Key Takeaways
- Conditioners moisturize, repair, and protect hair. The frequency and type of conditioning needed depends on hair type and texture, as well as other factors.
- Rinse-out conditioners can be used with every wash cycle and are recommended a few times a week. Leave-in conditioners or conditioning treatments can be used as needed.
- It’s important to know your hair’s specific conditioning needs to determine the best conditioning options for you.
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How Often Should You Condition Your Hair?
Sure, you may know that conditioner can hydrate your hair, make it smoother, and help control frizz, but how often does your hair need conditioner? Learn more about conditioner, how often to use it, and how to know when you need more or less conditioning.
Why Are Conditioners Important?
Conditioners do a lot—from moisturizing hair and reducing frizz to increasing shine, luster, and manageability. Conditioners like OLAPLEX® Nº.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner can also strengthen hair to enhance its look, feel, health, and style-ability.
Figuring Out Conditioning Frequency
If you’re trying to figure out how often to condition your hair, there’s no one right answer for everyone. Timing depends on hair type and texture, the climate, and how you style your hair. The type of conditioner—rinse-out, leave-in, or deep conditioning—also makes a difference.
Rinse-out Conditioner
In most cases, you can use rinse-out conditioner with every wash cycle. Nº.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner is a rinse-away conditioner for all damage-prone hair types that can be used during every wash cycle and is gentle enough to use every day. If you’re keeping brassiness at bay with Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner, use it weekly or as needed.
Leave-in Conditioner
Reach for a leave-in if you want conditioner that keeps working long after you apply it. Try a leave-in conditioner for help repairing damaged hair or moisturizing moderately dry hair.
Deep Conditioning Treatment
Need more powerful conditioning in less time? A deep conditioning treatment could be for you. Apply No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask for a more intense boost of moisture and strength without weighing your hair down. Use this deep conditioning treatment in place of regular conditioner when added to your wash or treatment cycle.
Knowing Your Hair’s Needs
While those are the general guidelines, your hair is unique, which means it might need a little more or less conditioning. Here are signs to watch for if you think you might need a personalized conditioning timeline.
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Condition a little less if your hair is greasy, doesn’t hold a style well, falls flat, or is overly glossy.
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Condition a little more if your hair is too tangly, you’re frizzing out, strands are breaking easily, or your hair looks dull.
Is Conditioner Bad for Your Hair or Scalp?
You know about the benefits of using the right amount of conditioner, but is that the whole story? Are conditioners bad for your scalp or hair? It’s important to use conditioner properly, though, which means limiting how much of it goes on your scalp to avoid buildup and knowing your hair’s needs well enough to determine when you need more or less.
To find the right OLAPLEX® products to keep your hair healthy, hydrated, and feeling great, take our Hair Quiz. And if you want to learn about more ways to treat your hair right, head to the OLAPLEX Blog.
Sources
- https://www.healthline.com/health/how-often-should-you-condition-your-hair
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4458934/
- https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-use-hair-conditioner
