Bumble and Bumble Super Rich Conditioner, Does Healthy Hair Need Such A Rich Conditioner?
Written: Feb 03 '05
Product Rating:
Pros: Does what it says it will do, excellent for dry, fragile, damaged hair. mild scent.
Cons: Very expensive. Not available in most stores. Too rich for healthy hair? I think so.
The Bottom Line: This is a great conditioner if you have extremely damaged, dry hair. Not needed or worth the expense if your hair is already in good shape.
artemisadorned's Full Review: Bumble And Bumble Super Rich Conditioner
Bumble and Bumble Super Rich Conditioner was recommended to me by a stylist in a resort hotel's salon. She told me it is one of the best conditioners for color treated hair in the industry. With that kind of sales pitch how could I pass up an opportunity to try it? So I bought this conditioner along with Bumble and Bumble Gentle Shampoo which was also recommended. Since I was on vacation I wanted to splurge and use "pamper me" hair products.
Product Description taken from web site
La creme de la comb: made for gentle shampoo fans. For all hair types, especially unmanageably curly or coarse, chemically-treated or generally parched - this luxurious detangler softens and restores luster and spring. Several conditioning agents ease wet-combing, increase elasticity and shine, and prevent moisture loss.
taken from bottle
La creme de la comb: surly, curly, snarls pose no obstacle for this conditioner - a luxurious balm for parched, processed or over-exuberant hair.
Usage Notes taken from web site
Why: Moisture rich, nutritious, detangling, color compatible
Who: Practically anyone, excellnt for chemically-treated, unmanagable, wildly curly, wiry coarse or afro textures.
How: Comb or work though clean, wet hair and rinse thoroughly.
Taken from bottle
After washing with gentle shampoo work a dab into hair and comb through. Leave in a minute and rinse thoroughly.
My Experience
Bumble and Bumble Super Rich Conditioner is a very rich, thick white cream that has a pleasant fragrance similar to that of honey, butter and cream. It is a very pleasant, clean fragrance that leaves hair fragrance free. It will not compete with your perfume.
It takes a small amount, a bit less than a quarter size, of this conditioner to fully saturate my below shoulder-length, color treated hair. Because it is so thick, I recommend that you work it in the palms of your hands, warming it up, before you apply it to your hair. I left it in the recommended one minute before rinsing. This conditioner does rinse out quickly and cleanly, residue free; leaving me with tangle-free, moisturized, nourished hair. My hair feels good even wet.
After towel drying, I had no trouble combing through my wet hair. I styled as usual; blew it dry then put large heated rollers into my hair to create more volume and body. After using this conditioner for two consecutive days, I realize that my hair is over conditioned; too soft to hold a curl and not as shiny as my usual shampoo and conditioner leaves it. I also discovered that after using this conditioner, my hair looks better when I straighten it. Bumble and Bumble Super Rich Conditioner does make my hair frizz and static resistant. Although my hair still looks good, I am slightly disappointed with the results. I soon realize that Bumble and Bumble Super Rich Conditioner is too rich a conditioner to use on a daily basis for my already very healthy, shiny hair.
I now use Bumble and Bumble Super Rich Conditioner along with Bumble and Bumble Gentle Shampoo once a week for a deep conditioning treatment. I find this to be most beneficial for my hair. After this treatment, I straighten my hair for a sleek, shiny style.
My Recommendation:
Bumble and Bumble Super Rich Conditioner is truly a great product, if your hair requires intense conditioning to look soft, shiny and become manageable. I do believe that healthy hair doesn't need this kind of super rich conditioning on a regular basis; which can make hair look less shiny and go limp over time.
Packaging:
Bumble and Bumble Super Rich Conditioner comes in an 8 FL OZ tinted white, translucent, plastic bottle, topped with a black press-top cap. There is a yellow, word-like design in the background, with the product name and information written in black.
One 8-ounce bottle of hair conditioner Several advanced conditioning agents ease wet combing, increase elasticity and shine, and prevent moisture loss...More at Amazon
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