Conditioner

Conditioner for every hair type: smooth, soft, easy to comb

Conditioner is what makes hair smooth, soft and easier to comb after washing. This page has conditioners for dry, coloured, blonde and fine hair, care for curls and leave-in conditioner sprays.

You use conditioner after shampoo: it smooths the surface of the hair and gives the lengths a sleekness that lasts until the next wash.

How to choose a hair conditioner

Pick a conditioner from the same line as your shampoo or at least for the same hair type, so the two work together.

• Dry and damaged hair: richer, nourishing and restoring formulas.
• Coloured hair: colour-protecting conditioners help the shade last longer.
• Blonde hair: silver and toning conditioners keep a cool tone.
• Fine hair: light, volumising conditioners that do not weigh hair down.
• Curls: moisturising conditioners that define curl.
• Leave-in sprays: make combing easy and also suit children.

A hair mask once a week complements conditioner, and a matching shampoo takes care of washing. Conditioners are available from Wella Professionals and Joico, among others; the wider range is in hair care.

Where on the hair should conditioner go?

Apply it to the lengths and ends, a little away from the scalp, and rinse after a few minutes.

Can conditioner be left in the hair?

Regular conditioner is rinsed out. Leave-in sprays and creams are made to stay in, and the pack says so.

Do I need conditioner if I use a hair mask?

A mask is an intensive treatment, conditioner an everyday one. Many people use both: conditioner after every wash, a mask once a week.