Plain no label shampoo and conditioner bottle in shower

How to Care For Your Hair in May

Should you use shampoo or conditioner first? Learn how to care for your hair in may by answering this question.
Plain no label shampoo and conditioner bottle in shower

Should you use Shampoo or Conditioner first?

The Purpose of washing hair is to remove excess oil and product build up from the scalp and hair.

Treat your hair with pre-shampoo hair & scalp mask.

Both are treatments designed to be applied to damp hair before cleansing. The purpose of these products are to address any hair & scalp issues before hair comes in contact with shampoo or conditioner. 

Pro-tip: Apply your pre-shampoo mask before a workout, ot running a quick errand before showering. This product can flow seamlessly in your daily routine when multitasking. 

Cleanse With a Shampoo.

Shampoo is meant to cleanse the hair & scalp of excess oils & buildups. with most wash routines shampoo will come first but depending on your hair & damage, then shampoo might come second. 

Pro-Tip: To reduce tangling especially on curly hair, Be sure to shampoo your scalp in the same direction the hair naturally falls/grows. 

Finish With Conditioner.

If your Familiar with detangling sprays, then you may be happy to find out that using a leave in conditioner before shampooing can help to release hard to manage tangles & knots. 

Pro-tip: Leaving in your rinse out conditioner is not the same as using leave in conditioner. Rinse out conditioners are too concentrated for styling and the buildup may negatively impact the performance of your styling products not to mention the health of your hair. 

Its important to consider the purpose of each of your products when you wash your hair. Knowing when to use shampoo or conditioner first, whether your pre-treating, detangling, or going straight for a wash, let a routine help you achieve your best hair yet! 

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