Hair conditioners

Hair conditioners are beauty, protection, hydration, a healthy look and easy combing in one bottle. You should not take this tool as a panacea for all possible hair problems, but it can become a reliable assistant in hair care if you choose it correctly.

Before making a purchase, it is necessary to dot all the fundamental letters of the beauty alphabet. And the most important thing here is to understand what air conditioning is, how it differs from other means.

Since conditioners are similar in their properties to other care products, they are often put in the same line with mousses, foams, fluids, or they are not distinguished at all from hair balms. In fact, the conditioner is a product with an antistatic effect that “sticks together” the keratin scales that open when washing the head, thereby protecting the hair from harmful factors, retaining moisture inside the shaft, making the surface of the hair smooth and shiny.Smoothness, in turn, provides easy combing, and the antistatic in the composition tames protruding hairs and fluffiness.

The fundamental difference between the conditioner and the balm is that it creates a protective film, as if enveloping each hair in individual protection, while the balm is designed to improve the general condition of the hair due to the high content of nutrients and vitamins. Also, the balm washes away the remnants of shampoo, gives shine, restores the pH balance of the scalp and can affect the hair follicles. In most cases, the conditioner cannot be applied to the scalp - the curls will quickly become heavy and dirty in appearance.

• Conditioner

Rinsers are the most widely used. This conditioner is designed for dry, unruly, tangled hair. It is applied to damp clean hair for a couple of minutes, without affecting the roots, washed off with cool water. Result: smooth, moisturized curls, easy combing, increased resistance to traumatic factors and damage.

• Express Conditioner

A lifesaver for those who never have enough time for beauty treatments. Convenient because it can be applied to wet and dry hair, does not require rinsing. Its main task is to restore the damaged structure with subsequent protection from ultraviolet radiation and other harmful factors.

The express conditioner will saturate dry hair with moisture, strengthen brittle hair, seal split ends, and add additional volume to thin hair due to the protective film.

• Specialized

This is an air conditioner that focuses on one problem.This group of products includes conditioners for colored hair, for increasing the volume of hair, for split ends and tangles, for straightening, thickening fine hairs, curling, styling, for growth, conditioners for dryness and dandruff.

• Cleaning

"Cleansing conditioning" or "co-washing" is an innovation in hair care. Having such a tool, you can do without shampoo, because the conditioner takes over its functions. At the same time, the innovative product does not belong to the deceptive 2 in 1 technology, as it does not contain soap extract and coarse cleaning components that neutralize the effect of the conditioner. Washing takes place gently, without washing out the natural fatty film that protects the hair.

• Professional

Such a product is distinguished by hypoallergenicity, deep impact, protective properties, delicate texture, high-quality composition, which really treats trichological problems, and does not mask them. Mostly used in salons or prescribed by a trichologist.

• two-phase

As the name implies, the tool consists of two phases.The first contains active ingredients that restore the structure of the hair from the inside, the second contains conditioners that protect them from the outside. Before use, the bottle must be shaken well so that the phases are mixed with each other until homogeneous.

• Cream

Cream conditioner provides delicate care, thanks to its delicate texture. It makes hair unusually soft, shiny and lush, moisturizes, compensates for the lack of keratin, and protects. Curls become supple for styling and combing.

It is a mistake to think that conditioner is only for women's hair care. Soft children's hair is also prone to tangles, especially in little princesses, and coarse men's hair often needs emollients. In addition, many representatives of the strong half of humanity are currently paying attention to their appearance: they grow such tails that any girl will envy.

Conditioners are rich and varied in the content of ingredients in the composition. Which option to choose depends on the initial data and the desired effect.

For example, children's air conditioner will consist exclusively of sparing components: water, glycerin, panthenol, citric acid and others. Means for children are mandatory tested for safety, guarantee gentle care without tears and allergies. Children's conditioner gives softness and easy combing of knots and tangled strands; often has a pleasant caramel scent to appeal to babies, a soothing lemon balm or lavender scent to use before bed.

Conditioner for adults, especially for women, will differ significantly in composition and care properties. They are:

• With herbal ingredients. A common conditioner with acacia in the composition. The pods of this plant contain saponins, which gently cleanse the curls, preserving the keratin fiber of the hair and without irritating the skin. Ideal for normal hair.
• With oils. Most often presented in the form of a two-phase product, so that an excess of the oil phase does not weigh down or pollute the hair. If an oil-free conditioner is not suitable due to excessive dryness of the hair, you should pay attention to a product with argan oil. It moisturizes dry and brittle strands, renews them and returns a healthy look, provides thermal protection, and facilitates combing.
• With vitamins. Vitamins of group B are indispensable for maintaining beauty, as well as universal helpers - A and E. Convenient in the form of rinses and indelible fluids.
• With construction and auxiliary substances. These include proteins in the form of keratin, hyaluronic complex, antistatic. When choosing such a tool, you need to pay attention to the presence of silicones and parabens - they should be abandoned, preferring natural ingredients.

rinse aid. It is customary to apply to damp, slightly dried hair. You can blot them with a towel so that the product is absorbed, and does not flow down the wet strands. Conditioner-conditioner is kept on the hair for no longer than 5 minutes, then washed off with cool water. Can be used for hair extensions.

For volume. Products from this series can be applied to both wet and dry hair. The good thing is that even with a strong degree of fixation, they do not stick together and do not weigh down the hair, but give it airiness and visual density.

There are spray conditioners for basal volume, which are applied directly to the roots, and sprays to give splendor to the hairstyle - along the entire length. The universal way to use the conditioner for volume is as follows: the product is distributed over wet hair, and then styled with a hairdryer and a round brush.

For men. According to the principle of action, it does not differ from the rinse from the women's line. Apply it to damp hair immediately after shampooing, then rinse your head with cool water. This method will facilitate combing and allow the hair to stay clean longer.

Tint. Designed to preserve the color of dyed hair, giving it softness and shine. Due to the fact that the tint conditioner contains coloring pigments, it retains the brightness and liveliness of the new color for a long time. Also suitable for color treated hair. You can use this tool as a little trick to enhance the brightness of the natural color of the hair.

The result will be better if you use a tint balm in conjunction with shampoo to maintain color after dyeing.

Indelible. Not all products are designed to be used according to the standard scheme: wash your hair first, then apply the product and rinse off after a few minutes. There are a large number of air conditioners that do not require the last step on the list. The order of their application is as follows:

1. wash your hair with shampoo;
2. rinse;
3. get wet with a towel;
4. apply the product;
5. comb gently, evenly distributing the product over the strands.

• Deep conditioner is a rinse-off product, so the usages are very similar:

1. choose a tool;
2. use shampoo to wash or just wet your hair;
3. blot excess moisture with a soft towel;
4. apply the product, densely distributing along the length of each strand, wait a few minutes;
5. wrap with polyethylene and leave for half an hour;
6. rinse with cool water for 3-5 minutes.

Good means a priori exclude cheap ones. The statement is debatable. Millions of women have evaluated and tried dozens of products on their hair that give amazing results at an affordable price.

A magical product in a beautiful package and a convenient format. The bottle is equipped with a dispenser that evenly sprays a pearl-colored spray.The product is not too liquid, light, not greasy, not oily, easy to apply, has a delicate perfume aroma. As indicated on the label, provides intensive repair, prevents split ends and breakage, detangles hair, makes it soft and pleasant to the touch, prevents split ends. Suitable for daily use after shampooing and throughout the day.

Price range within 400 rubles.

"Magic Keratin" is a leave-in restructuring agent with the aroma of ylang-ylang, which helps even very damaged curls. Suitable for tired hair, subject to repeated dyeing and bleaching, perm and daily hot styling. Solves three main tasks: nutrition, recovery, protection. After just a few applications, keratin makes the hair lively, shiny and manageable, without weighing down or eating up volume.

You can buy it at any cosmetic store. for 500-600 rubles.

It has long and well established itself among Russian beauties. Tony Moly Holika Holika Missha, and many other brands do a great job. After use, the hair really looks healthy, weighted, thick and shiny, like the charming Korean women from the advertisement. From 1000 rubles for 500 ml.

A tool that received controversial reviews. Of the benefits - the aroma and really good combing after application. Of the minuses - overpriced for not the most effective tool "2 in 1" - 1100 rubles for 200 ml, 1800 rubles for 500 ml.

A signature product in a beautiful bottle with oriental motifs and magical aromas.Nourishes, moisturizes, saturates with vitamins, gives splendor and airiness to curls, facilitates combing, restores, rejuvenates, does not weigh down.

Such pleasure will cost in the amount from 100 rubles for 10 ml to 4000 for 1000 ml.

Leave-in conditioner, consisting of natural ingredients, vitamins and trace elements. A great way to pamper yourself and save money. The average price for one bottle of 200 ml is 116 rubles.

A tool that 100% lives up to its promises. This rinse-off conditioner works in one minute. The cream has a pleasant texture, is perfectly applied, does not weigh down, does not stick the strands together. After application, the hair is soft, moisturized, voluminous, easy to comb.

With the existing pluses, there are some drawbacks - the product does not eliminate static electrification and does not give shine. You can buy it in a cosmetic or online store. for 600-1800 rubles.

A professional rinse-off product that can push any other jars off the shelves. Together with shampoo, they form an effective tandem to save damaged hair, have a cumulative effect - that is, from washing to washing, the curls become healthier and more beautiful. Purchase will cost at 300-400 rubles.

Conditioner for very damaged hair in a honey-gold shell. Non-greasy, creamy texture is well absorbed by porous hair, penetrates deep into the structure, restores the cuticle and keratin sheath.The protective film protects from ultraviolet radiation and hot surfaces of the stylers for styling. Hair becomes elastic, strong, shiny, well-groomed and healthy for 250-500 rubles.

Like many cosmetics, a brand-name conditioner can be replaced with a home-made product. There are a lot of folk recipes: for long braids, against brittleness and dryness, preventing hair loss, smoothing, for bleached and dyed, for caring for split ends, for increasing volume, and even for hair extensions.

Natural apple cider vinegar is best for making homemade conditioner. You can get any amount of this remedy, it is enough to observe the proportions - one tablespoon per liter of water. The result is an easy-to-use, most liquid mixture of all, with unique properties. If you rinse your hair with it several times a week after washing your hair, they will stay clean longer, acquire a glossy shine and softness.

Widespread recipe. homemade conditioner made from honey and shampoo, mixed in equal parts. The shampoo will wash away dust, excess fat, dead particles from the scalp, and honey will soften, moisturize and give the hair useful biologically active substances from its composition.

The basis of such a conditioner will again be honey, and additional ingredients will be ground cinnamon and hair balm. You need to take 3-4 tablespoons of each product (more if the braid is not very long), mix thoroughly in a glass bowl, apply to strands, cover your head with plastic wrap and a towel. After half an hour of the greenhouse effect, you need to remove the towel, and leave the mixture on your hair for another 4 hours.

This recipe is suitable for owners of blond hair, as cinnamon with honey gives a brightening effect. After a few applications, the hair will shine luxuriously, become thicker and lighter by 2-3 tones, and the smell will be simply incomparable.

You can learn more about this recipe from the video.