Conditioner

A product applied after shampooing to improve hair manageability and moisture. The AAD suggests applying mainly to ends for fine/straight hair and more broadly for dry/curly hair.

Also known as: Hair Conditioner. Category: Hair & Scalp.

In men's style, "conditioner" belongs to the Hair & Scalp family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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