Didn't leave my hair feeling moisturised and hydrated! (Toni & Guy Model.Me Helena Hydrating Conditioner)

Member Name: jeffjen

Product:	Toni & Guy Model.Me Helena Hydrating Conditioner
Date:	25/04/09 (175 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Handy pump dispenser

Disadvantages: Left my hair feeling dry

I usually like Toni & Guy products, so when my daughter bought me some Toni & Guy Model. Me Helena Hydrating Conditioner, I was looking forward to trying it out.

The conditioner (there is also a shampoo and other styling products in the same range) is endorsed by Helena Christensen, and is part of a range of styling products by Toni & Guy, using Helena, Jamelia and Erin O'Connor to advertise and endorse the range.

It comes in a white square shape bottle, with square top. When you remove the top there is a pump dispenser, which makes it easy to use. I like the idea of the pump dispenser as I hate shampoo and conditioner bottles where you have to unscrew the top, as I usually end up dropping it in the shower, so that gets a plus from me.

I used the Model. Me Helena shampoo first which I thought was ok and after rinsing my hair I was ready to use the conditioner.

I have long hair which can get greasy at the roots but dry at the ends, so I thought this super hydrating conditioner would leave my hair feeling moisturised and silky soft.
It states on the back of the bottle the conditioner 'Uniquely diffuses through the hair, individually moisturising each strand. It's catatonic conditioning agents target dry areas, whilst Organic Olive Oil helps restore the natural oils, giving you smooth, soft and easily manageable hair.'


I followed the directions, spreading the conditioner evenly through my hair. the conditioner has a heavy floral fragrance, which is not unpleasant, but definately not a fragrance I would enthuse about. I have used much better fragranced conditioners, but each to their own. Some may really like it.

I found when applying it to my hair, it immediately felt different to all other conditioners I have used. It had a 'dry' feel to it, and I found myself using quite a lot of it - much more than I normally use - to make my hair feel smooth and moisturised.
As I began rinsing it off, my hair still didn't feel all that smooth, and in fact it felt as if I had not used any conditioner!

My hair felt tangled when i combed it and felt dry. I then began to blow dry my hair and to be honest I did not like the feel of my hair at all. It still felt dry and certainly not moisturised or hydrated!

I was very disappointed by this conditioner and will not be using it again. I think it was around £4.50 a bottle from Boots, but when I was in Home Bargains the other day I noticed they are selling it in there at only £1.59! So quite a bargain if you like it! Or maybe that is why they are selling it there at such a cheap price because it's not very good?

Maybe there are some who are using it and think it is really good. I suppose it depends on your hair type, but I certainly found it didn't live up to my expectations when I used it, and certainly did not moisturise and leave my hair looking healthier, as it claims to do on the front of the bottle.
The only good thing about it for me, was the handy pump dispenser.

If you like this conditioner then get yourself to Home Bargains and stock up!
Me, I'll stick with Pantene!

Summary: Failed to do what it promised