It exceeded my expectations. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much, but it was good. I've been coloring my hair for years, and after getting a perm for the first time in decades, my hair is damaged and dry, so I've been going around trying different shampoos. The shampoo is gel-like, lathers quickly, and doesn't drip, which is great. The conditioner is a coating type that makes my hair smooth. At least it prevented the dryness. It's a shampoo that I think I might use again. I'm also interested in the yellow color, so I'll try the yellow one next time.