How to use a conditioner?

Typically the second step in hair washing, conditioners have been specifically formulated to make hair softer and easier to style, and to protect hair shafts from damage. Depending on the needs, there are different types of conditioners on the market, which offer different benefits but also several ways to apply them.

Classic/Instant Conditioner.

Instant conditioners are the most common. They are applied shortly after shampooing on towel-dried hair and are left to work for a short period before being rinsed with warm water. They are suitable for daily use on all hair types.

How to use instant conditioners?

1. After washing your hair in the shower and thoroughly wringing it out, pour the recommended amount of conditioner into your hands (usually about the size of one or two hazelnuts);

   The amount used depends on the length and thickness of the hair.

2. Coat your strands from mid-length (around the ear level) to the ends, ensuring each strand is thoroughly covered;

   Short hair can also benefit from the effects of conditioner. However, it should only be distributed on the ends of the hair. Do not apply it to the scalp.

3. Next, detangle your hair to undo any knots that could potentially lead to breakage, and evenly distribute the conditioner, either with your fingers or by using a wide-toothed comb;

4. Allow the conditioner to act for the duration indicated on the packaging, before thoroughly rinsing it with warm water. This time is generally two to three minutes.

Deep conditioning after-shampoo.

With a thicker consistency, the deep conditioning conditioner, which can be likened to a hair mask, is more concentrated in emollient and humectant ingredients in order to penetrate the hair strand more deeply than traditional conditioners, which smooth on the surface. They also require a longer application time.

They are particularly recommended for long hair with dry ends, unruly hair, curly hair, hair frequently styled with a styling tool (straightening iron, hairdryer, curling iron, heated brushes, etc.), hair constantly subjected to hairstyles (ponytail, bun, etc.) or hair regularly undergoing chemical treatment (coloring, lightening, straightening, perming, etc.).

Deep conditioning hair conditioners should not be used more than once a week.

How to use deep conditioning hair conditioners?

1. On wet or dry hair, apply the deep care conditioner from the middle of the hair shaft to the ends, or focus it solely on the ends depending on your hair needs;

2. Run your fingers or a wide-toothed comb through your hair to thoroughly coat all strands and untangle any knots;

3. Allow the conditioner to sit for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, as per the manufacturer's instructions, before rinsing it off with warm water to seal the product into the hair shaft.

Leave-in conditioner.

In place of traditional conditioners, leave-in conditioners are also available on the market. They are composed of slightly different ingredients than those of instant conditioners, and therefore are not as heavy and can be left on the hair until the next wash.

This type of conditioner is particularly useful for creating a protective barrier against heat before blow-drying, for example, and for repairing hair damage caused by perms, straightening, curling, or frequent dyeing.

How to use leave-in conditioners?

1. After showering, gently remove excess water with a towel;

2. Apply the leave-in conditioner following the instructions provided on the bottle;

3. Use your fingers or a wide-toothed comb to remove any knots;

4. Finish by drying your hair with a hairdryer at a low temperature.