The Original Mane ‘n Tail Shampoo and Conditioner, made by Straight Arrow, were originally developed for use on horses. People began using the product on their own hair when they saw the fabulous results on their horses. I began using it this winter when my regular shampoo was leaving my hair dry and brittle. I knew I needed a change and decided that I wanted a gentle shampoo and conditioner with minimal ingredients.
The shampoo lists only ten ingredients, unlike my regular shampoo, which lists twenty-four. Also listed on the back of the bottle are directions for both human use and animal use. This product can be used to wash your pets’ hair, as well as your own. Despite that, the makers of the shampoo do not test on animals.
I have dry hair, especially in the winter months, when my hair is prone to static and my scalp is prone to dandruff. My regular shampoo seemed to exacerbate these problems. Once I made the switch to the Original Mane ‘n Tail Shampoo and Conditioner, these problems quickly cleared. My hair seemed stronger and had more body and my dandruff issues subsided almost immediately.
Even though I have dry hair, I tend to have an oily scalp, so I approach using conditioner with caution. It tends to make my hair greasy and flat. I found that the Original Mane ‘n Tail conditioner, which has only seventeen ingredients, actually gives my hair body and fullness. Rubbing the conditioner into my scalp moisturizes it without adding extra oil and greasiness.
According to the directions on the bottle, the conditioner can be used as a rinse-out conditioner or a leave-in conditioner. I opt to rinse the conditioner out of my hair and I still get the full benefits of the product. The package claims that the conditioner works five ways. It conditions and fortifies hair for a healthy look. It also helps prevent hair breakage and split ends, nourishes the scalp, corrects the drying effects of the elements, and keeps hair tangle free and manageable. I have found all of these to be true as my hair has been much healthier since I began using the Original Main ‘n Tail conditioner.
The Original Mane ‘n Tail Shampoo and Conditioner are sold in large, 32 fluid ounce bottles. I found the product at a local CVS for $7.29 a bottle. To me, this is an expensive shampoo, but the large bottles mean that the product will last for some time. I use about a nickel-sized amount of shampoo each time I wash, so I estimate that this bottle of shampoo is going to last me for a year or more.
I recommend The Original Mane ‘n Tail Shampoo and Conditioner to anyone with dry hair who needs a gentle shampoo to prevent damage. The products are safe for those who have permed or color-treated hair.
