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Herbal Essences Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner vs Herbal Essences Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner

90% function match · 8 of the 10 functions we compared match Formula overlap 77%. Herbal Essences Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner and Herbal Essences Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner share 4 ingredients among each other's most prominent.

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Which of these fits your hair?

We check your pattern, moisture need, scalp, fragrance tolerance, weight sensitivity and more against each formula — and say which one lines up.

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When each one is the right call

What each formula is built for, from its own ingredient list.

  • Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner — protein-sensitive hair
  • Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner — protein-sensitive hair

Side by side

Every trait, aligned

One row per trait, read from each product’s own ingredient list and record. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a “no”.

Trait
Herbal Essences Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner — brand photograph Herbal Essences

Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner

  • Conditioner
  • Drugstore
  • Sulfate-free
  • Protein-free
Herbal Essences Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner — brand photograph Herbal Essences

Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner

  • Conditioner
  • Drugstore
  • Sulfate-free
  • Protein-free
Price, size & price per ounce
$9.99 13.5 oz · $0.74/oz
$9.99 13.5 oz · $0.74/oz
Value / price positioning
Lower cost than most conditioners $$$$$ Drugstore tier · costs less than 81% of the 689 conditioners we’ve priced
Lower cost than most conditioners $$$$$ Drugstore tier · costs less than 81% of the 689 conditioners we’ve priced
Best for hair types
Curly–Coily A heavy formula: coarse, curlier strands carry it without flattening. Your hair
All types Nothing in the formula or the claims narrows this to one pattern. Your hair
Moisture level Differs
High Humectants near the top — water-binding is a headline mechanism here. Your hair
Moderate Humectants in the working part of the formula. Your hair
Oils and butters Same
Moderate Oils sit high in the list — a softening, coating formula. Your hair
Moderate Oils sit high in the list — a softening, coating formula. Your hair
Slip / detangling Same
High Conditioning agents sit high in the list — this is a detangling formula. Your hair
High Conditioning agents sit high in the list — this is a detangling formula. Your hair
Weight on hair Differs
Rich Heavy butters and waxes in the first eight ingredients. Your hair
Medium Middle of the range — noticeable on fine hair, light on coarse hair. Your hair
Fragrance
Present Fragrance is listed; it sits below the working ingredients. Your hair
Present Fragrance is listed; it sits below the working ingredients. Your hair
Protein Same
None No protein or amino acids in the list. Your hair
None No protein or amino acids in the list. Your hair
Silicone / wax buildup Same
High Water-insoluble silicones or waxes: a detergent wash is what removes them. Your hair
High Water-insoluble silicones or waxes: a detergent wash is what removes them. Your hair
Clarifying wash needed
High Your hair
High Your hair
Hard-water defence Same
Chelators present Chelators are present — they bind hard-water and pool minerals. Your hair
Chelators present Chelators are present — they bind hard-water and pool minerals. Your hair
Formula completeness
out of 10
Complete for its job
out of 10
Complete for its job
Who should choose this
  • Protein-sensitive hairthat stiffens when protein is added
  • Maximum slipfor hair that tangles the moment it is wet
  • Dry, thirsty hairhumectants and emollients both sit up front
  • Coarse or dry hairthat absorbs everything you give it
  • Protein-sensitive hairthat stiffens when protein is added
  • Maximum slipfor hair that tangles the moment it is wet
  • Dry, thirsty hairhumectants and emollients both sit up front
  • Very dry hairno fast-drying alcohol in the list
Why you might skip it
  • Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
  • Curly-method routinesthese silicones need a detergent to remove
  • Oily scalp or fine hairthat gets weighed down
  • Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
  • Curly-method routinesthese silicones need a detergent to remove
  • Hair that needs proteinthere is none in this list
from the formula stated by the brand reported by reviewers Scale: 1 dot low · 5 dots high, within this product type.
More facts about each one
Type
Conditionercream
Conditioner
Where to buy
Grocery / mass · Brand website
Grocery / mass
Free of
  • sulfate-free
  • protein-free
  • sulfate-free
  • protein-free
Cruelty-free
Cruelty-free · label states
Cruelty-free · label states
Scent
Scented, not described
Scented, not described
How often
every wash
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Facts as we recorded them. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a "no".

The bottom line

The bottom line depends on your hair

Which of these two suits you is a question about your hair, not about them. The consultation answers it — and tells you what your routine needs around it.

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The detail behind the table

Where the readings above come from: the ingredient lists themselves, each brand’s claims checked against them, what owners report, and cost per ounce in context.

Shared and distinct ingredients

Shared and distinct ingredients

Computed from the ingredient lists as printed. "Shared" means both lists carry it; where it sits on each label is stated, because position is what tells you how much.

What both formulas carry

IngredientCurl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free ConditionerHemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner
Water
Neutral
#1Leading
#1Leading
Stearyl Alcohol
Softens
#2Leading
#2Leading
Cetyl Alcohol
Softens
#3Leading
#4Supporting
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Softens
#4Supporting
#6Supporting
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Moisturizes
#5Supporting
#7Supporting
Histidine
Protein
#7Supporting
#9Secondary
Fragrance
Fragrance
#9Below the 1% line
#10Below the 1% line
Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Buildup
#10Below the 1% line
#5Supporting
Benzyl Alcohol
Stabilizes
#11Below the 1% line
#12Below the 1% line
Sodium Benzoate
Stabilizes
#14Below the 1% line
#13Below the 1% line

What only one of them carries

Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner

Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner

Full ingredient list — Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner (17)
Full ingredient list — Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner (16)

Claims check

What each brand says, against what each formula shows

Claims are quoted from each brand. We only mark one supported, partly supported, or conflicting when that product’s ingredient list actually speaks to it.

VerdictsCurl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free ConditionerHemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner
Supported
3
3
Partly supported
0
0
Stated by brand
1
1
Potential conflict
0
0

Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner

  • CURL + DEFINE: Instantly defines and hydrates for bouncy curlsSupportedHelps hair feel hydrated.
  • LIGHTWEIGHT NOURISHMENT: Camellia oil mimics natural hair oils for instant absorption without heavinessSupportedHelps hair feel hydrated.
  • SAFE FORMULA: Free from parabens, dyes, and phthalates for clean, effective careSupportedPreserved without parabens.
  • 0% sulfates, parabens, dyes, or phthalatesStated by brandOnly the brand’s testing shows this.

Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner

  • Hydrate and defend against frizz and humidity for up to 72 hoursSupportedHelps hair feel hydrated.
  • Free from sulfates, parabens, dyes, and phthalatesSupportedGentler on colour and coils.
  • Botanicals certified by Royal Botanic Gardens, KewStated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.
  • PETA cruelty-free certifiedSupportedMatches our researched record.

What owners say

What people report

Recurring themes our researchers wrote in their own words from sourced reviews. We do not store or scrape star ratings, and we never balance one product’s themes against another’s by inventing them.

Both praised for the scent and hold. Herbal Essences Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner draws complaints about the price; Herbal Essences Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner draws complaints about frizz.

Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner

Reviewers with curly or wavy hair frequently say it visibly defines their curls and leaves hair feeling soft.

Target.com verified guest reviewers describing curly and wavy hair

Many reviewers single out the tropical fragrance as a favorite, long-lasting part of the product.

Target.com verified guest reviewers, general

A couple of longtime buyers believe the formula was changed and now performs worse or feels cheaper than the version they used before.

Target.com verified guest reviewers who describe repeat purchase over time

Some reviewers say it leaves their hair feeling oily and weighed down rather than light.

Target.com verified guest reviewers, hair type not stated

A few reviewers report the opposite of the moisture claim, saying it left their hair and scalp feeling dry or stringy.

Target.com verified guest reviewers, hair type not stated

Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner

Reviewers frequently praise the scent as strong, pleasant, and long-lasting, often calling it out as their favorite part of the product

reviewers across star ratings, including several promotional (Influenster/Shopper Army) reviews

Many reviewers, especially those with curly or frizzy hair, say the conditioner meaningfully reduces frizz and leaves hair soft, smooth, and shiny

reviewers self-describing curly, wavy, or frizz-prone hair

Several reviewers describe the conditioner as thick, saying it takes a while to rinse out and can leave hair feeling greasy, weighed down, or 'dirty' the next day if not rinsed thoroughly

reviewers with thick hair and a couple of promotional (Influenster/Shopper Army) reviewers

A few reviewers with frizzy or curly hair say the conditioner did not control their frizz as advertised and, in a couple of cases, made it worse or felt drying

reviewers with naturally frizzy or curly hair

Price check

Cost per ounce, in context

Cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in. Value labels are computed from that percentile and from how many products that do the same job cost less; they are comparisons, not judgements about a brand.

$0.74/oz vs $0.74/oz — within about the same cost per ounce.

$0.09/oz median $1.60/oz $56.25/oz $0.74/oz Curl + Define Apricot Sulf $0.74/oz Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Friz

Every mark sits on one distribution because these are compared against the same set: 689 conditioners with a computable unit price.

Value readCurl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free ConditionerHemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner
Label
Lower cost than most conditionersCosts less per ounce than most conditioners we have researched.
Lower cost than most conditionersCosts less per ounce than most conditioners we have researched.

Computed from cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, and from how many products that do the same job cost less. It is a comparison, not a judgement about the brand.

Compare with something else

Close formulas to each of these, as their own comparison pages.

Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner vs Shine + Smooth Jojoba Oil Sulfate Free ConditionerHerbal Essences · 100% function matchHemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner vs Conditioner Avocado Argan OilHerbal Essences · 100% function matchCurl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner vs Herbal Essences Argan Oil Repairing Conditioner, Color-Safe, For Damaged HairHerbal Essences · 95% function matchHemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner vs Color + Protect Grapeseed ConditionerHerbal Essences · 100% function matchCurl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner vs Rizos Naturales ConditionerSilicon Mix · 93% function matchHemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner vs Pro-V Miracles Extreme Damage ConditionerPantene · 100% function matchCurl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner vs Monoi Coconut Oil Nourishing ConditionerHask · 93% function matchHemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner vs Herbal Essences Classics Hydrate Conditioner with Coconut Water & JasmineHerbal Essences · 100% function match

Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner · Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner · All conditioners in the library

How this page was made

  • This page is assembled from the same researched records the individual product pages render: identity, each ingredient list as printed, each brand's own claims, dated price observations, and review themes written in our researchers' own words. Nothing on it is written per comparison.
  • We do not rank these against each other. Which of them suits you depends on your hair, and that is what the consultation works out.
  • The formula similarity percentage is a stored, precomputed number: position-weighted overlap of the two ingredient lists blended with agreement on the attributes we derive. It measures how alike two formulas are, not how well either works.
  • The value band is a fixed label over two stored numbers: this product’s cost per ounce as a percentile of every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in, and how many products we score as doing the same job cost at least a quarter less per ounce.
  • The "Is this right for you?" panel reads only your own consultation answers, and it applies exactly the filters our recommendation engine applies. It is computed when you load the page and is never stored on it.
  • 6 sources were consulted across the products on this page.
  • Ingredient order tells you relative amount only above roughly 1%. Prices are observations on the dates shown and change without notice. We do not sell these products and take no placement fees.
  • This is cosmetic information, not medical advice, and nothing here diagnoses or treats a health condition.

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