Hair conditioner

Hair conditioner 

 

 is a  product used to improve the feel, appearance and manageability of hair . Its main purpose is to reduce friction between strands of hair to allow smoother brushing or combing, which might otherwise cause damage to the scalp. Various other benefits are often advertised, such as hair repair, strengthening, or a reduction in split ends.

How  to  Use ?

Conditioners are available in a wide range of forms including viscous liquids, gels and creams as well as thinner lotions and sprays. Hair conditioner is usually used after the hair has been washed with a shampoo . It is applied and worked into the hair and may either be washed out a short time later or left in.

 

Types ?

 

·         Pack conditioners are heavy and thick, with a high content of cationic surfactants that are able to bind to the hair structure and "glue" the hair surface scales together. These are usually applied to the hair for a longer time. The surfactants are based on long, straight aliphatic and fatty acid  chains similar to saturated fatty acids. Their molecules have a tendency to crystallize easily to form a lamellar structure, giving the conditioner higher viscosity, and they tend to form thicker layers on the hair surface.

 

·         Leave-in conditioners are thinner and have different surfactants, which add only a little material to the  hair to avoid weighing down the hair or causing greasiness. They are based on unsaturated fatty acid chains, which are bent, not straight. This shape makes them less prone to crystallizing, making a lighter, less viscous mixture and providing a significantly thinner layer on the hair. The difference between pack and leave-in conditioners is similar to the difference between fats and oils, the latter being less viscous. Leave-in conditioner is designed to be used in a similar way to hair oil, preventing the tangling of hair and keeping it smooth. Its use is particularly prevalent by those with naturally curly or kinky hair.

 

·         Ordinary conditioners combine some aspects of pack and leave-in conditioners. Ordinary conditioners are generally applied directly after using shampoo, and manufacturers usually produce a conditioner counterpart for different types of shampoo for this purpose.

 

·         Hold conditioners, based on cationic polyelectrolyte polymers, hold the hair in a desired shape. These have a function and composition similar to diluted hair gel .

 

·         Cleansing conditioners are a newer category, typically based on a combination amphoteric and cationicsurfactants that can be used in place of a shampoo either as a pre-treatment before shampooing for hair that is damaged or very curly.

Some types highly recommended :-

1- Palmer's Coconut Oil conditioner 

costs :  $5.82 

 Palmer's Coconut Oil Leave-In Conditioner for dry, damaged, or color treated hair helps detangle frizzy, unruly & unmanageable hair for easier comb-though and styling. With a few sprays, your hair has instant slip & silkiness.

2-Shea Moisture Curl and Shine Conditioner

costs :    $7.97

SheaMoisture’s Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Conditioner is a lightweight hair care product that helps to restore and smooth dry hair cuticles without weighing your hair down.

3-Aunt Jackie's Quench Conditioner

costs :    $6.97

Ultra-hydrating, deep moisture therapy.

Long-lasting moisture, slip, and softness.

Helps to eliminate dryness, without a heavy feel.For natural curls, coils and waves.

4-Renpure Coconut Whipped Conditioner

costs :    $9.99

 Coconut water's natural oils absorb instantly into the hair fiber delivering conditioning oils & vitamins to the inner cuticle while moisturizing & smoothing the outer cuticle.