Kristin Ess The One Signature Conditioner, 10 oz

I thought I would like this. It smells so pretty, sweet, clean and floral. I really thought I would like it. It lathers up A LOT. I have thick hair and I usually use an embarrassingly large amount of shampoo, but only a little bit will cover my whole head nicely!! I don’t like it because it caused my scalp and skin to break out in very bad cystic acne all around my hair line and on my scalp. I got it all alone my forehead and in my heart line as well as all along the nape of my neck and in my hair also. Not sure if it’s just because I switched shampoos to this? Or what. But I’m stopping use due to this. I don’t need more acne and it seems to just come back every time I wash my hair.

BEWARE OF HAIR LOSS

I used this along with the shampoo and at first it was okay. The smell was great. After each wash I noticed my hair a little more dull, a little more brittle and losing some hair. I thought maybe it was due to stress so I kept using it not thinking it was this product. HUGE MISTAKE. Not only did I lose so much hair but also my daughter’s hair which made me more upset. Reference; We both have two completely different hair textures. I threw away the bottles immediately and I’m working on getting our hair back to what it used to be. Yes, I know we all have different hair and will react differently, but just take this hair loss possibility into consideration when using this shampoo and conditioner.

DO NOT BUY! MAJOR HAIR LOSS!

AVOID AT ALL COSTS!! I never write reviews but this product has caused me so much damage. I have used this product for about 5-6 months now and the hair loss I’ve experienced has been insane. I’ve lost about half of my hair since then. My ponytail is now half as thick as it used to be and my scalp is now visible on parts of my head. My hair started coming out in large clumps, which has never happened before, in the shower and after the shower when I would brush my hair (gently and with proper product of course). My hair would just fall out without any tugging at all. I thought it was a medical issue until all my tests were normal. I started researching my products and medications and this was the only thing linked to hair loss. I’ve now read tons of articles talking ... MoreAVOID AT ALL COSTS!! I never write reviews but this product has caused me so much damage. I have used this product for about 5-6 months now and the hair loss I’ve experienced has been insane. I’ve lost about half of my hair since then. My ponytail is now half as thick as it used to be and my scalp is now visible on parts of my head. My hair started coming out in large clumps, which has never happened before, in the shower and after the shower when I would brush my hair (gently and with proper product of course). My hair would just fall out without any tugging at all. I thought it was a medical issue until all my tests were normal. I started researching my products and medications and this was the only thing linked to hair loss. I’ve now read tons of articles talking about this conditioner and the shampoo have caused major hair loss. I have now stopped using and praying I get my hair back to the way it was. I will update the review, if possible, with an update. Pictures are of how much hair I would lose in the shower alone.

DO NOT BUY!!!! Please Read

I am Hispanic and had thick beautiful black hair. It was recovering from prior hair loss and was truly thriving but this shampoo made it worse. Let me just say I used it for 3 months and it made my hair fine and damaged. I kept using it Becuase I liked the way if clarified at first. But after using it so often it dried out my scalp. My scalp began to throw flakes out and itch so badly. It felt like my scalp was burning when I scrubbed my hair with it. The Amount of hair loss is insane also. Literally, you can see my scalp when I put my hair up in a ponytail. On top of that IT SMELLS LIKE PURE CHEMICALS. The smell is not flattering at all. The conditioner just makes your hair feel like straw. I been trying really hard to find a great drugstore product, but I keep ... MoreI am Hispanic and had thick beautiful black hair. It was recovering from prior hair loss and was truly thriving but this shampoo made it worse. Let me just say I used it for 3 months and it made my hair fine and damaged. I kept using it Becuase I liked the way if clarified at first. But after using it so often it dried out my scalp. My scalp began to throw flakes out and itch so badly. It felt like my scalp was burning when I scrubbed my hair with it. The Amount of hair loss is insane also. Literally, you can see my scalp when I put my hair up in a ponytail. On top of that IT SMELLS LIKE PURE CHEMICALS. The smell is not flattering at all. The conditioner just makes your hair feel like straw. I been trying really hard to find a great drugstore product, but I keep going back to the expensive shampoos. Seriously just save your money and buy something that your trust or that will meet your hair needs.

Decent scent, slightly damaging

I bought this set over three months ago. I actually rotate shampoo and conditioner sets to avoid buildup (hopefully my method works?) i seldom do reviews, but i must say that i bought this set on a whim (the 10-ounce bottles). I liked (or so I thought) the idea of a set of shampoo and conditioner a little more costly, assuming it was worth the extra cost. I *loved* the scent of the shampoo initially (the novelty wore off, but now, the conditioner on the other hand…) Even while using it the first time, I noticed this strange texture to my hair after rinsing out the shampoo; A Straw-like texture. After conditioning my hair and rinsing that out, it was less “straw-like”. When it came time to comb out (i comb before and after showering, if that is useful information), ... MoreI bought this set over three months ago. I actually rotate shampoo and conditioner sets to avoid buildup (hopefully my method works?) i seldom do reviews, but i must say that i bought this set on a whim (the 10-ounce bottles). I liked (or so I thought) the idea of a set of shampoo and conditioner a little more costly, assuming it was worth the extra cost. I *loved* the scent of the shampoo initially (the novelty wore off, but now, the conditioner on the other hand…) Even while using it the first time, I noticed this strange texture to my hair after rinsing out the shampoo; A Straw-like texture. After conditioning my hair and rinsing that out, it was less “straw-like”. When it came time to comb out (i comb before and after showering, if that is useful information), it was snarly, but not horribly so. If I had researched the product first, i may have saved some money, but you live, you learn. Hopefully it works well for other people. My hair is wavy, and fine. It is shoulder-length. My hope is that this review helps other individuals in the market for hair products!

Holy. Grail. - someone with fine, flat, impossible hair

I adore this stuff. I've always opted for the super cheap drugstore conditioners (i.e. Herbal Essences, Pantene, etc) but loved the look of this bottle so bought it on a whim, and wow, am I thrilled I did. My hair is EXTREMELY baby-fine and thin and has also taken a huge hit on fullness from trichotillomania. Of course this won't help with regrowth, but my eternal problem with conditioners is that they leave my hair with that heavy, greasy coat, yet ends dry as straw. This stuff really is weightlessly moisturizing as the bottle claims and is the only conditioner I've found that leaves my hair super soft yet light and bouncy - make sure to just apply from the ears down! It has a beautiful fragrance that isn't too overpowering and lingers on my hair days after using ... MoreI adore this stuff. I've always opted for the super cheap drugstore conditioners (i.e. Herbal Essences, Pantene, etc) but loved the look of this bottle so bought it on a whim, and wow, am I thrilled I did. My hair is EXTREMELY baby-fine and thin and has also taken a huge hit on fullness from trichotillomania. Of course this won't help with regrowth, but my eternal problem with conditioners is that they leave my hair with that heavy, greasy coat, yet ends dry as straw. This stuff really is weightlessly moisturizing as the bottle claims and is the only conditioner I've found that leaves my hair super soft yet light and bouncy - make sure to just apply from the ears down! It has a beautiful fragrance that isn't too overpowering and lingers on my hair days after using it. Can't speak on how it'll work for someone with thicker textured hair but for my fellow people with very fine hair that's prone to getting weighed down this stuff is absolutely amazing, especially for the price!! 10/10

I found THE ONE!

I'm opting out of spending $32 for 8oz of a "luxury brand" shampoo...I've been a fan for years, but that price point - for shampoo!! - is just ridiculous. Enter Kristin Ess. I'm late to her party, but discovered a YT'er with fine hair using several of her products & so I did my research. Excellent price point on her line, accessible. I first purchased travel sized shampoo & conditioner - LOVED them! Personally, I think the scent is beautiful, feminine, clean, not overpowering but it does linger - I like that. I have naturally fine, one straight hair, healthy & plenty of it; my hair felt fresh, clean & soft after using these products. Detangled easily (I always comb my conditioner through my hair while in shower). Combined with other Kristin Ess styling products, my ... MoreI'm opting out of spending $32 for 8oz of a "luxury brand" shampoo...I've been a fan for years, but that price point - for shampoo!! - is just ridiculous. Enter Kristin Ess. I'm late to her party, but discovered a YT'er with fine hair using several of her products & so I did my research. Excellent price point on her line, accessible. I first purchased travel sized shampoo & conditioner - LOVED them! Personally, I think the scent is beautiful, feminine, clean, not overpowering but it does linger - I like that. I have naturally fine, one straight hair, healthy & plenty of it; my hair felt fresh, clean & soft after using these products. Detangled easily (I always comb my conditioner through my hair while in shower). Combined with other Kristin Ess styling products, my hair both air dried nicely & looked stellar after blow drying/curling/whatever style I was into that day. Beware of these off-putting reviews about hair falling out - some have the same exact photo with a different user name...weird. Try them for yourself & form your own opinion. Personally, I just saved a whole lotta $$$ switching to Kristen Ess & the results I'm getting are absolutely comparable to a much higher-priced brand. Thanks, Kristin Ess & Target!

My New Go to!!

The smell of this shampoo is amazing i have never smelled anything like it before and i am obsessed! The second i smelled it in the store i threw it into my cart! The bottle is so elegant and although i have extremely thick wavy hair which requires a lot of product this is a good amount. The price is reasonable and this is more of an "affordable but luxurious" product. The shampoo lathers sooo well i get every crevice of my scalp. I highly recommend following up with a clarifying shampoo the next wash after but either way i love this shampoo!! It's soo moisturizing and smells incredible

No thanks

Bought this tonight in a bind, and figured it was in with “ salon” grade products so it couldn’t be bad. Wrong!! It’s terrible. It lathers up to a dramatic, sudsy disaster.. like why? Brands that are “clean” don’t really sud up because they don’t have a bunch of toxic fillers, so immediately red flag. The conditioner did the exact same thing, I had to look over the bottle well because I thought maybe I had accidentally grabbed two shampoo bottles. My hair feels awful dry and I used another conditioner after because I couldn’t even get it smooth and hydrated in the shower. I’m returning tomorrow which I can say I’ve never done with a shampoo and conditioner. This is literally worse than hotel sample packs. Never again!

This needs to be taken off of the shelves

I really wanted to love this product. It was a last minute pickup for some summer travel because I didn't have a chance to pick up a travel size of my regular salon conditioner. Well, it turns out, when you use this even just a few times, your hair can indeed fall out. I have really thick and healthy hair, so when it started shedding excessively, I noticed it, but thought it might be because of stress or something else. But it only got worse, and then I saw all of the reviews and mentions of past lawsuits over people's hair loss/ damage with this entire line. I've stopped using this and my hair is still shedding more than normal, but it's calming down. I'm now in recover and repair mode for my hair hoping there isn't long term damage. It seems like it may work for ... MoreI really wanted to love this product. It was a last minute pickup for some summer travel because I didn't have a chance to pick up a travel size of my regular salon conditioner. Well, it turns out, when you use this even just a few times, your hair can indeed fall out. I have really thick and healthy hair, so when it started shedding excessively, I noticed it, but thought it might be because of stress or something else. But it only got worse, and then I saw all of the reviews and mentions of past lawsuits over people's hair loss/ damage with this entire line. I've stopped using this and my hair is still shedding more than normal, but it's calming down. I'm now in recover and repair mode for my hair hoping there isn't long term damage. It seems like it may work for some folks, but just the fact that some people have lost their hair because of using this product should be warning enough to not even pick the bottle up. I'm just thankful I didn't use the shampoo because those folks reported a loss in their hairline. I also reached out to the company separately, but haven't received a response. Target, you seriously need to consider taking this toxic product off of the shelves.