The best conditioners add moisture, soften hair, and provide luster. And with the seemingly unlimited brands trading in the market today, you'll ponder the question of what conditioner you should be using.
There has been no unified source that lists what products you should be picking. Different sources say different things. Plus, names keep on changing as products keep coming in.
So, in choosing the right product for your hair, be guided with the following piece of advice (from About.com):
Moisturizing conditioners contain ingredients that help the hair retain moisture and should be used by those with dry, curly, or coarse hair. If your hair is extremely dry, use a conditioner that contains essential fatty acids. These EFA based conditioners contain oil similar to sebum, which the scalp naturally produces.
Thickening conditioners (or volumizing conditioners) coat the hair with a layer of protein with makes the hair appear thicker. This type of conditioner can help fill in the gaps left in the cuticle if it is damaged and add smoothness and shine to the hair. Thickening conditioners are suitable for those with fine, limp, or damaged hair.
Leave in conditioners work, much like a facial moisturizer, by nourishing your hair. These types of conditioners are not rinsed out and can also help add a bit of manageability to the hair as well as protecting it from the sun (look for one with a sunscreen). Many guys believe their hair behaves better the day after a shampoo and a leave in conditioner can give the same manageability while allowing you to shampoo every day.
Tip! Discover the most popular hair conditioners in Amazon's Best Sellers.