If your hair tends to be dry and frizzy, you could probably use a little extra moisture and shine from time to time, especially in the summer. This is where using a leave-in conditioner can come into play; to not only help detangle your hair after showering, but to provide some long-lasting, frizz-free moisture that lasts all day long. However, it’s important that you take the time to do some research and understand which leave-conditioner will offer the best results for your hair type.
What is Leave-In Conditioner?
Leave-in conditioners work by smoothing and hydrating your hair after you’ve already washed and used a traditional rinse-out conditioner in the shower. They give your hair a much-needed moisture boost in between washings.
Leave-in conditioners are usually water-based, consist of nourishing oils and come in a variety of forms, like sprays, creams or liquids and provide numerous benefits. They not only give you extra moisture beyond your rinse-out conditioner, they also help you detangle and protect your hair from heat stylers like blow-dryers, straighteners and curling irons. Leave-in conditioners can also make your other styling products like gels and mousses work better.
You can find leave-in conditioners everywhere from high-end salons and retailers to your favorite discount beauty supply stores. Of course, we would recommend checking out our wide range of leave-in conditioners and detanglers, where you’ll find the products you love at the lowest prices around.
How to Use Leave-In Conditioner
Get the most out of your leave-in conditioner by following these five tips:
- Buy the right product for your hair type. The leave-in conditioner that works for your best friend may not necessarily be right for you. Read the labels to find what products are designed for your type of hair. For example, Lanza KB2 Hydrate Detangler is a light conditioner that strengthens and repairs damaged hair. Moroccanoil's All In One Leave-In Conditioner is made for straightened, treated hair. Milk Shake makes a product that will protect your color while it detangles. It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner is great for all hair types, restoring shine and eliminating frizz. For a list of all our leave-in conditioners, click here.
- Follow your normal routine. Shampoo, condition and towel-dry your hair just as you normally would. Then work the leave-in conditioner you’ve selected into your damp hair. Use a wide-tooth comb to gently work the conditioner in from roots to ends.
- Pay attention to damaged hair first. If your ends are particularly damaged, for example, concentrate on adding more product to these areas first. Then, make sure you’re applying it evenly throughout the rest of your hair.
- Take a break from time to time. Just like the experts recommend giving your hair a break from daily shampoos, you should consider taking a break from conditioning your hair from time to time, too. Using too much conditioner, especially leave-in conditioner, can cause buildup of product that can weigh your hair down and become difficult to cleanse.
- Style as usual! After applying the right kind and amount of leave-in conditioner, your hair is ready to be styled as you normally would.
Find all your favorite leave-in conditioners for the very best prices at Pandora Beauty! No matter your hair type or budget, we have the product that will work for you at our beauty supply store online.
[ Updated 5/15/2021, Originally Posted 10/11/2017 ]
