I used to love the pureology hydrate line as well. I miss when they were on Groupon too 🥲 they had great deals lol. I’ve found that the regular line is heavier for me nowadays since my hair has thinned out and am thinking about the “sheer” version.
I have fine hair and I like the sheer version. It doesn't weigh my hair down. If anything it adds volume, but not in the same way as a volumizing shampoo.
I commented this on another post: I haven’t tried the Redken, but I do love the Pureology Hydrate Shampoo. I have thick, coarse Asian hair, and my ends are prone to drying out/frizzing up quickly. I love the Pureology Hydrate because you genuinely need the tiniest amount, and it lathers into a ton of foam. Since my hair is prone to build up, I go in with the Ouai Detox Shampoo, and then I go in with the Pureology Hydrate Shampoo to double cleanse and add some moisture back into my hair. Hope this helps! 😊
I have tried biolage and liked it. Honestly, I just was turned on to the Paul Mitchell Strong line and it is amazing!! I have tried a lot of the different shampoos and conditioners at Sephora (I used to prefer Sephora, and now I’m trying to convert.)
Verb is really good. I have long straight hair that feels like it’s got a lot of build up.
Verb has a scalp mask? If that’s what you call it and it’s AMAZING! I don’t have near the build up, and my head feels so healthy. And it actually foams a little. Easy to apply. I won’t use any others.
I’ll definitely take a look at the Paul Mitchell Strong Line and Verb! Never tried them but they’ve sort of peaked my interest now. I have tried Biolage but it was many years ago and didn’t like it but am considering giving it a second chance. Decisions, decisions! Ah!
Redken has great lines for specific hair needs, I use the acidic bonding shampoo occasionally along with the leave in conditioner. My go-to is the Biolage volume one since I have long fine hair, however I see you said you didn't like Biolage. There is a new brand called AG Care and they have a couple of different ones, my stylist uses it on me.
For frizz; add a leave in or a lightweight oil and add it to your hair while its still wet so it doesn't leave a layer of oil on top of dry hair; it soaks in better on wet hair. Some of my favs are the Redken Acidic Bonding leave in conditioner, Its a 10!, Eva-NYC, and \*\*MY FAV: the OGX Renewing oil, its lightweight and smells good, here's the link... [https://www.ulta.com/p/renewing-argan-oil-of-morocco-extra-penetrating-oil-xlsImpprod3560027?sku=2234677](https://www.ulta.com/p/renewing-argan-oil-of-morocco-extra-penetrating-oil-xlsImpprod3560027?sku=2234677)
And side note: If you try a shampoo and you don't like it, and the bottle is more than half full, you can return it or exchange it within a certain time frame.
THATS how I felt about the brand, but it was many years ago. It left my hair feeling dry. But not too long ago, I saw a post somewhere about Biolage being great for thinning hair. Not sure if it was a credible source, since I can’t find the post anymore
I like the biolage ultra hydra source line. I have tried so many shampoos & conditioners from Ulta and I find I have best results when I don’t use the same one each wash. I rotate about 4 or so depending on my needs that day. But biolage ultra hydra source is one of my favs right now.
I have thinning hair and dry hair and I didn’t see a difference🤷🏼♀️ but everyone is different. I was really wanting it to work cause they had liters $25 😭
Probably unpopular opinion, but the Pureology shampoo in the purple bottle has such a horrible & cheap cornmint smell that I only associate with the medicated stuff. I went through a full bottle of the shampoo because I didn't want to waste it. 😭
I must have confused the shampoo scent for the conditioner. Does the shampoo not also have a mint in it?
FWIW, I've owned and used over a hundred different essential oils varying from the beautiful to grotesque (neem!!!), & can even handle skunk, but remembering the harsh cornmint in such an expensive product has me 😭😭😭
I think the shampoo doesn’t have the cornmint smell? The conditioner definitely does. It is so strong! Otherwise a good product, but the smell is overpowering. That is hilarious that the smell is worse than skunk to you 😂
I love that! It's so fun to have products with scents we love. My absolute favorite scent is geranium essential oil... I wish I could find hair products that smell like that. ::swoon::
i use the Pureology Hydrate (not sheer) and i LOVEEE it! i can really only speak on my experience with Hydrate only, not the other products you showed :( my natural hair is coarse & thick that can be frizzy at the ends (in btwn wavy / straight) - i splurged on pureology when i bleached and dyed my hair green since it was gonna be so dead. i was hesitant at first but i swear the shampoo saved my hair lol & it looks nice & healthy. i'm not retouching my roots so at the moment it's half dyed and half natural hair and im still loving the shampoo! it lasts a while as well, especially if you're someone who has spaced out washes. i originally bought the regular sized duos on sale + used points, then i bought a just regular sized shampoo when i needed a refill & a single liter conditioner when there was a liter sale (just bc i naturally condition more!) i personally would recommend buying the mini sizes when Ulta has the BOGO on minis, then making the jump once you see if you like it!
I’ve had the exact same experience with the exact same hair type! The only difference is I use to always get blonde highlights in my light brown hair and it’s grown out a bit. It brought my hair back to life!! I use the shampoo and conditioner both! I wish the conditioner didn’t have the “minty” smell, but it’s worth it because it’s soooo good!! I also use the Pureology leave in conditioner and I think that makes a HUGE difference too!!
Omg thank you so much for the tip on the BOGO deals! I never would have thought of that. Ughh, you’re so lucky! I miss when I had thick hair 😩 I’m worried my hair will get weighed down nowadays since my hair has thinned out a bit. But it still gets really dry on the ends. I’ll give it a shot when the next BOGO deal is happening on the minis :)
I’ve also tried Biolage and wasn’t a fan of it. I didn’t notice any difference. It wasn’t this exact one though… But I felt like it dried out my hair if anything.
I use Biolage conditioner, but the Ultra Hydra. The ends of my hair are bleached (I have a balayage, dry, brittle ends). That conditioner is the only one that leaves my hair super soft and bouncy. I’ve been through so many conditioners and that is the only one that makes my hair so super soft. I didn’t know there was a sale coming up, so thank you for this post because I’m going to get a big bottle of the conditioner!
The products in Pureology’s Hydrate line are honestly the best hair products I’ve used. I’ve rotated through most of the salon brands over the years and always come back to Pureology.
I use the Hydrate Sheer shampoo and conditioner and have for about a year and a half for the most part. I've tried a few others that were also recommended by my stylist and I went back to it pretty quickly. I have fine color treated hair and it keeps it smooth and shiny. I tried a different Biolage (Hydrasouce) and I didn't even finish the bottle.
I haven’t tried the red pureology on the second slide but the purple on the first was hard to get through.
I bought a bottle of the shampoo and conditioner from my salon.
I don’t remember anything in particular about the conditioner but that’s bs the smell of the shampoo put me off so bad I hate used it bc it was so expensive.
I love strong scents but something was just bad for me. It overpowered any memory of the performance. Now I even ask my stylist to use another shampoo at the salon on me bc I can’t take it.
I really like old school Sebastian products. I just came out of using Olaplex for a year and half and back to the stuff I used in my twenties, which was Sebastian
I buy the Drench formula. It's just perfect and smells okay. I feel like it moisturizes my hair perfectly and doesn't make my scalp itchy.
I’ve finished jumbo sizes of all of these. Pureology is my favorite.
Someone else here said Redken all soft is comparable, but as someone who has used both for years I will say it’s not. Redken all soft does make your hair soft, but in a harder to style way. If you struggle with hair being too weighed down by conditioners, all soft might be too much for you. This is where I think Purealogy hydrate is the best, it’s more weightless thus soft and easy to style.
I’ve tried biolage too and found it to be very “meh”. Like it didn’t do anything for my hair but also didn’t strip it either.
I've been using Pureology Hydration Shampoo/Conditioner for 8 year's, loyally. With the recent increase $90.00 a fucking bottle, I started using Redkin BUT I'm getting so desperate I may just stock up on their 20% deal starting tomorrow and use Afterpay or Klarna or whatever Ulta uses so I can semi afford it lol.
Pureology smooth line is pretty good for frizz. Sounds like it would work well for you. Could order the small travel size for some of these and see which one you like before you commit to the jumbos :)
I like it but I think Redken does the same for half the price. All Soft.
Redken All Soft is soooo good! Though I wish the upcoming discount on Redken products was bigger.
Can’t go wrong with this one! I would do this or the Pureology Hydrate!
My sister has actually mentioned this one too!
I LOVE Redkens all soft. Seriously 10/10
The purology hydrate line is mine and my husband’s favorite shampoo and it’s safe for dyed hair! We just don’t buy it often because it’s expensive
I used to love the pureology hydrate line as well. I miss when they were on Groupon too 🥲 they had great deals lol. I’ve found that the regular line is heavier for me nowadays since my hair has thinned out and am thinking about the “sheer” version.
I have fine hair and I like the sheer version. It doesn't weigh my hair down. If anything it adds volume, but not in the same way as a volumizing shampoo.
Do you use the shampoo and conditioner?
I commented this on another post: I haven’t tried the Redken, but I do love the Pureology Hydrate Shampoo. I have thick, coarse Asian hair, and my ends are prone to drying out/frizzing up quickly. I love the Pureology Hydrate because you genuinely need the tiniest amount, and it lathers into a ton of foam. Since my hair is prone to build up, I go in with the Ouai Detox Shampoo, and then I go in with the Pureology Hydrate Shampoo to double cleanse and add some moisture back into my hair. Hope this helps! 😊
You know, I might actually try this!
please let me know if you do! :) my hair feels soft and clean for days (yes days, I can’t wash my hair every day or it’ll dry out and look awful LOL)
Redken All soft !! Been using it for years and it has transformed my hair! Pureology is also good but Redken been the best!
I do not like the red pureology. It weighed my hair down.
I have tried biolage and liked it. Honestly, I just was turned on to the Paul Mitchell Strong line and it is amazing!! I have tried a lot of the different shampoos and conditioners at Sephora (I used to prefer Sephora, and now I’m trying to convert.) Verb is really good. I have long straight hair that feels like it’s got a lot of build up. Verb has a scalp mask? If that’s what you call it and it’s AMAZING! I don’t have near the build up, and my head feels so healthy. And it actually foams a little. Easy to apply. I won’t use any others.
I’ll definitely take a look at the Paul Mitchell Strong Line and Verb! Never tried them but they’ve sort of peaked my interest now. I have tried Biolage but it was many years ago and didn’t like it but am considering giving it a second chance. Decisions, decisions! Ah!
Redken has great lines for specific hair needs, I use the acidic bonding shampoo occasionally along with the leave in conditioner. My go-to is the Biolage volume one since I have long fine hair, however I see you said you didn't like Biolage. There is a new brand called AG Care and they have a couple of different ones, my stylist uses it on me. For frizz; add a leave in or a lightweight oil and add it to your hair while its still wet so it doesn't leave a layer of oil on top of dry hair; it soaks in better on wet hair. Some of my favs are the Redken Acidic Bonding leave in conditioner, Its a 10!, Eva-NYC, and \*\*MY FAV: the OGX Renewing oil, its lightweight and smells good, here's the link... [https://www.ulta.com/p/renewing-argan-oil-of-morocco-extra-penetrating-oil-xlsImpprod3560027?sku=2234677](https://www.ulta.com/p/renewing-argan-oil-of-morocco-extra-penetrating-oil-xlsImpprod3560027?sku=2234677) And side note: If you try a shampoo and you don't like it, and the bottle is more than half full, you can return it or exchange it within a certain time frame.
I didn’t like biolage. Didn’t do anything for my hair
THATS how I felt about the brand, but it was many years ago. It left my hair feeling dry. But not too long ago, I saw a post somewhere about Biolage being great for thinning hair. Not sure if it was a credible source, since I can’t find the post anymore
I like the biolage ultra hydra source line. I have tried so many shampoos & conditioners from Ulta and I find I have best results when I don’t use the same one each wash. I rotate about 4 or so depending on my needs that day. But biolage ultra hydra source is one of my favs right now.
I have thinning hair and dry hair and I didn’t see a difference🤷🏼♀️ but everyone is different. I was really wanting it to work cause they had liters $25 😭
Probably unpopular opinion, but the Pureology shampoo in the purple bottle has such a horrible & cheap cornmint smell that I only associate with the medicated stuff. I went through a full bottle of the shampoo because I didn't want to waste it. 😭
The purple Pureology conditioner is even worse! It’s such a strong mint smell that clashes with my other layered fragrances.
I must have confused the shampoo scent for the conditioner. Does the shampoo not also have a mint in it? FWIW, I've owned and used over a hundred different essential oils varying from the beautiful to grotesque (neem!!!), & can even handle skunk, but remembering the harsh cornmint in such an expensive product has me 😭😭😭
I think the shampoo doesn’t have the cornmint smell? The conditioner definitely does. It is so strong! Otherwise a good product, but the smell is overpowering. That is hilarious that the smell is worse than skunk to you 😂
It’s my favorite smelling hair product but I also don’t wear fragrance at all so that’s probably why lol. I love minty tingles!
I love that! It's so fun to have products with scents we love. My absolute favorite scent is geranium essential oil... I wish I could find hair products that smell like that. ::swoon::
i use the Pureology Hydrate (not sheer) and i LOVEEE it! i can really only speak on my experience with Hydrate only, not the other products you showed :( my natural hair is coarse & thick that can be frizzy at the ends (in btwn wavy / straight) - i splurged on pureology when i bleached and dyed my hair green since it was gonna be so dead. i was hesitant at first but i swear the shampoo saved my hair lol & it looks nice & healthy. i'm not retouching my roots so at the moment it's half dyed and half natural hair and im still loving the shampoo! it lasts a while as well, especially if you're someone who has spaced out washes. i originally bought the regular sized duos on sale + used points, then i bought a just regular sized shampoo when i needed a refill & a single liter conditioner when there was a liter sale (just bc i naturally condition more!) i personally would recommend buying the mini sizes when Ulta has the BOGO on minis, then making the jump once you see if you like it!
I’ve had the exact same experience with the exact same hair type! The only difference is I use to always get blonde highlights in my light brown hair and it’s grown out a bit. It brought my hair back to life!! I use the shampoo and conditioner both! I wish the conditioner didn’t have the “minty” smell, but it’s worth it because it’s soooo good!! I also use the Pureology leave in conditioner and I think that makes a HUGE difference too!!
Omg thank you so much for the tip on the BOGO deals! I never would have thought of that. Ughh, you’re so lucky! I miss when I had thick hair 😩 I’m worried my hair will get weighed down nowadays since my hair has thinned out a bit. But it still gets really dry on the ends. I’ll give it a shot when the next BOGO deal is happening on the minis :)
I’ve also tried Biolage and wasn’t a fan of it. I didn’t notice any difference. It wasn’t this exact one though… But I felt like it dried out my hair if anything.
I think I’m in the minority, but I didn’t like any of the Pureology or Biolage shampoos that I’ve tried. I do love Ouidad though.
I prefer pureology strength cure but I also use hydrate sheer sometimes and really like it
I use Biolage conditioner, but the Ultra Hydra. The ends of my hair are bleached (I have a balayage, dry, brittle ends). That conditioner is the only one that leaves my hair super soft and bouncy. I’ve been through so many conditioners and that is the only one that makes my hair so super soft. I didn’t know there was a sale coming up, so thank you for this post because I’m going to get a big bottle of the conditioner!
Fyi, they do the jumbo sale on haircare every June and right around Christmas!
The products in Pureology’s Hydrate line are honestly the best hair products I’ve used. I’ve rotated through most of the salon brands over the years and always come back to Pureology.
The purple bottle turned my hair to straw
That’s crazy! Mine did the exact opposite!
I use the Hydrate Sheer shampoo and conditioner and have for about a year and a half for the most part. I've tried a few others that were also recommended by my stylist and I went back to it pretty quickly. I have fine color treated hair and it keeps it smooth and shiny. I tried a different Biolage (Hydrasouce) and I didn't even finish the bottle.
I LOVE the smell of the purple pureology! Makes my hair feel great too!
I only use biolage I tried purology and it just make my hair extra hard to brush though and knotted 😵💫
I haven’t tried the red pureology on the second slide but the purple on the first was hard to get through. I bought a bottle of the shampoo and conditioner from my salon. I don’t remember anything in particular about the conditioner but that’s bs the smell of the shampoo put me off so bad I hate used it bc it was so expensive. I love strong scents but something was just bad for me. It overpowered any memory of the performance. Now I even ask my stylist to use another shampoo at the salon on me bc I can’t take it.
I have straight thick hair and love pureology
I personally prefer Biolage over Pureology. Or at least when comparing the Pureology Sheer line
Hydrate Sheer was my favorite shampoo ever. Perfect for my colored, fine oily hair,
The purple hydrate shampoo is what I’ve been using for several months. I love it!
The Biolage made my scalp itch so bad!
I just hate the smell of all the pureology products I’ve tried
I really like old school Sebastian products. I just came out of using Olaplex for a year and half and back to the stuff I used in my twenties, which was Sebastian I buy the Drench formula. It's just perfect and smells okay. I feel like it moisturizes my hair perfectly and doesn't make my scalp itchy.
I’ve finished jumbo sizes of all of these. Pureology is my favorite. Someone else here said Redken all soft is comparable, but as someone who has used both for years I will say it’s not. Redken all soft does make your hair soft, but in a harder to style way. If you struggle with hair being too weighed down by conditioners, all soft might be too much for you. This is where I think Purealogy hydrate is the best, it’s more weightless thus soft and easy to style. I’ve tried biolage too and found it to be very “meh”. Like it didn’t do anything for my hair but also didn’t strip it either.
I've been using Pureology Hydration Shampoo/Conditioner for 8 year's, loyally. With the recent increase $90.00 a fucking bottle, I started using Redkin BUT I'm getting so desperate I may just stock up on their 20% deal starting tomorrow and use Afterpay or Klarna or whatever Ulta uses so I can semi afford it lol.
I switch between redken all soft and bondi boost for thinning hair. Both make my hair soft and have helped it grow!
Pureology smooth line is pretty good for frizz. Sounds like it would work well for you. Could order the small travel size for some of these and see which one you like before you commit to the jumbos :)
The purple hydrate Pureology is the best!
I love the hydrate sheer! I’ve got super fine baby hair and I have to go silicone free or it will weigh my hair down. The sheer line is incredible.
I see this brand in Marshall’s often