5 Things That Might Happen If You Stop Using Conditioner Every Day

Sure, your strands might not feel as soft as they usually do, but did you ever think about why they feel that way in the first place? Conditioners coat the cuticle of your hair so that it lies flat and smooth. Over time (especially if you’re shampooing less frequently), it can build up on your hair and weigh it down. Instead of conditioning every time you wash, try scaling back to conditioning only every other time you wash, and concentrate just on the ends.

It sounds counterintuitive, but buildup is the biggest culprit of dull-looking locks. Less conditioner means less of the stuff sitting on your hair--which, in turn, equals more shine for you.

Now, without the slick barrier that conditioner provides, you might find that your hair is a bit more knotty than usual. To keep it from looking like a total bird’s nest, work a few drops of argan or jojoba oil (they absorb quickly) into damp hair. Then, using a wide-tooth comb, gently remove any tangles from the bottom, working your way up.

While your hair may no longer feel like spun silk anymore, it also won’t turn into an oil slick within a few hours, forcing you to wash all over again. Also, isn’t beachy texture all the rage?

We’ve all been following this two-step regimen of shampooing and conditioning without question. When, really, how could the same thing work for all hair types? Luckily, there are so many products that “condition” your hair (oils, serums, leave-in sprays and masks) and ways of doing it, like say, before shampooing. Change the way you condition and you might finally discover your best hair ever.