Nature's Gate Chamomile Conditioner review plus "Sulfate free" thingie

So I got this conditioner from Healthy Options. It's called Nature's Gate Conditioner in Chamomile. I read the description and it says that this one in particular is replenishing and is perfect for colored hair

As I have bleached my hair, I need the extra replenishing and extra protein or whatever fancy thing my hair needs. 

Me with my pretty bleached hair

I really love my hair, and I can boast, that unlike most people with bleached hair, my hair has never been prettier or healthier.... unless I don't take a bath. The secret to my happy bouncy soft and seemingly healthy hair is a good conditioner and hair treatment. I took care of it a lot when I had it bleached, and it is healthier (seemingly) compared with others. .

When I last went to the grocery, I accidentally bought shampoo instead of my usual conditioner. so without any conditioner, I was in a panic to buy one as soon as possible. You cannot comb a bleached hair without conditioner. No matter how healthy looking it is, combing it without using a conditioner is very scary.

So I used this chance to buy a sulfate free conditioner and so I got the Nature's Gate. My sister has been raving about Sulfate free shampoos and conditioner, but I really have no idea why it needs to be sulfate free. they say it's healthier. 

for the review. This is what the product says

Nature’s Gate Chamomile Conditioner effectively conditions and replenishes weakened color-treated hair to support the vibrancy of color and highlights while improving texture. Hair is fortified by the nutrient-rich oils and proteins from our blend of 7 Healthy Hair Nutrients while soothing and toning botanicals including Chamomile, Horsetail and Rosemary leave hair shiny, soft and full of life.

Exclusive healthy hair blend includes Panthenol, Soy Proteins, Vegetable Proteins, Jojoba Oil, Borage Flower Seed Oil, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

- Chamomile, known for its calming and restorative properties, reveals highlights
- Vegetable Proteins condition and moisturize, helping to diminish the
appearance of split ends
- Panthenol (Vitamin B5) and Soy Proteins fortify hair and bring out its
natural luster
- Horsetail, rich in silica and other repairing minerals, helps fortify hair

Since I got it from healthy options, it means that this brand is an organic one, and less on the chemicals.

Nature's gate has a lovely scent, perhaps it's the chamomile (Chamomile is pretty hard to grow in the Philippines so I have no idea what it smells like) but the scent is quite addicting. I love it. But when applied, and washed off, the scent goes away as well. Some people dislike having these scents lingering in their bodies, and I understand these people since strong fragrances triggers allergies. I can't wear perfume around my boyfriend for this reason, that's why I wanted that sweet scent to linger on my hair since it's the only scent he can tolerate. Unlike most people, I prefer smelling lovely.

When I used the conditioner, I was expecting it to behave like a regular conditioner. but apparently it didn't. Usually when I use a conditioner, even when wet, you can feel your hair getting softer already. Nature's gate didn't give me that feeling. It felt like I just shampooed.  

It was really hard to wash off. After drying my hair, it felt really gunky like I have candle wax on my hair. It's an awful feeling. and when I combed my dried hair, it BROKE. 

I had so many hairfall and breakage. I decided to give my hair another run in the water to take off whatever substance it has left on my hair since I'm suspecting the conditioner, and after drying my hair, I wasn't satisfied. It left my hair soft, but nothing compared to when using some other cheap conditioner. It didn't feel stronger, nor did it feel softer than what I'm used to.

I did my research and apparently sulfates are what makes shampoos lather, if you have skin problems then go for a sulfate free product. and if you dyed your hair, you need sulfate free products more to retain the color, or replenish your hair. Doesn't that mean I need sulfate free products more cause i have bleached hair? Right? RIGHT??

Well I don't have skin problems, but my hair needs extra care. Well after using this well raved about NO SULFATE thing, all I can conclude is that it's like the Gluten free diet. BULLSHIT unless you have health problems.

Dude, normal people needs gluten. It's a very nutritious thing. People with Celiac disease can't have them though cause they can't break it down and it will kill them or give them stomach problems. Sulfate is a chemical that allows things to lather. There's not much of a difference according to some people. But apparently Sulfate gives you that clean feeling. 

I tried it cause my hair needs a break from all the chemicals, but apparently my hair needs the sulfate. It becomes softer and feels cleaner.

So let's see, did it deliver it's promise?

- Chamomile, known for its calming and restorative properties, reveals highlights

>>>my hair is at its brightest. It didn't feel restored unless I check with a microscope. Smells calming

- Vegetable Proteins condition and moisturize, helping to diminish the
appearance of split ends>>> IT BROKE MY HAIR SHAFT

- Panthenol (Vitamin B5) and Soy Proteins fortify hair and bring out its
natural luster

>>> didn't do a thing. B5 is plenty in nature btw. it's everywhere. 

- Horsetail, rich in silica and other repairing minerals, helps fortify hair

>>>> IT BROKE MY HAIR SHAFT! does fortified hair means brittle?

very unsatisfied with this Sulfate free fad. In conclusion I will only use a sulfate free product if I develop Psoriasis. 

Or maybe, Nature's Gate isn't the product for me.

Or maybe, I should've gotten the aloe vera for hydrating.

I don't know. All I know is I am very unhappy with this product

Will I buy it again? No.

Do I recommend you buy it? No, unless you have Eczema in the head, atopic skin, asthma or Psoriasis.