VO5 Conditioners!

[Lilmama1011]

You know what i don't get about v 05 ? Some of them say moisturizing and some of them strengthening but they all have the hydrolyzed protein almost at the bottom of the list. Basically similar ingredients with different fragrances

 

[Ravenhairedbeauty]

I had shelved my VO5 conditioners till the summertime. But I just started using them again mainly the island coconut and it makes my hair so soft when I cowash. Just thought I'd share

 

[Lilmama1011]

I had shelved my VO5 conditioners till the summertime. But I just started using them again mainly the island coconut and it makes my hair so soft when I cowash. Just thought I'd share

Oooooo I can't wait to try the coconut

 

[Harina]

Do these tend to have Sodium Chloride in them?

 

[krissyhair]

I bought the family size clarifying conditioner last night. I've got enough shampoo and conditioner to last me for many moons.

Seriously tho, VO5 clarifying conditioner is the ultimate cowash.

 

[krissyhair]

Here it is. It does exist!

 

[Lilmama1011]

i love cowashing with this softening the hair before deep conditioning

 

[Lilmama1011]

still loving it, thinking about trying suave without cones to cowash with just because it's thicker

 

[krissyhair]

The past 3 weeks I've been following a cowash after workout or every other day regimen with the VO5 clarifying conditioner. I get super moisture with it. It smells delicious too.

I finger comb and leave in a different conditioner. The leave in has silicone, so I still shampoo once a week.

 

[Angelicus]

Oh wow! Why have I not posted in this thread!? I love VO5!

1. Which VO5s have you used? Which did you settle on as your staple? - Well I like all the VO5 "flavors" except Vanilla Mint Tea, because it smells like toothpaste. The ones I like the most are: Extra Body (I like collagen) and Strawberries & Cream.

2. Does it seem to work as a DC too? - Nope, not for me.

3. If you co-wash often with ONLY VO5, is there a build-up problem? I don't co-wash often but when I do, I don't have build-up.

4. Are you still using it? - Definitely! I used the Shea and Cashmere to co-wash yesterday.

It is such a great cheapie conditioner for wash and gos, refreshing the hair (dilute and put in a small spray bottle), and for shaving.

 

[Duchess007]

*gasp*

I am speechless. I haven't yet seen this giant size gem...

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*.~.*Sent from a distant Galaxy in the Unicorn-verse*.~.*

A few months before I hauled all those conditioners, I found the family size at Woodmans (local Madison WI grocer) for $1.49 and got two. Now I use the bottles to hold my leave-in mix. LOVE the pump!

In other news, I have used up about 30 of the bottles I bought last year. Unfortunately I tried some other conditioners that are also keepers, so my stash hasn't really been reduced. :-/

1. Hairvitalize (32 oz. for $1)
Find it online at www.DollarTree.com
Best used for: detangling






2. Spa Haus (20 oz. for $1)
In stores at Dollar Tree
Best used for: deep conditioner base






3. Silkience (20 oz. for $1)
In stores at Dollar Tree
Best used for: cowashing






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[Duchess007]

I found the family size Kiwi lime conditioner at Krogers, didn't grab it at the time. I tried the Island coconut V05 conditioner and I really like it.

Island Coconut and Shea Cashmere are both awesome but I rarely see them in stores.

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[Duchess007]

Where are yall finding it for the less than a dollar prices??????????????

Woodmans (Madison WI)
Copps
CVS had them on sale at the end of last year for around 75 cents I think.

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[mshoneyfly]

I discovered a new BSS that carries ERRTHANG!

They had some VO5 flavors (for $1) I'd heard of but never seen before:
-Split ends anti-breakage with panthenol
-Silky experiences champagne kiss with silk protein
-Repair & Protect strengthening

I really like the way the Champagne Kiss leaves my hair but Extra Body is still my all time fav. The pomegranate & grapeseed or the kiwi are both close seconds for me.

I LOVE this HHJ!!

 

[Duchess007]

I discovered a new BSS that carries ERRTHANG!

They had some VO5 flavors (for $1) I'd heard of but never seen before:
-Split ends anti-breakage with panthenol
-Silky experiences champagne kiss with silk protein
-Repair & Protect strengthening

I really like the way the Champagne Kiss leaves my hair but Extra Body is still my all time fav. The pomegranate & grapeseed or the kiwi are both close seconds for me.

I LOVE this HHJ!!

I don't think I've seen the split ends. I used the Repair & Protect this weekend!

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[Napp]

I am just LOVING using Vo5 conditioner as a leave in. It dries quickly and defined my curls. It actually works better than oher leave ins like rusk passion flower. I am so pleased.

 

[Lilmama1011]

I go through those bottles like nothing and don't care

 

[Lilmama1011]

I'm thinking about adding some tea tree oil so it can add some cleansing to it since I Co wash with it

 

[DarkJoy]

Lilmama1011! You must use it a lot!

Been trying to manipulate less and PS more often so haven't Cowashed as much.

V05 proved to be great for cowashing in crochets, kinky and Senegalese twists!

 

[Lilmama1011]

Lilmama1011! You must use it a lot!

Been trying to manipulate less and PS more often so haven't Cowashed as much.

V05 proved to be great for cowashing in crochets, kinky and Senegalese twists!

DarkJoy. I just use it weekly. I put some in the root to tip bottle so I can get directly to the root and use the teeth on the bottle to lightly loosen the dirt on my scalp then I take a glob and apply it to the length. I do that twice on each of my four sections

 

[Duchess007]

Lilmama1011 I easily go thru two bottles on henna week. And one on a regular wash day.

I really like your idea about adding tea tree!

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[DarkJoy]

Lilmama1011 putting it in a bottle like that is a great idea. Will have to steal that for when I cowash during my next stall. Thanks!

 

[krissyhair]

Lilmama1011 I easily go thru two bottles on henna week. And one on a regular wash day.

I really like your idea about adding tea tree!

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Really, a whole bottle on wash day?
Do you use it in different steps during your wash day process, or all in one step?

On vacation to the beach with my family I used almost a whole bottle in a week because I cowashed everyday, sometimes twice a day. That was probably ~10 uses and I thought I was being generous/liberal with its use.

 

[Duchess007]

Really, a whole bottle on wash day?
Do you use it in different steps during your wash day process, or all in one step?

On vacation to the beach with my family I used almost a whole bottle in a week because I cowashed everyday, sometimes twice a day. That was probably ~10 uses and I thought I was being generous/liberal with its use.

On a regular wash day, I finger detangle on dry, pre-poo'd hair, section, liberally apply VO5 to each section and detangle with a wide tooth comb. Then I two-strand twist the section. I then apply product directly to my scalp, massage it in, and baggy for 10-15 minutes. In the shower, I rinse out the product using a military shower style. (Meaning after rinsing out, I turn off the water). I reapply conditioner to the sections, comb thru, then rinse again and retwist. I usually follow with DC, ACV rinse, oil rinse, leave-in, and a sealant (like my whipped Shea butter mix or Softee Indian Hemp).

On henna week, it typically takes one whole bottle for the first rinse and half a bottle for each subsequent rinse. BTW- on henna week, I don't do the comb-thru until I'm rinsing out my DC. Henna can make hair brittle, so I need to restore moisture first.

My hair is dense/thick and MBL at the longest layer (shortest layer is APL, middle layer is BSL).

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[IDareT'sHair]

Duchess007

I was wondering how many you had used up since your Massive VO5 Haul. Thanks for reporting.

30 Bottles is Impressive.

Cause you had like what? 150 Bottles?

 

[Duchess007]

Duchess007

I was wondering how many you had used up since your Massive VO5 Haul. Thanks for reporting.

30 Bottles is Impressive.

Cause you had like what? 150 Bottles?

Yes, but- I may have picked up one or two more...

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[krissyhair]

On a regular wash day, I finger detangle on dry, pre-poo'd hair, section, liberally apply VO5 to each section and detangle with a wide tooth comb. Then I two-strand twist the section. I then apply product directly to my scalp, massage it in, and baggy for 10-15 minutes. In the shower, I rinse out the product using a military shower style. (Meaning after rinsing out, I turn off the water). I reapply conditioner to the sections, comb thru, then rinse again and retwist. I usually follow with DC, ACV rinse, oil rinse, leave-in, and a sealant (like my whipped Shea butter mix or Softee Indian Hemp).

On henna week, it typically takes one whole bottle for the first rinse and half a bottle for each subsequent rinse. BTW- on henna week, I don't do the comb-thru until I'm rinsing out my DC. Henna can make hair brittle, so I need to restore moisture first.

My hair is dense/thick and MBL at the longest layer (shortest layer is APL, middle layer is BSL).

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Oh, so you like to incorporate it into multiple different steps? I can see how you will use a lot. It's great that Vo5 is so inexpensive like that.

 

[DarkJoy]

Anyone mix it with shampoo to dilute the shampoo? I usually use water but now I'm thinking something different...

 

[Duchess007]

krissyhair - I think most people would do all of those steps in the shower as one continuous cowash routine, but I don't like to use a lot of water.

DarkJoy - I think that makes a lot of sense. I don't shampoo very often, but I would definitely try that. Maybe 1 part poo to 3 con. What ratio are you thinking of using?

 

[DarkJoy]

@krissyhair - I think most people would do all of those steps in the shower as one continuous cowash routine, but I don't like to use a lot of water.

@DarkJoy - I think that makes a lot of sense. I don't shampoo very often, but I would definitely try that. Maybe 1 part poo to 3 con. What ratio are you thinking of using?

Duchess007, I shampoo 2x a month max and those are chelating and clarifying shampoos. I have hard water and my fine strands can only take so much product AND hard water minerals before they snap. But also the harsh shampoo is hard on my hair too even using a 10:1 (H20:shampoo) mix.

I will try a 3:1 with V05 today and report back!