Garnier Fructis Hair Food Papaya Review

I was never really a garnier fan until I found this beauty! It was heavily discounted at my local Countdown (around $6) so I decided to buy it. And my gosh I am so glad I did! I’m actually disappointed that I didn’t grab a few more. I use this as a conditioner, hair mask and also as a styling product. My favourite is the leave in hair mask! Not only does it make my hair smell delicious (seriously good enough to eat) but leaving it in overnight, I always wake up with gorgeous wavy hair that (believe it or not) doesn’t need to be brushed! It seriously blows me away at how amazing this product is with my hair! After every use my hair always looks vibrant and fresh and gorgeously wavy. I’m not sure what kind of sourcery this is but I am 100% here for it! I can’t wait to try the other scents!!

Love this product so much, its so creamy and thick , and the smell is divine I love all the hair food sents, l use this for a hair mask as well and a little goes a long way It enhances my curls , and dies not leave my hair heavy or weighed down

I have recently had my hair redone blonde so a full head of foils, I also have really thick hair that gets tangled very easily and got made a lot worse from the colouring. My hair felt straw like even after I had conditioned and I really needed something to help my damage. I have used this as a conditioner after normal blonde conditioning and then I also use about a 10c piece size in the mid lengths (where it knots and feels damaged) and the ends. I have noticed a significant difference in my hair, when it’s wet it feels so much smoother and when dry it’s a lot softer and even shinier. It doesn’t weigh your hair down as long as you don’t use too much. I was worried the smell was going to be over powering but it is really nice, fresh and smells amazing and leaves your hair smelling great! I would recommend to anyone who needs some hair repair.

I have recently gotten into a hair routine so I can maintain my wavy hair and keep it wavy. This stuff works wonders, smells so good i almost wanna eat it. I use it as a leave in product and i find that it can last for a few days

The first thing that struck me with this product was the size of the container, it’s HUGE. I couldn’t wait to use it as the smell literally had me drooling. It’s honestly like a big bowl of fruit salad. The product itself is thick and easy to use and really does leave the hair soft and smooth. I have used this as a daily conditioner, a leave in conditioner or a mask. As a conditioner it’s good it does the job but isn’t the best one I’ve used and the large container can be cumbersome in the shower. I like it as a leave in and it leaves my hair smelling amazing but for me it was using it as a mask that sold me on this product. It’s so thick and luxurious that your hair feels softer just applying it. I used about a tablespoon worth and left it on my hair for a good 3 minutes. After rinsing it out my hair shone and my unruly curls were much more manageable. I would definitely buy this product after trialling it (thanks Beauty Crew) but keep it out of the shower and use it as a mask only.

This smells so nice and looks like thick yoghurt, it's 98% natural so you could almost eat it!

I haven't noticed it repairing my hair yet but it has seemed to tame the frizz without making my hair look limp.

I used it in the 3 recommended ways, I didn't notice any difference between when I used it as a conditioner or left it on as a mask but when I used it in the morning as a leave-in I was really surprised how it was absorbed into my hair and wasn't greasy at all, it made it look smooth and healthy.

OMG gals, buy this if only for the smell alone! It's so good! And then when you feel your hair after using it you will be hooked. I had forgotten about hair masks. I always face mask, so why not my hair? My hair has been coloured and balayaged for a while now and since going blonder my hair has been really dry and damaged at the ends. When I first used this I put it in after my shower as a leave in but found it sticky even after my hair dried and while my hair looked good, I didn't really like the feeling. It got better after some brushing but when I used it as a mask in the shower and then rinsed it after 1 minute, it was great. My hair felt softer and more moisturised than usual. I have mid length hair which is quite fine individual hairs but a lot of them and mostly straight. My 11 year old daughter has extremely thick hair that goes into ringlets when left to air dry and she just loves using this any way. She used it as a leave in and it didn't seem to leave her hair sticky like it did mine and she loves it as a conditioning mask that she rinses out. It brings out more defined curls in her hair and makes it much more manageable. It has been easier to brush and style and looks so shiny & smooth. It is called "Repairing Papaya Hair Food" and it really looks, smells and feels just like that. The instructions say it can be used as a conditioner and applied to hair after shampooing and then rinsed. Or it can be used as a mask and applied to wet hair after shampp, left for a minute and then rinsed, Or as a leave in and applied to wet or dry hair. I preferred it applied to wet hair and rinsed but even leaving it in it seemed better applied to wet hair after my usual shampoo and conditioner. It is a huge tub of goodness and even with both myself and my daughter using it we have barely made a dent so it is great value for money. It is so luxurious to use. I feel like a million bucks and that papaya smell is so delicious. I feel like I'm at a spa...or a smoothie shop! Obviously for seriously damaged ends, nothing beats a good old trim to get rid of the splits and damage but in the mean time and to help prevent more damage I think this product is a must have. Weekend treats: wine, face mask, hair mask and ice-cream; CHECK!

I used to be a big Garnier hair fan, but went off their products when I found over time the conditioner was making my hair too greasy. For this reason, I was slightly apprehensive of this hair mask, especially as a leave in treatment! I quickly realised that I had no reason to be worried, this really is the do it all product it says it is!

I first used this as a hair mask after shampooing and conditioning my hair. The consistency is light and goes on smoothly which is great for getting out those last tangles left in your hair after conditioning. As soon as you touch this product you can tell how lovely and lightweight it is, so there is no need to worry about heavy, greasy hair.

The smell is maybe a little too chemically for my taste, but it fades quite rapidly to give quite a pleasant, subtle scent on dry hair.

One thing you do need to watch when using this product is the instructions! If they say leave on for a minute, leave it on for a minute! Any longer and your hair will feel heavy, any less and you won't get the benefits. Same for as a leave in treatment, don't use too much! A very small amount smoothed onto the ends of damp hair is the perfect amount. If you're using it as a deep conditioning treatment this isn't as much of a worry though, as you haven't conditioned beforehand.

Overall, I really enjoyed trialling this hair mask and will definitely be adding it to my regular hair routine! I am incredibly impressed by how much product you get for the cost. I will repurchase - but won't need to for a while!

I fell in love with the sound of this product reading through all the reviews. With all the different flavours I ended up buying 3 different ones to try them out.

I have long hair with lightened ends so the length is quite dry. I’ve struggled to find a nourishing conditioner that treats my ends without making my hair dull and lank. I love the versatility of this product - a conditioner, a mask and a leave-in treatment.

This was by far my favourite scented one. It has a fresh, fruity, holiday scent that makes me feel like I'm lying on a beach somewhere.

I tried this product the 3 different way (conditioner, mask and leave-in treatment). After a bit of trial and error, I found the perfect balance. This one is more intensive than the Macadamia one (my favourite), so I only use this as a treatment if my hair has had a particularly tough week. I found if I used it unnecessarily it made my hair dank and oily and just looked like it needed a good wash. This was perfect after a beach holiday to restore moisture and softness to my ends.