I have been consistently impressed with this shampoo. It has a few simple ingredients and works far better than any of the typical "natural" shampoos out there. Most "natural" shampoos smell and act very chemically on the hair. Not this one! My hair is so soft and has body. It is not dried out, yet this stuff feels strong in the way it washes the hair. My hair has life to it like non of the other so called natural shampoos have ever offered. You really should give this product a try. Don't let the price scare you away. Try it. It is better than you can imagine! It does not have a smell to it, so it won't interfere with a conditioner scent. I have not tried the partnering conditioner, but hope to some day. I have hard well water and this is the only shampoo that ever really feels like it rinses clean.