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What Comes First Shampoo or Conditioner? ...

Eliza

What Comes First Shampoo or Conditioner? ...
What Comes First Shampoo or Conditioner? ...

The short answer is: yes! This is a new trend and it sounds weird, but there’s science behind it. I have never in my life done conditioner before shampoo so I was intrigued when I heard about this. Apparently it’s a thing. And it’s a thing that has merits so you should definitely give it a try before you decide if it’s for you or not. To help you decide, I went to the experts and learned everything I could about shampoo before conditioner. Here’s all the facts.

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1. The Conditioner Acts as Primer for the Shampoo

hair, blue, hairstyle, long hair, You know how great a primer can be for keeping your makeup in place and it turns out that using conditioner before shampoo has the same effect. It creates an even and smooth palette for your shampoo to stick to. That means a more even distribution throughout your strands, leaving you with a cleaner head of hair every time and less product buildup at the same time. Interesting, right?

2. Conditioner before Shampoo is Perfect for Girls with Thin Hair

hair, human hair color, face, blond, hairstyle, As a person with pretty thin hair, I’m always on the lookout for ways to add volume. According to hair experts who love this trend, using conditioner first helps keep from weighing your hair down so there’s a fullness that you don’t see when you shampoo first. For this reason alone, I’ve got to give this a try!

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3. Condition from Root to Tip if You Plan to Shampoo Last

New York City, hair, human hair color, face, clothing, You might generally only condition from the ears down, which many experts recommend, but if you plan to shampoo after you condition, you should apply the conditioning product to your entire head of hair. Rub the product in well all over your head, then shampoo as usual.

4. This Crazy New Hair Washing Trend is Great for Hydration

hair, face, eyebrow, black hair, photography, One of the reasons why conditioner before shampoo is getting so much attention is because it’s great for hydrating parched strands. You get the hydration you need without weighing your hair down. Experts say it’s an especially good practice during the summer when your hair is naturally a bit drier than in cooler months.

5. You’ll Get a Longer Lasting Blow Dry

hair, face, hairstyle, blond, brown hair, Hate blow drying your hair? Me too! If you want to get more mileage out of your blowout, you should be conditioning before you shampoo. Switching up the order of things gives you a fresh mane of hair, which means your styling treatments penetrate deeper and last longer. Who doesn’t want that?

6. Use Heat to Make the Change Even More Effective

eyewear, hair, sunglasses, glasses, vision care, Some hair care experts say that applying the conditioner, then blasting your strands with a blow dryer for a few minutes before washing drastically improves the benefits. The heat allows the conditioner to penetrate more deeply into your hair, boosting the benefits. Once you finish with the blow dryer, hop in the shower, shampoo and you’re done.

7. Some Products Might Not Work as Well as Others for Reverse Washing

hair, human hair color, face, black hair, clothing, Some girls who have tried reverse washing say that it doesn’t work with all combinations of shampoos and conditioners. If you want to give it a try, experiment with various brands and combinations to find the one that gives you the luxurious head of hair you crave. Some hair care products are even coming out with partner products that are specifically designed for reverse washing.

Have you ever tried conditioner before shampoo? Did it work wonders on your hair? If not, do you plan to try it now?

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@Brittany Baker, some of us are just critical thinkers rather than buying into everything we see and read.

I love ya Eliza and I'm not being particular in your writing, but your question is backwards?? Please re-read lol. Call it the writer in me I guess. Not sure if there is a proofreader, but I love this app. I do notice a lot of mistakes in the editorials lately!

And by curly I mean kinky coily tight curls.

This is a load of rubbish!!!! Shampoo opens the cuticle and cleanses it then conditioner closes the cuticle!!!!!!! So why close the cuticle before reopening it? People need to do their research

I tried this tonight and my hair felt dry and tangled. I had to use conditioner after I shampooed

People are bored out of their head we don't know what to expect next ! 😶

Interesting! I might want to try it

As a hairdresser, this is absolutely ridiculous. The point of shampoo is to wash excess oils and other things out of your hair so by using it after conditioner makes no sense! You'll just wash it out as it runs down the ends of your hair. You may as well just not use conditioner! Your hair will be soft, yes but it will also be brittle and dry up faster than you can imagine! The conditioner has a purpose and you're defeating that purpose. I'm not trying to start an argument, do whatever you want to your hair. But don't complain when your hair breaks faster than you want it to.

I already do this! And my hair Is always smooth and silky. 😍

It did however help with the tangles I had in my hair when I put the conditioner in first. I'll try it again with a better conditioner than I used tonight