Just Plain Shampoo - Sunsilk

I have recently tried to review some really nice, special, expensive shampoos.  I found it hard to review a shampoo, mostly because I think the feel of your hair is largely determined by the conditioner you use and not so much the shampoo. 

And then I thought I should compare the shampoo to my simple good enough shampoo.
This is my favourite supermarket/Dischem/buy anywhere kind of shampoo.

I use Sunsilk and use the one for coloured hair.  I really like it much more than other shampoos in the same price range.  It is cheap and lasts a long time.  I sometimes use the accompanying conditioner, but also use the conditioner that comes with my hair colour products.  I think a good conditioner is so much more important than a good shampoo.

I have decided that expensive shampoos I review has to make my hair feel better than Sunsilk before I will get excited.

You can read all from the manufacturer here.

Kiehl's series Nr 7: Superbly smoothing argan conditioner

 

I liked the conditioner.  I am a much bigger fan of Kiehl's conditioners than I am of Kiehl's shampoos.  The conditioners are just perfect.  I use a tiny bit, it slides onto my hair and just immediately make my hair feel coated and manageable without feeling oily.  Definitely a keeper.

 

From the package:  This conditioner is formulated to effectively detangle and provide intensive smoothing for a long lasting frizz free finish, our rich formula is entirely silicone free. Blended with Fairly-Traded Argan oil plus Safflower Seed Oil this conditioner thoroughly smoothes hair without weighing it down, while helping to prevent fly-aways.  Combined with Cocoa Butter this formula provides effective levels of moisture and shine.  Out smoothing preparation effectively tames your mane to impart a marvellously manageable sleek appearance. 

 The list of ingredients included: Argan oil, safflower seed oil, caster oil, sesame seed oil, candelilla wax, cocoa seed butter, orange peel oil, eucalyptus leaf oil.

 

There is a review here.  You can also read several reviews here.

Kiehls series Nr 5: Kiehl’s olive fruit oil nourishing shampoo and conditioner

 

 

After washing my hair with this shampoo, I have been touching my hair all day long, because it was so soft.  The smell was also nice and soft.  It is meant for dry, damaged and under nourished hair.  It includes avocado oils, lemon juice and olive fruit oil. 

 

 

There are few things I like as much as a good conditioner. A nice moisturising conditioner makes a large difference to the look and feel of your hair. And then it matters less whether you use a good shampoo. This conditioner is great, not heavy or oily, but left my hair nourished and shiny and very manageable. I would definitely place this on my list of things to replace.

I tried hard to find reviews from South Africa. You can read lots of reviews from users on the Kiehl's website and another American website here. You can find some South African reviews here and here.
I do not have the exact price, but I think it was around R195 for 200 ml for the conditioner and R209 for 250 ml of the shampoo.  I like the idea that they sell the conditioner in a smaller size than the shampoo.