How to Use Conditioner Properly, According to Hairstylists

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you can make, according to hairstylists.Isn't conditioner sort of self explanatory? Well, not really, seeing as multiple top stylists from across the country cite improper conditioning as the their clients are guilty of.

First things first: Yes, you really should be regularly conditioning your hair, so make sure not to skip it after you shampoo.“I would never skip the conditioner when shampooing my hair,” says , hairstylist at Chicago’s . “Many people think conditioner will make their hair flat, but even those with fine hair need a little conditioner, even if it's just on the the ends.”In fact, conditioner helps restore your hair after cleansing. “Shampoo removes grease and dirt, but it also strips the hair of its natural oils that keep the hair moisturized,” Spino says.Read on for exactly how (and where) to use conditioner when you shower.A big conditioning mistake is using product on hair that's still too wet. “Another hair care no-no is applying conditioner onto hair lengths without squeezing out water first,” says hairstylist and L’Oréal Professionnel global ambassador . “Hair is a fiber; squeezing out the excess water before applying conditioner allows the conditioner to penetrate instead of rolling off hair that’s saturated with water.”Translation?

Just like with a sponge—or beauty blender—your hair won't properly absorb what's being applied if it's still soaking wet.Now, onto technique: After ringing out your hair, be sure not to put any conditioner on your roots, instead focusing on your mid-lengths and ends.