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ShowSheen Hair Polish

ShowSheen Hair Polish

ShowSheen Hair Polish - North America's #1 selling hair polish. Produces a show ring shine that accentuates body tone and definition and coats each hair shaft keeping manes and tails tangle free, reducing grooming time by as much as 80%. ShowSheen Hair Polish lasts a week between washings.

Average Customer Rating: 4.514 out of 5 4.5 out of 5
26 of 29 (90%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
OK March 5, 2010
By sweetp11386 from Elk Grove Village, IL
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Novice
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
Value: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
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"I recently bought ShowSheen because I always hear everyone talking about how great it is. I was not very impressed. I don't like the smell at all, it kind of smells like cherry cough syrup. I also do not like the fact that you can not use it on the saddle area without worrying about saddle slippage. The only think that I did like about it is that it does give your horse a decent shine although it does not last long. I won't be buying this product again."

Review 2 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
great product for pre-show cleaning. February 16, 2010
By eventer89 from Colorado Springs, CO
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Eventer
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I love ShowSheen for after baths. Keeps horses slick and clean. I don't recommend putting it near the saddle or girth area as it can slip.

Only thing is I really hate the smell.
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Review 3 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
helps remove the nastys! January 20, 2010
By Cocopuff from Trinidad, Colorado
I have used this product for: over 5 years
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Trail Riding
Competitor: Non-competitor
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"We live on a ranch and practice natural horse keeping. This means that while all of our horses are very content, their manes and tails pick up lots of burrs and stickers. Show sheen used during regular grooming helps to quickly remove these unwanted, nasty things because it coats the hair shaft.
We have Morgans and their manes and tails are long and beautiful.
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Review 4 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Still the best! December 18, 2009
By EventersMom from Charleston SC
I have used this product for: over 5 years
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Eventer
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"ShowSheen has been around for a while.
We have found nother better to keep our horse looking his show best!
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Review 5 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Beautiful shine October 14, 2009
By TReed from Spring Hill, FL
I have used this product for: over 5 years
Expertise: Intermediate
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"Imparts a glorious sheen to the coat. Also makes the mane and tail nice and slippery, preventing tangles and making them easy to groom. Great old standby that is affordable too. A little goes a long way!"

Review 6 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Great Looks... September 10, 2009
By luv4sis from Diamond Springs, CA
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"Showsheen is an amazing product. At my show barn we use Showsheen for eveything. When we need to take photos of horses that are for sale, we use it. It makes the horses look great. It's awesome for shows and makes the coat shine and the tail flow... the horse stands out. Showsheen is also perfect for horses who have knotted tails. It makes brushing the tail easy and gets all the knots out without breaking the hair. Overall, it is a great product; the only thing is that it has a slight residue. But it keeps dust off!"

Review 7 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Nice and Shiny! September 9, 2009
By SF24 from Farmington Hills, MI
I have used this product for: over 5 years
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Trail Riding
Competitor: Non-competitor
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I have used Show Sheen for 15 years on my horses and it keeps their manes and tales shiny, tangle free and free of dirt and sand when they roll. I have used many products and this one is a staple in my tack box. Great if you show and want a super glossy coat when you go in the show ring. Just don't spray under the saddle area, it's quite slippery!"

Review 8 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
A Show Barn Must August 29, 2009
By EHoofprint from FL
Expertise: Intermediate
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"We use ShowSheen to detangle and condition horse tails at shows. I would never go to a show without some. I don't know a single show barn that doesn't use it!"

Review 9 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
A great staple August 24, 2009
By brody05 from Thunder Bay, ON
I have used this product for: over 5 years
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I love show sheen. I use it on my gelding's tale and its wonderful for de-tangling. It's a staple in my grooming kit."

Review 10 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
Not My Favorite August 19, 2009
By Mudypony
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"I found that this product dried out my horse's coat, mane, and tail. It contains ingredients that are not very good to use on horses like alcohol. I do have to admit that it does give an amazing shine, but I would only use this on show days because it is not good for the horses coats."

Review 11 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
A Classic August 13, 2009
By xHaltSalute from South Jersey
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Dressage
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
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"Show Sheen is the classic, tried and true coat shine product. I keep a bottle in the trailer for pre-class touchups at shows. However, with products like Laser Sheen that work almost or equally well, Show Sheen isn't the best value out there."

Review 12 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Big Fan July 20, 2009
By horsemom3
I have used this product for: over 5 years
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I've always been a fan of show sheen. It is a staple in our barn for shows or any other time we want a shiny, tangle free horse. My only complaint: if you pet your horse while wearing gloves, they end up slippery and it becomes hard to hold the reins."

Review 13 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Best Product July 10, 2009
By eagles from Southport, Ct
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Expertise: Beginner
Discipline: Other
Competitor: Non-competitor
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I really like ShowSheen, it gets the knots out of my horses mane and tail with out a greasy residue."

Review 14 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Great Product for Shows June 22, 2009
By SpottedWonder from Texas
I have used this product for: over 5 years
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Dressage
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I've always used show sheen in preparation for shows. A spritz on white socks after a wash keeps them dirt free until you go in the ring. I use it VERY sparingly in the tail to detangle and keep it clean until the show. If I'm not braiding, I might put a bit on the mane too. It's also useful for spot prevention if you've got one that likes to lay in their own poo...

If you use Show Sheen mainly for show time or occasionally for dirt management after a shampoo, you'll love it. Don't use it everyday, and especially don't use it too often on tails because it is drying. I much prefer Show Sheen to Cowboy Magic and other products as a detangler and spot preventer because it leaves less residue.

Again, great great product if you use it for what it's intended - shows = ) Use too often, and you will get dried out hair. But it will absolutely keep the dirt off and the tangles out!
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Review 15 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
i love show sheen June 18, 2009
By Breana from Medford, OR
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
Expertise: Novice
Discipline: Dressage
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I love show sheen it works so wel. It makes my horse so shiny and looking good. I spray it on after a bath before a horse show to keep his coat shiny. I also spray it on before i go in the ring"

Review 16 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Works June 4, 2009
By pintohorsemom2007 from PA
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Dressage
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I have a steed with a white tail, we use this to both keep tangle free as well as prevent staining, works like a charm!"

Review 17 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Does what it says it will but.... June 4, 2009
By Susanne-trainer, handler, from Oklahoma
I have used this product for: over 5 years
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Trail Riding
Competitor: Non-competitor
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"Show Sheen does exactly what it says it will, it creates a beautiful shine (on any coat) and will help detangle even the worst tangle you can imagine.
I know from experience, when we purchased (rescued really) a broodmare at a sheriff's auction I was amazed at how long and pretty her tail seemed to be. Once I was able to get "hands on" I realized the ENTIRE middle of her tail from dock to her pastern was ONE HUGE MAT! It was like the most giant cocoon you could imagine. It must have weighed two pounds.
One entire bottle, and several hours of work, later the matt was removed (much to her delight) without significant hair loss, or pulling on her dock.
On the down side, Show Sheen does seem to dry the hair and with repeated use will cause the hair to break more easily.
Great for shows, and super snarls, but not something I use daily.
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Review 18 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 of 5
Slippery and Unpleasant May 29, 2009
By Ollie from Minnesota
I have used this product for: over 5 years
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Dressage
Quality: 1 out of 5 1 of 5
Value: 2 out of 5 2 of 5
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"I know this is the standard for conditioner, but I do not like the product. I have used it for years (as I had never tried anything else) and it does get the horse shiny initially, but it also makes him slippery, so the saddle can slip if the show sheen gets on the middle of the horse. It also ALWAYS gets on my hands, no matter how hard I try not to touch it, and then the reains slip through my fingers. If I pat my horse's neck, I have ot wash my hands immediatly or not ride! After using it, I have to wash my horse with shampoo. And worst of all, it attracts dirt, so in the long run it causes more issues than benefits.

If anyone is looking for a better alternative, there is a brand called Espana that I like much better. It smells better, works better and has no side effects. No more show sheen for me thank you!
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Review 19 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Showsheen May 28, 2009
By Debbie1122 from Southern Pines NC
I have used this product for: over 5 years
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Dressage
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I have been using show sheen for years. I have tried other products such as the gels and other sprays you mix yourself but I always go back to showsheen. I use it to keep my horses tail easy to brush and looking beautiful. I also have used it before clipping a horse to help my clippers glide more easily through the coat. I also use it on white socks to help keep them clean. No matter what other prouduct I use, I always go back to showsheen."

Review 20 for ShowSheen Hair Polish

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Gotta Love It! May 25, 2009
By handsonhorses from Iowa
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Trail Riding
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I don't show my horses in the arena, but I still like to keep my horses groomed nicely for Competitive Trail Riding. One shampoo in the spring, then ShowSheen throughout the summer is all I need."
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