You might not be too sure when to use leave-in conditioner. While you can use it between washes to refresh your curls or smooth down flyaways, leave-in conditioner is best used on wash day as part of a hydrating cleansing routine. People with any hair type can experience breakage. The antidote? Hydration & moisture—both of which you can discover when you incorporate leave-in conditioner into your hair care routine. Porosity – Low-porosity hair types might simply soak up less product than high-porosity hair types.

This is probably one of the few times I was very impressed with my hair directly after shampooing. Normally I can’t wait to immediately start putting in my leave-in conditioner but I was really happy that my hair was already starting to look defined and moisturized once I dried it. The scent was lingering and my curls weren’t feeling dry, stringy, or straw-like which can sometimes happen with certain shampoos because of my color. Healthy hair growth – With the protection offered by sufficient moisture & hydration, you can lay the groundwork for healthy hair growth. If you’re fresh off of a Big Chop & ready to grow your natural curls, leave-in conditioner can help. Leave-in conditioner can help protect your hair from the damage that can occur when the hair cortex & cuticle are dry & brittle. Without proper hydration, our hair shaft is simply weaker—our cuticles are more susceptible to breakage, & a broken cuticle means a vulnerable cortex. The benefits of using a leave in treatment are that you'll have care for your hair underneath your chosen style,’ says celebrity stylist, Halley Brisker. ‘Something like Olaplex's No. 6 will be building bonds and helping with manageability all while you go about your daily business as opposed to only when you're in the shower or the bath.’ The oils (& other ingredients) in leave-in hair conditioner continue to work long after your hair has been dried & styled. We’ll explore some of the specific functions of leave-in conditioners a little later.

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Whether you’re styling your hair or letting it hang free in the breeze, you’ll likely see the results as soon as your hair dries—sleeker, more defined curls with that unmistakable, hydrated glow. So, while oils (both your hair’s natural oils & plant-based oils found in wholesome conditioners) don’t hydrate your hair, they do moisturize it. In other words, they help it contain the water your hair absorbs during the wash process. If the thought of tearing through tangled ends or watching your freshly styled 'do fall flat and frizzy after one gust of wind rings all too familiar, it might be time to invest in a leave-in conditioner. In a wide range of tiered textures, from effortless spritzes to intensely moisturising creams, finding the perfect leave-in treatment for your dry, knotted ends has never been easier and could be the key to keeping your strands glossy, tamed and strong post- shampoo. Once you’ve strategized your sectioning based on your hair type, it’s time for the moment of truth: applying leave-in hair conditioner.

At PATTERN, we love your curls—& we want you to love them, too. Explore our entire line of hair products for curly hair & discover the best in curl care.If you’re looking for a tell-all instructable on your soon-to-be favorite hair product for curly hair , you’ve come to the right place. Whether you use a leave-in conditioner after every wash or only every once in a while (the frequency is up to you), you’re sure to see positive, long-term results. Get ready for jaw-dropping, juicy & bouncy curls that defy gravity & hold their gorgeous shape until your next wash day. PATTERN Beauty, the award-winning hair care brand designed to exceed the beauty needs of the curly, coily and tight-textured hair community, is debuting online and in-store in the UK with British beauty and health retailer Boots (on 29 June 2022). Moisture – Oils, on the other hand, provide extra moisture. They create an environment that retains water, preventing it from escaping your hair shaft after washing & even after it dries.