- By Nisha Rana
May 29, 2024
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Category
Health & Wellness
How many times have we been reminded or been told by our hairdresser to use conditioner after shampoo? Almost every time we go to a hair salon to get hair color or a haircut done or treatment right!
Finding the best hair conditioner for shine is a task and I am here to help you choose the right one.
Hair that goes through experiments from time to time needs extra care to restore strength and shine. If you’re natural still your hair faces the sun exposure and heating tools used for styling which damages the hair, and makes it rough and dry.
Hair conditioner is something we should not miss on especially if you have colored or bleached hair. It’s crucial to infuse moisture and protein in your hair strands to keep them healthy, soft and to prevent breaking.
Hair conditioners have many noticeable benefits and one of them is, they conveniently de-tangle and prevent knotting due to dryness. Conditioner smooths out and straightens them, is easier to manage, prevents split ends, hydrates and replenishes your hair, and hydrates and replenishes your hair.
Conditioner closes the hair cuticle after shampooing, keeping pollutants out and nutrients in.
Let’s find out what type of conditioner is available and what would be the right choice according to your hair type.
The 4 basic conditioners and their benefits:
- Leave in conditioner
- Deep conditioner
- Rinse-out conditioner
- Cleansing conditioner
1. Leave in conditioners
Leave in conditioners basically will stay in your hair until the next wash which means you can apply it on your washed hair and no need to rinse it off.
This type of conditioner contains humectant which is a hygroscopic substance used to keep anything moist it’s safe to use as it’s harmless. It is widely used in lotions, shampoos, and other beauty products for your hair and skin.
A leave-in conditioner would be ideal for those who mostly stay outdoors as well as who have dry and frizzy hair.
This conditioner works as a shield for your hair which will keep it from damage due to UV rays, pollution, and dirt. Also, it helps protect your hair from chlorine and salt. This is the best option for those who travel or stay outdoors most of the time.
2. Deep conditioners
Deep conditioner is basically a hair treatment for damaged hair. Also if you have wavy hair, dry and curly hair, this conditioner may help to restore the moisture.
This is the best conditioner to use if you want effective results instantly in terms of restoration of moisture, keeping it hydrated, repairing them and providing nourishment.
I personally recommend this one for those who don’t use conditioners regularly.
You apply this conditioner and leave it on for 30-40 minutes and then wash it off with normal temperature water.
And because it’s a treatment for your hair, if your hair is in bad condition this is the one, once the desired result is achieved you can continue to rinse out conditioners if you like.
3. Rinse out conditioners
A rinse-out conditioner is the most common type of conditioner for all hair types. These are the ones you apply after shampoo, it adds moisture back into your hair and helps de-tangle your hair.
Since this doesn’t work as a cleanser, only apply to the length of your hair leaving scalp and then leave it for 5-7 minutes before rinsing your hair again.
Once your hair is dry you will feel the softness in your hair, this will add shine and keep them moist all day long.
