can you see it oh there it is i saw this

packaging in the last video

but it is 100 recycled and we kind of

love that however it's definitely not

the cutest thing in the world if you're

going for like oh man i want to have

like a chic conditioner

this ain't your thing i do like the snap

cap really cute this is cruelty free

which

we love and support and we fully fully

want that in every product please

this is 12 fluid ounces which is pretty

much

average that's a good amount of product

i appreciate that this product retails

for

5.29 very

affordable in my opinion dove

conditioner with buyer nourish contains

a blend of hair strengthening nutrients

and a unique blend of micro nourishing

complex that

instantly smooths even the most damaged

hair is that true

i wonder what they put in here to make

that happen so the ingredient list says

water some of us know that one you know

you know that one

well you don't really drink any water

you probably you probably don't know

so we also uh have here cetera alcohol

which is totally normal

we have this long one that says stereo

middle

propyl dimethylene mean which from our

quick research

just a additive that makes water and oil

go together and it's also good for hair

and protects it

fragrance very high on the list which we

found last time to with the shampoo

and it really makes the scent last on

your hair so if you like a lasting

really really strong scent this is your

girl so i also see lactic acid on here

which is weird because i know that's

inside your body but

i've never seen it in a conditioner um

it apparently

uh maintains the ph level of your hair

which i do appreciate that other than

that we have coconut oil which you guys

know what coconut oil is i don't really

love coconut oil but at least we have an

oil in here we also have arginine in

here which

is an amino acid and that is found in

keratin so

that's great too not the worst

ingredient list i'm actually a little

intrigued

okay now for the smell test

it's very overpowering and it smells

like

candy like sour candy which i love i

would eat this

for sure i just wouldn't want that

lingering scent on my hair

maybe that's just me i don't know okay

let's touch it now listen it definitely

feels very slippery and smooth and my

finger feels hydrated it's not sticky it

feels nice

it's very slippery it feels very

moisturizing and the scent is obviously

very overpowering like i said 100 times

okay let's test this out so just let you

guys know to make this hair

really really dry and crispy that way we

can see how effective this

moisturizing conditioner is we washed

this twice with dawn dish soap so it is

feeling

really drying nasty we're gonna dip this

in

the water and we'll get a little bulb

and we

will comb this through the hair with our

hands the scent is is in my face

it is there i mean dove guys it feels

soft it feels nice so let's just do that

i'll do a little dunkaroo and get that

off of there

it feels slippery and nice um can't tell

much yet but let's move on to the next

product

up next we have whoa where did that come

from herbal essence

i like the presentation only because the

inner

stuff in here is blue and i love a

colored conditioner

i just think it adds the experience and

it's really fun other than that it's a

pretty basic bottle but it is a custom

bottle and they have a little herbal

essence on the top of this and i

like a custom moment um this is a hello

hydration conditioner

zero percent parabens mineral oil this

says

revel in lush aromas this bottle is

recycled

also dope it's cruelty free

dermatologist tested i love it made with

zero waste i mean it's pretty impressive

this is 11.7 fluid ounces and this

retails for 6.29 all right the

ingredient list is very short i did

notice that

uh it says water cool again awesome

bentronomium

chloride which is a pretty common

ingredient that we use in some of our

conditioners and it is an anti-static

ingredient totally okay with that

obviously it's anterior alcohol

normal we have coconut oil which i keep

repeating this but

i'm not the biggest fan of you know if

you are go with it there's also corn

extract in here and we've been

researching it and we can't find out

what the hell it is or why it's in here

honestly we found something about

bedwetting if you have a bed wetting

issue maybe this is the conditioner for

you

we have some flour extract we have some

fragrance perfume

and some dye totally normal let's smell

it

this one definitely smells like coconut

is much better than the previous one the

dove one

it's a lot less scent and the perfume is

actually

really low on the list herbalism has

really been like doing something for me

lately it's kind of weird

let's give it a feel oh it is really

blue it's funny because on your fingers

you can actually feel it like

filling in the dryness and it makes it

really slippery and soft on your fingers

i actually do like this

and it's not sticky and it's not too

thick i enjoy it now

let's give this a test on a hair strand

a little dungaroo

a little dollop it feels nice

very detangling the smell is stronger on

the hair than in the bottle

it also makes my hands a little tingly

my hands are gonna be so moisturized

after this

i'm gonna let this dry and let's move on

to the next conditioner up next

we have tresemme is there like thing

trust me trust me

yeah the bottle to me is heinous why is

it a triangle

i just hate that the cap isn't the same

color as the front of the bottle it's

like gold and then bronze

anyways presentation really lacks for me

tresemme used by professionals

where this says ultimate hydration with

moisture complex

uh it's a system for long-lasting

hydration it is a recycled

plastic it is not cruelty free that i

see here

which is really sad give your hair the

hydration it needs to restore life back

to your locks

our moisture complex with ceramides

infuses each strand with an

intense boost of dehydration locking it

in to leave your hair feeling soft and

smooth after each use

ceramides are really cute really trendy

really nice and a great thing to add to

your conditioner this is

22 fluid ounces and it retails for 6.79

that is

a lot of product for a little amount of

money

wow to make something that cheap and

have that much in a bottle you must be

cutting some corners i mean

you just have to or you're making a cent

per product i don't know what they're

doing but they're probably just selling

a lot of them and making a very low

commission on them i may never know

looking at the ingredient list here it

says water

we have some cetera alcohol we have

ceramides in here which is great for

moisture retention

to help fix damaged hair you can find

that in skincare also

i see lysine on here which helps

collagen production

kind of cute ingredients and again we

have arginine and lactic acid i do like

these ingredients

it seems to be a little bit more

elaborate than a previous

two conditioners we just reviewed it's

like enough ingredients

it's not too much time for the smell

test actually this is like the most

intense part of all because they never

smoke it so let's see what happens here

okay definitely better than the dove one

i don't hate this it still smells like

sour candy but it's like a little bit

less sour than the dove one

it's not the worst it smells very clean

but definitely like

overpowering clean also the fragrance

it's in the middle of the list

pretty average place to put it not too

much not too little now let's put on my

fingertip and let's test it out

this one feels a little more runny than

the other two this is a little

thinner but still pretty much feels the

same let's give this a shot on a hair

strand and let's see

what happens all right let's do a little

dunkaroo

let's do a little dollop the scent is

strong but nice it's not the worst scent

feels

quite like the other ones let's do a

little dunker to get this off

i mean this one feels extra slippery all

right we'll dry that up and let's move

on to the next conditioner

all right up next we have ogx which

actually

stands for organics believe it or not

some people don't know that some people

do

some people are shocked by that i was

one of those people who were shocked by

that i had no idea

we have coconut milk conditioner like

the coconut

thing it's really a lot people get so

obsessed with a particular product every

year and it's funny to me because people

don't even know if it's actually good

for them they just use it because

everybody else is using it coconut oil

is one of those things that i really

don't love at all i actually hate

coconut oil personally but

you do your own research on that the

bottle is actually really cute i do like

it i think it's a little more

trendy and new i like that the cat

matches the front of the bottle i like

they put the main ingredients in the

front and try to get you to understand

the product better i

like the roundness of it it seems very

easy to squish so

cool and i like a little flip cap this

says sulfate free

not test on animals love love love and

it's all about recycling we love that

too

it says why you want it it's like a trip

to the tropics in a bottle i love that

this is some ex-mono the luxury creamy

hydrating blend

helps leave your hair feeling

moisturized glowing and super soft this

is

13 fluid ounces and it retails for 9.29

by far the most expensive one today and

the cheapest one was dove so let's keep

that in mind that one was 5.29

and this is 9.29 so it's a pretty big

jump so let's see if it's worth it

the ingredient list says water they love

the water huh

it's like we don't have showers these

days they're like there's no such thing

as

water and water water emma

cassidy was a joke

we have glycerin very high up on the

list which attracts moisture

we have coconut oil which we just went

over a million times we have more

coconut and that looks like coconut milk

or something

we have safflower seed oil we have

panthenol which is pro vitamin b5

great great for your hair which helps

protect against damage

and we have ovum on here which is egg

powder making this product

not vegan all right well the ingredient

list

actually has some really great things

and a lot of additives that don't need

to be there but are because it makes it

a little more luxurious and that is what

you get for the price is a little more

zinger and ingredient-less you know what

i mean guys let's do a quick

smell test i think this is going to

smell a heavy of coconut

i mean yeah it's is a little coconut

milk on it it just smells like coconut i

don't like the smell of coconut that

much

but it's not bad it smells no this

smells like like i literally just got

off the beach

in tahiti like going into my suite

literally like gonna shower

after like a little bit of a sunburn

okay

do you want to taste that let's put this

on my finger

and they all feel really similar this

feels exactly the same it's a little

more gooey than the other ones

i don't know it's hydrating feels fine

let's test it on the real hair strands

now we got our dry

hair strand let's give it a dunk let's

do a little dollop on the hand

and the good old hands love these things

and the coconut smell

is very overpowering and strong i mean

like it is

definitely there it feels like it's

detangling quite nicely though i can

really rub my hands through it

love that it's cute it feels like the

other ones let's rinse that off and

wow this feels actually a little bit

better than the other ones this feels

very slippery i'm gonna go ahead and dry

all the hair strands

and then i'll be back to figure out

which one

feels the softest and works the best all

right now it's time for the touch

test now we have our constant here which

is the one that has not been conditioned

so we're going to compare every other

hair strand to this one the first

specimen please we have dove okay

it looks a bit smoother it feels just

slightly smoother

nothing too silky soft not very

impressed this is herbal essence i'm

rooting for herbal essence just because

i

last time it went well let's see here

this one's definitely noticeably

smoother than the dove one

it feels very much detangled it looks a

bit

shinier just slightly it's kind of hard

to tell on camera but

the ends seem a little less frayed

and broken this one feels pretty good i

like this

all right now we have tresemme and

tresemme

feels good too definitely feels smoother

than the one that has not been

conditioned which i would hope so but it

feels a

noticeable amount softer and it looks

very shiny and the little flyaways seem

to be

tamed a lot better i think that herbal

essence was definitely softer though

oh it's called the gx lassic

coconut you whisper coconut milk

and i was like coconut milk

guys if that's the name you wrote

she wrote coconut milk this one is

noticeably softer than the others like

very much so it is silky smooth the

smell

it smells like coconut it's very strong

it looks very healthy and glowy and

shiny

this one to me stands out by far i

really like this this is before

this is after all right now that i've

felt all the conditioners and

seen what they can do it is time for my

final thoughts from

least favorite to most favorite in order

in fourth place we have

dove guys step it up are the ingredient

lists not the worst not the best

kind of black didn't make the hair that

soft and i hate the scent

in third place we have tresemme

this is very large and it's very

inexpensive this is 6.79 for 22 ounces

like i said before

i mean that's really really great and

very affordable other than that

um the ingredient list was like decent i

hate the bottle

and the scent was it's pretty bad and it

also made the hair like

soft but not the softest i could do

without this for sure

in second place purple essence

still not mad at this one and honestly

for the price it could easily come in

first

it is 11 ounces and it's only 6.29

cheap and the ingredient list was decent

it made the hair quite soft

i did like the scent i like the bottle

and i like the presentation

not bad at all and in first place you

guys already know it's

ogx this one was great i don't like

coconut

but if you do like coconut and you want

an ogx product this

is quite nice this does have egg whites

in it so it's not vegan which was the

saddest part for me

it's a pretty decent product and it is

quite inexpensive

at nine dollars and what cents 29.

29 and it is 13 ounces which is not too

small either after using this on the

hair strand it was significantly softer

this is our winner for today

congratulations

okay well again very surprised my

findings they were

much better than the shampoo one in my

opinion they're not the worst

not the best definitely not salon

professional quality but doable

and if you're balling on a budget go for

it try some of these products see what

you like

ogx was my favorite and if you're in the

drugstore maybe pick it up maybe try it

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