Garnier Fructis Hair Food Aloe Vera

I trialled this conditioner mask out the 3 ways suggested on the container.

1. a conditioner 2. a leave in 3. a 1 minute mask

As a conditioner it didn't do a whole lot for my hair, neither did using it as a leave in.

However..... What did work for me, was a mask after shampoo AND conditioner.

The instructions suggest to leave in for 1minute before rinsing, I tried this and it didn't make a difference.

I definitely recommend at least a minimum of 5minutes to leave it on. I applied a good 3 tablespoon amount on my hair ( I have thick hair, alot of it and it's just past shoulder length ) - I did trial this aswell with less product but it didn't work as much .

- obviously if you have short hair/ thinner hair use less.

My hair felt and looked healthier and hydrated once dried, even after a couple of days.

100% recommend, super affordable and doesn't weigh hair down either. Bonus points for that.

I actually quite liked this product! it’s multi use so you kind of get more bang for your buck and get to try it a few different ways and see what works for you and your hair! It smells amazing and it very light weight hydration it makes my hair nice and bouncy but i have VERY dry hair so i don’t feel like it gives me enough moisture but it definitely keeps it nice and sleek and shiny.

Do you ever just see a product and wonder if it's as good as it appears to be? Well, you don't have to wonder with this magic tub of creamy goodness!

The first thing that catches your eye, is of course the packaging. Good portioned tub in a white and peppermint green accent; it's definitely not something you see every day in a hair product and that's why it's so intriguing. Green also immediately makes you think of healthy, clean, fresh things which is definitely on par with the "natural origin" ingredients and the Aloe Vera.

Secondly, the scent! I'm not sure how to describe it exactly, but it just smells clean. Not like alcohol-based or an air freshener, but it actually vaguely reminds me of hair gel except much more pleasant and fresh.

The texture is reminiscent to lotion, but unlike some lotions it sinks in easily and doesn't feel heavy on the hair. My preference would be to use it as a mask (and also leave-in conditioner, purely because of the smell!). As a conditioner, I don't think it deeply hydrated my strands, given I have more normal to oily hair (particularly on my scalp), but I can absolutely praise it for how it made my hair feel so smooth and healthy overall.

In conclusion, would I personally buy it of my own volition? 100% yes. It's an affordable hair mask that can be used in 3 ways. Ran out of conditioner? Use this in a pinch! Need a pick-me-up after taking some serious hair damage? Mask it up! Feel like you're getting some fly-aways and frizz? Scoop a little and put it on dry. The versatility. THE SCENT! I love how it lingers and you smell so fresh and clean. An absolute winner in my books and also so good as an at-home pamper treatment. Very keen to try the rest of the range if they're as good as the Aloe.

I had issues with Garnier Aloe shampoo and conditioner just not giving me a smooth hydrated finish - but not the hair food. I opted to use it as a leave in as i often dont dry my hair and just throw it up until I can be bothered dealing with my mop - this left my hair feeling really nice, really clean and easy to detangle my hair - very happy with this one.

I loved this 1st off the jar is awesome I don't have to sit there squeezing forever to get the amount that I'm needing but I will say it's abit annoying having the lid that comes completely off while in the shower but I love how you can get the amount you want in 1 easy scoop of the hand my hair has become very dry from the mid lengths to the ends I've now used this a total of 4 times 1 each of the 3 different ways it can be used and twice as a mask which I found worked best for my hair it for sure drunk it all up it left my hair super soft and added so much hydration that it didn't look like straw anymore I think the amount you get the smell and the outcome is worth every cent I would for sure buy this in the future cause if this can deal to my very thick very long hair it can help anyone

This handy tub of of hydration is so thick, soft and creamy, with a simple twist of the lid and its open and you are free to scoop out your desired amount. There isn't an applicator which is good its unneeded. It is beautifully scented with a light fresh fruity slightly floral fragrance, which i really liked. You can slightly smell throughout the day and i even had a couple of complements. So depending on what your using it for mask/conditioner, leave in conditioner you use as much as you need. For a mask i used enough to cover the palm of my hand but leave in conditioner a little on my finger tips, i have long hair half way down my back. This product is really hydrating and was so nice on my hair i didn't get that dry frizzy ends with a greasy root like i normally after a few days without washing. Which i love means my hair is much smoother and less ratty at the end. It comes in quite a big tub of 390mls so this will last me a good long time as a conditioner and way longer if your only using as leave-in conditioner. I think that this is great value for money its a great size and will last a good amount of time too! Similar products either cost a lot more for this size or are much smaller and you get way less uses out of them. It come in a nice white circle sized tub, has a green lid and green label with all the info clearly printed on it. I really feel like this is a great product it made my hair smell great its way smoother with a natural shine its gives my ends the extra hydration it needs before my next wash (as a leave-in conditioner) but rinses out nicely too without that greasy thick feeling.

I would totally recommend this product to anyone and everyone who will listen, not only does it do what it says it is also cost effective! It comes from 98% natural origins, no artificial colourants, no silicone's, no parabens and its vegan!!! Amazing.

So if you've read much of my previous reviews of Garnier products, you will forgive me if my hopes weren't particularly high for this product. But...This is actually a good product. The formula is creamy, has no freaky odour and does improve the look and feel of damaged hair, especially dry ends in my case. You don't need a lot for a regular conditioning process so it's pretty cost-effective. The packaging is also nice and can double as a flat stand for your drink during your next bubble bath.

I love the packaging on this product as it looks very clean and fresh, and I love the tub shape - makes it feel like a special occasion product, rather than just a run of the mill shampoo/conditioner. There is heaps of information on the tub, and it suggests four ways of using - always great to find a multi-purpose product at a good price.

The product itself is white and thick, so it is easy to scoop out. It can be tricky to pop the lid back on without water getting in, but that is the case with any tub that has a lid. The scent is similar to the shampoo and conditioner from the same range, but it reminds me more of actual aloe vera rather than being overly artificial. I think it is because it has a slightly more creamy scent.

My favourite way to use this was to apply it straight after shampoo and leave it in for at least two minutes. I skipped conditioner completely when I used it as it felt nice and thick, and felt like it really conditioned my hair and made it feel soft.

I love how it can be used as a leave in as well - while I try to wash most/all of it out, as someone whose hair can get oily sometimes and feels like product build up could be partly to blame, it is nice to know that this product is designed as a leave in so if I don't get it all out it's not the end of the world. It also doesn't leave my hair feeling heavy like some other masks/treatments can - I was able to dry and style my hair, and it still felt soft without feeling heavy afterwards.

In saying that, I did decide to try applying it as a leave on treatment in my dry hair on one occasion (which I wouldn't have dreamt of doing unless the instructions told me to!). It felt nice going in, and I actually preferred the scent out of the shower. I just applied it from mid length to ends, and it didn't make my hair feel weighed down. However, leaving it in made my hair feel slightly greasy so I think I will stick to applying it on wet hair then rinsing as much out as possible.

I have tried the shampoo and conditioner from this range and I didn't rate them as I found issues with both. However, this product is much nicer and I will continue to use it. I will keep using it as a conditioner/mask while forgoing my usual conditioner as it is really moisturising and feels luxurious to apply. You get a really decent amount for the size of the tub, so I would recommend giving it a go. Or, if the Aloe Vera one doesn't suit your hair type, give another tub from the Garnier range a go.

I’m labelling this product as a mask as I feel it’s potential is wasted as a conditioner! For my first use I chucked it all over my dry hair 30 mins before getting in the shower. The tub is fairly large and you don’t use heaps so it will take awhile to chug through it. This stuff really flattened my frizzy baby hairs without making my hair feel oily or slicked down the way the aloe conditioner did. It also made it soft and shiny! I’m not 100% sure if I would purchase again as any good conditioner does the same job without the added step of a mask. I have been trailing the aloe shampoo & conditioner past 2 weeks which has left my hair in a dry crumbly and somehow oily state so I think this change up in routine is more amazing at the moment because of this. Either way it’s pretty good but not the bees knees.

The fact its 3 in 1 is a huge plus for me. Mask: I left this in on damp hair for about 10 minutes and washed out, my hair felt soft and smelled so good. Using it as a conditioner provides the same results.

However the leave in conditioner is my favourite part. You only need a tiny amount on your fingers. I rubbed it on the ends of my hair and it helped tame the dry ends of my hair. I twisted my hair with it to give it some shape and the outcome was really nice. My hair stayed soft until the next wash. Also it smells so good! All of the hair food range smell really good.