Conditioners for damaged hair

The conditioner is a means after which hair gain shine, silkiness, become obedient when styling. From time immemorial for this purpose, women have used exclusively oils: pink, ylang-ylang, carnations or chamomile.

It would have continued if perfumer Edward Pino did not invent a conditioner for discerning gentlemen - brilliantine. As an achievement of progress, the magic tool for softening and glossing smart beards was presented in 1900 at the World Paris Exhibition. But the fashion for men's vegetation on the cheeks quickly passed and the invention was reworked for women's needs.

Narrow specialization

Today, without an air conditioner, shampooing is impossible to imagine and there is a good reason for this. Even a very good shampoo washes the protective fatty film with dirt, which needs to be repaired in order to avoid fragility of hair already dried out with a hairdryer, weakened by curling or other chemical procedures. Miraculous additives in detergent are weak, because washing and nourishing high-quality are two different procedures, and what is good for curls is not always good for the skin.

Conditioner specializes in maintaining the hair, but also does not forget about the skin.

A large number of active nutrients, like balm, it does not contain, but it includes silicones, fatty acids, quaternary ammonium compounds. All that is necessary for beauty without weighting strands.

It is irreplaceable with frequent washing, when the skin sebum does not have time to recover. The substance covers the outer part of the cuticle and each hair with a film, reliably pressing the scales to the rod. A completely smooth surface is formed, from which the radiance emanates, as from the edges of a precious stone. Curls are not glued together and there is no excessive fat. Special components prevent negative environmental influences.

Useful for "tired" from the sun hair or damaged hair. And in the removal of static voltage, which they accumulate in the winter period under the cap, the air conditioner has no equal. Maximum moistening easily solves this problem and no matter what kind of comb to use, even the longest strands will not be messy.

Summary of Series

At the present time conditioners let out series for hair of different types. For fatty - with a minimal moisture effect ("Nettle and lemon" from Oriflame), for curly and dry - with a maximum (MATRIX Total Results Moisture). For those damaged and very dry by professionals, extra-humidification is provided (KeraSys Damage Care Repairing, Oriflame Wheat and Coconut). For all types - Kerastase Elixir Ultime Beautifying Oil Conditioner.

There are a lot of vegetable and synthetic additives with which air conditioners are enriched, it all depends on the capabilities of the perfume factory and the price segment for which the products are created. All products use natural ingredients: juices, decoctions. For example, mango extract, which is an excellent natural moisturizer, or honey, giving softness and smoothness to curls.

Types of moisturizing air conditioners:

with a nourishing effect (Dikson Revitalizing-nourishing conditioner, Shiki-Oriori)
with a regenerating effect (KRACIE Naive, Gliss Kur)
with thermal protection (BiElita Revior, Londa Professional, Label)
with antistatic effect (KeraSys Oriental Premium, Estel Curex Versus Winter, KEUNE Ultimate Control)
for reliable fixation: relieving or weighting hair (Kallos Cosmetics Hair Botox, Rejoice Softening, Style Aromatherapy)

Analyzing the composition

Panthenol

Most conditioners include nutritional supplements: vitamin B5 or its synthetic substitute panthenol. It panthenol creates a protective film on the hair, which saves from ultraviolet radiation and temperature changes. And under this film, as in a capsule, nutritional components are preserved. It is no coincidence that the hair after the conditioner looks thicker and thicker, the composition increases their thickness by up to 10%.

Panthenol or dexpanthenol normalizes the condition of the damaged epidermis, providing a moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. In the usual means it is not more than 5%, in the treatment - up to 75%.

Films, which are formed by many components of the air conditioner, do not interfere with the respiration of the skin, but they prevent the separation of dead cells. It is believed that this contributes to the premature aging of the skin. Therefore, experts recommend using a single line of shampoos and conditioners, which are designed specifically for working in pairs. But even in this case, sometimes the hair and skin should take a vacation.

Dimethicone

Dimethicone is added to conditioners with irritating ingredients. It neutralizes aggressive detergents and components responsible for thermal protection, leaving a feeling of freshness and silkiness. It has an equally good effect on normal, sensitive and dry skin. Used in all price categories.

Dimethicone is practically insoluble in water and is held on strands for up to four shampooing procedures. After that, it is washed off with ordinary shampoo with cocamidopropyl betaine (lauramidopropyl betaine). No chemistry, it's just a surfactant, which is obtained from coconut oil or beets. But to remove Dimethicone from the skin will need a special fat-containing lotion.

Sulfate-free shampoo as a protective additive removal can not cope: strands will not look completely clean, shiny. In this case, you must either choose another shampoo or change the conditioner. When changing the detergent, the effect of oily hair disappears after the second washing of the head.

Silicone components

Synthetic silicone components, depending on the price bar, differ in the thickness of the structure. In the more expensive they are thinner and less heavy hair. However, dense, according to reviews, simply require more economical use.

Cosmetic silicones are absolutely harmless, which is confirmed from time to time by scientific research. They can not be absorbed by the skin, because their molecules are too large. But care is needed when applying such conditioners: they should not fall on the scalp and roots of the strands. Otherwise, blocking follicles with polymers will result in slower hair growth and increased oily skin. Usually for such conditioners special shampoo with the effect of peeling is produced.

For frequent washing of the head the following is provided:

Air conditioners for daily use. They do not require special efforts to apply, they do not need to be kept for a long time on the hair and use special means for washing. Most often it is just moisturizers that are available in collections for different types of hair.
Air conditioners without flushing (indelible). They represent something similar to the cream, which is applied in small quantities on the strands along the entire length. For convenience, the bottles are equipped with a spray or dispenser. Available for different hair types, ideal for short haircuts.

Instructions for use

Any cosmetics requires a careful study of the components and the test to avoid allergic reactions. Air conditioning is no exception. It is important to choose the right care products based on the type of skin and curls.

Do not use as a treatment, air conditioning only improves the appearance.

Apply only on clean hair, blockage of dirt in the pores and the film can lead to hair disease and their fragility.

You should not overdo the composition on the hair, the effect of greasy hair will appear.
· Do not apply conditioners on the scalp - hair can lose volume.
Do not use shampoos drying hair, conditioner can not cope with moisture.
Thoroughly rinse off residues, use shampoos recommended by the manufacturer.