Garnier Fructis Hair Food Papaya Review

I received this product to trial from BR which was very handy as my hair was in need of some extra care.

I've been using this product after shampoo, instead of a regular conditioner and have since noticed a significant change in the texture and appearance of my hair.

This deep conditioning hair treatment comes packaged in a large plastic tub, it's a lot of product, I imagine that it will last for quite some time.

The texture of this stuff is like a super thick and smooth custard, and it smells exactly like papaya fruit.

I rub a good dollop of this product through the lengths of my hair and leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing it off thoroughly.

The condition of my hair has noticeably changed since the first time of use with this treatment, it looks and feels smooth and nourished, and is also glossier than usual.

This is a really nice product to use, it does what should and I would definitely purchase and use it again.

I feel very lucky to be on this trial, my hair was feeling drab, dry & generally unloved, although I was regularly using hair oils and other treatments. Firstly the tub is a value size, I’ve now seen this product at the supermarket for around $15, which is a good price for a hair mask, and when you get a tub this size, it is very good value. I have used it as a conditioner in the shower, very easy to fit in my regime, when it only needs to be in your hair for a few minutes, just right amount of time to wash the rest of me, and shave my legs.

The scent is nice and fruity, yum! But I didn’t find it overwhelming. The texture is nice and thick, and easy to scoop in my hand as well as distribute through my thick hair easily.

I also used it as a leave in conditioner, and found it didn’t weigh my hair down, but I definitely used more than they recommended. But I have thick hair so felt it needed more.

Results are in and I am very happy, the ends of my hair were very dry almost brittle, not my hair is softer, the ends are better and I feel a lot more confident to wear my hair out again, rather than hiding it in a messy bun.

This is a product I’ll purchase in the future.

Firstly - at this stage in my life, I’m not a fan of supermarket products. I know it’s wrong but I like luxury products - so high end cosmetics, salon shampoos and cosmeceuticals are my favourite things! So the fact that I actually love this product is quite a find for me.

The generous size is amazing value for money. Screw top packaging, not so great, in a shared situation the thought of other grubby little hands scooping a blob out is not so enticing. And yes- this product will be used by every mum, teenager, tween in the house. Why? It smells so good, like body shop body butter fruity smelling good.

My hair is very long, very dry and frizzy. I used it as directed - in all 3 ways - conditioner, mask and leave in treatment. I did feel a little wasteful using it as just conditioner but I do tend to let my conditioner sit for a bit so I feel I still got the benefits. Well - I know I did because my hair was soft, easy to comb and shiny. I wasn’t planning to use it as a leave in (might have made my hair too greasy) but my daughter came and said ‘look how nice my hair is today’ - when questioned she had ‘borrowed’ my hair food and used it as a leave in on her curly, coarse hair. It was shiny and smooth and the curls were to die for. So then it became everyone’s - 4 females using it. We all love it. I will definitely buy it again.

It’s consistency is like that of a thick white conditioner so it’s easy to scoop out but I would prefer a pump for ease in the shower and hygiene. I find if I squeeze out excess water before applying I don’t need to use as much product and the results are better.

I have really long (down to lower back) bleach blonde hair and I’ve been looking for a delicious smelling hair mask that will keep my hair looking and feeling healthy.

First off, this mask smells AMAZING. I’ve been tempted to lick it but no that probably wouldn’t taste nice.

I’ve tried it out as a mask, a conditioner and a leave in conditioner. It’s so versatile! My hair smells great and feels healthy. I love how it has a list of all the ingredients on the tub and says which are natural ingredients. It comes in a pretty decent size tub too!

I would definitely try out the rest of the range to see if they all smell as fantastic as this one does

This stuff is amazing! I love the fact that the one product is so versatile - can be used as conditioner, mask, treatment or leave in conditioner and it does all with no problem.

All the females in the house tried this as the product sizing is very generous and all three loved it.

I have two teenagers 16 and 18 with extremely curly ringlet hair that is very thick and long (very damaged) - both of them loved it - left their hair soft manageable and the curls were perfect!! Bonus that it smelt so nice too!!

My 14 year old - has straight hair and hers looked beautiful too - soft and shiny.

My hair felt amazing too! Soft manageable and alive - I am constantly straightening or curling my hair - this made my hair feel revived and rejuvenated.

They product worked well as a leave in conditioner as well and tamed those fly aways at the same time.

this is one of those products that will be a regular in house ! It replaces so many other products!

I've tried a few hair treatments in the past from the inexpensive through to the higher end products and I think this might just be my favourite. It is value for money and an absolute quality product. Great-sized tub of delicious-smelling goodness. I've recently gone from very blonde to very dark hair and have long hair which tends to be quite frizzy if left to its own devices. During the short time I've been using this product I've noticed quite a dramatic difference - both in shine and manageability. If I don't straighten my hair it's quite curly and this product has really helped to define my curls and make my hair look a lot healthier. I've so far used it as a mask and conditioner - I haven't used it as a leave-in conditioner but am keen to try this. I'd absolutely recommend using it as a mask and leaving it in for as long as you can if your hair is prone to the Auckland frizzles which mine most definitely is! It really has helped and the lingering smell once washed out is absolutely divine. I will be sticking with this product and will buy it again when I run out of this one which, given the generous size of the container, should be in quite a while. Great work again Garnier - value for money and a top-quality product.

Packaging was good coloured in the scent you choose,meaning papaya is orange so tub is that colour. The smell is divine as soon as you open it the lovely tangy smell of papaya hits you and it’s stays in your hair all day. Good size tub and only a tablespoon size goes a long way, I have medium length thick hair and it did the trick. Smooth thick textured and easily washed off hands afterwards. I used it as a conditioner and a leave in product between washes, which it explains clearly how to apply for these. It made my hair feel and look refreshed and I feel over time it will only make it look and feel better. My hubby tried some and commented it made his hair feel great. The fact that is paraben and silicone free is great. I would recommend this product to a friend.

This is the first of the hair food range that I've tried and I love it so much that I'm not sure I'll bother trying the others. I have fine, high porosity curly hair and this product is like the magic all-in-one, holy grail product. It's a great conditioner. It's perfect as a leave-in styler. It's a great mask. It works beautifully to refresh dry hair in between wash days. It really does it all! Oh - and it smells divine too! And it's budget-friendly (I grabbed my pot at the Warehouse for $12). I think that about covers it?! I would not hesitate to purchase again and am currently raving about it to my friends. This product is an honest-to-goodness all-rounder.

These hair masks are amazing. The papaya smells so sweet and tropical and the tub is HUGE.

I have coloured/dry hair and the Papaya hair mask really hydrates and puts some shine back into my hair. I love using it as a conditioning treatment after shampooing, and I also put a small amount on my ends after towel drying my hair.

My hair is always left smooth and healthy feeling. It's not a heavy or oily product, so even on my find hair I don't get that oily feeling or look.

I've bought all the 'flavours'. Love them all, but Papaya is definitely the best for my stressed hair!

I love the hair food range! I have tried the goji and banana which were both amazing so it was time to try papaya. Just the macadamia left to try.

I love the big tub it comes in, so easy to scoop out the right amount of product. This smells amazing! Very tropical, so fruity and sweet and I love getting wafts of it throughout the day. It is so gorgeous and thick and feels luxurious to use.

I use this in place of my conditioner, I like to slather it all over my hair then let it sit as I go about my shower. It washes out easily and leaves my hair tangle free and smelling devine.

Once dry my hair feels super soft and hydrated. I get less frizz and it does not feel weighed down at all. I highly recommend the hair food range, I have not been disappointed by any of them, one more to try then I shall pick my favourite.