Why you should be using leave-in conditioner

Hair care brand Redken claims leave-in conditioner is “the one product that can transform your hair routine.” Most leave-in conditioners come in the form of cream, spray, or oil and work alongside regular conditioner to give your hair an extra moisture boost. As suggested in its name, leave-in conditioner is similar to regular conditioner but is not meant not to be rinsed out. Instead, it acts as a deep treatment that aims to improve hair condition.

According to cosmetics giant L’Oréal Paris, leave-in conditioner is “typically applied after you shampoo and condition, usually on towel-dried hair before styling.” They recommend applying just before you go to sleep so you wake up with healthy looking hair. While you don’t need to use leave-in conditioner everyday, most hair experts suggest you apply the product once a week.