STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

hi lynnie- it sounds like you and i have similar hair.  under $10, i like the moisturizing pantene conditioner and john frieda products (sheer blonde, brilliant brunette, etc).  i'm also a big fan of the garnier fructis deep conditioning treatment (not sure what it's called- it comes in a little green pot).  i know you said that you weren't interested in deep conditioners, but this one is fabulous and you can use it a few times a week without weighing down your hair too much.  i swear my hair has never been so soft.

there are definitely some great cheap conditioners that are just as good as their expensive counterparts!  i recently bought bumble and bumble deeeep conditioner and i've been so disappointed in it (which is strange b/c i love their thickening shampoo and conditioner).  i'll stick to the drugstore brands!