Biotop recommends it for all hair types in need of balanced hydration and nutrition. Because it is colour-safe, it is a good match for dry, dull or colour-treated hair, and for anyone already using 911 Quinoa Shampoo.

Very fine hair may prefer a lighter amount concentrated on the ends. The routine is simple enough for home use even though Biotop is a professional salon brand.

The case for this conditioner is balance. Instead of choosing between a protein product and a moisture product, it combines quinoa's proteins and amino acids with sunflower seed oil, shea butter and vitamin E in a pH-balancing base, so hair gets both strength and softness in one short step. For colour-treated or everyday-stressed hair it keeps lengths smooth and shiny without a long treatment time.

• Shampoo first, ideally with 911 Quinoa Shampoo
• Dispense 2-3 pumps into your hand
• Distribute evenly through the hair, concentrating on the mid-lengths to the ends
• Leave on for 2-3 minutes
• Rinse thoroughly

Pros:

• Short 2-3 minute contact time makes it easy to use every wash
• Quinoa proteins plus sunflower oil, shea butter and vitamin E address both strength and moisture
• Colour-safe; free of SLS, SLES, parabens and sodium chloride
• Litre size available for regular users

Cons:

• Relies on silicone and quaternary conditioners, so fine hair can feel weighed down if too much is used near the roots
• Contains fragrance and fragrance allergens (hexyl cinnamal, linalool, citronellol, limonene, benzyl salicylate)
• A daily conditioner, not a substitute for the deeper 911 Quinoa Hair Mask on very damaged hair