Tangle-free Tresses (Johnsons Baby Detangling Shampoo)

Member Name: campb3ll

Product:	Johnsons Baby Detangling Shampoo
Date:	07/10/01 (208 review reads)
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Advantages: Soft, clean, easy to comb hair with less tangles, Gorgeous shampoo fragrance, Suitable for virtually all hair types

Disadvantages: Not suitable for damaged hair, Lurid colour may be off-putting

As everyone knows, "best for baby" and "best for you" equals Johnson & Johnson's baby products. Their detangling baby shampoo is a stunning example. Unlike the old, original, plain jane shampoo in chemical yellow, this detangling one is a hot neon pink - albeit in the familiar, clear tear-drop shaped bottle. It looks very girlie (sorry, baby boys) and it has a sweet, honey fragrance to match.

Johnson & Johnson is a trusted, well known brand, so we expect a lot from their products. After all, it's "the brand UK health professionals prefer" so it must be something special.

On application, the shampoo lathers well and continues to exude a subtle fresh scent. (Those of you with babies may liken it to the smell of clean, soft baby skin. Everyone else will probably picture warm talcum powder.) After my last shampoo (Timotei), this product feels like it's really "clinically proven [mild]" and not full of scalp-tingling chemicals.

Although I've clearly sold my soul to Johnson & Johnson, I'm not prepared to test the claim that the shampoo is "as gentle to eyes as pure water." There must be something sinister lurking in the bottle as it carries a "keep out of children's reach" warning. It probably just means that children (and adults) shouldn't ingest the shampoo ... but anyone seeking medical, lathering or other guidance can call the Johnson & Johnson's help line on 0845 602 0333.

Rinsing out the suds poses no problems. There's none of the slimy, lingering caresses that other shampoos and conditioners like to bestow on your hair. This shampoo disappears without a trance - except the all-pervasive fragrance that can't bear to say goodbye.

Finally, once your hair is ready to approach a state of dryness, you can test the "special detangling formula" claim. This claim is no idle boast; despite my previous declaration of corpor
ate soul-selling, please believe that the detangling formula really works. Although this shampoo is not your average 2-in-1 shampoo (which never works), it really does leave your hair reasonably easy to comb. Of course, I don't mean that there's no tangles at all - I simply mean your hair is in a better condition after you wash it and it's easier to run a comb through it than if you'd used another (ordinary) shampoo.

Over all, this shampoo leaves me a soft, purring kitten of contentment. It, like the infamous Ronseal products, does exactly what it says on the tin. Although the shampoo is clearly intended for babies with soft, fine hair, it has definitely worked its magic on my thick, long hair - so, I would infer that it'll work on most hair types. I would unhesitatingly recommend this shampoo to anyone. (Except folks with permed or dyed hair - keep using those specialist shampoos!) It's shocking to realise that initially I only bought this shampoo because it was the cheapest brand shampoo in my local Waitrose supermarket! (It costs £1.89 for 300 ml.) Buy some Johnson & Johnson's baby shampoo today - your hair and scalp will love you for it.

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