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.

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!

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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Nani How are you
Nani Hello dear
Gabrielle I really hope it works going to give it a try !:)
Jeellybellyyy I feel like i SHOULD give it a go! :)
Lucy I have really thick hair so it doesn’t matter either way?
Stefani Hey, I’ll try it!
JuNae I’m going to try it also I have baby fine hair and have to wash it everyday because my scalp gets oily and if I don’t shampoo everyday it’s disgusting.
Harlea Great article :) I'm definitely going try this but to everybody else if you don't like it scroll down and move on, no need to be rude
Bunny People are bored out of their head we don't know what to expect next ! 😶
Robin What would happen if you condition , shampoo , then condition again ?
Kate Tried it! And I'm very impressed 💗
Cassandra And by curly I mean kinky coily tight curls.
Cassandra The process is called prepooing. I coat my hair with olive oil and conditioner and then cover it in a plastic cap and wait 2-4 hours. I'm making sure my hair doesn't not get dried out by the sulfates in the shampoo. Since I have curly hair, my hair is prone to dryness due to the shampoo stripping moisture.
Catwoman I already do this! And my hair Is always smooth and silky. 😍
Macy Interesting! I might want to try it
Jackie People that bash others for trying to help out are just plain mean and have nothing better to do with themselves. This article might not be right for you but someone else might find it helpful!
Fashioncool Tried this last night. Yes, it was soft but also looked very poofy and it was very tangly. Looked like I had been teasing my hair tons. So it's a no from me, but it may just not work for my shampoo and/or my hair type.
Jcwriter I read this years ago, in what I believe might have been my father's Scientific American, actually that would have make it over 20 years ago! The article was about the discovery of how when conditioner was applied first, it excited the ions in the hair meant to bind with the shampoo. Since conditioner is always applied last, there is little residue of the shampoo left in the hair for the chemical reaction to occur. It cited the pure accidental discovery of this by a girl who accidentally applied conditioner, thinking it was shampoo, then tried to wash it out. That's all I can remember; I have a good memory, but it has its limitations.
Luanne 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
Luanne I tried this tonight and my hair felt dry and tangled. I had to use conditioner after I shampooed
Marie I've been doing this for years. I have super curly hair and the condition mixed in with the shampoo in the beginning saves me from tangles. Try it!
Taylor @brittany maybe because we're shocker the author hasn't done research and we're trying to help the average reader? I for one hate all the "put lemon on your face" articles because they will harm your skin. I'd feel bad if someone got a chemical burn from one of these articles since people don't do research first.
Karam Use olive oil instead of the conditioner, believe me it works much better.. And it's more useful because it's natural!
Ayra @Brittany Baker, some of us are just critical thinkers rather than buying into everything we see and read.
MeowTeen130 I have incredibly thick hair and it works really well for me. I can't do it for color conditioner or a hair mask but regular conditioner works perfectly!! Thank you!!
SJC Soft for a day or so*
Ziza My hair is little dry because of the colouring. Normally i did shampoo then conditioner but for the last 2 months I do conditioner first and it works great. My hair is softer en shines more:)
Brittany Every article I read there*
Brittany Every article I read, there has to be someone who wants to wants to correct the writer, it's rude. Plain and simple. Anyways, thank you for the wonderful read! Definitely going to give it a try!!
AlexSalem 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!
Wendy Funny I accidentally pumped conditioner in my hair before shampoo after wards my hair felt so soft then shampoo when I stepped out of the shower I hair had an oomph for those for you who don't know it is some volume any ho I will continue to stick to this new routine and see how it goes
singami I am going to try it. Honestly I have thin hair and I normally shampoo first and my hair is always kinda dry and today I just use the conditioner because I did like a co wash and honestly my hair is so soft it feels .... So I am definitely going to condition my hair first. Thanks

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