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 conditioner available 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, pour the recommended amount of conditioner into your hands (usually the size of one or two hazelnuts);

   The quantity 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 using your fingers or 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 care conditioner.

With a thicker consistency, the deep care 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 (straighteners, hairdryers, curling irons, heated brushes, etc.), hair constantly subjected to hairstyles (ponytail, bun, etc.) or hair regularly undergoing chemical treatment (colouring, lightening, straightening, perming, etc.).

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

How to use deep conditioning after-shampoos?

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 ensure all strands are thoroughly coated and any knots are untangled;

3. Allow the conditioner to act for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, as per the manufacturer's instructions, before rinsing it off with warm water in order 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 are therefore not as heavy and can be left on the hair until the next wash.

This type of conditioner is particularly useful for forming a protective barrier against heat prior to 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.