Pantene dries the hell outta my hair b/c like others said it contains silicones and other things to make the hair appear shiny, but in all essence dry it out... So after using it for like two weeks you have crispy straw.

My fave shampoo/conditioner line right now is KMS, they have it at like Regis and stuff. I'm using the blonde (purple) shampoo and the color-treated reconstructor--they smell awesome and are great! Also what is excellent for the hair is Joico K-PAK line in the yellowish-white bottle, one of my roomies uses it and it's got a really really low pH and contains proteins, etc... plus it smells delish and I works great too.

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I use Suave or V05, it's cheap and it works. I don't need the expensive stuff.

I have started using the Dove line of shampoo and conditioners and not only does it smell great but it makes my hair feel so light and nice.

I used to use Pantene, maybe that's why I was losing so much hair and breakage and all that. It was getting upsetting!!

AND, if you have the money for Biolage, I STRONGLY recommend it. Whenever I had bottles of it my hair felt wonderful. It really is great.

Pantene is shite and it's really bad for color treated hair.

The first thing it does is strip your hair of any NATURAL oils or shine, then it coats it in paraffin wax to impart artificial shine.

These processes make your hair so damaged and breakable.

I am sooo anti Pantene. I use Herbal Essences right now, but I usually use Joico or Aveda.

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Steer clear of any shampoos that are "white and creamy" looking....Pantene is almost pealescent looking. If it's white and creamy, that's wax, baby and that's ending up on your hair.

Go for shampoos that are "clear", not creamy.

Hope that this helps.

Because I love GC I will share my new secret with you

Try Sexy Healthy Hair by Sexy Hair Concepts. It's the only soy based hair care line and read the ingredients... they all have soy milk, soy protiens, and/or oatmeal and wheat proteins.

I use the shampoo and conditioner as well as the once a week leave in conditioner. Some K-Mart's are selling it, but I get it at my salon. All products are usually $7-$10 which isn't bad for a salon line.

check out their website www.sexyhairconcepts.com

PS- I'm an Ag major and just did a presentation on the company and line.

I alternate between Suave and Pantene.

I may be part of the minority here, but I absolutely love Pantene! I use the Smooth & Sleek Shampoo and Conditioner. I am African American and I have Relaxed hair.

Since I don't shampoo my hair everyday, the whole "Pantene's got wax in it" argument is void to me. The supposed wax in it actually serves as a light buffer between my hair and whatever appliances I use on my hair. I haven't suffered any hair loss from it. I think the Pantene line is wonderful, and I'm looking forward to trying their new line for Relaxed hair!


I love Suave too. They have yummy-smelling shampoos and conditioners, and they are cheap! Right now, I am loving the Lime one and the Peach one.

I stay away from VO5. Supposedly, they contain Balsam- which is a product that is known to strip African-American hair textures. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but that's what I grew up hearing.

Mz Destiny, I was thinking the same thing about Pantene and Afr. Am and minority hair. I've never had a problem with Pantene and my hair is at its best when I use it. Suave is also a really great brand. I alternate between Sauve's version of Biolage and Matrix and Pantene.

Serenity...As far as Pantene's new line of Afr. Am products, I'd hold off on it for a while because one of my friends tried it and looked like an Afro puff. The strength of the Shampoo and Conditioner is not quite perfected yet...Afr. Am hair does not equate harsh chemicals.

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My hairdresser said the same thing to me (about Pantene coating your hair with a wax) when I told her that's what I used. She also said that most inexpensive brands include lots of alcohol, which in turn dry out your hair.

She recommended either Kerastase (holy fricken expensive) or Artec (not as bad but still expensive) for my hair since I had just colored it.

Has anyone tried either of these or any other expensive product? Are they worth the money? I'm pretty anal about my hair.

i have been using this line since august on my hair stylist's recommendation and i absolutely love it. i use the soy moisture shampoo, soy conditioner, and the soya want flat hair straightening spray. my hair is so soft and shiney, it looks relaly healthy. the last time i had my hair cut/colored my stylist couldn't believe how great the condition of my hair was..

I might have to work Sexy Hair Concepts into my otation with Aveda. I'm obsessed with natural shampoos and conditioners.

PANTENE IS THE DEVIL!!!!

Thats one reason why i dont use pantene, another reason is because of all the build up on the hair it causes, it can(doesnt mean it will) cause hair color and perms not to take.

I use biolage or other matrix products and have been quite happy :)

I didn't know that!! Thank you... What a bunch of heartless idiots. I use beer in my hair once a week for conditioner. A big ol' can of PBR. Try it!

I had been using Bioloage for a couple of months and noticed that with conditioner my hair wasn't very soft and quite tangly so I went to the Clinique counter to get some lotion and bought the shampoo and conditioner and can't tell you how great it is. A day after the hair has been washed, it's not greasy, very soft and quite manageable, smells great, and makes my hair feel much better. No more tangles here!

I don't like Pantene for the same greasy reasons everyone has mentioned. My boyfriend uses it, though.

I am going to try Garnier Fructisse, I think.