We men these days are surrounded by a jungle of hair care products. Some men can't see the forest for the trees and sell their souls to the 3-in-1 shampoo tubes. Good choice right? Well, if you ask us, throw that thing right out the window. Grooming products are designed for a reason, and so is conditioner. After all, a conditioner for men brings quite a few benefits, so it's time to take a closer look at conditioners for men.
What is a conditioner?
A conditioner will condition and soften your hair. A conditioner is always applied after cleaning your hair with a shampoo. The shampoo will clean your hair, the conditioner will condition your hair. With regularity we still hear the question, "is conditioner good for men?", and the answer to that is simply: yes. Your hair is nourished with different oils and nutrients, whether you are a man or a woman.
Conditioners come in different shapes and sizes. You have a conditioner for thin hair, conditioner for thick hair, conditioner for dry hair, an anti-hair loss conditioner, a natural conditioner, etc. So a conditioner can be used for each hair type and each problem your hair is experiencing. No "one size fits all," but we find that is often a good sign.
What does a conditioner do for men?
Afin, now that you know what a conditioner is, it's nice to know exactly why you should use one. To make that clear, we've listed a few points.
A conditioner moisturizes and prevents dehydration
Using a shampoo is of course always recommended, but most shampoos are purely aimed at cleaning your hair. Especially if you don't use a natural shampoo, your hair will be stripped of its own natural oils. The result? Dry and lifeless hair in the long run. The solution? A conditioner.
A conditioner is full of healthy ingredients like natural oils and nutrients for your hair. Because the hair cuticles are open during washing, your hair will have no problem soaking up these nutrients. A conditioner will also close your hair cuticles again, making it less susceptible to outside influences. A conditioner moisturizes, conditions and protects your hair.
Your hair will be easier to comb and style.
No one wants knots in their hair. Unfortunately, this is often the reality if you don't focus on the health of your hair. Dry hair knots quickly, making it harder to style. When you use a conditioner, your hair will become smoother and softer. Knots will be a thing of the past and your hair will be 10x easier to style.
Conditioner will help with different problems
As we just briefly mentioned, there are different conditioners on the market. For example, an anti-hair loss conditioner will focus on hair growth and inhibiting hair loss. When you use a conditioner for thin or fine hair, it will focus on making your hair healthier and fuller. So a conditioner is not just for making your hair softer and healthier, but it can be used broadly. In fact, a conditioner is a secret weapon that just too few men are aware of.
Soft, supple, healthy and shiny hair
When you use a conditioner, your hair will become softer and smoother. This is because of all the healthy ingredients in a conditioner. Also, your hair will become shinier than if you will not use a conditioner. Your hair will become healthier in the long run and this will be evident.
Should you want to go all the way on the healthy tour, use a natural conditioner. These conditioners do not contain any chemical ingredients and will make your hair much healthier in the long run than a regular conditioner.
How should you use a conditioner?
Fortunately, using a conditioner is not rocket science. Of course, just knowing the steps is helpful. Note that each conditioner may have different directions for use, so always read the label carefully. Most conditioners follow the following guidelines.
- Wash your hair with shampoo
- Rinse the shampoo completely out of your hair
- Take a small amount of conditioner on your hand
- Apply the conditioner to the ends of your hair
- Leave the conditioner in for a few minutes
- Rinse the conditioner out of your hair completely
Our favorite conditioners for men
Of course we have our favorites, and who would we be if we didn't share them with you?
Doers of London Conditioner
This vegan conditioner is packed with vitamins that intensely condition your hair and give it a beautiful shine. The addition of amino acids, copper and zinc, among others, balances sebum production. An irritated scalp is soothed and irritation will be prevented.
Hanz de Fuko Natural Conditioner
This natural conditioner will help you with making your hair fuller and stronger. This formula of this conditioner contains as many as more than 16 plant extracts and more than 10 different amino acids. These natural ingredients stimulate the microcirculation of your scalp, strengthen your hair root and will thicken your hair shaft. All in a healthy way!
Patricks CD1 Stimulating & Thickening Conditioner
This conditioner is specially designed for men who suffer from thin hair or hair loss. Thickening proteins have been added in this conditioner to instantly swell the hair shaft. The added menthol will gently stimulate your scalp to promote hair growth. The formula consists of both natural and scientifically proven ingredients, inhibiting hair loss and promoting hair growth.
By now, we hope you are more knowledgeable about using a conditioner for men. Still have questions? Feel free to contact us. We are only happy when you are happy. You know where to find us!
Good luck,
Your friends, The Alpha Men