Garnier Fructis Hair Food Macadamia Review

Overall, I would say I found this product decent without raving about it or saying that it did anything remarkably different to other similar products.

The pot size is large and is easy to screw open the lid to get the product out. The smell is delicious and lingers for a few days after use.

The product itself is quite thick so you don't need to use too much but it integrates well into the hair without being too greasy. I prefer to use this just as a conditioner as i don't like leaving products in my hair and don't like the mess and annoyance of hair masks.

I enjoyed trialing this and would be keen to repurchase but will probably still use my regular conditioning products intermittently as well.

Ok. I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover...but I was totally expecting big things from the Garnier Hair Food. Was it the super-cute packaging? The 98% natural claim? The fact that it just looks like it'll be a miracle for your hair?

My first impressions of the tub in real life were overwhelmingly positive. It looks like something you'd pick up in your organic food store. Its just got that natural, 'good' vibe about it. Loads of info on the packaging, no 'extra' packaging like a box or plastic disc under the lid. It looks as simple and clean as it could be.

I do have a few issues with the tub format - water does get in there if you're using it in the shower. But it does make it easy to get the product out I suppose.

I first used it as a conditioner after shampooing. It is so thick and creamy I wanted to start off sparingly, just because my thick hair holds on to product like a sponge.

As a conditioner its simply wonderful. It spreads easily, it rinses well and it leaves hair soft and smooth. My hair is ombred and the ends were looking a bit knackered and I am prone to frizz. After drying and styling, my god my hair was so soft. I felt like Monica from Friends. You know that glossy, frizz free hair? It even straightened easier than usual.

As an intensive mask this is brilliant, but don't be tempted to use more than you would when conditioning. I went a bit slap-happy putting it on as a mask and it was more difficult to rinse.

As a 'leave-in' it was a bit of a fail for me. My hair felt icky and tacky.

The softening and smoothing effects last at least 2-3 days. The gorgeous scent lasts at least 24 hours.

The price for the mask is great, and I think it'd make a lovely gift too.

I'll definitely be trying other flavours - Banana is next on my list!!

This is the second scent/fragrance I bought from the hair mask range and probably my least favourite as it doesn't smell as scrummy as the others but that does not stop it from being just as amazing when it comes to the actual results of using it.

I bought this when it was on special at Countdown for $6.99 and I really should have gone back and stocked up because it is that good.

It has a very thick and creamy consistency, almost silky I guess you could say, so easy to apply and the tub is massive that even if you paid the full price, it is so well worth it because it will last you ages.

There are 3 ways to use it which I think is fantastic:

1) As a straight conditioner after shampooing 2) Hair Mask while in the shower and then massage and wash out and 3) A leave in treatment without washing out - you could put on before bed and put a cap on and sleep with it if you wanted to.

I have done all 3 and they all work really well leaving hair feeling and looking soft, silky, shiny and really healthy. The only thing I'm not fussed about with this one is that the scent is not that strong. It would suit someone that might have a slight sensitivity to fragrance.

Highly recommend using this hair mask as it really does what it says it is supposed to do.

Absolutely in love with this hair mask, helped my hair so much to get healthier, it’s hard to believe there’s no silicones in this! I was either using it as a pre shampoo treatment where I basically drenched my hair in this, put a hair cap on and did some housework to leave it in for an hour or just used it instead of my hair conditioner. Both ways have given me amazing results and if I could air dry my hair I’d use this as a leave in conditioner cream too, but at the moment I’m very frizzy, so need to use a hair straightener and I’m not sure how this product would react with heat, but will give it a try when my hair is in better health and can ditch the straightener. I really liked the scent, not overpowering and it’s very delicious, doesn’t stay in the hair though, but still nice to smell it while using it. It’s a huge tub and so affordable that I wasn’t stingy with application, I used lots and I went through the tub rather fast, maybe I will slow down a bit with the other scents I’ve purchased to try next. I’ve had no problems with the packaging, I don’t find it bulky or hard to open and close and I never once dropped the tub in the shower.

I was really pleasantly surprised with the size of the tub. The contents was near full and was a great first impression. The tub itself is beautiful and the hair food smells lovely. Not too strong but very pleasant.

I tried it all three ways stated on the container. The first day I tried it I used it as a Leave-in Conditioner and I found this great on the dry ends of my hair because I get such staticky hair and this calmed it down really well. Next I tried it as a conditioner and wasn't too impressed. I felt my hair look oily and dirty after using it but I didn't wash it out until a few days later when I washed my hair and used the product sparingly as a hair mask. After that wash my hair looked great. Silky and smooth and well moisturised.

I feel this product does what it says and I will definitely continue to use it and recommend it to my friends.

I was very keen to try this product as it is 98% natural and from a reputable brand. I was surprised to see how large the container was... all 390grams, so it will last for ages!! I love the smell and although the product is thick it didn't seem at all greasy. I used it as a mask, and got excellent coverage from just a small amount. I didn't feel weighed down with it and it was super easy to rinse off. I dried my hair naturally and was rewarded with soft manageable hair, that feel like it has been loved, instead of the usual dry unruly mess!!

I love love loveee this for my hair since I've had it cut my curls have come through and this not only helps nourish my hair but also I feel like it helps my curls be more curly and bouncy!

I also always find that if my hair is slightly knotted when I wash it that this will help relax my hair and I'll get out of the shower to completely untangled hair!

I use it all the ways that it says and alternate depending on my hairs needs that wash..

I was lucky enough to trial this product. I have dry, fine, frizzy hair; so any product that claims to nourish my kind of hair is something I want to try.

The tub is huge!! I love how large and generous it is. The hair food smells delicious, like macadamias and the texture is smooth and incredibly creamy.

I used the food as a mask and a conditioner, but it was more effective as a mask. I feel if you want the best results, you need to leave it in your hair for as long as possible. It didn't really work as a conditioner for me. While it did work, the results weren't long lasting. I was hoping it would leave my hair feeling soft and silky, and looking super shiny for at least 24hours; but I was lucky to get 12 hours out of it. So it IS good, but NOT as good/great as I hoped it would be.

I absolutely loved trying this Hair Food. Now I feel like it is a must have for me. There's no turning back now.

I like how it comes in a jar type container. Its easy to access and I am in control of how much product I am getting out and using so there is hardly any waste during application. A little goes a long way which is awesome. The product itself smells bloody delicious! I'm very impressed of how it smells. I have used this as a hair mask, conditioner and a leave in treatment and each time I have had the best results. My hair is left super soft, healthy, nourished and smoothe.

I completely recommend giving this a go and Im going to buy and try more flavors ( flavors, smells, hair food)

I fell in love with the sound of this product reading through all the reviews. With all the different flavours I ended up buying 3 different ones to try them out.

I have long hair with lightened ends so the length is quite dry. I’ve struggled to find a nourishing conditioner that treats my ends without making it dull and lank.

I love the versatility of this product - a conditioner, a mask and a leave-in treatment.

The Macadamia one is by far my favourite. While the scent isn’t amazing, the love is shows my hair is! I use this weekly as a mask and then a small amount on the very ends as a leave-in treatment. My hair ends up soft and shiny and bouncy. I only wish the scent was something a little more - maybe cocoa butter scent would enhance it