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Petroleum/Paraben-Free conditioner that WORKS?

I have long, thick hair and I used to use Tresseme shampoo/conditioner. After my shower, my hair was fairly easy to brush without a ton of knots. I'm now wanting to switch to a more "green" shampoo/conditioner, but haven't found one that works as well. I've tried the Everyday Shea (I think it's called - got it at Whole Foods) and the Gud line from Burt's Bees... my hair is a PITA to comb out after a shower, and doesn't feel as nice as when I used the Tresseme. 

Any suggestions? 

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Re: Petroleum/Paraben-Free conditioner that WORKS?

  • I recently began using Nature's Gate Herbal Daily Conditioner and really like it. My hair is nearly to the middle of my back and I haven't had any issues with tangles (although I don't usually). And, the smell is really nice. 

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  • If you want to splurge, try pureology! It is super concentrated, so you don't need much, and is sulfate free and vegan, I'm pretty sure it is paraben free also.
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    I recently began using Nature's Gate Herbal Daily Conditioner and really like it. My hair is nearly to the middle of my back and I haven't had any issues with tangles (although I don't usually). And, the smell is really nice. 

    This is what I use and like. My hair is also to the middle of my back and I still only need a tiny bit. 

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  • I use Ava no harmful chemicals whatsoever and every single product rates '01' on EWG. Burt's bees has been owned by Clorox since 2007, btw, and has since changed their ingredients and safety since selling out.
    Do you know what toxic chemicals are lurking in your current products? Check them at www.ewg.org. For fantastic skin, body, baby and home products WITHOUT hazardous chemicals, visit www.AvaAndersonMA.com
  • I use DermOrganics Daily Hydrating Conditioner and it's been wonderful - a little pricey but a little bit of it goes a LOOOOONG way (a travel size bottle lasted me over 2 months, but I only wash my hair twice a week).  It has no artificial preservatives, sulfate and gluten free, no sodium, chloride, MEA, DEA or dyes, paraben free and propylene glycol free.  It makes my hair feel really great, and I like their shampoo too!
  • I use Desert Essence conditioner in coconut. It does have fragrance, but none of the other usual suspects (parabens, etc). I have medium to long, wavy (read:tangly) hair and I can comb through with a wide comb right after showering with no problem.
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  • I use Avalon Organics and it definitely makes my hair smooth afterwards (and easy to comb).
  • I've used Giovanni conditioners (they smell so nice too!)

    You can find them at Target, but often TJMaxx with have huge bottles for a lot less. It's paraben free and has quite  a few certified organic ingredients as well. 

  • I use Burt's Bees - the regular variety, not GUD. I do love GUD's shampoo, though. I have very straight, fine hair.
  • Nature's Gate still has benzene a known carcinogen in it. I use Kiss My Face. Gets good ratings on EWG and I can find it at my grocery store. Just a heads up that it does take about 2 weeks for your hair to get used to it if you've been using mainstream shampoo and conditioner. But if you wait it out, I've gotten great results with it.
  • I use Theraneem shampoo and conditioner (also Whole Foods) and they work really well me.  Bonus is that Neem oil is an insect repellent (smells good, though), so I get bit less in the summer :).

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  • Costco brand shampoo & conditioner are amazing and best of all, super cheap! It's sulfate free, paraben free, 100% vegan, gluten free, had no animal testing. I've switched months ago and my hair looks and feels a lot better than it did with a lot of other stuff I used. Here's a link to a review:

    https://www.costcoinsider.com/kirkland-signature-moisture-shampoo-and-conditioner-review/ 

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