Garnier Fructis Hair Food Banana Review

I was very excited to try this ,having extremely dry hair ,and no success with many products this was definitely something I was hoping would actually improve my hair .

The size of the container is good ,only thing is wasn’t sure if it’s recyclable ,and I would have preferred an inner seal to make sure no contamination could occur .

The fragrance was definitely Banana and I found it a bit over powering ,but it doesn’t make your hair smell excessively of banana thank goodness .

The cream was soft ,creamy ,silky ,like marshmallow,felt good on your hands and hair ,I used this as a conditioner and found it excellent .

My hair now feels soft,silky and Manageable ,I just wish it was able to add body to my hair as well .

It really delivered for me ,no longer does my hair feel dry or brittle hence the 5 star rating .

I intend to keep using this product and might try as a leave in treatment next time ,I particularly liked that there were more than one option for its use . Highly recommend to anyone wth dry hair issues .

I found the tub quite large and fiddly for the shower. It wasn’t the easiest to get the lid screwed back on with product on your hand and rinsing the product off to screw the lid on seemed a waste of product. I tried this as a conditioner, a mask and a leave in but it just wasn’t right for me. It smells great but for me it had a strong after smell which I wasn’t a fan of. It has a thick consistency and coated the hair well but when rinsed out my hair didn’t feel conditioned like I get from other product. I wanted to love this like I do the shampoo bar but unfortunately it’s just not a product I would purchase

I have long, straight, fine and frizzy hair and I don't use supermarket shampoo's or conditioners, mostly because they irritate my hands so reading the reviews that said this was just as good as a salon style conditioner I thought I'd try it out as a potential replacement for my in-shower conditioner.

As others have mentioned, this comes in a tub. It's really awkward, it takes up a lot of shelf space, you have to use both hands to hold and open the top then you have to scoop it out with your fingers and reverse the procedure while trying not to drop what's in your hands. I understand the reason behind this is because it's more for a hair mask than an in-shower conditioner so it makes sense.

My husband loved the smell of this and said it smelt good enough to eat and yes, it has a lovely, slight banana scent to it which I didn't find overpowering.

It didn't irritate my hands and left my hair feeling soft. No increase in frizz and yes, it was just as good as my salon conditioner.

However, I recently spent some time in a humid climate and this conditioner did not perform well at all. I could not let my hair down due to the incredible frizz and didn't want to walk around looking like a cavewoman. So, back to my salon conditioner.

The consistency was thick like a deep conditioning mask. Application is simple scoop a small amount and apply to the roots working your way up. The fragrance smelt like sweet bananas it reminds me of those banana lollies. Coverage is fair it spreads through the hair with ease. Usage it comes in a large tub which will definitely last awhile. The price is affordable for under 20 dollars from most supermarkets. Packaging is alright it’s white and yellow like a banana. Results I haven’t had to style my hair it’s definitely made it less frizzy and more tame my waves are much more defined. Would I recommend this product yes I would. I will most likely be repurchasing this product.

I never thought I would say this about a Garnier Haircare product but this is hands down the best supermarket brand hair mask I have EVER used. It may even be the best hair mask on the market today. This trial couldn’t have come at a better time as I had an appointment booked to get my hair lightened this week. I used the hair mask a couple of times before my appointment in place of my usual conditioner and my hair was left feeling incredibly soft and smooth and it looked amazing.

For the record I started with half a head of bleached blonde and half a head of natural light brown regrowth. My hair is very sensitive to bleach and I’m not one of the lucky ones who can get away with bleaching their hair over and over - it will snap and dry out even after a few foils. After my appointment my hair was left feeling dry and brittle so I used the mask as an overnight treatment (I coated my hair and slept on a towel) and washed it out in the morning. I couldn’t believe how amazing this left my freshly bleached hair! It was as if I had never lightened it. Again - soft, smooth, shiny and hydrated! It even left my hair feeling better than my usual (very expensive) Moroccanoil conditioner. It doesn’t leave your hair feeling greasy or heavy which is impressive for a product that is SO hydrating.

I’ve had very little breakage since I had my hair coloured and I truly believe it’s from this mask! The texture is creamy and rich and it smells SO GOOD! I love the scent of bananas and this doesn’t smell artificial or too sweet. It’s a very strong freshly mashed banana scent and leaves you feeling like a human dessert. Which some people may not enjoy but how could you not!?

Overall this is my new favourite hair product and I’ll be repurchasing it again and again. This is probably one of my favourite trial products I’ve ever used!

This product is wonderful! My hair is very fine and thinning (thanks menopause!) and although this is a conditioner it gave it texture and fullness without any other product added. I used the conditioner in the 3 ways suggested on the back of the pot and the result was the same!

I had serious doubts about this range - like I said when I reviewed the papaya....how could something so cheap be getting such rave reviews?

This works, don't get me wrong. It helps hydrate dry hair and give it a nice shine. I just don't like the scent. It's very banana-y. I know it's a banana PRODUCT, but.... you know. It's a lot.

My hair is a good test for any conditioner, with the amount of heat styling, travel and washing I put it through. I use this 2-3x a week, and I always double condition anyway, but this can stand alone if it needs to. I tend to use it as a mask - work through hair, leave for a few mins, and wash out. My hair is currently silky and smooth - healthier and prettier than it's been in years. All the products in the range seem to achieve this, the only difference is the scents.

The huge tub is such good value, and this goes a really long way. I paid $8.50 for this in My Chemist Warehouse, so even cheaper than normal.

Used this is conjunction with the hairfood shampoo bar - what a combo! The packaging is really bright and cheerful and somehow feels eco friendly. The scent of this is absolutely stunning. I tried it as a general masque first which I left on for about 2 minutes and then washed off, i have also tried it as a general conditioner but found it a bit thick for general use. However my hair was sooo silky and smooth after using it. The price point is slightly high and you can get other products with the same results, but I really rate this product for the eco friendly and natural feel it gives, with really lovely ingredients. Awesome product.

I was so excited to be chosen to trial this! It’s a huge tub, bright yellow so you can’t forget/miss it.

It smells delicious - like the Starbursts banana. My hair has old colour, not bleached, and is really thick, brittle and dry. The product is thick and a little goes a long way! It works amazingly as a conditioner, leaving hair smooth, nourished and manageable.

I also like it as a mask - I just left it in while I was using body wash and also had good results. \nI find it a bit thick as a leave-in treatment so probably wouldn’t use it for that.

Overall, I find it a great product and would repurchase once I run out, which will probably be a while since a little goes such a long way!

When you open the container you get a beautiful aroma! I used this in all ways it suggested you do, but I loved the effect most when I put it into my wet hair before running the brush through or drying with the hair dryer. My hair was soft, shiny and smelt gorgeous. I found it best teamed with my normal shampoo, rather than the same scent in a shampoo bar.