Mane 'n Tail Original Formula Shampoo & Conditioner Kit
Mane 'n Tail Original Formula Shampoo & Conditioner Kit – Repair Damaged Hair, improve scalp health and keep hair tangle free [FOR ALL HAIR TYPES]
About the Brand
Mane ‘n Tail
Hair care solutions for longer, stronger, fuller, thicker hair.
How did it all begin? Those two particular products reached iconic status when the equestrian audience started using the shampoo and conditioner that they used on their horses, on themselves! “They told their friends, and then the word spread like wildfire,” – Devon B. Katzev, President of Straight Arrow
Originally, the product was created on the Katzev family horse farm in rural New Jersey. Straight Arrow was born when Mr. Katzev’s parents created Original Mane ‘n Tail Shampoo and Conditioner.
The line has since expanded to include multiple shampoos, conditioners, an all-in-one, leave-in treatments, styling/finishing aids and hand & nail treatments.
The 1st time I used this was because I ran out of shampoo, then I had my horses in the shed and thought ” if it’s good enough for my horse it’s good enooghy for me” WOW , why did I not think to use it before, now I buy for my horse and the conditioner, there is no over powerful scent, it made my hair feel strong and soft, and it doesn’t go greasy quick I highly recommend the shampoo and conditioner and it’s definitely safe for delicate haor, I will long longer spend a fortune on hair products that make my hair greasy a day after I’ve washed in (I won’t name brands not they’re always advertised on TV) give main and tail shampoo and conditioner you won’t regret it definitely 5 from my and Vinnie my horse
I have very damaged hair from bleaching it for years. It had got to the point where my hair went from my waist to about my shoulders. I had tried everything possible to help it grow and nothing seemed to work. I started buying this shampoo about 18 months ago and the difference is amazing. My hair has grown about 6 inchs, it feels soft and smooth and not like straw anymore. I will never use a different product again. This stuff worked for me and is amazing.
I’m always wary of claims that a certain product helps hair growth/restoration. I bought this shampoo/conditioner because I fancied a change and thought why not? The novelty of using horse shampoo lured me in.
After using these products I have to say that my hair does feel softer to the touch. However I cannot report that my hair feels or looks thicker, nor does it seem to be growing at a faster rate. It’s a shampoo/conditioner set that I would recommend to anyone that can use it.
I checked on the website, and the makers (Straight Arrow) say that they do not test on animals and reading the ingredients it does not contain palm oil. Both of which are bonuses in my book. Also it’s safe to use on your pets if you need to be really frugal. But I doubt I will be giving the cats a bath in this stuff.
I like both shampoo and conditioner although the smell is not great but okay. However, it did not help with my issue of female-style hair bolding. It says clearly in the description that it was not designed to address the hair thinning problem. However, I wanted to try it out anyhow. I can see from reviews that it did help some people in terms of hair regrow. I guess depending on the reasons why the hair thinning issue has started. I still recommended it.
The set arrived securely packaged and in perfect condition.
I used to use Mane and Tail ages ago and decided to try again after seeing good reviews.
So far I am glad that I did.
The bottles are a decent size and have the press down on one side openings.
The shampoo has a gentle scent, nothing overwhelming, and cleans my fine, quite long hair easily and thoroughly. I would suggest only using a small amount at a time.
The conditioner is similar – subtle scent, makes my frizz easier to comb through and seems to be helping with dryness.
Very reasonably priced, definitely worth a try.
Thanks for reading, I hope you find this review helpful.
UPDATE-It has been 2 months of using the shampoo and conditioner and I have noticed my hair grew faster than ever before. I chopped off split ends and within a few weeks I already see that my hair almost grew to its past length. Don’t take into account the bad reviews, just give it a try and you will be amazed yourself. TIP: Check on recent reviews rather than what you first see on reviews page.
5*Becasuse – Shampoo makes hair strong and Conditioner makes them soft, also the percentage of wax in the conditioner helps hair create a natural protective film against heat such as flat irons.
TRUE REVIEW – Mane ‘n Tail Shampoo and Conditioner – First time I used the product today and I must say I am AMAZED, by the quality of my hair, how soft, clean and shiny they are! I never want to use another shampoo/conditioner again! Great value for money! And of course I will order again and again!
This is a true and honest review,I bought them of course, I had never purchased any shampoo/conditioner online before and I did now because of the too many positive reviews which are absolutely true!
I want to grow my hair long and I feel that this product is really going to help!
It's amazing if the price doesn't bother you.
I used to use this shampoo all the time. It leaves my hair feeling stronger and thicker and it gentle on my dry scalp. I don’t like to use this everyday/ every other day when I wash my hair, because I worry I will run out too quickly! The consistency of both are nice and thick so you don’t need to use too much product each time you use it.
The only issue I have with this is that it’s still quite pricey compared to my usual coconut shampoos and conditioner and it has the same effects.
Also the most recent time I purchased it, one of the bottles had leaked in the packaging so I lost a small amount and for the price you can’t really afford it.
If the price doesn’t bother you at all then this product is great but personally I can’t justify spending that much money every month just on shampoo.
Took the plunge after reading a few mixed reviews.. And realised that everyone is different and will react to shampoos differently. I have to say – I don’t think I will be using anything else after discovering this. I said I would come back and leave a review after the shampoo honeymoon period was over (you know.. when you buy a new shampoo and it’s great and then your hair gets used to it and it’s not so great anymore?). I’ve been using this for nearly 3 months now, I love it. I feel like I have a mane of hair, when I curl my hair it stays like it for days and has a natural wave in it. It’s SO fluffy when I dry it and I love it, good fluffy not frizz fluffy. I’ve been receiving a lot of compliments since using it, it’s made my hair very soft and shiny and the growth is fantastic. I had a load of hair lopped off at the end of February and my hairdresser can’t believe how much it’s grown already (I wish I took a before photo now!). I used to use Aussie Mega and loved it.. But this is even better! And it’s not expensive and lasts for around 2 months.. Actually maybe a month and a half if I’m being honest.
The product itself, the shampoo has a very umm.. viscous texture haha. It took a bit of getting used to at first, it’s super lathery and doesn’t smell of much at all. Though I would say my hair smells nice after!
Basically I love this shampoo and conditioner, I’d be pretty devestated if I couldn’t buy it anymore. My mum is just about to start Chemo, the type that thins your hair and doesn’t make it fall out apparently. I’ve just stocked up on it for her after seeing some of the reviews where people have had Alopecia and it’s grown back.
Lau x
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******* EDIT – 11.05.16 *******
Hello!
Thought I would come back and edit my review. My mum is nearing the end of her chemo/radiotherapy treatment, she has 8 treatments left to go. She thinks that this shampoo is the best thing ever, her chemo wasn’t the type to make your hair fall out (unless you are really unlucky) but would most likely thin it quite a bit. She is 5 weeks into her treatment and her hair is incredible. She has been recommending this shampoo to lots of people at her hospital and work colleagues who are going through similar treatments. I was with her at the weekend and I have to say her hair looked lovely, thick and fluffy – Just how mine goes when using it. Hair loss has been minimal and hair thinning has been pretty mum non-existant. She did say that some of her grey hairs fell out but she won’t complain about that 😉
Lau x
Have used the blue version a couple of years ago & loved it, after numerous research I have returned to Mane & Tail. Bought from Amazon UK only so assured of its genuity & in excellent 2 day delivery time,well done Amazon!. Now here’s my reason for buying it. A hormonal problem is creating havoc with my hair, growth & thinning became issues,thus after years of having thick long blonde wavy/curly hair I chopped it off & dyed it red…I hated it. As it slowly grew I knew I would revert to blonde & in doing so over time the bleach did it’s worst! It is still not perfectly blonde either,blast that red!. So as you can imagine I have used all manner of the best and the worst products,& I can tell as soon as the towel is off my hair what the outcome is going to be, the waves & curls will automatically appear,if I don’t get this then the product isn’t right for my hair! So my very 1st wash with these 2- MnT original brought out the waves/curls,I also used the strengthener & detangler combed a little of each through damp hair. I always air dry my hair if possible & if you could see it now it has dried big bouncy and curly wow. Yet it feels slightly dry,hence the 4 stars,as my hair has been damaged /bleached etc I feel I may need the deep moisture version,& will update the review accordingly. I will add the only other product to produce the curls etc in this way was Aussie reconstructor,which has been an absolute god send after all my bleachings in the past. I do use the coconut oil etc etc yet looking for a staple diet of shamps & cond to use weekly,have tried Tigi,Redken,Ojon to name but a few,Yet none have performed on my hair as this has done,so I am sticking with MnT for the present.
Buy it. Try it. Love it.
This is the first time I’ve ever written a product review for something I’ve bought online, so it goes to show just how awesome this product is.
Having recently moved to a house in a very hard water water area, I’d noticed that my hair (normally light blonde and very thin) was looking dull, limp and greasy due to all the minerals in the water.
In a desperate attempt to make it look better, I took to using a ‘lightening spray’ (I won’t mention any product names here) to boost my colour back to blonde again as I can’t afford to have it highlighted every couple of weeks. Little did I realise, this spray contains all manner of nasty things like peroxide, ammonia, etc.
Result: very damaged hair and one very grumpy hairdresser.
I won’t lie, when he recommended that I start using ‘horse shampoo’ to fix the dreadful mess on my head, I wasn’t overly amused (although that said, the kids found it HILARIOUS). I somewhat reluctantly made the purchase and thought I’d better give at a go, just to appease him…
So here I am, ten days on. My hair is amazing. It’s not looking dull and lifeless at all. I haven’t used the lightening spray for two weeks, but my hair (even the roots) are looking naturally blonder and there’s no hint of greasiness.
I won’t go so far as to say that it looks ‘thicker’ as such, but it’s definitely bouncier and feels really smooth. The lightening spray had coated some of my hair in a residue that felt almost sticky when my hair was damp. That had been going on for a couple of months, but the stickiness has completely disappeared and I have no trouble running a comb through my hair whatsoever.
This shampoo/conditioner is by far the best I’ve ever used and I won’t be changing to anything else (unless I’m ordered to in the future by my hairdresser).
To finish it off, I use a very small blob of Macadamia Natural Healing Oil Hair Treatment which I rub between my hands and run through the length and ends of my hair as a serum. (They sell it on Amazon, just type it into the search bar). It’s money well spent and is the perfect way to complement the ‘horse shampoo’ to give my hair an even smoother and shinier finish.
If you do nothing else today, then just for goodness sake follow everyone’s advice on here and buy some of this stuff. Give it a week to work it’s magic, and I reckon you’ll thank me for spending my lunch-break so wisely :-).
Happy shampooing!
I started to suffer from hair loss at the age of 16. After a heavy period of hair loss, I was left with only the remaining stubs of hair at the back of my head.
Unfortunately my hair continued to thin until I was 19. After years of thinning and hair loss, my hair stopped growing all together in some sections of my head.
I went to a hair specialist, had multiple blood test to determine why my hair would not regrow. I made numerous diet changes, had several tablets and tried multiple products to get some hair growth, but nothing helped.
As a teenager my hair caused me anxiety. Having thin uneven hair meant I could never have my hair down. I was incredibly embarrassed. It is important to understand my past problems with my hair, to truly see how much Mane and Tale has ‘changed my hair life’
Since using Mane N tail, most of my hair has had its first growth cycle since I was 19. I am now 23. This has lead to a huge boost in self confidence. Half of my head now has baby hairs, which are a little bit annoying as I have curly hair, but I am so happy to see them that I don’t mind the tiny curls. The new hair is really soft and strong, because of this new growth I’m noticing all my hair at the root is thickening. The back of my head now has hair growing, which is a HUGE deal. I have gone from having just hair that reaches the top of my neck to just past shoulders. All of my hair is not level yet, as the back hair is only half way, but to have this much hair growth is phenominal to me. I still have to have my hair up, but the change is so dramatic I don’t mind.
I have been using this product for 3 months!
I am in no doubt that it is this product that has helped my hair grow, but I also don’t damage my hair if I can help it. I don’t use a hair dryer ever! I only brush my hair with a big hair conb. I only use my hair straighteners on special occasions. I have my hair up in a bun when at work and out, but when I am home I leave it down. I sleep with my hair in a French plate, this is to reduce knots. I also only wash my hair 3 times a week and only brush it after washed and conditioned. (I also have the spray stay in condition from Mane n Tail) I believe this has also helped with the dramatic growth I’m seeing.
Mane n tail is strengthening my hair, but it’s so important that I am leaving it alone. If you want the product to work you have to make sure that when your hair grows it stays. It’s a short term sacrifice for long term gain. You won’t see results if you don’t look after the hair.
Thank you mane n tail.
Its okay...
I havent used this consistanly enough to say that it makes my hair grow, however i found out some useful information regarding this brand. Dont bother using the shampoo it takes the oil out of your hair and weakens it. The shampoo and make your hair feel stringy i didnt wanna touch it until i used the conditioner it felt awful. The condition is your hairs best friend !!! It contains alot protein which is key to making your hair grow. This conditioner is packed with the things you need to make your hair grow. I wash my hair with cold water because i want healthy hair. I use aussie shampoo then use this conditioner. The conditioner makes your hair soooooo soft and shiny its amazing. If you do use this shampoo and conditioner together your hair only stays clean for 3 days. I like alternating with this conditioner for example 1 week i will use the aussie shampoo and this conditioner and then 1 week i will use my head and shoulders, if you do this your hair wont get use to the conditioner which means it will grow. I also use coconut oil once a week but be warned its a pain in the neck trying to get it out of your hair. I hope this helps some people 🙂
I bought this after reviewing feedback, and taking the results posted with a pinch of salt. I was very sceptical that a shampoo could make your hair grow faster! The shampoo is a very odd consistency, I have to squish it between my fingers before applying if not it simply falls out of my hands in one gloop and lands in the bath! It doesn’t smell particularly nice, and doesn’t lather a great deal. However, after applying the nicer smelling conditioner, my hair felt better and less straw like. I also prefer to wash my hair every other day and these products allow nearly 3 days (if needed!) In between each wash! It doesn’t get greasy easily and stays quite lightweight! I didn’t think it was making too much difference, and I’ve been using for nearly a month, until my mum commented on how much my hair had suddenly grown! Its certainly much thicker too! I’ve been growing out a pixie cut for 18months and my hair has had a growth spurt! From chin level to shoulder length! If it’s the shampoo, time of the year or just the growth spurt for it I was hoping for, but I’ll buy the product again! And despite my Mr laughing that it had instructions for animals and humans on the back! Reasonably priced too, especially compared other similar products with nearly nowhere as much per bottle. Very happy and will highly recommend! Happy shampooing!
As a hairdresser id tried many different things on my hair to make it grow. Decided it give this a go to tick off the list if anything. Reading the reviews I was excited to recive it and see if I’d notice a differance. My hair was damaged it had’had every possible colour on it and had been stripped many times it was in need of some tlc! When I started using this product my hair was cut into a short graduated bob that went really high up my neck. I washed my hair every other day leaving the conditioner on for a good 10 mins. Once a week id try to leave it on over night with my hair in a towel then wash it off in the morning. Within 5 months my hair was past my shoulders it probbly grew around 8inc’s!! And was noticeably thicker and really healthy! I even took before and after photos and shared them with people so they could see the difference everyone was impressed. Its been a good wile since ive used this now as I’m happy woth the lengh its got to but would deffo use it again. Only thing id say it not to use it constantly switch the conditioner with another brand or the shampoo once in a wile as its bad for your hair to get to used to the same product. Size of the bottles are really good value for money delivery was quick and items were well packaged!
I bought this, like so many others, to try and grow out my hair – I got it cut to two inches below my chin in summer 2013, and hated it, so, back in July, after growing it for a good 10 months, I decided to try and speed up the process, and, whilst it may be my imagination, it has actually grown quicker!! My hair grows pretty fast anyway, but this has just improved the condition so, so much. It hasn’t felt weighed down, greasy or flat, which a lot of shampoos can do to my hair.
The shampoo itself is just amazing – it smells so clean and my hair feels so soft afterwards. I think the conditioner is the best part, though. My hair is really thick, so I have to use a lot to get it to go through, but the Mane ‘n’ Tail leaves it feeling really soft without any of that horrible residue, so my hair is protected from breakage and strengthened, which helps it grow faster. This was probably coupled with the fact that I stopped using all heat on my hair, and left the conditioner in for 2 minutes to let it absorb and sink in. My fringe grew from being just on my eyebrows to the bottom of my nose, so a good two inches in about 2 and a half months, but again I think this is because I coupled the Mane ‘n’ Tail with not using heat etc. Also, it’s worth rotating your shampoos, so use a bottle of this, and then go back to your old shampoo to keep the Mane ‘n’ Tail effective, as mine seems to be less effective the more I’ve used it.
I will say this though: even if you’re not growing your hair out, it’s worth getting because it’s just a really amazing shampoo!!
Way better than expected
I was very scared about trying out this product on my (human) hair, because of what I had heard, so I started of with very small amounts, I would recommend this to see how it works with your hair before increasing amount. I use it every two days, (from May to mid June) I would say my hair length is growing faster than it would if it was newly cut, although I did start of with short hair, it has increased it by 2-4ish cm maybe even more, I would defiantly recommend to try, remember all hair is different. I only gave it a four because at first my hair didn’t feel as conditioned as usual but maybe because I was cautious, but after a month my hair does feel a lot stronger, no one has really noticed yet but I defiantly have, while using it I would suggest using normal conditioner and shampoo maybe once a week, just to make sure your hair is still healthy and to give it a break, overall super happy, only a four because nothing is perfect:)
wowee !!
Well what can i say… i honestly really truly love this product !!! When i first heard of ‘Mane n Tail’, knowing that you can also use it on horses, did raise my eyebrow.. I have been trying to grow my hair and make it appear thicker ( i have blonde highlighted hair that has been damaged in the past), so it thought i would give this shampoo and conditioner a try. Ill be honest the smell of the shampoo is a little weird but thats the only negative thing i can say! This stuff makes my hair feel and look amazing, its so shiny, its thicker and it just looks more healthy. I have had numerous comments from friends saying ‘ wow your hairs grown’ or ‘how do you get your hair so shiny looking without it looking greasy!’. I am about to order my third lot and have been using this for 3/4 months now. I asked my hairdresser to see what his thoughts were on mane n tale and he thinks its great too! I really recommend anyone to try this shampoo + conditioner !! I wish i discovered this sooner as i feel so much more comfortable with my hair now.
I know lots of people buy this product because they think it is going to make their hair grow faster. It won’t. There isn’t a shampoo or conditioner out there able to change what your hair is genetically programmed to do. Also Mane ‘n Tail make no claims your hair will grow faster using this product. If your hair has grown using this, it was growing anyway.
What they do say (for the shampoo) is it will give you shiny, manageable hair, and yes I agree that’s what it did. The conditioner on the other hand didn’t make my hair look any thicker or healthier than it already did, but I think it works as a compliment to the shampoo, as in it helps with the shine and management, rather than working in its own right to give thicker and healthier looking hair. For me anyway, it may work differently for others.
Yes I’m pleased with the products and would buy again.
Soft and silky hair!
I bought this item in response to reading several reviews around the internet that the product does wonderful things for hair that refuses to grow! The bottles are quite big and arrived undamaged.
The product makes my hair feel silky and smooth and looks shiny (although it is hard to tell if that is due to this product as i started using coconut oil on my hair around the same time). Both bottles smell fresh as they are fragranced with apple, which was a pleasant surprise as i thought they were very purpose made products for growth and therefore the developers wouldn’t apply much detail to fragrance. Boy was I wrong!
I was a little disappointed by how the conditioner feels as it does not feel as rich as ones i have used in the past, but an advantage of this is that it is very unlikely to leave any unwanted greasy residue in the hair and it easily rinses out. As far as the growth aspect goes, I haven’t noticed any noticeable change so far as i did have a trim around the same time as my starting using it and stopped using daily heat application on my hair, but since using it and getting my trim i haven’t developed any split ends that i can notice- which is a major plus!
I dont normally write reviews, in fact this is my first ever review and I buy stuff online a lot. But this product is worth a review. I only been using it for a week and I loveit. It arrived reasonably quick. Originally I ordered this product because I read really good reviews about it and it sounded great if it makes my hair grow. I dont know if my hair will grow faster or not but I dont really care, because this product is great. Since I started using it my hair is really shiny, people keep asking me what. I do to get my hair that shiny. Also my hair feels so much softer and generally looks in better condition. Also my hair used to be a nightmare to brush even after using lots and lots of conditioner. Since using this product my hair doesnt seem to get as tangeled and it is so much easier to brush it. So really If it does help the hair to grow it will be an added bonus, this product is great and I will be ordering it again. Regarding smell of the shampoo and conditioner it has very pleasant smell, it isnt as fragranced as normal high street shampoos like pantene, but it still gives ur hair nice and clean smell. Definitely thumbs up………..
Best shampoo/conditioner in the world!!!
I wash my hair everyday because of my job (farmer), so my hair gets so dryed out and ive straightened my hair alot in the past and dyed it often but im trying to grow it all out natural and healthy really long no more straightening /dying and i heard this makes your hair grow faster but its better than i thought cz my hairs like brand new freshly grown hair its so healthy now and soft and has a nice shine to it yet its not greasy and just feels really gud which is shocking bcos the condition of my hair before i used this was soooo bad. Ive decided to stock up on this product and just ordered a few more bottles haha 🙂 plus my sisters asked me to order her a bottle too. Ive heard this product works best if you dont overload your hair with diff products n sprays cz it doesnt take everything out of your hair it trys to leave some of your natural oils in to stop it drying out n getting split so its not overly strong is the shampoo conditioner which is why its perfect on my hair cz i dont straighten it n use sprays or owt on it no more.
This product really will not dissapoint! I bought it intending to grow my hair and although only having used it for around a week, I can already see that my hair is thicker and looks far healthier. Although visably it does not look any longer it feels it, as the shampoo and conditioner has replenished the overall condition of my hair and ensured that it looks thick and managable all day. However, as lots of other reviews state, it does make your hair quite knotted which can be a pain. It feels soft and looks shiny and due to the seemingly increased thickness, styling my hair in ‘up-does’ has been much easier and looks far nicer. One thing I would warn is that if you use hairspray on your hair, the next time you wash it with mane n’ tail, it wont give you as good as results, as on two occasions I have used hairspray on my hair in the evening and when i’ve washed it in the morning, the shampoo makes my hair feel dry and course and the conditioner does little to help, making styling difficult. However, considering the knockout price and the effects that it has on your hair, it really is a winner. But bare in mind, this is not a miracle growth treatment, It’s just a very good shampoo and conditioner.
Ok, so I cut my hair and hated it. My hair has been soooo damaged by colouring it 5 times and using heat tools on it in the space of 3 weeks. It was fried and I went from having had my hair below shoulder length, layered to above shoulder length now and one length. Now, I do not hate my hair but it’s not me as I love having long hair, however my hair needed the cut after the abuse I gave it recently. I changed my shampoo from colour protect ones to using other brands which claim to repair and reconstruct however I really didn’t see the effects of any of them until I used Mane N Tail. Now, before buying it, of corse I spent ages reading reviews as I do for most new products I buy, and I was sold on this. I was willing to try anything that will make my hair softer, manageable and strong and hopefully even make it grow. On first use, I could not believe, and I swear by this, how strong and thick my hair felt. My sister kept telling me before I used it that I needed to cut more length off as I had split ends and I can honestly say that this shampoo and conditioner combo has stopped me from visiting the hair dressers. My split ends are as if they were never there and my hair feels sooooo thick and full of life. I am going to continue with this to see if it actually makes your hair grow, I have coloured hair so will be able to tell from root grow however my fringe is now able to be tucked behind my ears which I couldn’t do before and I have only used this 3 times yet. Amazing!! Fringes take forever to grow out however I can now successfully tuck mine back making it look like I do not even have one 🙂 I recommended this highly as it has saved me from chopping my hair off even more and I believe it will make my hair stronger and therefore resulting in my hair growing faster. Fingers crossed!