Leave-In Conditioners buying guide

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1 Types
2 Brands
3 What's in Your Conditioner?
4 Related Guides

Leave-In Conditioners Buying Guide

Leave-In conditioners work similarly to regular conditioners, except that they are left in the hair until it is next washed. They can be very useful for dried out hair, protecting it from damage, and there are a variety of choices to help you decide which one is right for you. Conditioner uses chemicals to repair follicles, soften hair, strengthen, and boost shine. Believe it or not, this product has actually been around since the 1900s, when a perfumer at the time presented a concoction that would soften men's hair. While it's come a long way since then, conditioner is now widely used today.

Types

Leave-in conditioner can be sold in a few different consistencies.

First of all, there's the kind that you buy for the shower, which is thick and creamy. You can use it on wet hair right after you shampoo. However, be sure that the bottle specifies that it is leave-in conditioner; that means it is suited to be left in your hair until the next wash.
Then there is the leave-in conditioner that is sold as a serum, which is a little bit lighter than regular conditioner and is easy to spread over hair.
Lastly, there is spray leave-in conditioner, which is much lighter and easy to work throughout hair.

Brands

Some choice brands that will leave your hair feeling moisturised and silky smooth.

Alterna Hemp Leave-In Conditioner : This spray conditioner uses hemp seed oil  to strengthen and nourish hair. It also helps to add shine while preventing frizzy hair.

Bumble and Bumble Leave-In Conditioner : This product is great for coarse or curly hair as it helps to soften and smooth your mane while strengthening and moisturising.

KMS Moist Repair Leave- In Conditioner : This spray conditioner uses vanilla and aloe  to condition and repair damaged hair. It also uses the inside out perfecting system (IOPS), which penetrates hair to make it healthier.

MOP Leave-In Conditioner : MOP, which stands for modern organic products, uses organic carrot purée, organic echinacea, and dandelion  to repair stressed and over-worked hair.

Tigi Catwalk Fast Fixx Leave-In Conditioner : This is a lightweight conditioner that you can spray on at any point during the day to maintain or fix your hair style.

What's in Your Conditioner?

When choosing a conditioner, you might want to look for these ingredients depending on your needs.

Citrus Extracts : Lemon or orange extracts help to boost shine in hair.

Glycerine : This chemical binds water to hair, helping it to retain its moisture.

Lavender : Besides the great scent it leaves, this extract helps to stimulate hair growth and reduce oiliness.

Protein : Proteins are not only great for your body, but good for your hair, too! They help to build strength in your follicles while repairing them at the same time.

Silicone : This chemical helps add shine to hair. Be careful if your have fine hair, as it may weight down your 'do.


Alterna Hemp Leave-In Conditioner : This spray conditioner uses hemp seed oil to strengthen and nourish hair. It also helps to add shine while preventing frizzy hair.	Bumble and Bumble Leave-In Conditioner : This product is great for coarse or curly hair as it helps to soften and smooth your mane while strengthening and moisturising.	KMS Moist Repair Leave- In Conditioner : This spray conditioner uses vanilla and aloe to condition and repair damaged hair. It also uses the inside out perfecting system (IOPS), which penetrates hair to make it healthier.	MOP Leave-In Conditioner : MOP, which stands for modern organic products, uses organic carrot purée, organic echinacea, and dandelion to repair stressed and over-worked hair.	Tigi Catwalk Fast Fixx Leave-In Conditioner : This is a lightweight conditioner that you can spray on at any point during the day to maintain or fix your hair style.


Citrus Extracts : Lemon or orange extracts help to boost shine in hair.	Glycerine : This chemical binds water to hair, helping it to retain its moisture.	Lavender : Besides the great scent it leaves, this extract helps to stimulate hair growth and reduce oiliness.	Protein : Proteins are not only great for your body, but good for your hair, too! They help to build strength in your follicles while repairing them at the same time.	Silicone : This chemical helps add shine to hair. Be careful if your have fine hair, as it may weight down your 'do.