Hair Conditioner vs. Hair mask : Which one is better?

Oct 4, 2019, 19:19 IST
A girl can never have enough hair products. She’s got to maintain her crowning glory, after all. But are you aware of what each hair product does for your hair? While the job of shampoo is a no-brainer, its sidekicks--hair conditioner and hair masks can be a little perplexing. So, to help you make the most of your hair products, we decoded the benefits of a hair conditioner and a hair mask, so you can decide when to use them for your hair.

Hair conditioner

A hair conditioner is applied on wet hair immediately after a hair wash to make it softer and smoother. What it does it smoothen hair shafts and reduce frizz in your tresses. There are hair conditioners formulated with specific ingredients for different hair concerns to moisturise, strengthen, protect and provide softening to hair. It should be left on the hair for about two to five minutes and the results are instant.

Hair mask

A hair mask is formulated with nourishing oils and hair repairing ingredients that help turn dull and damaged hair into its healthier version. It is applied before a hair wash, on dry hair. It is followed up with a shampoo and conditioner. A hair mask is left on the hair for at least 30 minutes for its ingredients to be absorbed.






So what’s the conclusion?

If you have dry, dull and damaged hair, trust a hair mask to nourish your hair back to health. The ingredients in it will help repair and rejuvenate your hair. However, for beautiful and healthy-looking hair every day, follow up your hair wash with a hair conditioner. You can use a hair conditioner after every hair wash, while treating your hair with a mask once a week is enough!

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