For medium to thick hair that needs nourishment and softness but doesn't want a heavy, coating feel. It works well on colour-treated and keratin-treated hair, which amika lists it as safe for.

A retail rinse-out conditioner for everyday use at home. Very fine hair that needs lift is better served by a volumizing conditioner.

It gives medium to thick hair real softness without the weight of a rich mask. Shea butter supplies fatty acids for slip and softness, and sea buckthorn adds omega-7, vitamins and antioxidants. It needs only two to three minutes, and with Normcore Signature Shampoo amika's testing measured hair 7x more conditioned, which makes the pair an easy daily routine for hair that is coloured or smoothed.

1. After shampooing, squeeze excess water out of hair.
2. Apply to mid-lengths and ends. Comb through to detangle and spread evenly.
3. Leave on for two to three minutes.
4. Rinse thoroughly, finishing with cool water to seal in moisture and close the cuticle.

1 L pump: unlock the pump before use by holding the dip tube just below the cap and twisting the top of the pump.

Pros

• Shea butter and sea buckthorn soften and detangle while staying light enough for everyday use.
• Short two-to-three-minute leave-on time fits a normal shower.
• Colour safe and keratin safe for treated hair.
• Comes in a 1 L pump size for regular users.

Cons

• Contains a silicone-derived conditioner (silicone quaternium-8), so it isn't for anyone avoiding silicones.
• Fragrance includes listed allergens such as citronellol, coumarin and geraniol.
• Meant for medium to thick hair; it can feel too soft on very fine, flat hair.