Why should you condition your hair?
Shampoo gets all the glory for cleaning your hair, but conditioner truly keeps your locks looking and feeling their best. Often overlooked, conditioner plays a crucial role in maintaining hair health, and skipping it can lead to a host of problems. Let's delve into why regularly conditioning your hair is so important.
What does conditioner actually do?
Shampoo, while essential for removing dirt and oil, can also strip your hair of its natural oils. This can leave your hair feeling dry, brittle, and prone to damage. Conditioner steps in to hydrate your hair, infusing it moisture, preventing dryness and frizz.
Many conditioners contain ingredients that help strengthen the hair shaft, reducing breakage and split ends. They can also help repair damage caused by heat styling, chemical treatments, and environmental factors - and because it creates a protective barrier around the hair shaft, you’re also protecting it from future damage.
It smooths the cuticle (the outer layer of the hair shaft) making hair easier to detangle and manage. This reduces friction and breakage during brushing and it enhances your hair's natural shine, leaving it feeling soft and silky.
Why shouldn’t you skip conditioning your hair?
Neglecting conditioner can lead to a number of hair woes:
Dryness and brittleness: Without moisture, hair becomes dry, brittle, and prone to breakage.
Frizz and flyaways: Dry hair is more susceptible to frizz and flyaways, making it difficult to style.
Dullness: A rough cuticle reflects less light, resulting in dull, lackluster hair.
Tangles and knots: Dry, rough hair is more prone to tangles and knots, making it difficult to comb or brush.
Split Ends: Dryness and friction contribute to split ends, which can make hair look unhealthy and require more frequent trims.
Increased breakage: Weak, dry hair is more likely to break, leading to shorter, thinner hair over time.
Choosing the right conditioner:
The type of conditioner you need depends on your hair type and needs:
For curly hair: Choose conditioners that are designed to define curls and add moisture. The Davines LOVE CURL Conditioner is perfect if you’re looking to control your wavy or curly hair - it’s formula is rich in proteins and Vitamin B to make the hair soft and light, giving elasticity and volume without weighing it down.
For coloured hair: Use conditioners that are formulated to protect colour and prevent fading. Davines Heart of Glass Rich Conditioner is perfect to enhance your blonde and provide intense nourishment. Or for other coloured hair, you’ll be in good hands with the Davines MINU Illuminating Protective Conditioner - it’ll protect and illuminate your colour, whilst making your hair soft and silky.
For coarse or frizzy hair: Opt for a conditioner that’s formulated for nourishment. The Davines LOVE Smoothing Conditioner is the one for you, it’s anti-frizz and designed for unruly hair. Because it’s infused with Vitamin E and rich fatty acids, it’ll leave your hair hydrated, shiny and smooth.
For hair you’re desperate to grow but keeps breaking you’ll want a reinforcing conditioner with anti-breakage technology. Go for Davines MELU Anti Breakage Conditioner - it’s light formula doesn’t weigh the hair down, but will nourish the ends and prevent breakage with it’s elasticising action.
If you don’t have any specific hair concerns: A fantastic all-rounder is the award-winning Davines OI Conditioner with Roucou Oil. It has a rich but lightweight consistency which hydrates and protects the hair, delivering instant shine with immediate results.
How to condition your hair properly
Apply conditioner to the mid-lengths and ends of your hair, avoiding the scalp (unless your scalp is very dry).
Leave the conditioner on for the recommended amount of time, usually a few minutes.
Rinse thoroughly with cool or lukewarm water.
Conditioning your hair regularly is a crucial step in any healthy hair care routine. It replenishes moisture, strengthens, smooths, and protects your hair, leaving it looking and feeling its best. So, don't skip the conditioner! Your hair will thank you.
