And I’ve been using it for almost 12 years.
I have a lot to thank my parents for—a loving upbringing, a college education, and instilling a sense of adventure in me. My gratitude list is quite long, but I have to say, I’m extremely thankful for my hair. My sister and I were both blessed with strong, long strands (and a lot of it). It’s the feature on both of us that earns us the most compliments, from friends and strangers alike. And while, sure, a lot of it is genetics, I made sure to treasure this one asset intentionally to maintain its optimal health. That meant no hair dyes, rarely using hot tools, and finding the perfect shampoo and conditioner.
I was lucky—I found said perfect shampoo early in my senior year of high school and have been using the exact same one ever since. The Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo, which is currently on sale for $7, isn’t your average drugstore shampoo. The honey infusion makes all the difference in optimizing hair health, giving it that volume, shine, and bounce I was always after.
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo
Orig. $9 $7 at Amazon
The first time I used this, followed by the Repairing Conditioner, I noticed a significant difference in how happy, lighthearted, and full my hair looked, instantly converting me to a lifetime user. My mom, sister, and anybody who asks has been swiftly put on the shampoo and conditioner combo ever since. After almost 12 years of consistent use, my hair flourishes, always looking full and moisturized.
As a beauty writer, it goes without saying that I’ve tried dozens of shampoos and conditioners ever since, purely for the sake of research. And yet, none of the newer and sparklier brands have done it for me, nor the ones that are triple this drugstore buy’s price. You don’t have to spend big bucks to get great shampoo, and I’ll scream that from the rooftops any day.
Let me also not forget two additional perks: The first is that hair growth when using this is rapid fast. And that’s thanks to shampoo’s key ingredient: honey. It moisturizes to keep hair strong and healthy, but honey also helps with scalp health which, in turn, helps with hair growth. And while yes, that means more frequent trips to the hair salon, it also means getting long and strong strands in an instant.
The second thing I love about this shampoo is that it smells absolutely heavenly. I don’t wear perfume solely for the reason that my friends and partner have pretty much assigned this scent as my signature and have barred me from changing it. The delightfully fresh smell holds onto the hair for days so that even when it’s not a wash day, it smells as though it’s just been rinsed. A win!
Last but not least, I’m not the only fan, either. This Garnier Whole Blends shampoo has amassed nearly 1,0000 five-star ratings on Amazon, with shoppers noting it will “make your hair baby soft,” and people “always get compliments on how they smell.” I’m stocking up while it’s on sale.
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo and Conditioner Set
$17 at Amazon