Made for fine, flat, or limp hair that needs lift rather than heavy moisture. Because the formula is lightweight, it suits daily use for people who find richer conditioners weigh their hair down; those with thick, coarse, or very dry hair will likely want a heavier conditioner instead. It's a professional salon product that's equally suited to home use.

This conditioner earns its 'bodifying' name from hydrolyzed rice protein, which coats fine strands to add fullness without the weight that richer conditioners usually bring. It's built specifically for hair that goes limp fast, and it detangles in the same step, so there's less to do before styling. Goldwell also positions the line as vegan, which matters if that's part of what you're shopping for, though the formula isn't marketed as silicone-free or natural.

Apply a dime-sized amount to shampooed hair, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends rather than the roots so you don't weigh down volume. Massage through, leave for 1-2 minutes, then rinse. Goldwell recommends pairing it with the Ultra Volume Bodifying Shampoo.

Pros

• Hydrolyzed rice protein adds noticeable body to fine strands without a heavy after-feel.
• Vegan formula with no animal-derived ingredients, per Goldwell.
• Detangles in the same step, cutting down styling prep time.

Cons

• Contains petrolatum and a silicone-type conditioning agent (amodimethicone), so it isn't a silicone-free or 'clean' formula despite being vegan.
• Not intended for thick, coarse, or very dry hair, which typically needs more richness than this formula provides.