All you need to know about conditioners

If you are wondering what is a conditioner. It can simply be described, as a moisturising or conditioning substance often including silicones, oils. These substances replace the moisture in hair after part of it has been lost during washing.

Why do we need conditioner after every wash?

After washing your hair with shampoo, a negative energy is created between the hair strands, that’s why your hair feels dry, frizzy after washing with shampoo. Shampoo removes the sebum which is the natural moisturiser from the scalp. When you apply conditioner the negative charge of hair attracts the positively charged conditioning molecule, and it’s deposited more in the area of damage. Conditioner reduces the static electricity between the hair fibres and flattens the cuticle scales, thus improving the feel and preventing from dryness, frizz, split ends.

Does Conditioner cause hair fall?

No!! You feel more hair fall when you apply the conditioner and pull your hair, when you apply it gently and wash off gently you will not face this issue.

How often should I use a conditioner?

After every shampoo wash, you need to use a conditioner.

I have soft, silky hair. Do I still need a conditioner?

Yes, if you have silky hair or thin hair doesn’t mean that your hair cuticle does open after washing with shampoo, it still opens, so u need a conditioner to close it. This helps in keeping your hair in the same state, prevents from breakage , textural difference, later in life.

Should I use a conditioner even after using shikakai?

Yes!!! Because shikakai is also a surfactant which removes the sebum off your scalp and gives the same effect as a shampoo, but a natural alternate. So, you need a conditioner.

Do men need conditioners?

Practically difficult to apply when you have short hair, so you can choose a shampoo with conditioner in it. If you have long hair, then invariably you need a conditioner. Also, when you have short hair, when the sebum is produced it will nourish your hair, but with long hair it doesn’t happen.

Choosing the right shampoo is very essential for your hair. You need to choose it according to your hair type and texture. Once washed, your hair needs moisture that helps keep it healthy and shiny. Serums are also a good alternative. And if you are looking to know more about serums, read here.