There’s a whole world of haircare products dedicated to conditioning your hair, and it seems like that category has grown dramatically in the last few years. Between bond repair products, pre-shampoo oils, and more, everyone can find a product that works for your hair!

I alternate between using pre-shampoo oils and deep conditioners, but have you ever wondered which one would be better for you"

Deep Conditioners

pros: easy to use, is applied to freshly shampooed clean hair to maximize product penetration, usually applied in the shower or at a shampoo bowl in the salon so the heat/steam from the water can help soften the hair to allow absorption

cons: requires a hair wash prior to use, can make your hair feel heavy or weighed down, may add time in the shower since they often need about 5-10 minutes to sit on the hair
Pre-Shampoo Oils

pros: designed to be applied directly on dry hair, can easily be worked into a busy routine because it doesn’t add more shower time, often extremely oily so very softening for the hair

cons: can be messy to apply if it’s a spray, may not leave your hair as soft as a deep conditioner would because that depends on the shampoo and conditioner that you follow up with

Both are good, both offer benefits to the hair, but which is right for you"

If your hair is broken, snapping off, dry, colored/lightened, a pre-shampoo treatment is a great way to soften, moisturize, and support the hair prior...