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50/50 Balanced Conditioner

Giovanni 50/50 Balanced Conditioner

8 oz | Conditioner, Daily Conditioner
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For normal to dry hair: Adds moisture and manageability. Hydrating botanical extracts smooth frizz. Leaves ...

Approximate price: $8.00
Availablity: Drugstore, Online

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For normal to dry hair: Adds moisture and manageability. Hydrating botanical extracts smooth frizz. Leaves hair perfectly pH balanced and conditioned. Ideal for overworked, environmentally stressed hair.

Product Attributes: moisture, shine
Infusion of Rosemary Extract (and) Nettles Extract (and) Thyme Extract (and) Birch Leaf Extract (and) Chamomile Extract (and) Sage Extract (and) StJohn's Wort Extract (and) Coltsfoot Extract (and) Yarrow Extract (and) Mallow Extract (and) Horsetail Extract (and) Red Clover Extract (and) Grapefruit Seed Extract, Acetamide MEA, Cetyl Alcohol, Soy, Mineral Trace Elements, DL Panthenol, Cinnamate. Does not contain Animal Derived By-Products, Laureth, Harmful Oxide Derivatives.

Ingredient Attributes: silicone free, sulfate free, paraben free, glycerin free
  • 1_Grand_Amazon
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 4
Dec 11, 2012
Very thick conditioner (Thats a plus for my thick 4b hair) After rinsing it out, it made my hair feel very soft and moisturized . It is a good balance to the 50/50 shampoo. I like the conditioner way better than the shampoo though, I just hate that the shampoo didn't have slip to detangle and i hate the way the shampoo felt on my hair..
  • Naturally_cute
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 17, 2012
Wow I just used this yesterday after a long time and this just reminded me how great this condish is! I left it in for almost 7 mins while and the shower and my hair was soft defined curly and easy to detangle! Then I twisted my hair easily and my hair looked great! This condish is better than the shampoo and I got a litter of this from tjmax for 12.99 so I will definitely keep co washing with this.
  • MsCurl83
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 4
Jan 12, 2012
Very good shampoo. I have 4a/4b/4z hair and its wonderful on the hair. completely all natural and helps to form curls. i was using it with KBN shealoe conditioner and water and getting some fierce curls, should've added oil to keep my hair moist though. but it still works and its alot lighter on the hair than smooth as silk.
  • ChristyCheryl
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Oct 26, 2011
This conditioner is awesome! Super moisturizing! I liked it right away! And you don't need much, such a plus! :D
  • ladynoem
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 2
Oct 16, 2011
Bah, not moisturizing enought for me.
  • kaw5234
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Aug 14, 2011
This is a great conditioner! It leaves the hair super soft and detangling is pain free. Love it!
  • Summer648
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
May 21, 2011
I loved this product! I found it moisturized my hair even more than Aubrey Organics which surprised me. Personally, I think this product has good slip. As for the smell, don't let it scare you! It smells almost like there's dill or some herb in your hair in the shower, but the next day it smells great.
  • jillian93
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 3
Mar 14, 2011
I liked this product but wouldn't say its a favorite or staple, my 4a hair needed a bit more slip than this product provided, I would have liked it a little thicker to use for cowashing.
  • Greatcurls
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 3
Feb 26, 2011
For my hair, it's O.K. as a cowash. Not as moisturizing as some other conditioners I have used as a cowash. I would not use it as a regular/deep conditioner or leave-in.
  • leatherette
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Jan 10, 2011
Amazing! This is the only conditioner I will use at home.
  • Kink Butterfly
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 5
Jan 10, 2011
I LOVE this prodcut. This product does wonders on my Type 4 hair. Soft, soft, soft!
  • Smooch
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 1
Jan 02, 2011
I didn't find this moisturizing and was not a fan of the smell.
  • raezin
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 4
May 10, 2010
Great conditioner! I purchased after trying the "smooth as silk" & while the slip isn't as good, I prefer this because it doesn't make my hair feel so slick. Plus it still has the great scent that the smooth as silk has...delicious!
  • Whitlesscurls
  • Type 2b
Curl Rating: 3
May 03, 2010
2b-3a hair. I have to agree. I liked it at first. It has good slip, and makes hair easier to detangle, but after a while my hair was just craving more moisture and I had to switch to a thicker conditioner. The smell is nice, and I still use some of their Direct Leave-In, but this is not the first conditioner I reach for anymore.
  • happycurls24
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
Mar 10, 2010
My favorite of the Giovanni's. It is light, but still conditioning and I like the way it smells. :D
  • SheBros
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 2
Oct 22, 2009
3b - fine texture. I found this condish not very moisturizing at all for my hair type.
  • naturl34
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 24, 2009
I really like this conditioner alot. It works better for me than Devacare One Condition - I get better slip using less product, it's natural & organic, it's more affordable (I can get it at Target), and I love the fresh scent.
  • CurlyGeorgiaPeach
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 4
May 20, 2009
I like this conditioner. It was a little drying but I put in a little as a leave in and my hair was so soft.
  • CurlyRae
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 2
Mar 10, 2009
Work well at first but after a while it seemed to make my curls rough and dry.
  • anonymous
Curl Rating: 1
Jul 13, 2008
I really didn't like this conditinoer. My hair felt as though it hadn't been conditioned.
  • CurlyT
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
May 04, 2007
Really moist, but can't use for more than a couple of washings in a row. I think it gets a bit drying when used too often. Maybe it shuts down the natural oils too much. I prefer to use is as a leave in, so it stays completely off of my scalp. I just rub a dime sized amount on my hands and swipe over the outside layer of my hair.
  • kurlee
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 2
Jan 04, 2007
Pretty okay conditioner. Richer than expected. I seem to have an issue with the protein in it after a while though, because my hair started to feel a little "hard". There are better conditioners out there than this for sure.
  • keepitmovin
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 2
May 06, 2006
So so conditioner. Won't purchase again.
  • curls2grow
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Sep 25, 2005
This conditioner has worked really well for me! I've only used it for a week (but with daily CO washing) and I am really impressed with how well my hair detangled -- even better than another conditioner with a mild cone in it. Gave great moisture, and really helped my curls form better and not frizz as much.
  • Chocolate Curls
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
Jul 16, 2005
Initially, I found this product to be very moisturizing. Over time, the protein built up on my hair and it didn't seem to be as well moisturized. If your hair likes protein, this is a great product with great ingredients.
  • JCrysy
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 4
Jun 28, 2005
Great for moisturizing. Not much for detangling.
  • asjachyld
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 4
Jun 16, 2005
Pros: Great moisturizing properties. Felt like my hair was taking a drink of water. Definitely coated strands well. Nice pricing - Purchased online for about 4$ (minus shipping) Cons: Didn't give much slip when it came to detangling. It also made the curls I have in the shower lay a bit flatter which I personally try to avoid
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Our Rating System explained…
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.