Garnier Fructis Hair Food Macadamia Shampoo and Conditioner

I was very excited to try this shampoo & conditioner as in the last year my hair has become very frizzy after I wash it & I have to say I am very impressed! The bottles are not very attractive but are a nice shape to hold when slippery in the shower. I'm not very keen on the scent... It has a distinct macadamia smell, which is no surprise as this is what it is made out of, but I prefer more perfume scents. The shampoo is a clear gel consistency & lathers very easily so you don't need a lot. The conditioner is a thick, white cream & I had a little bit of trouble squeezing it out as it's so thick. My hair tends to tangle easily, so I needed to use quite a lot of conditioner. After a few washes I can feel a slight coating on my hair which is not greasy or weighed down but has calmed the frizz. I would definitely recommend these.

The smell - wow. Fructis never fails to leave the bathroom smelling like a lush store. I knew this would be a goody. The packaging may look ugly but the ease of use is great! It's like squirting sauce or mayo out. Nice size bottles too.

Shampoo lathered up well and the conditioner made my hair silky and shiny.

I liked how it didn't flare up any dandruff and if anything made me a bit greasy which is quite unusual for my hair. I take this as a sign of hydration and health.

I do not agree that it helps to detangle but I do have big curly messy hair. I feel like it gave me more knots than usual.

Overall I didn't use it long enough to see any potential permanent changes but if u want healthy looking silky hair then this product ticks the boxes.

Ganier is a well known supermarket brand accessible to anyone. Over the years I’ve seen this brand develop new innovative products. To be honest I dread hair washing day . My hair is thick and dry . It takes a lot of time to get it into a manageable state. In this review I’ll discuss my experience with these products.

Packaging comes in unique sized bottles . My son thought it was a new flavoured milk . Had to stop him from trying it . Consistency of the shampoo is smooth fluid with a sweet nutty macadamia scent. The conditioner is thick . I found it easy to get product out with this bottle shape.

Application I find pretty straight forward. I started with the shampoo . My hair is thick , I had to use quite a bit to get it to lather up . Wasn’t as soapy as I’d expect it to be . Smells great with application. Conditioner was easy to use . Lathered up in my hair nicely .

Afterwards my hair felt clean from all my hair serums and dry hair shampoo. My hair was knotty afterwards . A nightmare to work with . Lots of untangling to do . After trying it, I did enjoy it . Would I buy it probably not . I tend to go for family sized products which will usually last months .

Powerful combo that works well. Leaves hair smooth, shiny and manageable. Happy to have tested this product and will definitely purchase again.

I love this duo! They smell gorgeous and make my hair look amazing. They are easy to apply, and the packaging is cute. I like the large lids so you can store them upside down.

I still have to use my anti-dandruff shampoo before this one, but it works well for me that way. I did find my hair was a lot smoother, which is excellent for me, but if you're after volume, you would probably prefer a different hair product.

This is one of the few shampoo and conditioners that keep my hair smooth and less frizzy, so it’s a big thumbs up from me. Also, I have been receiving a lot of compliments on my hair!

I must admit I wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. I only did use it once during my trial period as I don't need to wash my hair often, my hair is coarse and dry in the end due to bleach. I usually use salon shampoo so I am quite happy with how this was on par with the salon products I use. The bottles look like milkshakes, which I haven't decided if it's a pro or a con. The pairing worked fine, I didn't get a chance to see how they worked individually, but my hair did feel soft and clean afterwards so I will be happy continuing using these to see how they go in the long run.

I really loved using this product as a duo I’m just not too keen on the price point compare to other products on the market due to the size and high price point.

The shampoo is really nice has a really good consistency and was really great on my thick and frizzy hair.

The conditioner smell great and was wonderful as a leave in treatment it was not overly thick and not leave my hair Greasey!

First off, I really like the packaging in this range. It's less bulky than many other hair products I buy, so it's less awkward to manage when wet, and it fits more easily into the shower shelves too. I do quite like the pump-top option generally, but this flip-top lid clicks solidly shut and seals well, which is great for travelling, and it's easy to dispense exactly how much product you want. Plus it's all recyclable, which is a huge plus in my book.

The shampoo and conditioner are both quite a nice, substantial consistency, thick but easily dispensable, and both have a mild, very pleasant, sweet vanilla-y, lightly coconut-y sort of fragrance. Not overpowering at all. Just really nice.

It's the formulas in the Macadamia range that I love the most though. They're just perfect for my dry, thick, very curly hair. They feel gentle, moisturising and nourishing, but don't weigh down my hair at all. I mean, NOT AT ALL. That's amazing, in my experience, as so many 'intensely nourishing' or 'smoothing' or even just 'hydrating' products seem to end up coating the hair. You get the smoothness but it comes with flattened, heavy hair and limp curls. So for me this range really stands out in this regard.

I found I didn't need to use much product at all for them to do their job, so, yes, they come in smaller bottles than some, but they'll last well.

I would absolutely recommend this range to anyone with dry (or very dry) or curly hair. It made my hair feel hydrated and nourished but also clean and light, making my curls really bouncy and shiny. I'm not sure I'd say they were smoother... To achieve really glossy, ultra-defined, smoothed curls, I need to add a leave-in cream or mousse, usually formulated with silicone, sadly. But I generally do that just when I want my hair to look extra special, so for my daily care, I'll be really happy to avoid the nasties and silicones, and keep things as natural as possible with this lovely Macadamia Hair Food. I love it so much, I'm planning to try the leave-in treatment in the same range...

The consistency is slightly thinner for the shampoo and the conditioner is thick and creamy. Application it is easy to apply onto the scalp without issue or without needing more product. The conditioner is easy to apply through my ends and leave it for a few minutes. I always double shampoo to help with my flaky scalp. Fragrance isn't overpowering and doesn't smell artificial. When using the product I did notice the scent lasts for a few days it smells nutty or like coconut. Coverage I didn't need a lot of product to cover my scalp for the shampoo and the conditioner about the same about of product to apply to my ends. Longevity of scent and quick application and easy to wash out products. Usage is easy to use no stress with having to leave the product in for a long time while showering without wasting so much water. Apply and wash out which is great. Price point is roughly about 9 to 12 dollars per bottle which isn't bad for what the product offers without nasty chemicals added in. Packaging is basic says its recyclable not too sure if the plastic is soft enough to be recycled within New Zealand itself. Results I'm happy with results my hair is still a little frizzy but I can live with it less knots which is a bonus it does seem to detangle and not weigh down my hair. My sensitive scalp isn't itchy after using this product which is great. I feel my hair has benefited from using these products within a short period of time. I would recommend trying out this shampoo and conditioner yourself I don't have anything to really fault the product on. Love how its vegan and paraben free and almost 100 percent natural.