Conditioners

Just like shampoo, conditioner is a fundamental step to any good hair care routine. Whereas shampoos cleanse your hair and scalp to remove buildup and oil, conditioners rehydrate, smooth. and infuse the hair with beneficial ingredients to prepare your hair for styling. They also keep it protected in between washes. 

There are many types of conditioners for different hair types. Some are more conditioning than others, which means that they carry more moisturizing elements, and are therefore better for dry and damaged hair and scalp. The best deep conditioner for bleached hair, for instance, will be a conditioner that can repair damage and intensely hydrate since bleach is a chemical process known to damage the hair. The ideal conditioner for oily hair, on the other hand, is going to be a lighter conditioner that won’t weigh the hair down with excess oil.  

Most conditioners are applied to wet hair after shampooing, and then rinsed out. There are also some leave-in conditioners that are left in the hair like a styling aid and not rinsed out. These leave-in conditioners are lighter formulas that won't weigh down the hair and work to further protect and hydrate the hair after you’ve rinsed out your shampoo.