Want Smooth Silky Hair?
I really don’t like my hair. It’s naturally wavy, but not wavy enough to actually look good, so it’s just looks sort of bent and poofy. So to make my hair look good, I use to get it straightened every half a year or so for about 2 years. On top of that, I used to dye my hair with those hair dyes you buy in CVS. Obviously, you can imagine the state of my hair after all that straightening and dying and what-not. So the more damaged and weird it gets, the more I straighten it, which just leads to a vicious cycle of crappy and crappier hair. Of course I tried all the creams and conditioners and oils out there, but none of them did half of what they claimed to do.
The one day, I found in my boyfriend’s bathroom a bottle of Garnier Fructis Anti-Frizz Serum, which I found strange because guys don’t usually use things like these. Then he told me it was Steve’s, which explains everything, but since he wasn’t going back to get it anytime soon, I could use it. I did, and oh my goodness, my hair became amazingly soft and sleek, even after I used my straightening iron. I couldn’t stop touching my hair afterwards because it was just too soft! My boyfriend thought I was crazy until he touched my hair, and then you just saw the two of us standing there grinning like idiots while stroking my hair. Since then, I affectionately called the product the “Steve Thingy” and after my friend tried it, she demanded one for Christmas because it was just too good. “No wonder Steve looks so pretty all the time!” she said 
The only complain I have for this product is that it makes my hair oil easily. I wouldn’t recommend using too much of this if your hair is normal/oily. Also, I recommend only applying it to your the mid section of your hair and below unless you want your head to look like someone fried an egg over it.
Along with the amazing Garnier Fructis Anti-Frizz Serum, I also found two products that compliment it well. The Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk
The last product of this amazing set is the Garnier Fructis Style Brilliantine Shine Glossing Spray
So what about the Garnier Fructis Sleek-and-Shine shampoo and conditioner? I’ve used those too, but in all honesty, they’re just like all other shampoos and conditioners. If you want to build up the scent, then by all means use it, but if not, then I recommend getting some other ones. There are definitely better shampoos and conditioners out there (I use Tresemme). But the above three products I mentioned today, especially the first two, are must-haves for those with dry and damaged hair like me. Even if you have healthy hair, you still have nothing to lose and everything to gain from these products. Happy shopping!
Gill says:
I’m a big fan of Garnier Fructis, especially their pomade. I almost never leave the house without putting some in.
Candygirl says:
Mh, I think I’m gonna try the antifrizz since my hair is all fluffy and ugly. =/
Thanks for the review!
tiffany says:
I only chemically straighten my hair once a year, and dye my hair every 6 months. I suppose my hair isn’t in a very bad condition, except that I have quite alot of split ends.
Although I am quite convinced to use those products! So I guess that I’ll have to give them a shot!
Mimi says:
Gill: I really didn’t like Garnier until I used those 3 products. Now I’m a fan too!
Candygirl: The serum will definitely help with the frizz and fluff. It worked wonders for me!
Tiffany: I have a lot of split ends too, but I consider those pretty bad since that is what causes the frizz. The serum will help with that though, so you should give it a try
Anna says:
I use a dab of the the leave-in conditioner by Garnier instead of regular conditioner. It smells really good. =)
Mimi says:
Anna: I’m starting to believe that I’m the only one who isn’t a fan of the scent
Anna says:
@ Mimi: Really? I like it, but I must say I think Herbal Essences and Kiwi products (generally) smell better…
Shoko says:
ooh, I’ve beaten by poor hair by perming it twice. The first time I used a non-alkaline chemical but the curls didn’t hold very long or tightly so after a 2~3 week hiatus I went back and used a moisturizing/curling chemical and the curls came out great but my hair is terribly brittle and dry.
I use l’auriel mosturizing shampoo and conditioner and gradually my hair is softening up but it’s still gradual.
During the day I use garnier frutis sleek and shine to control the frizz so I don’t look SO much like a walking yield sign
Ai~ says:
Ugh, I’m a big LOSER when it comes to beauty products. I never use any XD I just find it amusing that your boyfriend’s friend is using them!
aileen says:
Combing my hair with my fingers is usually enough to tame my strands but when the weather gets cold YIKES, my hair is so frizzy that I have to tie it up in a bun. I’d consider using those hair tonics you’ve recommended!
Mimi says:
Anna: I loved the scent of the old Herbal Essence products, especially the pink one :3
Shoko: Speaking of L’oreal, have you tried their Elvive Nutri-Gloss series? I heard it works mighty well.
Ai: Well, the guy using them is very conscious of his appearances, so I’m not surprised
But thanks to him, I can now have poof-free hair!
Aileen: My hair poofs when it’s hot! lol I used to tie my hair up all the time because it couldn’t be tamed, but these products worked wonders for me. So yes, try them out!
Ai~ says:
And poof-free hair is always good, darling.
Cindy (BMM) says:
Haha, wow. This is simply amazing, actually. I have really.. oily hair, so it doesn’t help, but my mom has ‘dry hair’, she states, which could explain the hair in the showers. >.>
I’ll recommend it to her. I’ve never used Garnier and stuff, but I’ll definitely try.
Mimi says:
To Ai: Of course!
To Cindy: I’m guessing you don’t have to deal with the problem of frizziness that most girls dread then :/ Lucky you!