What is conditioner?

A good hair care routine consists of more than just shampoo. Conditioner is an essential step for anyone who wants soft, healthy and easy-to-manage hair. But what exactly does this hair care product do? How do you use it correctly? And which conditioner is best suited to your hair type or scalp?

In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about conditioner and help you discover which Keune hair care products are best suited to different hair needs.

What does conditioner do for your hair?

Conditioner is a hair care product that you use after washing your hair with shampoo. While shampoo cleanses the hair and opens the hair cuticles, conditioner helps to close them again. This makes the hair feel smoother, easier to detangle and more radiant.

In addition, it helps protect the hair from dryness, frizz and damage caused by heat and external factors.

The main function of conditioner is to hydrate the hair after washing. It seals the hair cuticles and helps prevent tangles, making the hair easier to comb and style. It also leaves the hair feeling softer, smoother and shinier while protecting it from everyday stressors that can cause damage. This makes conditioner an important step in any hair care routine.

Dry, damaged or colour-treated hair benefits most from conditioner, but even healthy hair will look and feel more nourished, manageable and healthy when regular hair care products are used.

How do you use conditioner?

For the best results, follow these steps:

• Wash your hair with shampoo.

• Gently squeeze excess water from your hair.

• Apply the product through the mid-lengths and ends.

• Leave the conditioner on for 1 to 3 minutes.

• Rinse thoroughly.

With most conditioners, there is no need to apply the product directly to the scalp. Only specialised scalp care products are designed for this purpose.

For most hair types, using a conditioner after every wash is recommended. If your hair is dry, damaged or colour-treated, this step is essential for maintaining healthy-looking hair.

Want to give your hair extra care? Follow up your regular conditioner with a leave-in conditioner. Unlike a rinse-out conditioner, a leave-in is applied to towel-dried hair and stays in the hair. It provides additional hydration, improves manageability and helps protect the hair from external influences such as heat, UV exposure and air pollution.

What is the best conditioner?

The best conditioner depends on your hair type. For fine hair, Absolute Volume Conditioner adds body and volume. Confident Curl Conditioner nourishes curls and helps reduce frizz.

Do you have colour-treated or damaged hair? Explore the Keune website to find the perfect conditioner for your hair type. With a wide range of products, there is a suitable Keune conditioner for everyone.

What is a good conditioner for a sensitive scalp?

Do you suffer from a sensitive, dry or itchy scalp? Then a mild, dermatologically tested conditioner is important.

Scalp Sensitive Conditioner has been specially developed for sensitive and reactive scalps. The formula helps soothe redness, itching and irritation while providing lightweight hydration to the hair. Its fragrance-free, dermatologically tested formula also helps support the scalp’s natural protective barrier, leaving it feeling healthy and comfortable.

Scalp Sensitive Conditioner contains Boswellia Serrata, known for its soothing properties, as well as Inulin, a natural prebiotic that helps maintain a balanced scalp microbiome.

When should you choose a conditioner for a sensitive scalp?

This conditioner is ideal if you:

• Regularly experience itching.

• Suffer from redness or irritation.

• Are sensitive to fragrances or harsh ingredients.

• Have a dry scalp.

Do you really need conditioner?

Conditioner is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended. Using only shampoo can leave the hair feeling rough, dry and difficult to detangle. The right conditioner helps keep your hair healthy, soft, protected and shiny.

Explore our range of conditioners and find the perfect match for your hair.