Types Of Hair Conditiners Flashcards
Has short application time and can be a rinse out or leave in to help improve the look of dry brittle hair
Instant conditioner
Can coat the hair to temporarily increase the diameter of the hair shaft and close up split ends
Protein/reconstructing conditioner
A creamier and heavier conditioner left on hair for 10-20 minutes and can process with heat to last longer
Moisturizing conditioner
Has a pH of 3.5- 6.0
Contains humectants and silicone
Instant conditioner
What does humectants and silicone do for the hair?
Humectants =bind moisture
Silicone= shiny without being greasy
Helps reduce breakage for fragile weak hair
Protein conditioner
Gives volume to fine texture of sparse hair
Protein
Usually a brown liquid made from animal/protein
Reconstructors
_______ make hair feel crunchy, hard, and has a stinky odor
Reconstructors
Most expensive type of conditioner
Reconstructors
Needs to process under hood dryer with a plastic cap for manufacturer’s recommended time
Keratin
Will cause hair to feel hard and crunch and must use moisturizer and process after this reconstructors is rinsed out
Keratin
Not to use conditioner _______ services such as permanent wave tint and lighteners
BEFORE
Why can’t you use traditional conditioner before service?
Because conditioners can block passage to the cortex and that slows down or stops the processing of chemicals and could result in uneven, unsuccessful results
How long to leave in moisturizing conditioner?
10-20 minutes
