There are several factors to consider when it comes to how often you should condition your hair.
Here are some general rules to follow.
Too much conditioner can lead to limp, weighed-down strands.
How often should you condition your hair?
Im a believer in conditioning your hair after every shampoo, says Trygstad.
But when my hair isnt particularly stressed, Im kinda bad about doing regular treatments or masks.
trichologist and chief scientist at Évolis Professional
This yo-yo approach isnt ideal, as you might imagine.
I like deep conditioners and masks usually once a week, he says.
One caveat he adds is to always listen to your hair.
Probably the biggest one?
Applying conditioner on the roots, as Trygstad warned against, unless youlikehair that looks greasy and flat.
Another misstep youll want to avoid is applying the wrong amount of conditioner.
Her recommendation is to start with about two quarter-sized dollops and go from there.
According to Dominic Burg, PhD, trichologist and chief scientist at Evolis Professional, thats several minutes.
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trichologist and chief scientist at Évolis Professional
