The Secret Behind That “Box Dye Conditioner” Shine ... and Affordable Products That Actually Work
Watch the YouTube video here You know that feeling when you’ve just dyed your hair at home, you rinse everything out, apply that little tube of conditioner from the box… and suddenly your hair feels incredible? It’s soft, glossy, smooth, and looks healthy even after the damaging process that is colouring. And then, a few washes later, that shine fades and you’re back to dry, dull, slightly frizzy hair again. Well, after much research I've figured out why, and more importantly, how to keep that shine going. I’ve spent the past few weeks testing affordable conditioners that contain the same key ingredient found in box dye conditioners, and I can honestly say: they worked. All three I tested gave me that glossy, smooth, “just coloured” finish, even on my very dry, midlife, colour-treated hair. I’ll talk you through those in detail, but first, let’s get into what’s actually going on. For a bit of context, I’m in my fifties and I have not been kind to my hair. It’s naturally grey, it’s ...
