Readers Conditioner Picks

Want soft, shiny hair? It's all about finding the right conditioner. Our readers bravely tried (nearly) every conditioner on the market and told us which truly deliver that gorgeous "Pantene commercial" hair. See for yourself...

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Aussie Moist Conditioner, $3.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9*

Best for: All hair types

Why it's great: "Super rich and thick, and smells great. I tried Aussie back in the '80s (I'm old) and was not impressed. But they've obviously improved; this is truly amazing! I'm buying more of their other products; their quality impressed me so much. For the price, why not?" -- DarvaSutra, TotalBeauty.com member

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TIGI Catwalk Curls Rock Conditioner, $9.95

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9*

Best for: Curly hair

Why it's great: "The consistency is very thick and does a great job of moisturizing my dry hair. It is not too thick, and doesn't weigh down my curls. The absolutely amazing smell lingers all day." -- MollyJane, TotalBeauty.com member

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JOICO K-PAK Conditioner, $13.96

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9*

Best for: Fine hair

Why it's great: "After using a variety of reconstructors to keep my fine, color-treated hair from exploding, I think K-Pak deserves its legendary status. It smells just like bananas, and leaves your hair with a surprising amount of strength and volume." -- heather_e, TotalBeauty.com member

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Frederic Fekkai Protein Rx Reparative Conditioner, $18.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9*

Best for: Long hair

Why it's great: "I had long hair, and after a shower I'd have HUGE handfuls of [lost] hair. [I] started using this, and within a week my hair was staying in place! Plus it keeps it shiny and full. I've tried other products with limited success, but this is by far the best repairing shampoo/condition set on the market." -- Capsfille, TotalBeauty.com member

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Biolage hydrathérapie Conditioning Balm, $15

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9*

Best for: Coarse hair

Why it's great: "I have super thick, coarse hair (and lots of it) so over the years I've tried it all. This conditioner has the perfect balance of what my hair needs to make it feel like real hair, and it stays shiny and bouncy and lightweight after [I] dry my hair." -- roximiller, TotalBeauty.com member

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Sunsilk ThermaShine Conditioner, $4.49

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9*

Best for: Heat styling

Why it's great: "This stuff will absolutely transform your hair! It makes my hair soft, shiny, bright, and healthy -- and for such a great price! And what I absolutely love about it is that it works even better when you blow-dry because I can't go without blow-drying my hair." -- annieboo33, TotalBeauty.com member

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Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfumed Daily Conditioner, $21

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9*

Best for: Dull hair

Why it's great: "Well, now I'm spoiled! I can't tell you how bad my hair feels if I don't use this conditioner. If you adore smelling great and need tons of shine and want to lose your tangles, there's nothing better. The best part? The smell stays in your hair and layers beautifully." -- andi515, TotalBeauty.com member

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Alterna Ten Conditioner, $60

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 10*

Best for: Chemically- and color-treated hair

Why it's great: "The feel and texture of my chemically-processed, color-treated hair was vastly improved after a single use. I only needed to use a tiny amount of the conditioner in my long hair, so although it was pricey, it lasted much longer than any other conditioner I'd used." -- bxmvmjbj, TotalBeauty.com member

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Pureology Reconstruct Repair, $22.95

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 10*

Best for: Color-treated or damaged hair

Why it's great: "This really brought back the shine and softness to my hair after my color-treated locks were exposed to a lot of sun and chlorine following a vacation. I found that by using it once every two or three days, my hair felt and looked much healthier." -- mattrach, TotalBeauty.com member

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