SheaMoistureRestorative Conditioner for Dry, Damaged Hair Raw Shea Butter Silicone Free Conditioner for Curly Hair 13 oz

Great product

When my chemical allergies got so bad that I couldn't use Ouidad's products anymore, I discovered Shea Moisture on the advice of a friend. Wow, I have not been disappointed. It's a crime how much I've spent on hair products before discovering this conditioner.My only complaint is that it's tough to get it out of the bottle. They should actually switch the dispenser and put it on the shampoo and move the shampoo's tiny little spout to the conditioner.I have type 3b really tight curly multiracial hair that I keep natural in a very round afro. I constantly get compliments on my hair after having washed it with this conditioner. It leaves my hair soft and with no overpowering fragrances (I love that they use essential oils but I don't want people to be able to smell me from a mile away). I can often get away with not using any product after this. Yes, you didn't read that incorrectly. NO PRODUCTS AFTER THIS. It's not an every day thing by any means but that I've been able to get away with it at all says how great this product truly is.

Couldn't wait for this conditioner to arrive. It came quickly and did not disappoint. Living in the high desert I fight dry skin and hair daily but recently I was ill and the medication I was on really damaged my hair. Dry, brittle with an odd frizz. At first I used as a conditioner in the shower but using that way did little for my hair. Next time I used a my regular deep conditioner after shampooing then lightly towel dried my hair..just enough to remove the dripping. Then I wet my hand and put pencil eraser amount of the Shea conditioner on my palms and rubbed my hands together. Then ran my hands thru my hair focusing on the bang area which was the most damaged area. It blew out nicely but was still dry. Did this every other day for the 1st week and now week 2 it is looking better still. I will probably do this routine forever because of our dry environment. This product is all natural, has a wonderful fragrance, is easy to work with and is really restoring my hair. And let me say this...I am an older white woman. Highly recommend.

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5)Title: Great moisture and slip, but a little heavy for finer hairI’ve been using this conditioner for about 3 weeks on my thick, wavy/curly hair that tends to get really dry and frizzy, especially at the ends. I’ve tried a lot of “moisturizing” conditioners that either feel too light or leave weird residue, but this one actually delivers on the moisture.It has a rich, buttery texture and spreads easily—so you don’t need a huge amount. I usually leave it in for a few minutes while I shower, and it makes detangling way easier. My curls definitely feel softer and less poofy afterward, and I’ve noticed less breakage when I comb through.The scent is kind of earthy and natural—not overly perfumey, which I like. It lingers a bit after rinsing but not in an annoying way.Only reason I’m docking a star: if your hair is fine or gets oily easily, this might be too heavy. I tried using a small amount as a leave-in once and it made my hair feel a little weighed down and greasy by the end of the day. Rinsing it out works best for me.Overall though, it’s a solid conditioner—especially if your hair is dry, textured, or color-treated. Just maybe avoid piling it on if your hair is thin or low-porosity.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:A wonderful product!! Nourished my dried hair completely. Will definitely purchase again.

All I can say is wow! What a difference! My hair has become more dry and damaged due to using purple shampoo on it and putting it in a tight bun every day. After rinsing it out the first time, my hair was SO SMOOTH and felt like my hair took a huge gulp of water. No longer have knots after getting out of the shower and having towel hair. When I air dry it after combing, it is so smooth and soft, it looks like I straightened it with no frizz or fly aways(also have naturally pin straight hair but always had crazy fly aways). Shocked since most natural brands dry out my hair due to ingredients. Highly recommend

Natural Silver Curls drama: I could not find the Restorative Conditioner anywhere. I usually ordered it on amazon, but recently I could not find it. Checked the stores, checked Shea Moisture website the works. All searches return with this product. I have used this Retention Conditioner in the past but the mix was different. The one thing I noticed is the color of the product. The original Retention formula was beige and smelled differently. I noticed all the new pictures of the product showed a bright white formula. Not knowing if this was just a camera color issue or a brand change, I ordered one small bottle. When it arrived, I immediately yanked the cap off it and smelled it and rubbed in my fingers. The ingredients are the same, just worded alil differently probably for legal reasons. This is Restorative Conditioner with a different label and name but the product is the same. So if you are searching for the only 'silver curl sealer' by Shea Moisture, you found it. Wish everyone involved could have clued me in, but in any case my curls are happy. It is the only product I use on my 3 feet of salt and pepper natural curls.

I felt like this product did a decent job on my long hair, but it did not do a spectacular job. I did not leave it on very long, as I always wash my hair in a rush, but I believe I have had much better results with other products.It smells delicious, and would most likely work better if my hair was not as long as it is.The 3 star rating is merely because I felt it was good, but not - great.