While you may think that hair care is as simple as "washing and conditioning," if you take a look at the shelves of hair care products at the grocery store, you'll realize that this assumption is wrong. Shampooing is a cleansing process that removes the hair's natural oils, which are essential for its health. While the conditioner will restore moisture after shampooing hair, repair the damage, while keeping each strand of your hair intact. There are many different types of products available in the market, and each type is specifically designed for a specific hair type. Nutrients needed straight hair with curly hair is very different, as well as between oily hair and dry hair. To maintain healthy and beautiful hair, you need to know the type of conditioner that is suitable for treating it.
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Method 1 of 2: Choosing a Conditioner According to Hair Texture
Step 1. Use a thickening conditioner for straight and thin hair
If your hair is straight, soft, and doesn't tangle easily, you need a conditioner that can thicken the texture of hair that looks thin on your head. Volumizing conditioner is lighter than regular conditioner, and doesn't make your hair feel heavy when used regularly.
People with straight, fine hair should avoid using softening conditioners, as these products are heavy and will only make your hair appear thinner
Step 2. Look for a light, moisturizing conditioner if your hair is wavy
Wavy hair is a little tricky to style--in damp weather it gets tangled easily, while in dry weather it looks limp. The curlier the strands, the drier the ends. This is because the natural oils in the scalp have a harder time reaching the ends of curly hair than straight hair. While wavy hair isn't usually as dry as curly hair, you still need a moisturizing conditioner to replace the natural oils that can't reach your ends.
- However, because wavy hair can also appear thin in dry weather, it's best to avoid moisturizing conditioners, which will make your strands heavy.
- Look for products sold specifically for wavy hair, not curls.
Step 3. Moisturize thick curls with a strong moisturizing conditioner
The curlier your hair, the drier it will be. If your hair is thick and curly, usually the natural oils from root to tip can't be replaced without a strong, moisturizing conditioner. As a result, your hair will feel dry, look dull, and tangle easily.
- Look for conditioners that are labeled “deep hydrating” or specifically designed for curly hair.
- You should also consider using a rinse-off conditioner mask once a week or two. This kind of conditioner should be left in the hair for 10-15 minutes, then rinsed like normal conditioner. By using this conditioner regularly, you will feel a noticeable change in your curls that don't tangle easily anymore.
- You should also buy a rinse-off conditioner in the form of a spray. You can spray this conditioner on your hair both wet and dry to keep it moisturized and soft.
Step 4. Protect extremely curly or frizzy hair with a strong moisturizing conditioner or oil-based product
Very curly or curly hair is often difficult to manage. However, with the right conditioner, even the curliest hair will look shiny and healthy. Look for the curly hair care section of the hair care product shelf at the convenience store. Unlike other products, the products in this section are specifically designed to moisturize curly hair.
- Products that contain shea butter or a variety of oils - from coconut oil to the more expensive Moroccan argan oil are good choices.
- Even if it's not related to conditioner, you shouldn't wash your hair regularly. Just shampoo every 7-10 days or at least once every 14 days. Washing too often will cause the hair's natural oils to be lost. As a result, your hair becomes drier and your conditioner benefits less.
Method 2 of 2: Choosing According to Hair Health
Step 1. Use a dye-safe conditioner, or a color-depositing conditioner if you dye your hair
Some time after you color your hair, the dye will start to wear off due to shampooing. To keep the color bright as long as possible, choose the right conditioner.
- Hair dye washes off with water, not conditioner when you wash your hair.
- However, dye-safe conditioners can lock the hair cuticles, so the hair can retain its color longer. Look for packs of conditioner marked “color safe,” “color extend,” “color care,” or “sulfate-free.”
- Meanwhile, the color-depositing conditioner can provide coloring every time it is used. Thus, it can not only maintain the original color of the hair, but also disguise the color of new hair roots that grow over time.
- Be sure to choose a color-depositing conditioner color that matches your hair dye..
Step 2. No need to use conditioner at all, or use a thickening product on oily and limp hair
If you have oily hair, moisturizing your hair after shampooing isn't really necessary. However, if not using conditioner at all makes you uncomfortable, avoid products labeled as "moisturizing" or, "hydrating" and "moisturizing," as these will only make your hair greasy and limp.
Look for products labeled “volumizing,” “light,” “strengthening,” or “balancing.”
Step 3. Use a moisturizing conditioner on hair that tends to dry out
If your hair isn't particularly dry or damaged, but feels dry, use a product labeled "moisturizing," or "hydrating," "moisturizing," "balancing," or if your hair is wavy or curly, "for curly hair" or "curly."."
Step 4. Use a conditioner that can repair damaged hair if your hair is very dry and frizzy
For hair like this, you need a more intensive conditioning formula. Hair is often damaged and dry due to exposure to heat when styling it. However, this heat damage is not the cause of very dry hair. Your hair may be dry due to the lack of natural oil production by the scalp so that it can't reach all the strands. Whatever the cause, conditioners intended for damaged hair can treat hair that is dry from exposure to heat or natural conditions.
- In addition to daily conditioner, you should also buy a strong conditioning mask and use it at least once a week.
- Coconut oil is also an effective weekly treatment for very dry hair.
Step 5. Look for a conditioner for straightened hair or a rinse mask for straightened hair
Many women with curly hair straighten their hair chemically. While this process results in the straight hair you want, it will dry out your hair as a result. To overcome this problem, avoid shampooing too dry--no more than twice a week. And when shampooing, use a rinse mask with a strong conditioner instead of a regular shampoo, or a conditioner specially formulated for straightened hair.
- Conditioner for straightened hair can be found on the hair care rack at most convenience stores or you can buy online.
- When using a rinse-off hair mask, remember to allow the product to soak into your hair for at least 10-15 minutes before rinsing, or your hair won't be damp enough afterward.
Step 6. Treat dandruff with a mild, fragrance-free conditioner
Dandruff is a scalp problem, not hair. Your scalp grows and dies faster than a person without dandruff, causing embarrassing scalp scales on your hair and shoulders. The shampoo you choose has a bigger effect on dandruff than your conditioner, but there are many conditioners that are also marketed to treat this condition.
- Look for a mild conditioner rather than a moisturizing or oil-based conditioner that can exacerbate your scalp problems.
- Hair care products containing fragrances often irritate the scalp, making it more itchy and increasing the amount of dandruff that falls on your clothes. Avoid conditioners that contain fragrances.
