Garnier Fructis Coconut Water Shampoo and Conditioner Review

When it comes to shampoo & conditioner I tend to dip in and out of Salon vs Supermarket depending on my budget. So of late i've been using a Salon only range. So I was keen to see how this compared.

Firstly I loved the fragrance. It's really important to me that products I use, especially in the shower give me a sensory experience as well. And this certainly did that!

From a usage perspectives the products performed really well, there was good later and my hair felt really clean when i'd washed it.

I loved the fact that when I went to rinse out the conditioner my hair felt super sleek, you know when the water hits it and it just feels lovely and smooth?

Now I only use conditioner about once a week generally as often they make my hair too slippery and I can't style it. But i've got to say with this range it's made it style up beautifully so I think I'll be able to use it more frequently.

My only gripe and this is aimed at ALL hair care product manufacturers is that the shampoo & conditioner bottles look the same and what is what is written in teeny tiny writing! I don't wear my glasses in the shower so i'm forever grabbing the wrong one. Yes I know they're turned up different ways but I shouldn't have to try and remember which is which! That said it doesn't take away from how great this product is so I will be forgiving!

I found that although the shampoo from this brand is sulphate free, it does have a very closely related ingredient that resembles sulfates and does basically just the same damage to the hair. To me this is a bit of a trick to make you think you will get healthy hair but the "sister sulfate additive" as i will call it defeats the purpose of using a sulfate free shampoo in my opinion. I also learned more about silicones in conditioners and the benifits of using a conditioner without silicone or dimenthicone. I really quite like the scent of the conditioner it was unexpected and the first conditioner I have ever come accross that smells very different to its matching shampoo. Performance wise based on the results so far and research I think long term use or a longer trial could show the full potential/favouable results of the conditioner. I think if you have damaged hair and have been using a conditioning product with a silicone in it, the initial results you might not like from the silicone free conditioner because it does not give your hair the artificial shine and as much of a very smooth and slippery when wet feeling that a silicone based conditioner does. Long story short, silicone products can hide alot of damage but long term they buld up make hair more damaged and dry. Using a silicone free product can help your hair show its natural shine but initially may reveal you true hair condition which maybe un desirable looking hair. The coconut water in this product is a tough thing to consider as looking back to when checked coconut oil out for hair I found it has pros and cons. Particularly if you colour your hair or already have quite dry porus hair it can be a not a good idea to use it. Bearing in mind that coconut oil & coconut water are not the same but can be just as effective. Coconut water can help treat hairloss promote growth/thickness hydrate and balance skin for a healthy scalp, provide nutrition to hair follicles and has antibacterial properties. This made the product ideal for me as I want to grow & thicken my hair the dye fading of my red coloured hair was not too bad following shampooing. The main thing was my oily roots and dry ends. To be honest in that area I didn't notice much differences the shampoo washed out the oily roots like a normal shampoo would. If I used too much conditioner/didnt rinse it I could feel the residue and my conditioned aread of hair felt oily. Otherwise once I got the hang of correct product ratios to use my hair ends were light and fluffy with fly aways that settled down later. Given everything said. I am interested to see how this product goes on others who use it for a longer trial period or long term. I am keen to keep trying from this line the conditioners specifically. Extra Points for no parabens and packaged caring for the environment.

Love the shampoo fragrance! Citrusy and delicious it smelt very natural. Wish the fragrance could have stayed on longer as the conditioner didn't seem to have as much fragrance so most of the fragrance washed out. The bottle says it is good for oily roots and dry ends which describes my hair so I was pretty excited to use this. My hair seems less oily on day 2 than the products I used before which is good (I only wash my hair every second day) I don't use conditioner on my roots as I don't want more oil/psoriasis and so I don't think this product did any worse/better than normal conditioner in terms of flyaways. I normally use a psoriasis/flaky scalp shampoo but haven't had any issues using this one with flaky skin after two uses so will continue to use, thanks! love the fact there are no parabens yet the formulation foams up so you still feel like you are getting a good wash.

This new duo from Garnier is paraben and silicone free, with a combination of fruit and vitamins. Garnier claims this duo will deliver healthier, stronger hair. The combination if coconut water and purifying agents is said to rebalance and clean the scalp and cleanse and hydrate the ends. The product is targeted at oily roots and dry ends.

The shampoo and conditioner don't feel quite as natural as they are marketed to be, there is a distinct chemical fragrance and the feel the same as most other shampoos and conditioners. Given the emphasis on coconut water, I expected them to be more like clear liquid and coconut scented.

In terms of performance, the shampoo lives up to its end of the bargain, doing a good job of washing away the oily roots for a few days. The conditioner is less impressive in hydrating dry ends. I would still use a serum and a deep conditioning treatment. However, this duo plus those treatments can have the same type of result as a far more expensive hair care system, so this is still a great affordable option.

The area where I felt Garnier let consumers down the most was with their Terracycle scheme. On their bottles they encourage consumers to sign up for their Terracycle scheme and make a difference to how many products are thrown in the landfill. It is a great idea and the link is provided for both New Zealand and Australia. However while the Australian link works, the New Zealand link simply says to come back in 2018. Fortunately, as the bottles are made of PET, they can be recycled in New Zealand through your weekly recycling collection.

All in all, the product is affordable and good for oily roots, but dry hair. However to deal with those dry ends you need something like a serum. But even with having to buy a serum, it can be a much more affordable hair care system than some others that have similar results.

I am in love!!! For starters, the packaging is beautiful, a really lovely green colour that looks clean, natural and appealing. The bottles are super easy to open which is great for wet hands in the shower. The shampoo smells amazing with a fruity yet natural scent. It has an amazing lather that really feels like it is cleaning my hair and really getting rid of all those excess oils and It washes out easily. The conditioner doesn’t have the usual strong scent that Garnier Fructis products usually do, it has more of your usual conditioner smell. This is a little disappointing, but great for those who don’t like strong scents. The conditioner applies easily, and you can feel it working from the minute its in. The next day I noticed how clean and conditioned my hair was. It felt so nice to not be struggling with dry frizzy ends and an oily scalp anymore! I also noticed my hair had a lot more ‘body’ than it usually would. I will definitely buy this product in future.

The Garnier Fructis Coconut Water Shampoo and conditioner work extremely well together. I love everything about these! The nice looking green bottles look clean, natural and appealing. The easy flip top lids are great for in the shower. Garnier always produce amazing smelling shampoos and conditioner and this one is no exception and not too over powering. I’ve struggled to find a good shampoo that works on my hair as my roots are a little oily but my ends are dry and this product is perfect for me. The conditioner is easy to apply and you can feel the difference once washed out, it leaves your hair feeling nice and silky. Will definitely be buying more and recommending these to family and friends.

I was pleased to be able to trial the Garnier Fructis coconut water range. I have an oily scalp and dry ends and this range is particularly suitable to that type of hair issue. I like the cleaning properties of the shampoo but expected it to smell more of coconuts. It lathers up quite a bit and cleanses the scalp really well. The conditioner is thick and hydrsting, and I found that it was more coconut scented. The price point would definitely be a factor in repurchasing these products, such a good price for what it does. My hair appears to be less oily after use and I can go 1 or 2 days without cleaning again...I love that!

This range is paraben and silicone free, which is great for the hair. I love the vibrant green packaging , and that it is eco-friendly. It also snaps tightly closed, so you don't have to worry about product leakage, but it also opens easily enough in the shower.

Both products are quite fruity-scented, which is nice, but I was quite excited for a coconut scent, considering it advertises coconut water. The shampoo lathers well, and rinses out well too. The conditioner also applies easily and rinses out well. However, the range wasn't as great as expected. I felt that my roots were less oily, but my ends weren't super nourished. I still had to apply serum or oil in order to have nourished, smooth, sleek hair.

Overall, while this range wasn't outstanding, it did the job and was ok. I wouldn't go out of my way to get this range, but if I desperately needed something, I would get this.

I have a few thoughts on the two together. I definitely enjoyed the two products but wouldn't say I'd go out of my way to purchase this again as there are other shampoos I'd definitely go for instead. I also don't think the two are equally as good. I don't really see anything special about the conditioner but that it's silicone and paraben free which is really nice. I definitely prefer the shampoo over the conditioner as I do have quite oily hair and my hair did feel clean straight after and the day after I washed it. I would probably only purchase the shampoo again to be quite honest, as I don't think using the conditioner with the shampoo did much with helping my hair feel smoother or silkier than any other conditioner would.

I am very happy with this hair care duo and would definitely use again. Garnier Fructis Coconut Water Shampoo and Conditioner smell great! and they are paraben and silicon free. Used together, they truly delivered in giving me fresh, cleansed scalp and soft, beautiful, light hair for days until next wash. My hair and scalp felt clean and hydrated without feeling weighed down or any grease built up. I especially loved how soft, shiny, manageable and frizz free my hair felt! And the smell is amazing like being on a tropical island. Garnier is also readily available at local supermarkets so finding and using it again wont be a problem. Its going to be a staple in my shopping.