Product Review: Biosilk Hydrating Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner

Price: $7.99 (originally $14.50)
Purchased at: Marshall's
Product Claims: 
Shampoo - "Pamper your hair with Biosilk Hydrating Therapy Shampoo. This rich, sulfate-free cleanser rids hair of impurities while hydrating and moisturizing.

• Moisturizing agents found in hydrolyzed protein of quinoa penetrate the cortex bringing moisture and deep repair into the hair.
• Strengthening elements of silk revitalize and rejuvenate hair."

Conditioner - "Calm, control and moisturize your locks with this conditioner that combines maracuja oil and quinoa for smooth, shiny, and moisture-rich results. Maracuja oil comes from the pressed kernels of passion fruit seeds and is rich in vitamins A and C to treat, calm, and control naturally dry, unruly and damaged hair."

Analysis: Both of these products smell pretty good, they have a light perfume-scent and I am a sucker for shampoos and conditioners that smell like perfume and leave the scent lingering in my hair.

• Shampoo: The shampoo is a pearly color with the consistency of most shampoos. The thing that drew me to purchase was the fact that it was sulfate-free and I wanted a different product to use on those wash days when I wasn't heat styling (as opposed to my Kera Minerals Sulfate Free Shampoo). As with most sulfate-free shampoos the first attempt usually does not give a good lather, and for me lather = clean (there is no factual evidence to support this). I should have stopped at the first lather because the second seemed to dry my hair out and left it a bit tangled. As I rinsed the shampoo all I could think was the conditioner better re-moisturize and detangle my hair. On the bright side the shampoo rinsed clean and I did not have to worry about it clinging to my hair and scalp leaving residue behind.

• Conditioner: The conditioner has a semi-thick consistency, I would say it matches that of hand lotion and applied easily to my damp hair. I could feel the difference in my hair upon application and where the shampoo left my hair feeling a bit rough the shampoo immediately smoothed, softened, and tamed my tresses. I only needed to leave it on for a minute or two and I could literally see the difference in the texture of my hair; I was able to easily comb through my hair with my fingers and did not encounter a single tangle! My hair felt pretty moisturized after rinsing and I think under normal circumstances (i.e. no extreme dryness) I could get away with just this conditioner, no additional treatments needed, and still have soft, moisturized hair.

The Verdict: Honestly I purchased these two products because Marshall's didn't have the Joico shampoo & conditioner combo I was looking for. Under normal circumstances and especially at $14.50 each these products are something I would not willingly try, and I do not plan on repurchasing either. Would I recommend them to a friend? Probably not. The shampoo was average at best, and although I liked the conditioner I do not feel like it is worth $14.50 (or $7.99) given that the results were similar to what I get when using my Kera Minerals (at 1/2 the price). In short, I won't be purchasing any more Biosilk products in the near future.

Have you tried the Biosilk Hydrating Therapy line?