Leaving conditioner in your hair after showering may seem like a good idea, but in fact, it can have the opposite effect. Many people believe that keeping on the conditioner for a few minutes after showering will have some kind of lasting benefit. But leaving conditioner on your hair for extended periods of time can actually be quite damaging to your locks. Read on to find out what happens if you leave the conditioner in your hair.
What Happens If You Leave The Conditioner In Your Hair?
It depends on the type of conditioner you’re using and how long you leave it in your hair. If you’re using a deep conditioner, leave it on your hair for at least 20 minutes. If you’re using a regular conditioner, leave it on for no longer than 5 minutes. After you remove the conditioner, you can follow up with your regular styling product. Don’t use more than you normally would; that can cause buildup and lead to hair loss.
What Is Likely To Happen?
1. It can build up
If you leave the conditioner in your hair for a long period of time, it can build up on your hair. That buildup is what causes the conditioner to weigh down your strands and make them feel heavy. If you do this repeatedly, it can also cause damage to your hair. Your hair will become brittle and break off easily, so don’t risk damaging it by leaving the conditioner on too long.
2. It can make your hair feel greasy or oily
If you leave the conditioner in your hair for too long, it can feel like there’s a layer of grease on your head that won’t wash away. This feeling is caused by oil glands in the scalp releasing their oils into the outer layer of hair, which makes it look oily and greasy.
3. It could make you break out more often than usual
When you leave the conditioner in your hair for too long, it can cause your scalp to produce more oil than usual. This can make your hair more susceptible to breakouts, as the oil on your scalp makes it easier for bacteria to get in and multiply.
4. It could leave you with a buildup of product
If you leave the conditioner in your hair for too long, it can build up on the strands of hair and leave it feeling weighed down. That buildup is what causes the conditioner to weigh down your strands and make them feel heavy. If you do this repeatedly, it can also cause damage to your hair. Your hair will become brittle and break off easily, so don’t risk damaging it by leaving the conditioner on too long.
5. It could cause dandruff
Conditioners are full of ingredients that are great at moisturizing skin, but they also contain ingredients that are known irritants for the skin and scalp. So if you leave the conditioner in your hair too long, or on too long.
6. It can make your hair feel greasy or oily
If you leave the conditioner in your hair for too long, it can feel like there’s a layer of grease on your head that won’t wash away. This feeling is caused by oil glands in the scalp releasing their oils into the outer layer of hair, which makes it look oily and greasy.
7. It could make you break out more often than usual
When you leave the conditioner in your hair for too long, it can cause your scalp to produce more oil than usual. This can make your hair more susceptible to breakouts, as the oil on your scalp makes it easier for bacteria to get in and multiply.
Continuously Leaving The Conditioner In Your Hair Can Cause Breakage
1. It can cause hair damage
If you leave the conditioner in your hair for too long, it can cause your strands of hair to become brittle and break off easily. Your hair will become weaker and more prone to breakage if you don’t wash it out properly after showering.
2. It could make your hair more prone to breakage
If you leave the conditioner in your hair for too long, it can damage the outer layer of your strands of hair, which makes them more vulnerable to breaking off when exposed to normal daily wear and tear. Leaving conditioner on for a longer time than you should also leave the product behind on the strands of hair, which makes them harder for moisture from the scalp to reach and hydrate the shafts of your locks. So if you leave the conditioner in your hair for a long time, try rinsing it out as soon as possible, or consider switching up your shampoo and conditioner on too long.
3. It could make your hair smell bad
If you leave the conditioner in your hair for a long time, it can release pheromones which give off a scent. This scent is caused by bacteria that grow on the surface of the scalp that releases their own pheromones into the air. The scent is actually quite strong and can be hard to get rid of once you leave it there for a while.
4. It can make you feel greasy
If you leave the conditioner in your hair for too long, it can feel like there’s a layer of grease on your head that won’t wash away. This feeling is caused by oil glands in the scalp releasing their oils into the outer layer of hair, which makes it look oily and greasy.
5. It could make it more difficult to get a nice blowout
If you leave the conditioner in your hair for too long, it can cause the strands of hair to have a buildup of product. That buildup will make it harder for you to get a nice blowout because that buildup will prevent air from being able to reach all parts of your head and scalp. You might also have trouble getting a smooth blowout because the conditioner on the strands of hair may be causing frizziness or flyaways.
Leaving Conditioner In While Drying Can Cause Further Damage
1. Use a good shampoo and conditioner
The best way to remove excess conditioner from your hair is to use a good shampoo and conditioner that’s designed for that purpose. You should also take care to make sure you don’t leave the conditioner in your hair for too long. This can leave you with a buildup of product, which can cause your hair to break off easily and feel heavy.
2. Wear a shower cap or towel before rinsing out the conditioner
If you’re going to use a conditioner that has thick or sticky ingredients in it, it might be best if you wear a shower cap or towel over your head while rinsing out the product. That will help ensure that all of the conditions are removed from your strands of hair before they get washed away by the water pouring down on them.
3. It can cause breakage
If you leave the conditioner in your hair for too long, it can cause breakage of your strands and lead to split ends. This happens because when the conditioner builds up on the strands of hair, they become more prone to breaking off and splitting as they’re getting weaker and weaker from lack of moisture.
4. It can make your hair fall out faster
If you leave the conditioner in your hair for too long, it could cause some strands of hair to fall out before others because it’s making them weaker by causing them to lose their moisture and break off easily.
5. Don’t use a leave-in conditioner with silicone in it
Silicone is a chemical that can build up in your hair, which can make it look greasy and feel like it weighs down your strands. It can also cause damage to your hair over time, so don’t use silicone conditioners on your hair.
6. Don’t use the same conditioner on both wet and dry hair
Conditioners are designed to work best when they have time to absorb into the strands of your hair before you style them with heat or other products (like mousse or gels). If you use the same conditioner on dry as well as wet hair, though, it will just sit there and not absorb properly into the strands. This can make it weigh down your locks and cause them to feel heavy.
Conclusion
Leaving conditioner in your hair for too long can actually be quite damaging to your hair. When you are washing your hair, the most important thing to remember is to keep it as wet as possible for as little time as possible. This will help to prevent most of the damage that can occur when washing your hair. While we don’t recommend leaving the conditioner in your hair for a long period of time, a minute or two won’t cause any serious damage. If you’re going to leave your conditioner in your hair for a few minutes, make sure it’s the right type for your hair. If you’re ever in doubt or have any concerns about the health of your hair, be sure to consult with a hair care professional.
