Balm and conditioner: a big difference

Balm and conditioner for the hair - these are the basic tools that are recommended for use after each shampooing. But they have different effects and are not suitable for every woman.

Today on the shelves you can see a lot of shampoos with effect 2 1 - in them, in addition to detergents contain more and balsams or conditioners. However, many trichologists believe that it is better to purchase separate shampoo and Balm for hair . The fact is that the balm has a softening effect in the process of washing and prevents the complete cleansing of hair from fatty plaque and dirt.

But what it means for providing care to hair after washing is best -   Balm or conditioner ?

It depends on the condition of the hair itself. Hair conditioner   facilitates combing and protects hair during drying and styling. Besides that, hair conditioner   invisible film covers the locks and thus save them from harmful external factors. Also, air-conditioning allows you to keep the right moisture in the hair.

Balm helps to improve the overall condition of the hair - its composition may include a variety of nutrients and vitamins.

All balms for the hair can be divided into three types:

Balm - air conditioning . The composition includes an antistatic conditioning balms, which reduces electrostatic hair and helps hair to dry more quickly, without taking the necessary moisture. What is important: Balsam Conditioner   It should not be used for a long time. Included in the balm of such components tend to accumulate in the hair and aggravate them.

Balm - a conditioner . Balzam- rinse   It makes hair shine, thanks to included in its composition acids (citric, lactic and acetic). In addition, this balm removes the remnants of hair washing base shampoo and restores the pH balance of the scalp. It is particularly well suited for colored hair as it contains substances that contribute to the consolidation of the hair color after dyeing as well as wetting additives that make the hair supple and soft.

Balm for hair without any additives . With a creamy texture, it penetrates the keratin scales of the hair and smoothes the hair surface. This balm also affects the hair follicles, so carefully read the composition of the ingredients on the package. The most effective balms, which contains the following ingredients: zinc, fatty acids (gamma-linolenic acid, oleic acid, alpha-linolenic, linoleic, etc.), Field horsetail (natural source of silica) and phytoestrogen (sage extract, hop seeds and skin of grapes and others.), which play an important role in the prevention of androgenic alopecia in men and women.

Balm and conditioner: Secrets of application

Hair conditioner should not be applied to the roots, because the next day the roots of the hair will look dirty. After shampooing your hair should be rinsed with water and then apply them with air conditioning. Keep the air conditioning needed for two minutes, and then rinse off your hair.

Hair Balm can be used in different ways. If your hair is not damaged and need not be recovered, the method of application is simple balm. A small amount of balm should be applied to the hair and scalp and rub massage. Leave on for one to two minutes and rinse with warm water.

If using the balm you want to bring your hair back to normal after painting or slightly strengthen, then, as in the usual case, apply balm to the hair along the entire length, rub massaged into the scalp, but do not wash it in 2-3 minutes, and in ten .

For much running there are special hair conditioners, which are applied to the hair and scalp, wrapped with plastic film bag, and on top of another, and a thick towel. Half an hour later the hair is rinsed with warm water.

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