A good conditioner provides your hair with sufficient moisture and gives it a soft appearance. As a result, they appear healthier and shinier. However, over-conditioning can damage your hair. You know what they say: Anything in excess is bad!

Too much conditioner forms a thick layer on your strands, making it difficult for the cuticles to breathe. Your hair becomes greasy, limp, brittle, and dry. The damage varies from one hair type to another and typically depends on the scalp’s condition.

Many assume that over-conditioning is impossible if their hair is dry and thick. What they don’t account for is product build-up. Since your hair becomes unmanageable, it becomes impossible to style. Moreover, your scalp no longer absorbs any hair care products. For fine hair, over-conditioning can weigh it down, making it appear stringy and oily.

So, if you have been over-conditioning, here’s how to fix your hair:

Ways to Fix Over-Conditioned Hair

• If your hair feels oily, take a shower and shampoo your hair properly. Do not condition! If your hair is oily in some spots, you can survive the day by applying dry shampoo, but shower in the morning
• Wash your hair with a mixture of one part apple cider vinegar and two parts water. Use this DIY remedy once a month
• Get a hair protein treatment once a month to restore your hair’s strength and volume
• Limit the use of hair styling products, such as hairspray, hair gel, mousse, etc.

How to Apply Conditioner

The trick to avoiding over-conditioning your hair is to ensure you apply the conditioner evenly. We suggest avoiding a conditioner if you have naturally oily or fine hair.

After shampooing, apply conditioner to the ends of your strands. They usually get damaged first, making your hair more porous and dry. If you have curly and coarse hair, apply the conditioner all over. For some, co-washing works better, and you can even experiment with shampooing one day and washing your hair with just conditioner the next.

How to Avoid Over-Conditioning

The obvious answer is to use the right quantity and rinse thoroughly with water.

Buy a scalp scrub and clarifying shampoo. These hair care products will prevent product buildup. To ensure your hair stays healthy and voluminous, here’s what you need to do:

• Do not condition your hair daily
• Do not leave the conditioner in your hair for too long
• Avoid styling your hair with dry shampoo if the scalp is oily
• Wash out the conditioner with cold water. Washing will remove any residue and give your hair shine
• Do not apply a leave-in conditioner after rinsing your hair

The most recognizable sign of over-conditioning is greasy hair. If you feel your scalp tis he slightest bit oily, shampoo your hair and skip the conditioner. You will find numerous DIY remedies online to help restore your hair’s volume. Look for ones with apple cider vinegar or coconut oil.

For salon services, visit Candon Hair Studio. They also provide hair care treatments. For more information, contact us.