Hair Conditioner

Best Hair Conditioner Brands

Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment, Dove Damage Therapy Intensive Conditioner, Jack Black Nourishing Hair & Scalp Conditioner are the best hair conditioners for men. Most women face hair fall, dry and damaged hair due to hormonal imbalances or hair product buildup on the scalp.

Forever Sonya Hydrate Conditioner, Tresemme Smooth and Silky Conditioner, Pantene Pro-V-Anti Hair Fall Conditioner are some of the best hair conditioners for women. Dry, frizzy and damaged hair can benefit from Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Conditioner, L’Oreal Elvive Smooth Intense Anti-Frizz Conditioner and Pantene Smooth and Sleek Conditioner.

Kids can also use hair conditioner especially those with curly hair. Using the right conditioner can help parents detangle their kids' hair and style it effortlessly. Look out for SheaMoisture Mango & Carrot Kids Extra-Nourishing Conditioner, Jessicurl Aloeba Daily Conditioner and Moisture Love Deep Indulgence Replenishing Conditioner.

Protein Hair Mask

For deep conditioning, use a protein hair mask treatment once a month to replenish dry and damaged hair. It is one of the best monthly conditioners you can use to benefit your hair and scalp. There are lots of ready-made protein treatments that you can buy online or go for in-salon service but you can also make one at home. Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt Hydrate + Repair Protein Treatment, Kiehl's Olive Fruit Oil Deeply Repairative Hair Pak and L'Oréal Paris Elvive Total Repair 5 Protein Recharge Treatment are amongst the best protein hair conditioning masks you can buy online. 

Leave-in Hair Conditioners

Contrary to regular conditioners, the leave-in variety doesn't need to be washed off. They can be used right after showering by those who have dry and damaged hair. The hair is more manageable and tame after use and can be styled easily. It is also beneficial to the scalp as some leave-in conditioners can correct the pH balance of the scalp, resulting in controlled oil production as well as less flakiness.

They also form a protective layer on the hair shaft, preventing damage from styling products. Leave in conditioners vary according to hair type and the best ones are Oribe Priming Lotion Leave-In Conditioning Detangler (for curly hair), Kiehl's Smoothing Oil-Infused Leave-In Concentrate (for dry and damaged hair) and Sachajuan Leave-In Conditioner (for fine hair).

Best Method for Dry & Damaged Hair

Section hair in two, apply a coin-sized amount of hair conditioner before shampooing. Starting two to three inches away from the roots of the hair all the way down to the tips, giving special attention to the tips as that's the place most prone to breakage and split ends. Wait for a few minutes and then wash off with water and then use your regular shampoo. After rinsing shampoo, use the conditioner again, leave it on for 2 to 3 minutes and then thoroughly wash off with water till no residue remains. 

Tips & Comments

If you regularly use hair conditioner you would know how to apply it for the best results. Never use a wash-off conditioner to the roots of the hair and only apply a coin-sized amount to the length of the hair. It is a common perception that the more you apply the more benefits you will reap. This is entirely wrong and in fact, damaging to the hair. You only need a little bit of product and apply it correctly.