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Hello Hydration Conditioner Orchid and Coconut Milk

Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner Orchid and Coconut Milk

12oz | Conditioner, Daily Conditioner
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Highly Rated For Hair Types: 3a, 3b, 3c, 4a, 4b

Let me soak it to you. With a fusion of orchid & coconut milk I'm deliciously hydrating. Give your hair ... read full description »

Approximate price: $4.00
Availablity: Salon/beauty store

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Let me soak it to you. With a fusion of orchid & coconut milk I'm deliciously hydrating. Give your hair a drink. I say you can never get too much of a good thing. So say hello to a deep dousing of lush hydration with my rich formula fused with orchids & coconut milk. Drink up and replenish your hair's much needed moisture. It's time to be reunited with manageable, silky, smooth hair.

Product Attributes: moisture
water, stearyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane, cetyl alcohol, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, dimethicone, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, cocos nucifera (coconut) milk, fragrance, glutamic acid, benzyl alcohol, edta, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, blue 1

Ingredient Attributes: sulfate free, paraben free, protein free, glycerin free
  • Naturally_cute
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 5
May 04, 2012
I was really surprised when I used this product! My curls sprung to life. It smelled good and it was very easy to detangle. It was really cheap too. Works better than treseme naturals.
  • Umph
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 5
Mar 24, 2012
I like this conditioner! My curls are popping! The silicone (that CGs are concerned about) is almost at the end of the ingredients list so am not concerned. My hair likes silicones and less protein, this may be a keeper! If I find a good dollar store find it's a keeper- this is a keeper!
  • Trishntx
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Dec 09, 2011
This is my ish. I use this for co washing and I rinse it out. It has amazing slip. With this product I can comb my hair with my fingers and don't even need a comb. Awesome stuff. Staple for sure.
  • rosez
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 3
Dec 08, 2011
This product is good. It smells good and leaves the hair moisturized. However, I do prefer to use the shampoo with another conditioner.
  • curlyqueen(:
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 1
Sep 24, 2011
the only thing thats good about this product is the smell. i knew i was gonna swim alot this summer and i didnt want my hair to dry out so i bought this (with my own money) and was s mad. it DRIED OUT my hair. i switched to herbal essences totally twisted and love it! i do NOT recommend this product.. hope this helped(:
  • amandafuson
  • Type 2a
Curl Rating: 1
Sep 15, 2011
doesnt work in my daughters curly hair. but i only paid five bucks for it so it was worth a shot. it smelled good though.
  • cmwilson109
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
Aug 09, 2011
I love this product! It works great and smells great too even hours after i wash it! I have type 3b hair and i recently started the "plop method" and it worked wonders for my hair, especially since i live in a state where it's very humid. Great product!
  • misskurly
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 3
Aug 07, 2011
It was ok but i prefer coconut milk conditioner its GREAT
  • PlyrSiaci
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 3
Jul 31, 2011
As a curly that avoids silicone, I was disappointed when I realized that this conditioner contained a non water-soluble silicone. If this conditioner had no silicones and still did what it does, I would definitely give it 5 curls. This conditioner is thick and creamy, but easily spreads through your hair effortlessly. It works much better on freshly shampooed hair (due to the lack of silicone on the hair strand). After you come out of the shower and your hair is dry, you can see the shine and feel the softness this conditioner delivers. I have been using this almost everyday for at least three or more years, and never read the ingredients till now. If only it didnt have that silicone (it builds up)
  • curly_urs
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 1
Jul 30, 2011
I didn't really like this conditioner, I tried it out as a co wash but it felt like there was a film of it left in my hair that I could not wash out. I had to rewash and recondition my hair.
  • karemel
  • Type 4c
Curl Rating: 4
Jul 24, 2011
I'm a 4c hair type. I love this product! I'm new to natural and haven't co-washed yet, and will try it with this conditioner. I first bought the Hello Hydration shampoo in a travel size for my sin to bring to camp. When he brought it back I thought I'd try it. It's great!
  • Cocoflava
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 07, 2011
This is the best thing popping! my curls that is!! I love it!! I added some JBCO to it and my hair loves it! It leaves it very soft and manageable. Also it's very affordable. You don't have to go all over looking for stores that carry it either! Wal-Mart, Target, Family Dollar...I can always find it at a store.
  • madametj
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 2
Jul 06, 2011
I'm just pointing out that the ingredients for this product need to be updated. It contains Sodium Hydroxide, which means its fine as a rinse out, but anyone following the Curly Girl or the Tightly Curly method should not leave it in because it is corrosive.
  • chicagochica
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 03, 2011
I started using this for my co-washes about five months ago, and it became a staple in my regimen. It provides amazing slip and great moisture. That is especially important for me because of my desert climate.
  • NalaJae
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 5
Jun 23, 2011
i used this as a co-wash and a leave-in. it left my hair VERY soft and it smells great, but i also added another leave in to my hair when i used it also along with a mixture of olive oil and jojoba oil. but overall i love this conditioner.
  • NalaJae
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 5
Jun 23, 2011
i used this as a co-wash and a leave-in. it left my hair VERY soft and it smells great, but i also added another leave in to my hair when i used it also along with a mixture of olive oil and jojoba oil. but overall i love this conditioner.
  • Curly Bry
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 5
May 26, 2011
Adds great slip to my hair for detangling, smells good and hair feels good even after u rinse it out
  • shay8916
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 5
May 24, 2011
I love this stuff. I makes my hair super soft and great in de-tangling my very thick hair. It has great slip. It moisturizes like no other. Great for transitioners like my self because it moisturizes both textures of your hair
  • MsTextureLuv
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
May 18, 2011
One of the best and most reasonably priced finds for a product junkie... found in most any retail store. Nice slip ... great detangling... good for after deep conditioning, great detangler... smells wonderful. Staple product for moisturizing and detangling. LOVE IT! for my 4a/b hair.
  • Jesskjb
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Apr 06, 2011
I've been natural for about 5 years, but have always blown out my hair. I've been embracing my curls for about a month now. This is the best co-wash conditioner I've found thus far. It leavs my hair moisturezed and smelling great.
  • aynos
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Mar 25, 2011
I am a co-washer with 4a hair, and my hair loves this stuff! I have found that contrary to some curlies, my hair loves cones and hates protein. My hair is ultra moisturized with Hello Hydration. I use it once or twice a week to co-wash, and it gives my hair the slip and moisture it craves.
  • danyel02
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Jan 13, 2011
I absolutely love this conditioner for co-washing. It left my hair soft and supple. The smell is delicious and it made detangling very easy. I would not use this as a deep conditioner as it contains silicones but I definitely recommend it as a great co-wash.
  • luvconquers
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 4
Dec 03, 2010
I have 4a/b hair and this worked great for my co-wash! the slip was good and so was the smell. I wouldnt recommend it as a deep conditioner though.
  • moosegrl_86
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 4
Dec 03, 2010
I like this best as a wash out conditioner. I leave it on my hair for 15 minutes and then detangle. It doesn't have the best slip, but it's good for the price.
  • itsKelCeeEee
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 3
Dec 02, 2010
Eh. It didn't amaze me like I thought it would, but it wasn't completely disappointing either; I think this is a better conditioner to use in the summer than the winter months. It didn't work too well for me as a deep conditioner nor did it help me too much in combing out my hair. I'm shelving it until April/May-ish, I suppose. Not bad for the price, but could be better.
  • minicurls143
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 5
Nov 30, 2010
Great product, whether used as a regular conditioner, a deep conditioner (I mix 25 small squirts of it with 2 tsps olive oil, 1 tsp coconut oil, and 1/2 tsp shea butter), or a leave-in...either way, its an excellent detangler and moisturizer for my dry and tightly curled 3c hair...plus the scent is great and the price is unbeatable...definitely found my new staple conditioner!
  • honeybrown1976
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Nov 25, 2010
What more can be said about this conditioner? It smells great, provides wonderful slip, and detangles like a charm.
  • naty72
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
Oct 10, 2010
this Conditioner is one of the best out there. i will be using this as a co-wash. left my hair shinny and curls defined. it's really good.
  • Au Naturale 3
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 2
Aug 04, 2010
I am honestly disappointed in this product. I hear it was excellent and when I tried it...it was sooo hard to detangle my hair! no matter how much I used, I had to be detangling inch by inch, it was horrible! the only thing I liked about it was the smell. I am going to try it again because I recently BC'ed so it might work differently idk..., I'll let you guys know
  • thersacurls
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
Jul 25, 2010
Yeah,I just tried this because it was recommended at tightlycurly.com and its awsome! really I just put in in after I shower,comb it through,and it clumps my curls good and keeps it moist,also its so cheap!
  • imgonnastartawar
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 24, 2010
This is the greatest conditioner in the history of the world (and thats pretty impressive;)). It detangles the worst tangles and ALWAYS AND CONSISTANENTLY, leaves my hair feeling soft. I am NOT CG, and i can understand why the CG's wouldn't like this product but.......for us non-CG it is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • imgonnastartawar
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 24, 2010
This is the greatest conditioner in the history of the world (and thats pretty impressive;)). It detangles the worst tangles and ALWAYS AND CONSISTANENTLY, leaves my hair feeling soft. I am NOT CG, and i can understand why the CG's wouldn't like this product but.......for us non-CG it is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • soursop
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 4
Jul 03, 2010
i think this is a great detangler also. I wouldn't use daily because of the cones and parabens, but definitely has a lot of slip thus provide good detangling
  • Morgan_Adcock
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 1
Jul 02, 2010
The ingredients list explains the dryness: cyclopentasiloxane, and dimethicone. This is *not* CG-friendly!
  • KimmieC
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 4
Jun 26, 2010
I use this conditioner daily and I'm absolutely in love with it. It defines my 3C curls really well, and it is great for detangling. It also gets bonus points for its fantastic scent! Definitely a staple daily conditioner.
  • cocainelorraine
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 3
Jun 10, 2010
My curls like Hello Hydration but I wouldn't say that they love it. It is inexpensive, has excellent slip and great for detangling. What I don't appreciate is the lengths I have to go to rinse the conditioner completely out of my head. Also, trying to do this without slipping is very difficult because it's so slick wherever it falls in the shower. All things considered, it does what it is supposed to do. :)
  • Maci
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 4
May 30, 2010
I finally tried this and LUUURVED it!! The scent was really nice and light - tropical coconut. It gave a lot of slip and moisturized. However the main reason I really loved this is because normally I'm a 3a and today this gave me 3c spirals on my longest layer. A definite repurchase.
  • atx_eve
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 4
Apr 20, 2010
still can't beat my Long Term Relationship though :) detangles, softens, etc. i use it as a wash out and leave in conditioner. woop!
  • NaturalBeauty86
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Apr 11, 2010
I love this conditioner!!! 1) it's super hydrating 2) it gives my curls a lot of definition and 3) it gives a lot of slip for detangling...I would recommend definitely for people with very dry kinky/curly hair
  • happycurls24
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 2
Feb 20, 2010
This was terrible. I used it because it was the only thing in the shower and it made me a frizzy mess.... Smelled good though.
  • O2BCurly
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 2
Jan 25, 2010
I had high hopes for this conditioner because it smells really good and is thick with good slip. But, it made my hair too soft and left my 3c curls a mess. I was highly disappointed.
  • ydr
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 4
Jan 03, 2010
this is the best smelling conditioner. a must have for dry hair. i use it as a leave in. it helps with detangling and softly enhances my curl. great for type 4 hair, natural and transitioning.
  • Miss Bee
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 4
Dec 29, 2009
Thick, creamy goodness in a bottle! Great for co-washes and has alot of slip. Leaves my hair very soft and manageable. I give it 4 stars because the modified formula still has a cone in it. Still searching for a more CG friendly product that has some of the same properties as this one.
  • palebluedot83
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 31, 2009
This is one of those conditioners where if you don't feel like spending $18+ for high end condish, this will be a good substitute. Beside the fact that it smells fantastic, it provides some darn good slip. This would be good for cowashing and detangling. One of my favorite conditioners.
  • NoraCurl
  • Type 2c
Curl Rating: 5
Jun 18, 2009
Out of all the conditioners I've tried, this is the best! It's really creamy, so I had no problems detangling my hair. When I got out of the shower, my hair was unbelievably soft and shiny. The best part, though, is that it smells like a tropical coconut milkshake! The one I'm using is the new version, with bis-aminopropyl dimethicone (it's water-soluble) It also contains coconut milk, so it moisturizes pretty well. This is my HG condtitioner!
  • labelfree
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
May 12, 2009
This product is the best for co-washes and detangling! Idk what I would do without it
  • AlannahAngel
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
May 12, 2009
Once upon a time my hair was so dry it would snap in my hands. Then this conditioner came along. I use the version with a soluble-cone and it works amazingly for my hair type. My hair was healed and radiant and still is. My HG 4 eva (I'm even on my third bottle!)
  • M. E.
  • Type 2b
Curl Rating: 5
Nov 03, 2008
I really like this conditioner, even the reformulated non-cyclopentasiloxane version. It's very nicely moisturizing & clump forming. It's definitely good at untangling & giving slip. The fragrance is divine.
  • anonymous
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 2
Aug 05, 2008
This conditioner is pretty good for the price. It has a nice scent and it seems creamier than other drug store conditioners I've tried. I only gave it two curls because some bottles out there still have silicones (confusing). I used the HH with silicones and it dried out my curls; I used the HH without the silicones and it worked much better. So, be careful if you're CG.
  • anonymous
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
Jul 19, 2008
I use this as a cowash, not a conditioner, and I think it works great for that purpose. My hair is easy to comb out with HH in it, and keeps my hair pretty soft. Very conditioning and I really like the scent, although usually I don't like product this perfumey.
  • racergrrl
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
Apr 17, 2007
I really like this conditioner. Not much for curl formation, but it's very hydration and it doesn't weigh down my hair.
  • cisforcurly
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
Nov 12, 2006
I'm crazy about this conditioner and the shampoo that goes with it. I've never experienced any problems like described above. My hair has never looked better.
  • laurabeth
  • Type 2b
  • Official Reviewer
Curl Rating: 1
Aug 13, 2006
My DH tried this (he's a 2ab wavy). He said it was tough to rinse out of his hair and could still feel it in there after rinsing and rinsing and became frustrated. Also, a place where a dollap of its blueness landed on the tub floor--it was extremely slick when I tried to rub it off. I finally had to scratch it off with my fingernails.
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Curl Rating: 5 5 Curls: Results were consistently dreamy. Worth repurchasing in large sizes.
Curl Rating: 4 4 Curls: Results were better than most. Would repurchase, just not in bulk.
Curl Rating: 3 3 Curls: Some redeeming qualiities but inconsistent or an incomplete solution. Repurchasing hesitancy.
Curl Rating: 2 2 Curls: Had at least one positive trait, but the negative outweighted the positive(s) without question.
Curl Rating: 1 1 Curl: If I were stuck on a desert island, and this product was the only one available, I'd make my own stuff on the island.