Conditioner
Hair conditioner is a wonderful product that can help to prevent damage to the hair while repairing it from within. It can also improve the overall feel and texture of the hair which adds essential oils and fatty acids including jojoba and tea tree oil. Many hair conditioners also contain fatty alcohols, silicone and other chemical properties intended to strengthen the hair. Hair conditioner can also soften and detangle hair, leaving the hair ready to be styled or blow dried while protecting it from the damaging and drying heat. Hydrolyzed protein is also found in hair conditioner because it acts to reconstruct the hair through polymer crossing. Conditioners also contain a surfactant which protects and binds the keratin – which makes up over 95% of hair. Sunscreen is often found in many conditioners today because it can protect the hair from the lightening and bleaching effects of the sun’s rays. Conditioners often have citric acids added to them to maintain the hair’s natural acidity. Hair conditioner works to coat the cuticle of the hair leaving it protected and strengthened.
Conditioners are available at all different price points with each offering a different benefit to your hair. Some conditioners are worth the more expensive price tag including ones that are intended for deep repair or to restore moisture. This type of conditioner only needs to be used on an as needed basis. When your hair is looking a little worse for wear, whether it be after a vacation swimming in saltwater or deep drying effects of winter, an intensive moisturizing conditioner will become your secret weapon to great looking hair. Redken Smooth Lock Butter Silk smells delicious while providing your hair with soft conditioning agents that help to repair the look of damage. The hair regains its sheen and provides a frizz-free nourished look. It retails at most high-end salons for under $20. You will see the results within a few days. A deep conditioning mask can also help to make dry over-processed hair feel soft and healthy preventing it from being the victim of further breakage. Frizz Ease Smooth Start Repairing Conditioner is available for under $15 at most beauty stores.There are many great conditioners intended for more regular use that will leave the hair looking lustrous. Aveda provides a great conditioner called Smooth Infusion. It greatly reduces frizz while creating a smooth and manageable mane of hair. It is available at most high-end salons for under $20. If you are looking for a conditioner that is a little easier on the wallet you may want to check out Herbal Essences which has a product line intended for many different types of hair including Smooth and Shine, Hello Hydration, Tousle Me Softly, Totally Twisted, Long Term Relationship, None of your Frizziness, Body Envy, Drama Clean, Honey I’m Strong and Unbreakable Seduction. With most of these conditioners retailing at your local drugstore for under $6 a bottle you are sure to find a product that will work for you.
Conditioning your hair is a great way to protect it and restore shine easily at home.