This Vegan Conditioner Left My Dry, Damaged Hair Feeling Like Silk — and It’s Less Than $10

When I say my hair is dry, I mean it's dry. After bleaching my strands platinum blonde for years, I recently went brunette and I’m still working to bring my hair back to life. Because healthy hair retains color, mine fades fast. Even if I only wash my hair twice a week, the richness of the color doesn’t last. That’s why I like to use ultra-moisturizing conditioners and ones without dyes and silicones. This conditioner checked those boxes and then some. Not only is it free from color-damaging ingredients, it’s also vegan and cruelty-free, made with organic coconut oil and ethically sourced rose extract. Plus, the bottle is made of 100 percent recycled plastic. Color (ha!) me impressed.

The first thing I noticed about the conditioner was the smell. As someone who is very sensitive to smells (thanks, migraines), it was a little strong for me. The rose scent is nice, but a bit too much of a good thing. I, however, fully acknowledge that a strong scent is a positive for a lot of people, so I didn’t let it deter me. The next thing I noticed is how little conditioner I needed to coat my hair. While it’s only shoulder length, my hair’s dryness often makes me use a handful of product just to get my fingers through it. I felt like this really got each strand without a lot of effort. I left it in for a few minutes and was pleasantly surprised when it rinsed out easily. (Sometimes, moisturizing conditioners stay in your hair for what feels like forever.)