For some, washing their hair is a part of their daily regime and is almost therapeutic while others hate the process because it leaves their hair feeling dry and frizzy after a while. The latter is mostly because of the usage of a wrong shampoo and conditioner. You cannot pick a conditioner by just browsing the aisles in a local drugstore. A good conditioner changes the way your hair feels and acts. It also makes it much healthier by reducing its dryness, frizz, and tendency to break.

The first step is to identify your hair type and what are your requirements after shampooing. You could need a deep conditioner for that extra care after shampooing or you might need to control the frizz in your hair. You may prefer a heavy conditioner or a lightweight one. You could also be looking for one that repairs the damage caused by pollution. To ensure buying the right conditioner, you need to check if these ingredients are found in it:

• Keratin is the hair protein that makes the hair strong. A conditioner containing keratin makes the hair shine, smoothens it, and reduces the frizziness.
• Hydrolyzed soy protein which increases the moisture in the hair also increases the strength of your hair and makes it shine.
• Hydrolyzed wheat protein penetrates into each strand of hair, moisturizing it and making it less breakable.
• Marula oil is essential to smooth the hair, coat and seal the hair.
• Argan oil is high in omega-3 which protects and moisturizes the hair.
• Coconut oil promotes growth, maintains the hair making it flexible, strong and good looking.
• Avocado oil leaves the hair thick and shiny making it strong.
• Silk amino acid nourishes the hair without leaving a buildup. It contains serine which is excellent in moisture preservation.
• Agents that detangle the hair are behentrimonium methosulfate; it is mild and used in baby products and is made from rapeseed oil and is good for detangling.

There a few chemicals that are well known for being harmful to the hair:

• These include behentrimonium chloride also called Do-cosyl-trimethylammonium chloride, a harsh chemical which irritates the eye and skin.
• Isopropyl alcohol is an antifreeze that is used in wood finish and it strips the hair of its natural oils.
• Silicones in styling products cannot be avoided but they should not be in your hair conditioner. They clog the hair pores and make your hair dry.

keep in mind that one type of conditioner does not fit every customer’s needs. But almost all types of hairs can benefit from regular nourishment and added benefits.

• Silk 18 is a 3-in-1 conditioner. It contains silk amino acids, jojoba and argan oils to adequately nourish and moisturize the hair. It does not contain dyes, artificial colors, artificial fragrances, and sulfates.
• DevaCurl is the best for curly hair. While a lot of conditioners might leave your hair feeling listless, this one revives the hair. It is made for every type of curly texture; from coarse to fine waves.
• The best leave-in conditioner is 10 Miracle Leave-In. The product boasts of a high keratin level and protects, strengthens and smoothens the hair. It contains citric acid, silk amino acids, green tea leaf extract, sunflower seed extract and panthenol.
• Redken Color Extend Conditioner is an anti-fade, moisturizing product and is the best conditioner for colored hair.