Choosing the best hair conditioner for your hair type can be simple. Advanced formulas are developed by manufacturers for specific types - long, short, curly; and for targeted care for unique problems, such as excessive dryness, oily, or locks prone to breaking or damage.

Many conditioners are designed to protect and provide a light coating for enhanced manageability and moisture (moisture being the primary cause of loss of body and split-ends). Active ingredients are added to offer specific treatment.

A moisturizing and nourishing hair conditioner is a must in order to control dry hair and scalp.

There are many causes of dry hair. The outside, environmental factors, what we eat, blowdrying, dying the hair, iron curlers... Although less prominent than oily hair, dry hair can look lifeless and lack volume. Split ends are often seen in dry hair and so is dandruff which is the result of dry scalp.

In homemade hair conditioners, ingredients like avocado and olive oil act as humectants. They trap in the moisture and keep it locked so that the hair shaft can receive the moisture it needs.

Combining them with natural hair care products also is a great way to help and restore damaged hair. It coats the shaft and protects it, infusing it with nourishing elements that help its resilience and shine.

How to choose the right conditioner:

1. Look for rich, moisturizing conditioner if hair tends to get extra dry or frizzy.

2. If the hair is limp or fine, use a volumizing conditioner.

3. Healthy and shiny hair needs only a conditioner made for normal hair.

Deep penetrating hair conditioners have been formulated and researched to topically infuse moisture into the follicle shaft increasing nutrients while adding "plumpness" and body. The follicle sheath and cells require moisture to "behave". Penetrating the shaft (and scalp) revive and restore lost moisture and reduce frizziness and help reduce and protect from damage.