GIOVANNI Eco Chic Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Conditioner 8.5 oz - Apple & Aloe Extracts for Frizz Control & Detangling | Sulfate Free, Paraben Free, Color Safe | Perfect for Dry, Damaged Hair & Daily Wash & Go Routine

So this is my honest LONGGGG review. I bought this product with my own money. I hope that this review will aid someone in making a decision about whether this product maybe right for them. I purchased this product from "HappyUSA" (fulfilled by Amazon, I have prime so it came in about a weeks time after purchasing) around early December 2016 so I have been using it for about a month now.My hair type: My hair texture is very kinky, coarse with really tight curls/ coils like a slinky, with the back being slightly looser. I guess my hair type is a 4C. I have rather thin strands of hair, each is very thin and easily breakable. I also have medium hair density. My hair is not fine because my scalp is not to clearly seen and it is not full because my scalp is easy to find. With this combination my hair is prone to breakage. However my largest issue like all naturals is retaining moisture. My hair is naturally super dry, almost like a desert. I feel that my scalp produces no sebum at all( or so little it is not reaching down any of my strands). In addition, my hair is considered low porosity so it is hard to get the moisture in my hair and products can easily cake up on my scalp.My reason for buying the product: Like many who buy this product my goal was extra moisture. I needed a form of deep conditioning since my hair loves it, but the ones I found on the market so far did not aid me. I used to use "Natural Girls Rock" deep conditioner, which had a lot if slip and mainly oil based but then it stopped agreeing with my hair. They maybe changed the formula or added more frangrance because it started to make my scalp itch and just sat on top of my hair. Plus all the "Shea Moisture" masque I tried just left my hair feeling dry with film on top of it. I could not find just a decent deep conditioner to leave my hair soft so I decided to give "Giovanni" a try.The packaging: The product container is in some type of parallelogram shape; it is wide at the base or bottom and then tappers or thins at the top. It is a thin container so I can see why some may complain they feel like they are not getting enough. The product is tall or average height but then thin so it tricks the mind into believing there is more product then there actually is, so hence the price. It is a slightly opaque white color, so you can see just enough in order to know how much you have left. They fill the container to the top with conditioner. The top is a flip open and close. One also squeezes to get the product out, almost like a plastic ketchup bottle. It is 8.5fl. Oz or 250ml. In the back "Giovanni" has a scale whether it is light or deep conditioner and according to them this is a deep conditioner. To my knowledge the product is not a fake or counterfeit but seems like the real product, especially when you compare the packaging to the official ones on the "Giovanni" website.Ingredients: aqua (purified water), cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetrimonium bromide, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, natural fragrance, hydrolyzed soy protein, *chamomilla recutita (matricara) leaf extract, * citrus aurantium dulcis ( Valencia orange) extract, *cymbopogon schoenanthus (grapefruit) extract, *echinacea purpurea extract, *ginkgo biloba extract, *glycine soja (soybean) seed extract, *lavandula angustifola (lavender) extract, *rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) leaf extract, *macrocystis pyrifera ( sea kelp) extract, *mangifera indica (mango) extract, *salix alba (willow bark) extractThe product performance 4/5: There is a lot of hype around the "Giovanni" brand, especially the smooth as silk line. I heard that many had success with it and my friends told me to give it a try since I wanted a deep conditioner. I just needed extra moisture because my hair is very dry. When my hair does get moisturized effectively it can hold moisture for about 3 days without me adding extra product. This product did provide me with extra moisture. First I tried this on dry hair and let it sit for about 3 hours, just to be safe under a plastic cape ( I know their is debate about how long to leave a deep conditioner but this one doesn't have a time frame. Some say to leave it for 20-30min, others say 1hour, some overnight but 3hours works best for me). It left my hair soft, but not overly moisturized, so not super soft like my hair took in a lot of moisture and thus was disappointing. Then I tried it between washes. I wet my hair, and mixed the Giovanni with jojoba, vegetable glycerin and coconut oil (not to much). Again my hair was left soft but not as hydrated, however a little better then the first time. Finally, I tried it on freshly washed hair. I applied it through sections and like all the other times left it for 1-3hours. After rinsing the results were the same. My hair felt smooth but not as hydrated as it would be with vegetable glycerin mixed with water. This product may work best with a steamer or under a hooded dryer like most moisturizers do. But I rank this product so well because it made it really easy to detangle my hair. I finger detangle so this product worked really well with this method. It gently coats the hair, so the hair feels smooth but not heavy or like something is on it. The beauty about this product is that it is so light weight so no caking.So after using this for a month I found that:Pros- It is not expensive-like the squeezable packaging-product has enough slip and not crazy thick so great texture- on a moisture scale of 1-5 it moisturizes at a 4/5 with my hair. Thus, it does what it claims so I guess it works.-Works well as a base with oils and etc. ( in my experience it worked the best with these, I.e jojoba, coconut and vegetable glycerin water mix).- the best is that it allows for great detangling!-light weight won't leave crazy build up- a small amount goes a long way.-it claims to be USDA certified organic, no animal testing or parabens, sulfates (for those that are concerned about this)Cons- It claims to be organic but the ingredient list can be a con to some (not to me),especially since alcohols are the first five ingredients. However, remember not all alcohols are bad for hair just do research if you are curious or concerned.- Fragrance, which is a very strong irritant and really should not be put in anything, it is high on the ingredient list. So if you have sensitive skin like me, or a sensitive scalp or prone to eczema break outs this can cause this product to irritate the scalp. Some have complained about this and for me it was true. The product doesn't have a strong smell but try to keep it far from your scalp (conditioner is not meant on the scalp anyways).- Does not tell you when it should be washed off so not so great directions-not much product sadlyOverall I do recommend this product. It does moisturize, not the best for me but great for right now, it is low cost and comes in a decent size especially if you have medium to fine hair density. It is light weight, good slip, great base for other ingredients. Even though I loath the fact that it contains irritating fragrance, it is a good product. A little goes a long way. Make sure you pay close attention to the ends when applying and I will be repurchasing this product again when I run out. Hope this review helped someone.The first time I tried this, I wasn't terribly impressed. I didn't notice a huge difference in moisture, the smell isn't terribly exciting, and it just seemed kind of mediocre. And then one day, I had colored my hair, put gel AND mousse into it and it was a huge mess. I couldn't even run my fingers through it when I shampooed it! I smoothed 1 tsp (yes I measured) of this conditioner onto the length of my hair and with one pass using prayer hands, I could automatically run my hands through it again! Just one smoothing pass over my hair! I was shocked! I will definitely buy this again!Renders my curls limp and lifeless.Upon first receiving the product I noticed that the actual bottle is quite slim though the same height as other conditioner bottles on the market. The problem is that I would probably get at best 3 washes out of this conditioner since I have coarse, very coily somewhat thick hair. If you must hair type it, class 4 for african american hair. It seems to work better on hair that has an actual shampoo, if you do the no poo method or even cowash you may not feel the replenishing benefits this offers and it may not feel heavy enough for those used to that feel. It smells very nice, herbal like and has a very nice smooth feel, it really does make your hair *depending on your shampoo* feel like liquid silk, very smooth. It was very easy to detangle my hair even before I sat under the dryer for 15 minutes, afterward my hair felt heavy with moisture and its lovely light scent. Washing it out never left my hair feeling like it needed more. If it was readily available in Japan on base i'd buy it way more. I just can't see myself buying this small bottle once a month and waiting 2 weeks for it since I currently wash my hair weekly. There is a larger size available from someone on amazon but I can't spend that large amount on conditioner, so its my loss. It is very good though and its ph is about 7 if i'm not mistaken. Try it once you'll love it!Pros-good scent, good size bottleCons-felt too heavy in my hair, left hair feeling greasyI loved this conditioner. It made my hair silky and healthy. The natural ingredients help a lot to not aggravate my asthma. However, I purchased a new bottle in Dec. 2014. The ingredients seem to have changed. There are new alcohols listed in the ingredients, and they are the first ingredients listed. After a few uses I noticed my hair seemed much drier and frizzier. I compared a bit of the old on one side and new on the other. There was a definite difference. I'm very disappointed that they would change a formulation of such a popular product.I found this on another website. It seems to match what each of my bottles have listed: Here are the new ingredientsAqua (water), cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, butylene glycol, cetrimonium bromide, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, natural fragrance, hydrolyzed soy protein, *chamomilla recutita (matricaria) leaf extract, *citrus aurantium dulcis (valencia orange) extract, *citrus grandis (grapefruit) fruit extract, *cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass) extract, *echinacea purpurea extract, *ginkgo biloba extract, *glycine soja (soybean) seed extract, *lavandula angustifolia (lavender) extract, *rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, *macrocystis pyrifera (sea kelp) extract, *mangifera indica (mango) extract, *salix alba (willow bark) extract.I was pleasantly surprised by this conditioner. It's very moisturizing and the formula is thick but didn't weigh my hair down. My 2c/3a hair responded really well to it. My only issue is that the shape of the bottle makes it a little difficult to squeeze the conditioner out, but overall I'm very happy with itI'm newly natural with type 4 hair and, like most new naturals, I've been struggling with chronic dryness. I'm trying my best not become a product junkie and after watching endless reviews on YouTube, I think I've carefully picked a core stash of products that seem to be working well to keep my hair soft and moisturised. This conditioner has sooo much slip and seems to melt away the dryness and tangles instantly. I've only used this a handful of times and have already noticed an improvement in the texture and sheen of my hair - so much so that I had to come and write a review in the hope that I could help someone else who might be sitting on the fence with this one. Get it and thank me later! :)I should've read the reviews and looked at the listing more closely before making my purchase.You will NOT receive the Root 66 conditioner as the title states. Instead, you will receive the Smooth as Silk conditioner, which is what is shown in the photo.Please be aware. Amazon really should fix this issue. Due to this, I had to return and locate the Root 66 conditioner elsewhere.As for how the product is, the Root 66 conditioner seems good enough. It lathers well and leaves my hair silky smooth. The scent is quite mild, not harsh. Also, it's vegan-friendly and SLS free, which is important to me. I use it with the matching shampoo.I chose to switch to Giovanni's Root 66 as I believe my previous products have been causing breakouts on my forehead and hairline. From research, the Root 66 line contains no acne-triggering ingredients. Too early to say if it's effective yet, however.I recommend the product!Giovanni has now changed the ingredients list slightly. They have added Glycerine, taken away Butylene Glycol and swapped normal water for Purified Water. I don't know much about how these changes affect the hair or why they made these changes but the main thing I have noticed is that the product consistency went from slightly runny in a good way to gloopy-thick like thick wallpaper paste that has started drying. I can't really explain this thickness... also the detangling properties have now been affected. Before, I would say they rated a 3 out of 5 stars at detangling and now it has gone down to 1. I like the fact that this product is loaded with lots of nice ingredients, but the reason why I buy conditioner is for the purpose of detangling and because it no longer does that I will not be repurchasing. I don't know if/how these changes have affected anyone elses hair but my curly 4a hair no longer sees a use for this any more.Didn't get the conditioner i paid for, the conditioner i got was the Root 66Max volume conditioner for limp, lifeless hair, when i really wanted and ordered the deeper conditioner because I wanted a deep conditioner. Sadly on conditioning level, this is more of a light condition as it states on the back, and i really wanted a deep conditioner. I think if they are going to advertise a conditioner they should have the correct product and description. I should have listened to a previous review but i assumed they just sent it by mistake.I purchased this conditioner after watching several tutorials on YouTube. Gotta hand it to them, this did all they said it would and more. My daughter has 4c hair and swims weekly , this was a fab deep conditioner that left her hair soft for a good few days , detangling was a breeze. I have since then bought a few more bottles. My only drawback is the price and the fact that it’s only 250ml (compared to the average bottle of conditioner which is usually about 350 ml) which meant after a proper application I had about 1/4 bottle left. Overall it is a good product . I’m also going to try the 50/50 conditioner and shampoo in the same range.