Why is a great conditioner essential for curly hair?
“A great conditioner is needed for curly hair because curly hair generally tends to be on the drier side, so conditioner helps to strengthen, nourish and deeply moisturize curls,” says Prado. “This in turn will create healthier hair, promote healthy hair growth, while controlling frizz. Plus, a great conditioner will also help with detangling curls in the shower.”
Because of the way curly hair is structured, conditioners can make all the difference. “With curly hair, natural oils don’t always make their way down to the end of the strands due to the pattern of the curl. This leaves the ends in need of replenishment and moisture,” says Toves-Vincilione. “A good conditioner, like my favorite Authentic Beauty Concept Hydrate Conditioner, can make your hair more manageable, easier to detangle and can also enhance the full beauty of your natural curl pattern.” For hair health, conditioners are also essential. “It is very important to the right conditioner that will help to hair from becoming brittle,” adds Stephens.
Do conditioners make a difference when styling curly hair?
“The type of conditioners you choose to use in your curly hair can dramatically affect the way your finished style turns out,” says Toves-Vincilione. “If your conditioner isn’t moisturizing enough, you may end up with a frizzy result after styling. You want a conditioner that will fully replenish your hair, leaving it hydrated, healed and primed for styling.” Investing in a great conditioner also means you can use fewer styling products afterwards. “Without the conditioner step, curls may require more styling product or not take to the styling product,” says Prado.
How do you like to apply conditioner in curly hair?
“I like to apply conditioner with my hands to wet hair, from ends up to the scalp while using my fingers to detangle at the same time,” says Stephens. Using a brush can also be a good method. “When you have curly hair most times the only opportunity to brush and detangle is in the shower with a conditioner in it,” says Gutterman. “I make sure to brush the hair with the conditioner in, and let it sit for a few minutes. This allows the cuticle to open up and gives the conditioner a chance to really moisturize the hair.”
