There is great misconception surrounding the use of hair conditioner following a shampoo protocol. Some men feel conditioner will weigh the hair down whilst many others with shorter hair assume the lack of length does not benefit the conditioning process. Reality is, they are wrong! Conditioning should be a staple in your hair care regimen. It is inevitable, when you shampoo especially when using deep cleansing options that some goodness is stripped from the hair and scalp. Conditioner ensures your hair regains vitality, infusing it with nutrients and giving it a natural luster. Not only that but conditioner also stimulates the hair cuticle and adds body. Even the best of haircuts and styling products cannot conceal the reality of dry and damaged hair.

Shunning the conditioning process leaves your hair vulnerable and prone to breakage as well as the unpleasant illusion of thinning. It is imperative one conditions their hair irrespective of how simple your hair care regime is however for those that use heated brushes and straighteners, it is criminal not to condition as it can leave your hair lifeless and impossible to rectify using even the best of styling products.

One should aim to condition at least 3-4 times a week following shampoo however for those with dry or damaged hair, they should ensure they condition daily and try avoiding deep cleaning shampoo formulas. Conditioners as with any other product come in many varieties and tolerances thus it is important you choose the correct product for your hair. Furthermore, also note the status of your mane shall change overtime when following strict protocols to remedy damage. Therefore the conditioner you find suitable may change over time.

Irrespective of the type, length and texture of your hair, there are many factors that leave it vulnerable and exposed to potential damaged. Some problems are in fact self-inflicted such as harsh styling products, colouring and hair shaping tools whilst others are attributed to environmental factors that remove vital nutrients leaving the hair dry and brittle. Conditioning rejuvenates the hair and protects it from further damage whilst leaving it feeling smooth and silky.

To summarise the importance of conditioning:

1. Hydration
We often use products to moisturise our skin and likewise need to carry out similar practices with our hair. Conditioners have key hydrating properties that help seal the cuticle and increase weightless volume.

2. Protection
There are many factors that put your hair in harms way. As mentioned above some are self-inflicted such as the use of chemical rich hair products and heated styling tools. Likewise the introduction of a quality conditioner shall ensure the hair is always protected regardless of the type of blow dryer or hair straightening you find fit to use. Furthermore, premium formulas offered by Elegant Gents tends to have UV protection properties that protect the hair from environmental factors such as sun rays.

3. Tangle Free
Conditioner leaves the hair soft and silky smooth making the process of detangling effortless without damaging the cuticle. Brushing and styling becomes a more satisfying process.

4. Enhance elasticity and luster
Conditioning repairs dry and brittle hair whilst preventing further damage leaving the hair nourished and revitalised. This “new life” further strengthens the hair shaft which improves elasticity and gives it a natural luster and silky smooth texture making it much easier to work with.

As a rule of thumb, one should always condition their hair after shampoo. Elegant Gents has a whole host of hair care products and an amazing range of premium hair conditioners by some of the most luxurious brands from around the world. Delve right in and give that head of hair a much-deserved nutritious treatment.

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