What is the difference between a hair mask and a conditioner?

Hair is a symbol of a woman's charm. A good hairstyle can add a lot to her appearance. Nowadays, many people often go to barber shops, and various perming, dyeing and straightening procedures can actually cause great damage to the hair. Therefore, various hair problems such as split ends, dryness and yellowing will occur. At this time, we need to use some hair repair products. So, what is the difference between a hair mask and a conditioner?

The difference between hair mask and conditioner

Conditioner: It works on the epidermis of the hair, also known as the hair cuticle. Helps hair cuticles close and form a membrane. Provides temporary protection for hair. So after using conditioner, your hair will become shiny and smooth. The effect usually lasts 1-3 days until the hair becomes dirty or loses its effect the next time you wash your hair. But it only treats the symptoms and not the root cause. When choosing conditioner, as long as it is produced by a regular manufacturer and is suitable for your hair type, it will be fine. Price is not the criterion for judgment. What you need to pay attention to when using it is: avoid applying conditioner on the roots of the hair, and generally use it more than three to five centimeters away from the roots. First of all, this part of the hair is healthy and does not need it. Secondly, the conditioner is oily and will form a protective film. If it gets on the scalp, it will affect the breathing of the hair follicles. Causes hair loss.

Hair mask: also known as nutritional oil or nutritional hair oil, it penetrates into the medulla layer of the hair to provide certain nutrients and moisture supplements. It also forms a protective film on the epidermis (hair scales) of the hair, providing short-term protection for the hair, generally for 8-15 days. Hair masks can repair the hair from within and inject nutrients into it, improving the hair quality. Although the glossiness is not as obvious as that of conditioner, hair mask can treat both the symptoms and the root cause. You don't have to use it every time you wash your hair like you do with conditioner. Depending on the degree of hair damage, use it regularly.

For normal healthy short hair, it is not necessary. It is only necessary for damaged hair. But it should be noted that for long hair, it is difficult for the nutrients delivered by the hair follicles to reach the part more than 10-15 cm away from the hair root. Therefore, even long hair that has not been dyed or permed needs to be treated with hair masks regularly. When choosing a hair mask, you need to consider your hair quality, degree of damage, etc. There are many types of hair masks, and the prices vary greatly. In addition, the use of hair masks requires a certain level of professionalism. It is recommended to choose a professional hair salon with good credit, or a familiar hairstylist to do it. Store size is not a consideration. Avoid wasting money. In addition, there is a high-end hair mask that provides deep repair for severely damaged hair. It significantly improves damaged hair.