Hair Conditioners
As we have seen, most standard shampoos contain a certain amount of conditioning agents, so conditioning happens during shampooing anyway. Other preparations are applied after the shampooing is over. Which kind you choose is a matter of personal preference.
The molecules of most conditioning agents carry small positive electrical charges. As we have seen, hairs carry negative charges. The negative charges attract the positively charged molecules and these deposit on the hair, especially on areas where there is a degree of weathering. The immediate effect is that positive and negative charges cancel each other out, so reducing static electricity on the hair -and, of course, the 'fly away' that is associated with it.
The conditioners also help raised cuticle scales to lie flat against the hair surface. Not only does this improve the shine and luster of the hair: the change in the hair surface enhances the depth and life of the hair color too.
The smoothness of the conditioned hairs also means that detangling and combing the hair, both wet and dry, at once becomes easier. The hair becomes softer and more manageable. This is particularly important for dry, damaged or permed hair, to stop further deterioration.