Natural Hair care enthusiasts will be interested to know why conditioners are so important for our hair and why they work on keeping our hair looking fabulous when used properly.
The use of natural hair conditioners will keep your hair looking naturally shiny and glossy, while keeping locks strong and also helping to prevent damage. No amount of hair conditioner can actually repair damage, however, ‘Conditioners smooth the cuticles, reduce static electricity, protect against UV damage and enhance overall appearance," says Dr. D'Anne Kleinsmith, a dermatologist in West Bloomfield, Mich
Conditioners also help keep the hair's cortex hydrated. "Dry, out-of-condition hair lacks moisture, and without enough moisture, the number of hydrogen bonds may be reduced," explains John Gray, author of The World of Hair. "Conditioning allows reestablishment of the hydrogen bonds and improves the moisture content of the hair by improving the weatherproofing of the cuticle."
The actual way you use conditioning treatments on your hair, depends on your hair type as well on its length and your usual hair care routine. All types of natural and organic conditioners are available now that can combat problems associated with your hair type and give you the actual salon impact you want to have at home. For instance, is your hair subjected to heated styling products everyday? Do you use a lot of chemical products on your hair? Is it curly or fine?
For fine hair we recommend skipping your roots and just conditioning the ends so that your hair doesn’t get weighed down too much a light organic conditioner such as Rosemary and Peppermint Detangler by John Masters is perfect for this. This is also a great product for helping detangle thick unruly hair, although thick hair does require more intensive conditioning to tame it and get it moisturized to the right level. For this we’d really recommend Lavender and Avocado Intensive organic hair conditioner by John Masters.
Curly hair needs serious conditioning every time you shampoo, on the days you don't shampoo, run a conditioner through your locks if they've gotten bulky and unkempt to help them relax and detangle easily. Rinse your scalp thoroughly but leave a trace of conditioner in your strands.
To avoid dehydration and frizz, use a deep-conditioning mask every two weeks. Maximize the results by applying the mask, then covering your hair with a shower cap or plastic wrap and running the heat of a blow dryer a few inches above your head for five to ten minutes. We really love John Masters Organic Dry Hair Nourishment & Defrizzer. If your hair is extremely dehydrated, use a basic conditioner to detangle, followed by a leave-in conditioner to sustain moisture.
Coloured hair needs a different type of conditioner because hair colour can remove the essential lipid layer that coats the hair shaft depleting your hair of its natural waterproofing qualities. And since a basic conditioner is formulated to deposit on waterproof hair, it becomes ineffective on color-processed tresses. We love Intensive repair organic hair conditioner by Green people that helps put back the protective layer on the hair. Another excellent product for colour treated hair is John masters Honey and Hibiscus hair reconstructor.
How to Use Your Organic Hair Conditioner:
Pour a blob of conditioner onto the centre of your palm and rub your hands together to spread out. Using your fingers somewhat like a comb, apply the conditioner from the midsections of your hair down toward the ends. "You should concentrate on these areas, as they are the most damaged parts of your hair," explains Shiel. "When you rinse your hair, enough of the product will then deposit on the parts of your hair closest to your scalp." You may also want to use a paddle brush or wide-tooth comb in the shower to distribute the conditioner throughout
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