Let’s face it: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But if your hair is breaking every day like fine, expensive China, you need to hussle to get it fixed. I myself have tried everything on the planet to grow lustrous, think hair.

Part of the secret to getting Padma Lakshmi-esque hair is just good genes. When I tried the new Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Breakage Defense Shampoo and Conditioner, I was looking for all the claims to be justified:

– All day frizz control;
– Intensive damage repair;
– Prevention of strand breakage;
So, after a few uses of the Pantene Pro-V Restoratives duo, I found that my hair indeed was terrifically frizz-free. Incredibly so, and it also had some serious shine to it. As for strands, I found that when I used to wash my hair, a lot of strands would come out, and with five uses, they didn’t fall as much (and no, it’s not the secret diet I’m using either).

So I would give this duo a serious two thumbs up because it’s doing the job of your mom shampoo, your nanny conditioner and your hairdresser all in two easy steps.

The Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Breakage Defense Shampoo and Conditioner duo retails at major drugstores. The line also has other offerings including a Frizz Control Shampoo, Strength Serum, and Smoothing Balm.

– Charu Suri