Hair Conditioners

When considering the question of how hair conditioner works you first need to know about the structure of hair. Hair, as you may know, is composed of a protein called keratin. This fact is important because keratin has a high percentage of those amino acids which have negative charges sticking out, like the hairs on a nettle. The next thing you need to know is that most hair conditioners contain positively charged molecules called cationic surfactants. Soap, shampoo, and other cleaners contain

surfactants (also called detergents) that are anionic; that is, negatively charged. These cleaners are very effective at removing dirt, but they also remove natural oils and positive charges from the hair. The positively charged surfactants in hair conditioner are attracted to the negative charges in your hair, and do not rinse out completely with water. When the hair dries, it is coated with a thin film, which adds weight, makes the hair easier to comb, and prevents static electricity from building up and ‘frizzing’ the hair.

Types of Conditioners any five 

Conditioners add brilliance to all types of hairs, especially the dry hairs. Sebum the natural oil secreted by the scalp helps to keep the hair glossy sometimes oil glands may not produce enough oil or other factors may affect the production of sebum Glossy hair has cuticle scales that lie flat and neatly overlap. In this condition, hair reflects the light. Chemical perming or colouring and rough handling of hairs conspire to lift the cuticle, which allows moisture to be lost from the cortex which in turns make the hair dry and luster less and prone to tangle. Hairs get thinner and breakeasily. To put the shine backandto repair the split ends, it is necessary to use a specific conditioner.

• Basic Conditioners – They coat the hair with a fine film temporarily smooth them cuticle and making the hair shiny & soft. They should leave on the scalp for few minutes before rinsing out. They are available for all hair types. The restore body and acid volume to the hairs. They include protein and polymer fibers. 

• Conditioning sprays – They are used prior to styling and form a protective barrier against the harmful effects of heat. They are also good for reducing static electricity on flyway hairs. 

• Intensive conditioners – These helps the hair to retain their natural moisture good for split, dry – frizzy or difficult to managed hairs. 

• Leave in Conditioner – Apply after shampoo but don’t rinse off. These form a barrier around your hair, which reduces damage from heat styling. Available in form of spray, liquid and monssier. 

• Hot oils – Good for very dry and damaged hairs. They give an intensive, deep nourishing treatment. Olive and Almond oil is good for dry hairs. They coats the hair shaft and repairs a damaged cuticles. 

• Deep Conditioners – This is used of excessively brittle & broken hairs. They contains large amount of protein and it should be applied over a long time for absorption. 

• Restructurants- Good for flat hairs which is damaged and lost its elasticity. They penetrate the cortex and helping to repair the inner part of damaged hair. 

• Color/Perm Conditioner – They are specially designed for chemically treated hairs. Add a protective film around porous areas of hair it helps in preventing colour loss. After perm it helps to stabilize the hair and helps to keep the bounce in curls.

• Split end treatment/Serum – They condition the damaged hairs. As an intermediate solution, hair can’t be temporarily sealed from the ends. They worked on newly washed hair, they surround the hairs with a microscopic film that leaves the hair shaft smoother.