August 2009 -

I love DHC skin care products, especially their olive oil cleanser (read previous DHC cleanser review), but they have many other nice products as well. Lately, I have bee a fan of their hair care items.

New at DHC (or at least new to me) is their Light and Smooth Shampoo and Light and Smooth Conditioner . This combo has been perfect for my fairly normal hair that tends to get rather wavy when I want it it straight. The shampoo is moisturizing enough to smooth things, while the conditioner is light enough to also smooth, but not make my scalp oily, which is a problem for me lately with heavier conditioners. DHC Light and Smooth conditioner is also one of the best detanglers that I have used in awhile, which surprised me, considering the “light” in the name. But the light texture runs through the hair well and keeps tangles at bay.

DCH offers free samples with every order and if you get their catalog, it also always includes samples.

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About the Author: Carleen Pruess Coulter

This material, syndicated from Total Beauty, is a bit interesting to me because I don’t really agree with their take on the shampoos/conditioners listed as long as you have dry hair. I suspect that the low ratings come from people with normal to oily hair hoping to get some straightening from them. Unfortunately, often the ingredients that best smooth hair do add some oil. I face that rather often myself when I try to get a smoother look in my slightly oily hair.

Anyway, here is Total Beauty’s take on the matter:

10 Worst Hair Straightening Products

Want to get rid of frizz or curls? Steer clear of these products

Looking for a smooth, sleek, straight style? Well, don’t attempt one using any of these hair straightening products. TotalBeauty.com readers say the ones on this list left them with poufy, frizzy or worse — greasy — hair. Check them out so you know what to avoid.

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