Thursday, April 21, 2011

Aveeno conditioner, yup, another new product

Hello there lovely people,

I have another new product to review.  Recently Publix had Aveeno hair products on sale so I decided to buy a conditioner (I'm all for a sale product).  I decided on the Nourish+Mosturize.    When I first squeezed it into my hand to use I was a bit hesitant about this product because I thought it would be too thin and light.  Typically when I go for a conditioner, especially one that will be used during detangling sessions, I like something thick, creamy, and a bit heavy.  However, after using this stuff I absolutely loved it.  I had no problem with detangling my hair, and have found this Aveeno conditioner to be an awesome leave in.  When I do a wash and go and use Aveeno for a leave in my hair is soft and moisturized even on the next day.  I also find the price to be pretty reasonable (about $6 for 12oz).  I do, however, have a concern with this product.  One of the top ingredients (numero 2) is a silicone.  Silicones have gotten mixed reviews with some people detesting them because they are said to not be water soluble.  As you may know I don't shampoo my hair which is the best way to remove silicones (note: there are different types of silicones and I am referring to dimethicone).  The concern with not removing silicones from your hair is that they will build up ultimately causing other products (including water) to not be able to reach your hair, therefore leaving your hair dry and vulnerable.  I have not taken a strong stance on silicone products yet, so I think I will keep using my Aveeno (currently one-two times per week) and decide how I feel once the bottle empties.  So, for my pros and cons list.

Pros
  • inexpensive
  • easy to find (Publix, Target, drugstores, etc.)
  • good moisturizer for wash and go (I have not tried it on dry hair yet)
  • doesn't require a lot
  • can be used for regular conditioning or as a leave in (I currently prefer as a leave in simply because it's cheaper than the leave in I am using (Beautiful Curls))
Cons
  • contains a lot of silicones
  • more expensive than most store brands such as Dove-however this is a small one, b/c the price difference isn't big and it's still quite under $10 for about a month supply

So, looking at my pros and cons list, this is a keeper for now, but the final say will come after some more use and an empty bottle. 

That's all I have for now, tootles.
Love, peace and happiness

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