Pretty in Pink (Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Liquid Silk Gloss Conditioner)

Member Name: kitschkitty

Product:	Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Liquid Silk Gloss Conditioner
Date:	16/03/09 (321 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Excellent results, bargain price

Disadvantages: None

During a trip to Poundland a few weeks ago, I found myself in search of a new conditioner. Much as I love my Soap and Glory Hair Supply conditioner, it is just too expensive to justify using it on a daily basis. I'm not entirely sure why I found myself reaching for a bottle of Schwarzkopf Gliss Liquid Silk Gloss Conditioner. I seem to recall at the back of my mind having read rave reviews about the Gliss range as a budget range of hair care products that is on a par with the big designer brands. But if I'm honest, it was probably the pearlescent label and pink packaging that I decided wouldn't look obtrusive in my bathroom when sat next to the seemingly infinite selection of pink Soap and Glory products. Whatever my subconscious reasoning was, the Liquid Silk Gloss Conditioner found its way into my basket and took pride of place on the edge of my bath.

The bottle is plastered with promises and scientific claims to repair inside the hair cell and leave brittle, dull hair as smooth as silk. My hair isn't particularly dull or brittle but I suspect that's due to a rather lengthy and arduous daily hair care routine and I was more than happy to take all the help I could get to tame my frizz into glossy curls. To be honest, I didn't hold much hope for this conditioner but I hoped it would do a good enough job on a daily basis whilst I treated my locks once a week to an intensive treatment with my more expensive Soap and Glory conditioner. However, the first time I used the Liquid Silk Conditioner, I was blown away by the results.

Applying it is easy and no different to any other conditioner on the market. It has a thick white creamy consistency and lathers very slightly when applying it to the hair. The smell has a slight hint of almond and coconut but isn't particularly noticeable and on rinsing, my hair simply smells clean. The look and feel of my hair though was the factor that has made this conditioner a new favourite in my bathroom. Even as I rinsed the conditioner in the shower, I could feel that my hair was softer. When it came to combing it, the tangles slid out easily and there was a noticeable sheen to my hair which became more intense as it dried. My hair feels soft and silky to touch and looks in fantastic conditioner. I still treat it to a weekly intensive conditioner treatment but I suspect this is a mere Placebo as the Gliss conditioner appears more than capable of keeping my hair in tip top condition.

The RRP for a 200ml bottle appears to be around the £2 mark but the Gliss range does seem to be a staple on the shelves of Poundland and other discount stores so it's a very reasonable buy. I have just stocked up on more and have grabbed a bottle of the shampoo to sample as well this time to see if I can achieve even better results. If you've read my review about Soap and Glory's Hair Supply conditioner, then you'll know that I raved about it. This Liquid Silk Gloss Conditioner is certainly on a par with the Soap and Glory conditioner, perhaps even better and at just £1 a bottle, it's an absolute bargain if you ask me.

Summary: Designer quality conditioner at value brand prices.