You know what we love about supermarket conditioners (and shampoos)? They’re right there. Need to pick up a box of cereal for breaky but noticed your conditioner was running low (why is it always the conditioner first!?), a quick stroll down the supermarket beauty aisle and you, your cereal and your soon-to-be fresh hair will be on your way.
So, you want to treat your tresses but are feeling the pinch of the cost of living. We’ve found the best supermarket conditioners that will still revive your strands, strengthen your locks and create the manageable mane you’re after.
The Best Supermarket Conditioners To Shop In Australia
Glow Lab Repairing Conditioner
from $10 at Woolworths
Glow Lab has created a conditioner that naturally nourishes, strengthens and even reduces frizz. Betaine and functional keratin will penetrate your hair follicle and improve the looks of your locks. Bonus: It’s enriched with vitamin E, argan and coconut oils.
Review: “I have curly, dry, damaged, fine hair. In other words, a nightmare to look after. I am always on the hunt for conditioning products that will work for me and after trying this hydrating conditioner from Glow Lab it has become a regular in my routine. Many supermarket conditioners use the word hydrating but not many actually follow through. After using this my hair is easy to detangle, and feels really moisturised. It dries soft and smells fantastic. Highly recommended for curly hair.” – MidnightBlue
Read more Glow Lab Repairing Conditioner reviews
Key features:
Enriched with nourishing vitamin E, argan and coconut oils
Betain and keratin work to strengthen and improve the appearance of hair
Smooths frizz and helps to detangle hair
Available at:
- $10 (usually $20) from Woolworths
OGX Extra Strength Hydrate & Repair + Argan Oil of Morocco Conditioner
from $15 at Priceline
How often do you want to purchase a product on repeat solely for its smell? Once you’ve smelt this conditioner you’ll understand why beautyheaven members feel so strongly about the supermarket find. This conditioner will have your strands drenched with hydration and brittle hair will soon be a thing of your past. We don’t want to call it a miracle, but boy is it close!
Review: “The ends of my hair are chemically damaged from a bad bleaching experience and this is the only conditioner I have found so far that gives instant results. It’s quite thick and creamy so you don’t need loads of it… and it smells AMAZING. After the first use, I could tell, even while my hair was wet, that it felt better. After it dried, I could not be happier. My super dry ends were soft with a lot less visible damage. It doesn’t weigh my hair down either and leaves my ends moisturised for days!” – Aly Winter
Read more OGX Extra Strength Hydrate & Repair + Argan Oil of Morocco Conditioner reviews
Key features:
Enriched with argan oil and silk proteins
Hydrates dry and brittle hair
Leaves hair feeling silky and soft
Available at:
- $15 (usually $25) from Priceline
- $21.99 from Chemist Warehouse
- $25 from Woolworths
Schwarzkopf Extra Care Colour Perfector Protecting Express Repair Conditioner
from $7.50 at Big W
Spritz this leave-in conditioning treatment if you want your coloured tresses protected, while a blend of hyaluron and cranberry extract work to repair the inner structure of your strands. Plus, it’ll make detangling knotty hair a breeze.
Review: “Quite a nice leave-in conditioner treatment. This product feels very lightweight and leaves my hair feeling silky and smooth. Nice product for the price and can just grab it at the supermarket. Smells pleasant and helps extend colour.” – Emma171
Read more Schwarzkopf Extra Care Colour Perfector Protecting Express Repair Conditioner reviews
Key features:
Infused with repairing hyaluron and cranberry extract
Protects coloured hair from fading
Multi-purpose conditioner, detangler and leave-in treatment
Available at:
- $7.50 from Big W
- $12.99 from Chemist Warehouse
Aveeno Daily Moisture Oat Milk Blend Conditioner
from $9.75 at Woolworths
This hydrating, scalp-soothing conditioner is formulated with colloidal oatmeal for nourished silky soft strands. Free from nasties, it’s clinically proven to boost hydration levels and help those with dry and damaged strands.
Review: “This conditioner is the ideal combination of a product that left my hair feeling soft, healthy yet lightweight which was amazing since while I do enjoy conditioning my hair, I hate the heavyweight feeling some products leave behind. I loved the mild, yet clean smell this left behind. I have bleached and damaged hair from years of heat styling and found that this product helped bring back some level of suppleness to my otherwise lackluster hair.” – makeupaddict21
Read more Aveeno Daily Moisture Oat Milk Blend Conditioner reviews
Key features:
Enriched with soothing and nourishing colloidal oatmeal
Boosts hydration levels
Specifically formulated for dry and damaged hair
Available at:
- $9.75 (usually $19.50) from Woolworths
- $16.99 from Chemist Warehouse
Head & Shoulders Supreme Moisture & Smooth Conditioner
from $9.99 at Priceline
Reducing the appearance of dandruff should not come at the cost of nourished, hydrated hair. This gentle conditioner works to protect your scalp from the pesky white flakes with an antioxidant rich formula. A nourishing blend of argan and coconut oils ensures each and every strand is left infused with a much-needed hit of hydration. You can expect soft nourished strands and a whole lot less flakes.
You say: “I have oily hair that can get a bit dry and frizzy on the ends, my hair is quite porous as well. I started using this conditioner and loved the way it made my hair feel. I didn’t get that dry frizzy feeling on the ends, my hair had a beautiful sheen to it. It has a gorgeous coconut kind of scent to it that makes me feel like I’m on some tropical holiday when I am using it. Love it!” – RINNY
Read more Head & Shoulders Supreme Moisture & Smooth Conditioner reviews
Key features:
Enriched with argan and coconut oils
Reduces the appearance of dandruff
Hydrates, softens and nourishes hair
Available at:
- $9.99 from Priceline
QV Nourishing Conditioner
From $20.99 at Priceline
Let’s be real, our strands suffer at the hands of styling. So, sometimes it’s worth pairing it all back and opting for a nourishing, gentle conditioner. With a pH balanced formula that’s safe for colour treated tresses this conditioner helps to deliver soft and manageable strands.
Read more Ego QV Nourishing Conditioner reviews
Key features:
Available at:
- $20.99 from Priceline
- $17.99 (usually $20.99) from Chemist Warehouse
- $20 (usually $25) from Coles
Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner
from $10 at Woolworths
If you’re looking to drench your strands in moisture without any of the nasties, then this conditioner is for you. Not only is it an absolute steal, but the lightweight, non-greasy formula offers up silky soft, rejuvenated tresses.
Read more Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner reviews
Key features:
Available at:
- $10 from Woolworths
- $8.49 (usually $9.99) from Chemist Warehouse
Maui Moisture Heal & Hydrate + Shea Butter Conditioner
Dry and damaged strands are never the end goal. So, quench your thirst with this moisturising, healing and hydrating formula. Enjoy the delicious smelling and ultra-nourishing inclusion of creamy shea butter, rich coconut and macadamia oils. Trust us, your strands will thank you.
from $20 at Woolworths
Read more Maui Moisture Heal & Hydrate + Shea Butter Conditioner reviews
Key features:
Available at:
- $20 from Woolworths
- $26 from Priceline
- $12.29 (usually $20) from Chemist Warehouse
Main image credit: @jastookes
What’s your go-to supermarket conditioner?
Glow Lab and Maui are relatively new to supermarkets
Once I find something that works my sensitive scalp and strands, I don’t tend to stray. It has never been a supermarket brand. I’ve given them a lot of shots.
QV is excellent!
I am currently using Qv. I am happy with my soft and manageable hair.
Glow Lab works great on my hair
So many to try now
I like the look of the Glow Lab Repairing Conditioner. All of these are about the same cost.
I’ve tried Maui, OGX Argan Oil and Pantene conditioners before but am yet to try Glow Lab
I’m not a fan of supermarket conditioners. I just don’t find them very good for my hair.
So much variety!
Amazingly one that I have discovered recently is the Dove Conditioner. Works wonderfully for my hair.
I have been using up all the Conditioners that I get with the home hair dyeing kits. I seem to have collected quite a few.