I couldn't help but compliment my friend's hair the other day. It just looked so glossy and smooth. "I've been using a horse shampoo," she said. I'd heard of people using horse shampoo and conditioner before, and I'm pretty sure the heroine of one of my favourite Meg Cabot stories is forced to use horse shampoo on her frizzy hair too. I've been quite unhappy with the quality of my hair recently. It seems to have become wavier and fluffier as I've got older, and highlights have caused me to lose some of the shine I used to have. I'm also trying to grow out a bob, so it's at that awkward shoulder length which probably doesn't help the overall look. My friend colours her hair, and she straightens it regularly, but I'd never seen it look so healthy. Can you guess what I did?
I bought horse shampoo and horse conditioner. Of course. After some research I decided to choose Mane 'n Tail. Mane 'n Tail seems to be the first horse product that has made the transition to becoming a cult favourite for human hair too. I chose the deep conditioning series, which are a newer range I think. They weren't expensive, but I recommend having a look online and finding the cheapest retailer. The brand is actually sold in Liberty London, which just proves its trendy status, but the products would probably cost a bit more if you actually bought them from there.
I really like the authenticity of the bottles, and I'm glad they haven't been adapted for a human audience. The product inside both bottles is blue and scentless. This doesn't really bother me but I know that some people prefer scented haircare. I would just choose a styling product with a nice scent instead. The shampoo lathers up really well and creates lots of foamy bubbles. And the conditioner is quite light-weight and easy to rinse out. After washing and conditioning I towel-dried my hair and put my usual serum on the ends before letting it dry naturally. And I honestly saw a difference. The fluff was gone, and my locks, even the bleached ones, seemed glossier. I didn't have to straighten all my hair or tie it up to feel half-presentable for the first time in ages. And it feels great. I genuinely hadn't expected to have such a good result from a relatively cheap brand designed for our animal pals. But I suppose it makes sense that it works, as horse hair is naturally drier and coarser than ours, so it probably has more of the good stuff in it. Whatever the good stuff is.
Disclaimer: I'm pleased to report that I have experienced no instances of inexplicable neighing, galloping, or cravings for sugar lumps.
Have you tried Mane 'n Tail? Do you have any unconventional beauty secrets?
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