Is shampoo a conditioner?

With the rapid progress of society, people are paying more and more attention to health and wellness. In daily life, in order to protect themselves and make their hair smoother and silkier, many people use conditioner, so conditioner has become an indispensable daily necessity. However, many people find that when using shampoo, it also has some care effects on the hair. They use shampoo as a conditioner and believe that shampoo is also a conditioner. Is this true? Let’s learn more about it.

The main difference between the two is their functions. Shampoo is used to clean hair, and conditioner is used to care for hair. In terms of the order of use, shampoo should be used first, then conditioner.

Shampoo refers to a hair care product that has functions such as anti-dandruff, hair treatment and hair dyeing. Shampoo contains a variety of ingredients, and the combined effect of these ingredients can clean the scalp and hair. Usually the most effective ingredient in shampoo is surfactant, which cleans the hair and scalp. When shampoo is mixed with water, foam is produced. However, the amount of foam does not reflect the strength of the cleaning ability.

Conditioner, also known as conditioner, is usually used in pairs with shampoo. After shampooing, apply an appropriate amount of conditioner evenly on the hair, gently rub it for about one minute, and then rinse it with clean water. Therefore, some people call it rinse-out conditioner, which is a hair cosmetic.

The difference between hair lotion and conditioner.

1. Conditioner

The purpose is to provide moisture and nutrition to hair. Adding ingredients beneficial to hair, such as protein, can repair damaged hair from within.

2. Hair conditioner

The purpose is to cover the surface of hair. The coating protects the hair cuticle and makes the hair smooth. In addition, it also has the function of protecting the nutrients after the conditioner from being lost.

It is correct to use both conditioner and lotion

Some people may wonder which one to use, but the answer is "use both". But it would be best if you could use shampoo, conditioner and hair lotion (conditioner) together!

For example, when caring for the skin, you first wash your face, then moisturize with toner, and finally cover the skin surface with lotion to prevent moisture loss. The principle is the same as this. Wash your hair with shampoo, moisturize it with conditioner, and then use conditioner to smooth the surface of the hair. These 3 steps are essential to maintaining healthy hair. For those who only use either conditioner or lotion, after reading this article, it is recommended that you use both.

Hair, unlike skin, does not have the ability to repair itself. Once damaged, it is difficult to restore to its original state, so be sure to take care of your hair as you would your skin!

Differences between Shampoo and Conditioner:

First of all, from the visual point of view, shampoo is generally opaque white... or other colors

Shampoo is usually transparent, a bit like dishwashing liquid

Next, we can tell by texture: shampoo is usually thicker, while shampoo is more watery.

Finally, the contents. The shampoo contains a lot of hair lotion. It has a hair care effect after washing, but the cleaning ability is relatively weak.

On the contrary, shampoo contains fewer hair care ingredients but has stronger cleaning ability, leaving your hair refreshed after washing

The following is the case of using only shampoo products~ (It is emphasized that it is used alone, that is, nothing else is used after washing the hair)

After washing with shampoo, the hair will be flat because there are hair care ingredients in the hair.

After washing with shampoo, the hair will be more fluffy because the hair is washed more cleanly

So the conclusion is:

If you want your hair to be fluffy and airy, use shampoo

If you want your hair to be smooth and dangly, use shampoo