The roles of hair conditioners and hair masks sometimes can be confusing. They look almost similar but they actually differ so much. Some may think it is okay to forgo either hair conditioner or hair mask, in this case, the latter. It may seem okay to not use a hair mask but once you hit your 40s, your hair starts aging and tends to become drier and thinner.
Conditioning may not give long-term effects, but a hair mask can boost moisture levels and give nutrients to your scalp and hair follicles to maintain producing healthy hair strands as you age. Before deciding on choosing either one, let’s learn more about the differences between a hair mask and a hair conditioner.
What is a Hair Mask?
Hair masks are usually formulated with butter and oils that contain ingredients to make your hair look smoother and moisturize hair and scalp. It helps strengthen hair and repair hair shaft damage. On top of that, it absorbs nutrients and gives benefits to your hair and scalp inside out.
Some hair masks are made to leave for 30 minutes to an hour before rinsing. On the other hand, Dr. C. Tuna Vitalizing Garlic & Capixyl Hair Mask is made to be applied on wet hair from root to tip after shampooing and leave it on for a few minutes to allow the nutrients to penetrate before rinsing. It can strengthen your hair inside out while providing noticeable results even after a single-use.
What is a Hair Conditioner?
Hair conditioners are made to nourish the outer layer of hair one point at a time after use. Using a hair conditioner does not require you to leave it on but to rinse off right away. It makes your hair soft and manageable only after conditioning.
Conditioners are not meant to be applied from root to tip but only on the hair strands. They are usually waxy and take more time to rinse off thoroughly as compared to a hair mask.
So, if I were to choose either one, I would choose the one that treats my hair inside out and gives long term benefits. The answer is HAIR MASK.
