Know that lovely feeling of massaging conditioner into your hair in the shower, thinking about how soft and wonderful it makes your hair feel? But then you realize you don’t know how long to leave the conditioner in your hair!
Questions start popping into your brain. Should I leave conditioner in my hair for 3 minutes? What about 10 minutes? Can I leave it in my hair for 30 minutes? Oh, no – what do you do?
We’re here to help answer your questions about how long to condition your hair.
How long should conditioner stay in your hair?
In general, conditioner should only stay on your hair for 2-3 minutes. This allows it to do its job of moisturizing your hair but doesn’t overdo it.
What happens if you leave conditioner in your hair for too long?
Yes! Leaving conditioner on your hair for too long can lead to over-moisturization. This can make your hair feel greasy or heavy from too much moisture. That’s why leaving conditioner on for longer than 2-3 minutes is usually not needed. That is unless you are doing a deep condition or using a leave-in conditioner.
How long does it take to deep condition your hair?
Deep conditioning usually takes between 15-30 minutes. It should be done no more than once a week. You will need a product that is specifically designed to provide a deep conditioning treatment. These types of products are thicker and heavier and aren’t designed for every-day use.
What temperature water should you rinse your hair with after conditioner?
You should always use lukewarm water for rinsing your hair. If you like using warm water to rinse your hair, go ahead, but finish with a final rinse of lukewarm water. This will help close the hair cuticles and keep the nutrients and moisture from the conditioner in your hair.
What’s a great conditioner for supporting hair growth?
Viviscal Strengthening Conditioner - A lightweight conditioner that strengthens and promotes healthy-looking hair^. Formulated with hair building blocks biotin and keratin, and fortified with marine collagen and seaweed extract, Viviscal Strengthening Conditioner delivers nourishing hydration without weighing hair down. Viviscal Strengthening Conditioner is free from parabens. It is also free from sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), EDTA, polyethylene glycols (PEG), and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES).
For best results, pair with Viviscal Thickening Shampoo.
The long and short of it
Using conditioner every time you wash your hair is critical to providing needed moisture. The great news is that you only need to leave it in your hair for 2-3 minutes to provide great moisturizing support for your hair. Viviscal Strengthening Conditioner is a great option for those looking for lightweight conditioning that won’t weigh hair down.
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^Use in conjunction with Viviscal Thickening Shampoo