WHAT IS HAIR CONDITIONER? HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST CONDITIONER FOR YOUR HAIR TYPE

While it’s your shampoo’s job to cleanse your scalp from dirt and grime, conditioner plays the supporting role of keeping strands soft and manageable. These types of products are made up of hydrating ingredients that lock in moisture to prevent breakage and keep your hair shiny and strong. “Conditioner is something that will nourish the parts of your hair that might feel dry after cleansing it with a shampoo,” says Redken Artist Blake Reed Evans. “It’s an important step because this is where you can really help your hair repair and ultimately, feel better.” Conditioner is like a tasty, hydrating treat for your strands and ends, and should be used regularly. As for what happens when you don’t use it at all? “Your ends might be stripped of too much moisture from shampooing,” says Evans. And no one wants that.

Think of this conditioning treatment as “a liquid bandage for your hair.” “This conditioner is great for anyone who needs an instant result for shiny, hydrated hair,” says Evans. The rinse-out formula was designed to treat hair that’s been bleached or lightened, and instantly penetrates the hair cuticle to fill in damaged areas of the hair and keep strands strong. It’s made with cica, a soothing ingredient, and will leave even the driest, most brittle hair looking smooth, soft and shiny.

Nip brassiness in the bud with this ultra-pigmented purple hair mask, which will keep blonde hair looking toned for as long as possible. According to Evans, this is the perfect pick for anyone who likes to keep their blonde cool and icy, or who has experienced their blonde hair fading from the sun or chlorine. In 5 minutes flat, it will correct any unwanted yellow and orange undertones to neutralize brassiness and leave your blonde hair looking cool and bright. What’s more? In addition to keeping your color in check, this deep conditioning hair mask has got hydrating and nourishing ingredients to help hair stay healthy and strong in between salon appointments.

The best way to fight frizzy hair starts in the shower. Tame any sort of frizz with Frizz Dismiss Conditioner. This sodium-chloride free formula is formulated with Babassu Oil to increase smoothness and enhance shine. Since frizz is often a side-effect of dry strands, this product will help to fend it off in the long run by infusing hair with moisture, while — bonus — making them look softer and smoother than ever.

Damaged hair and split ends can be a major block for anyone trying to grow out their hair, and this conditioning leave-in treatment helps to hydrate and repair damaged hair. According to Evans, this Extreme Length Leave-In Treatment is great for anyone who wants to keep their hair as long as possible, and who wants their next haircut to include only a minimal trim on their ends. Thanks to biotin as a key ingredient in this nourishing formula, Extreme Length leave-in treatment strengthens strands from root to tip (but won’t weigh them down). Long hair, here you come.

No matter the type of hair you have or the hair concern you’re dealing with, anyone can benefit from spritzing their strands with One United leave in conditioner spray. This multi-benefit leave-in conditioner moisturizes hair, increases hair manageability and adds protection while leaving it looking beautiful. On the manageability front, it conditions and nourishes, helps even porosity, reduces dryness, detangles, and helps with strengthening. It also protects hair by priming hair for styling and preventing breakage and split ends from hot tools and brushing. And when it comes to beautifying, it gives hair a smooth, silky touch with no frizz, static, or flyaways in sight.