Shampoo followed by conditioner vs. treatment, which one should I use?

After shampooing, when your hair becomes stiff and tangled, using conditioner or treatment can make your hair feel soft again. Since both conditioner and treatment have similar effects of improving hair quality, it is common to use them interchangeably without distinguishing between the two. However, in fact, conditioners and treatments have different purposes and functions, so it is better to use them according to their specific uses. Let's find out what the differences are and what precautions should be taken when using them.

 

 

You should use either a rinse or a treatment according to your purpose.

☆Rinse is for hair coating.

☆ The purpose of the treatment is to provide nutrition.

The main ingredients of conditioner are silicone oil, which provides lubrication, and moisturizing components such as glycerin, which form a thin film on the hair to maintain a smooth and shiny state. Therefore, using conditioner after shampooing on dry hair coats the surface of the hair, temporarily making it feel softer. Additionally, it helps reduce damage caused by tangling or splitting when drying hair, and prevents static electricity from forming in the hair during dry weather.

 

On the other hand, treatments focus on nourishing already damaged hair. They open the hair cuticles to allow nutrients to penetrate inside and restore damaged strands. They mainly contain ingredients such as proteins, vitamins, and plant oils that help repair damaged hair, and may feel slightly more oily and heavier than conditioner. Hair packs, which are commonly used when hair damage is severe, are also a type of treatment.

 

Since their purposes differ, their usage also varies. Rinse can be washed out immediately after 1-2 minutes of application, but treatment should be left on the hair for about 10-15 minutes to sufficiently nourish the hair. There is also a difference in frequency of use. In most cases, rinses can be used daily without issue, but since treatments contain oily ingredients, using them too frequently can make the hair feel sticky, so caution is advised. Depending on the extent of hair damage, it is most appropriate to use them approximately once every 7-10 days for severe damage, or every 2-3 days for milder damage.

 

Consider the differences and determine the order of use... What are the precautions when using?

If you are using a rinse and a treatment together, it is best to follow the correct order. The most common method is to use the treatment after shampooing, then follow with the rinse. By applying the treatment first to thoroughly nourish the hair, and then using the rinse to form a protective layer on the surface of the hair, it prevents the nutrients supplied to the hair from escaping and helps maintain a soft, smooth hair texture for a longer time.

 

Additionally, both rinses and treatments should be avoided on the scalp. Dr. Jae-hyun Lim, a plastic surgery consultant at HiDoc (Clear Clinic), said, "When using rinses or treatments, apply from the ends of the hair toward the roots, and try to avoid direct contact with the scalp as much as possible," and added, "If irritating ingredients remain on the scalp, it can actually cause scalp inflammation, so caution is needed." To wash the scalp, only shampoo should be used, and rinses and treatments are sufficient if applied only to about two-thirds of the hair length, avoiding contact with the scalp.

 

Sometimes, people think that if the ingredients are completely washed out, the effect is lost and do not rinse properly. After using conditioner or treatment, it is essential to rinse thoroughly. Unless it is a no-wash treatment designed not to be rinsed out in the first place, residual product remaining on the hair can cause a sticky feeling, attract dirt easily, and make the hair dirty or lose its shine more quickly. Additionally, it can negatively affect scalp health, so it is important to rinse carefully until the slimy feeling or remaining foam is completely gone.

 

Help = Dr. Im Jae-hyun, a consulting doctor at HiDoc (a specialist in plastic surgery at Clear Clinic)

 

An Se-jin, HiDoc Health and Medical Reporter, hidoceditor@mcircle.biz

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I get confused every time I wash my hair, so I ask my child.

I ask and then use it.

I don't use conditioner because I have thin hair.

There are two types of treatments.

It is correct that it should not be used.