Garnier Fructis Hair Food Aloe Vera

I love the packaging on this product as it looks very clean and fresh, and I love the tub shape - makes it feel like a special occasion product, rather than just a run of the mill shampoo/conditioner. There is heaps of information on the tub, and it suggests four ways of using - always great to find a multi-purpose product at a good price.

The product itself is white and thick, so it is easy to scoop out. It can be tricky to pop the lid back on without water getting in, but that is the case with any tub that has a lid. The scent is similar to the shampoo and conditioner from the same range, but it reminds me more of actual aloe vera rather than being overly artificial. I think it is because it has a slightly more creamy scent.

My favourite way to use this was to apply it straight after shampoo and leave it in for at least two minutes. I skipped conditioner completely when I used it as it felt nice and thick, and felt like it really conditioned my hair and made it feel soft.

I love how it can be used as a leave in as well - while I try to wash most/all of it out, as someone whose hair can get oily sometimes and feels like product build up could be partly to blame, it is nice to know that this product is designed as a leave in so if I don't get it all out it's not the end of the world. It also doesn't leave my hair feeling heavy like some other masks/treatments can - I was able to dry and style my hair, and it still felt soft without feeling heavy afterwards.

In saying that, I did decide to try applying it as a leave on treatment in my dry hair on one occasion (which I wouldn't have dreamt of doing unless the instructions told me to!). It felt nice going in, and I actually preferred the scent out of the shower. I just applied it from mid length to ends, and it didn't make my hair feel weighed down. However, leaving it in made my hair feel slightly greasy so I think I will stick to applying it on wet hair then rinsing as much out as possible.

I have tried the shampoo and conditioner from this range and I didn't rate them as I found issues with both. However, this product is much nicer and I will continue to use it. I will keep using it as a conditioner/mask while forgoing my usual conditioner as it is really moisturising and feels luxurious to apply. You get a really decent amount for the size of the tub, so I would recommend giving it a go. Or, if the Aloe Vera one doesn't suit your hair type, give another tub from the Garnier range a go.

I actually quite liked this product! it’s multi use so you kind of get more bang for your buck and get to try it a few different ways and see what works for you and your hair! It smells amazing and it very light weight hydration it makes my hair nice and bouncy but i have VERY dry hair so i don’t feel like it gives me enough moisture but it definitely keeps it nice and sleek and shiny.

I loved this 1st off the jar is awesome I don't have to sit there squeezing forever to get the amount that I'm needing but I will say it's abit annoying having the lid that comes completely off while in the shower but I love how you can get the amount you want in 1 easy scoop of the hand my hair has become very dry from the mid lengths to the ends I've now used this a total of 4 times 1 each of the 3 different ways it can be used and twice as a mask which I found worked best for my hair it for sure drunk it all up it left my hair super soft and added so much hydration that it didn't look like straw anymore I think the amount you get the smell and the outcome is worth every cent I would for sure buy this in the future cause if this can deal to my very thick very long hair it can help anyone

This handy tub of of hydration is so thick, soft and creamy, with a simple twist of the lid and its open and you are free to scoop out your desired amount. There isn't an applicator which is good its unneeded. It is beautifully scented with a light fresh fruity slightly floral fragrance, which i really liked. You can slightly smell throughout the day and i even had a couple of complements. So depending on what your using it for mask/conditioner, leave in conditioner you use as much as you need. For a mask i used enough to cover the palm of my hand but leave in conditioner a little on my finger tips, i have long hair half way down my back. This product is really hydrating and was so nice on my hair i didn't get that dry frizzy ends with a greasy root like i normally after a few days without washing. Which i love means my hair is much smoother and less ratty at the end. It comes in quite a big tub of 390mls so this will last me a good long time as a conditioner and way longer if your only using as leave-in conditioner. I think that this is great value for money its a great size and will last a good amount of time too! Similar products either cost a lot more for this size or are much smaller and you get way less uses out of them. It come in a nice white circle sized tub, has a green lid and green label with all the info clearly printed on it. I really feel like this is a great product it made my hair smell great its way smoother with a natural shine its gives my ends the extra hydration it needs before my next wash (as a leave-in conditioner) but rinses out nicely too without that greasy thick feeling.

I would totally recommend this product to anyone and everyone who will listen, not only does it do what it says it is also cost effective! It comes from 98% natural origins, no artificial colourants, no silicone's, no parabens and its vegan!!! Amazing.

Do you ever just see a product and wonder if it's as good as it appears to be? Well, you don't have to wonder with this magic tub of creamy goodness!

The first thing that catches your eye, is of course the packaging. Good portioned tub in a white and peppermint green accent; it's definitely not something you see every day in a hair product and that's why it's so intriguing. Green also immediately makes you think of healthy, clean, fresh things which is definitely on par with the "natural origin" ingredients and the Aloe Vera.

Secondly, the scent! I'm not sure how to describe it exactly, but it just smells clean. Not like alcohol-based or an air freshener, but it actually vaguely reminds me of hair gel except much more pleasant and fresh.

The texture is reminiscent to lotion, but unlike some lotions it sinks in easily and doesn't feel heavy on the hair. My preference would be to use it as a mask (and also leave-in conditioner, purely because of the smell!). As a conditioner, I don't think it deeply hydrated my strands, given I have more normal to oily hair (particularly on my scalp), but I can absolutely praise it for how it made my hair feel so smooth and healthy overall.

In conclusion, would I personally buy it of my own volition? 100% yes. It's an affordable hair mask that can be used in 3 ways. Ran out of conditioner? Use this in a pinch! Need a pick-me-up after taking some serious hair damage? Mask it up! Feel like you're getting some fly-aways and frizz? Scoop a little and put it on dry. The versatility. THE SCENT! I love how it lingers and you smell so fresh and clean. An absolute winner in my books and also so good as an at-home pamper treatment. Very keen to try the rest of the range if they're as good as the Aloe.

The fact its 3 in 1 is a huge plus for me. Mask: I left this in on damp hair for about 10 minutes and washed out, my hair felt soft and smelled so good. Using it as a conditioner provides the same results.

However the leave in conditioner is my favourite part. You only need a tiny amount on your fingers. I rubbed it on the ends of my hair and it helped tame the dry ends of my hair. I twisted my hair with it to give it some shape and the outcome was really nice. My hair stayed soft until the next wash. Also it smells so good! All of the hair food range smell really good.

This made my hair super soft and hydrated and was easy to use. I loved the product itself, but think it would be more user-friendly in a squeeze bottle.

First of all, this product comes in a very generous size. A little goes a long way so I am very happy that it will last me a while. I like that there is no pump, it gives you full control to scoop out as much as you want from the container, and you can make sure you get every last bit when you're running low.

I tried this as a leave- in conditioner and a hair mask in the shower. As a leave-in conditioner the product goes on well. It spreads and coats my hair evenly leaving it smelling deliciously fresh. It does feel a little slimy at first - and you can feel that it has coated your hair. However, once the product soaks in, my hair was left feeling softer and more hydrated. As a mask, it was similar. I noticed some increased hydration, but found that the biggest results came from leaving it in.

I would definitely use this product again, my only wish would be to have an Aloe Vera Hair Food product that had an inbuilt curl enhancer/holder. That would really tick every box for me.

Picked this up in the vault. Huge 390ml tub. Attractive packaging with the Aloe Vera image and easy to see highlights of the product.

This can be used as a hair mask, conditioner or leave in treatment. Love products that are multi purpose. Pleasant, fresh aloe scent. Super hydrating and leaves my hair so soft. Very affordable, definitely would repurchase. Though I am keen to try other scents in the range.