What They Say: "Senses are indulged as hair is treated to a beneficial blend proven to soften thick, coarse hair. Gentle cleansers, detangling conditioners and rich emollients keep hair controlled, conditioned and rich with moisture.

Coconut: Extremely hydrating conditioning fruit quenches dehydrated hair. Smoothes rough cuticle layer into a glossy finish. Softens coarse, thick or wiry hair for added control.

Mango: Significant source of Vitamins A, B and C to promote a shiny surface, and protect from heat and styling stress.

Jojoba: Moisturizing conditioner instantly penetrates rehydrating the cortex. Ensures hair is always strong, always healthy, always bouncy.

• Added UV protection guards against fadage.
• Moisturizers and bodifiers balance the formulas resulting in resilient styling.
• Naturally derived surfactants carefully remove impurities with a sensuous, billowy lather.
• Color safe formula is gentle for all color treated hair."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: Okay, this was a pair I definitely wanted to try, as I've for years been dealing with my often unruly, half-wiry hair with talented juggling of various hair products and styling techniques. Mostly, my problem is typically the first 8-12 hours after washing my hair. If the water isn't JUST soft enough, or if the product isn't QUITE right, or if I blowdry for too long or for too little and in the wrong direction, my hair without product can be - quite frankly - poofy and dry as straw. This is part of the reason (aside from the fact that it's healthier for my hair) that I only wash it every 3-4 days.

I've found several products and some shampoos and conditioners that really make those first few hours much more pleasant to look at. But I'm also glad to find more.

The shampoo smells SO GOOD. It's like a coconut/creamsicle scent, and the lather is velvety soft. When you rinse, the hair still feels soft and not stripped. The conditioner does not smell quite as incredible...there's some other component to it which makes the scent different, but it is still pleasant. I wouldn't call this an intense conditioner by any means, either. It does the job along with the shampoo but isn't heavy.

Overall, this duo did its job creating a mood-lifting, pampering experience and did in fact leave my hair more soft and touchable. It also didn't look dry right after blowdrying, either - even without the aid of any other styling product. I was pleased.

Retail Price: $9.95-31.95, depending on size (go to backtobasics.com to find a salon retailer near you)

DeLush Rating: (the Shampoo)
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