Among hair care products, a special place is occupied by indelible products - oils, balms and masks. All of them help to make curls better, while spending a minimum of time. Among them is the absolute favorite of many cosmetic brands and hairdressers - a leave-in conditioner. It allows you to carry out professional care both immediately after shampooing and between care procedures. However, it is important to choose the right product for your hair.
How leave-in conditioner works
Reviews from those who have already switched from a traditional conditioner to a leave-in conditioner are often positive. This care option is designed to improve the condition of your hair, protect it from the harmful effects of the external environment or styling manipulations. The leave-in conditioner is applied to dry curls and does not evaporate or wash off anywhere. It envelops the hair, protecting it from moisture loss (in the case of dry air heated by heaters in winter) or from its excessive absorption (for example, in rainy weather, which does not have the best effect ondamaged or curly hair).
The most important advantages of such a product are protection against moisture loss and from the sun, as many of them contain SPF filters. All this is possible only in an indelible form, when the product remains on the hair even after water procedures.
Why leave-in conditioner is better than traditional conditioner
Regular conditioner acts on the hair for 5, 10 minutes at most, and then rinsed off with tap water. Often it is hard, with an admixture of various substances that do not have the best effect on the condition of the hair. That is, washing off the care product can negate all its work. This is especially true for damaged or dry curls.
For oily hair, this leave-in hair conditioner, especially in the form of a spray, can be a lifesaver, because creamy classic conditioners often weigh hair down. The spray, on the other hand, is sprayed with tiny particles, and if you apply it just a little, it will not make oily hair look more dirty.
How to use
After cleansing your hair, that is, simply after washing your hair with shampoo, dry your hair in the air or with a hairdryer until it is slightly damp. Then spray (if you have a spray) or use your fingers (if your conditioner is a cream or liquid form) all over your hair, avoiding the roots and concentrating on the ends.
It is also permissible to apply a little product to the still wet curls, and then again to the already dried ones toit penetrates the hair structure better with moisture, and then remains on the surface of the dry hair.
The best part is that this leave-in hair conditioner can spice up your hair at any point during the day. Do you feel that your hair is overdried by batteries in the office or faded from frost? Just apply a little conditioner all over to restore shine and he alth!
But don't forget about rinse-offs. Periodically, for example, a couple of times a week, apply a regular conditioner or balm and make masks. This combination treatment will make your hair he althier and more manageable.
Mass-market products
One of the most affordable and high quality products in this segment is Gliss Kur's Express Conditioner called "Extreme Oil Elixir". It contains not only natural oils, but also microparticles of gold, which give hair shine and restore vitality.
In the line from “Loreal” for hair, as many as 4 indelible products are presented, which are called “Double Elixir”. Each conditioner from the line is designed to solve specific hair problems. So, for damaged curls, the “Full Recovery” spray with pro-keratin is suitable, and for those prone to falling out - “The Power of Arginine”. The L'Oreal hair conditioner spray line also features the "Luxury 6 Oils" option, and "Fibrology" for a hairstyle that lacks thickness.
Premium Products
Forlovers of high-quality expensive cosmetics, there are many leave-in conditioners in the price range from a thousand rubles. They contain natural oils, extracts and proteins, and are similar in action to professional hair products.
One of these is the Rich conditioner. It has a very light texture and does not weigh down the hair, which means it is suitable for daily use. It also helps fight split ends. Interesting leave-in products called shine activators are also available from Rene Furterer. So, the Okara conditioner was created specifically for streaked hair, it protects the color, makes the curls shiny and protects them from fading in the sun. And Fioravanti Leave-In Conditioner is in the form of a rinse aid. This treatment closes the scales of the hair, giving it shine and shine.
Luxury brands of hair cosmetics offer other interesting textures and shapes that you will not find in the mass market. For example, Leonor Greyl Dry Conditioner, which is sprayed on clean hair and makes it easier to comb, restores vitality and shine to dull and damaged curls. It is also used for styling, as it has thermal protection properties.
Professional no-rinse hair products
This category contains the best professional products that can only be found in beauty salons and hairdressing stores. One such example is Cutrin MoistureISM Spray Conditioner. With polyunsaturated acids,wheat proteins and arctic blueberry extract, it does not weigh down the hair, removes electricity, protects from harmful solar radiation and facilitates both combing and styling. Suitable for colored and natural hair and works great on curly hair.
Sebastian Professional Potion 9 is also a real hit. This is a professional styling treatment that works both as a conditioner and as a styling product. It perfectly smoothes frizzy hair, leaving it manageable and shiny.
The professional brand Revlon Professional also presents the Equave Instant Beauty series - these are two-phase leave-in conditioners, the formula of which is reinforced with keratin. In addition to protecting and nourishing, they perform other functions, for example, the conditioner for blonde hair protects the color and prevents the appearance of yellowness. Revlon Professional Smoothing Spray straightens hair to a mirror-like shine.
For curls
Because curls need more protection, special formulas designed specifically for curly hair contain more silicones and nutrients. All of them are aimed at taming unruly curls, protecting them from dryness and giving them a lively shine. Schwarzkopf's BC Bonacure Moisture Kick spray conditioner can be called one of the leaders in hair care products for such hair. Lactic acid and panthenol in the composition allow moisture to penetrate into the hair and stay there, and aminethe formula strengthens the curls, making them lively and shiny.
Another great product is Londacare Curl Definer Conditioning Lotion by Londa. This conditioning lotion makes curly hair look perfect with smooth, shiny curls without greasy ends or excess frizz.
Organic
Most of both rinse-off and leave-in conditioners contain a lot of silicones, parabens and other chemical compounds. However, there are also organic, that is, completely natural products that work just as well. For example, natural hair conditioner from Dr. Bio with organic macadamia oil, extracts of ficus, lemon balm and red grapefruit. It protects hair while styling, smoothes and manages.
The world-famous manufacturer of organic cosmetics Acure Organics also has a leave-in hair conditioner with argan oil and stem cells in its arsenal. It protects the hair at the cellular level, penetrating into the hair follicles, follicles, and does not contain harmful substances. It also protects colored curls from color fading and does not weigh them down.
Leave-in haircare is clearly booming with so many great options in all price and quality categories, so everyone can give their hair the best.
