Balm, conditioner and hair mask - what's the difference? In what sequence to apply?

Well-groomed hair and skin are the key to every woman's beauty! We pay a lot of attention to body and face care, as well as hair care. The choice of tools on the market is so large that sometimes you want to buy them all and use them, of course, all at once. Today we will talk about hair. How will it give them shine and smoothness or, on the contrary, emphasize the curls that nature has gifted them with. Let's analyze the most popular means for these purposes - conditioner, balm and hair mask. Many women use them completely incorrectly and, as a result, do not get the effect they expected. But let's start with the theory

What are the hair care products?

The most common are:

• shampoo. Remember, the ego's main function is cleansing. Shampoo should be chosen not according to the type of hair, but according to the type of scalp. Try to avoid silicones in the composition, especially if you have an oily scalp. The ideal solution will be natural, sulfate-free shampoo for hair
• hair balm is responsible for smoothness, shine, and sometimes for additional volume
• hair conditioner prevents the negative impact of the environment
• hair mask can perform various functions depending on the composition - reconstruct damaged hair, moisturize dry and brittle hair, moisturize normal hair, etc.

What are the differences between the means

In fact, the spectrum of application is the same for everyone - hair care. However,
The meaning of application of each tool is different:

• natural hair conditioner works only on the surface. He is solely responsible for the shine and smoothness of the hair, which is preserved for a short time. The substances included in the composition literally envelop each hair, which facilitates easy combing and styling. Most of the products contain silicones, and the consistency is quite liquid. You need to keep it on your hair for literally a minute and then rinse thoroughly with water. The conditioner helps to close the scales on the surface of the hair after using the shampoo
• hair balm already has a deeper effect and is intended not only for smoothing scales and facilitating combing, but also for regeneration and deep moisturizing. Its action can be compared to a mask, but with less pronounced caring qualities. Suitable for regular use to maintain hair health
• mask. The most powerful and deeply nourishing remedy. On the market you can find moisturizing, nourishing, restorative hair masks for dry, normal, curly hair, etc. They should not be used every day, otherwise you can rehydrate the hair cover and get the opposite effect - dull hair

Main question - what to use?

In the arsenal of a woman who really cares about the quality of her hair, as a rule, there are all the means. Most often, it is enough to apply a balm or conditioner after washing. And depending on the condition of the hair, the mask should be applied once or twice a week. Do not forget that no product will save your hair if you do not use heat protection when using a hair dryer, iron or curling iron. It is also advisable to apply a natural cosmetic oil to the ends of the hair , which will prevent them from splitting and extend the time between haircuts.