Not Your Mothers
Tough Love Intense Bonding Treatment
Moderate
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Expert note
Good conditioning treatment with multiple moisturizing and detangling agents. Contains effective fatty alcohols and conditioning quaternary compounds. The Lactic Acid helps smooth the cuticle. Some fragrance components may irritate sensitive scalps. Best for damaged, dry, or thick hair needing intensive conditioning.
Tough Love Intense Bonding Treatment by Not Your Mothers — a other formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.
Not Your Mothers
Tough Love Intense Bonding Treatment
Moderate
1 scans
Expert note
Good conditioning treatment with multiple moisturizing and detangling agents. Contains effective fatty alcohols and conditioning quaternary compounds. The Lactic Acid helps smooth the cuticle. Some fragrance components may irritate sensitive scalps. Best for damaged, dry, or thick hair needing intensive conditioning.
Tough Love Intense Bonding Treatment by Not Your Mothers — a other formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.
Full Ingredient List
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Ceteareth-20, Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Isohexadecane, Coceth-7, Isopropyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid
Key Ingredients
Water
Base solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol that conditions and softens hair without drying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant that helps retain moisture
Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone
Modified silicone with amino acids for enhanced conditioning
Behentrimonium Chloride
Excellent conditioning and detangling agent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Coconut-derived emollient that softens hair
Ingredient Breakdown
| Ingredient | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Base solvent | Good |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | Fatty alcohol that conditions and softens hair without drying | Good |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant that helps retain moisture | Good |
| Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone | Modified silicone with amino acids for enhanced conditioning | Good |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | Excellent conditioning and detangling agent | Good |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Coconut-derived emollient that softens hair | Good |
| Glycerin | Humectant that attracts and retains moisture | Good |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | Anti-static conditioning agent | Good |
| Ceteareth-20 | Emulsifier that helps blend ingredients | Moderate |
| Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate | Silicone emulsifier | Moderate |
| Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer | Film-forming polymer that provides conditioning | Good |
| Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum | Natural plant-derived conditioning agent | Good |
| Isohexadecane | Emollient solvent | Moderate |
| Coceth-7 | Coconut-derived emulsifier | Moderate |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | Solvent that can be slightly drying | Moderate |
| Fragrance | Added scent, may irritate sensitive scalps | Moderate |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | Fragrance component, potential allergen | Moderate |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | pH adjuster | Moderate |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative, generally safe | Moderate |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioning preservative booster | Good |
| Lactic Acid | AHA that smooths hair cuticle and balances pH | Good |
Safety & Allergens
Fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, coumarin) may be present if fragrance is listed.
Colorants are aesthetic only — skip if you react to synthetic dyes.
Strong surfactants and fragrance can bother very sensitive scalps.
Patch test before full use if you have fragrance allergies or reactive skin.
Summary
Best suited for users seeking a clear, balanced cleanse. Effectively targets buildup while maintaining a light feel. Be mindful of surfactant strength and fragrance if you are sensitive.
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