Does Leave-In Conditioner Prevent Hair Damage?

When shopping for a conditioner, we typically grab the one that matches our shampoo. We assume that this is the best choice for our hair, but sometimes a regular conditioner is not enough to hydrate our mane, let alone prevent hair damage.
 
As fun as it can be to try out the latest coloring trends or styling tools, it can wreck havoc on our hair. And sure, us adventure seekers love a great hike with epic views, and we all love to relax with our favorite podcast by the hotel pool while on vacation, but our tresses are certainly not enjoying all that sun, wind, and chlorine. If you want to be able to do the things you love without stressing about harming your hair, read on to find out why a leave-in conditioner is a must have.
 

Benefits of a leave-in conditioner

It is a common misconception that leave-in conditioners can make your hair greasy or weigh it down, but a good one can actually do wondrous things, no matter what your hair type is–or how much damage has been done! My go to is Daily Dose Moisture Leave-In Conditioner. Here’s why:

• Helps it grow by healing and protecting your strands
• Eliminates dryness and frizz, tames flyaways and adds shine
• Repairs damage caused by heat styling, chemical processes and sun exposure
• Coats strands and locks in moisture that lasts for hours so hair stays soft
• Great for all hair types whether you want more defined curls or to add nutrients without leading to buildup in fine hair

 

Is leave-in conditioner damaging to hair

In a word, no. In fact, it's quite the opposite! Even if you have gorgeous healthy hair, or wherever you land on the healthy hair barometer, a leave-in conditioner is great to use to prevent damage from happening.
 
Our hair goes through the trenches everyday, but this product adds nutrients, and moisture while strengthening and protecting it. If you color treat your hair (as most of us do), using a leave-in conditioner is non negotiable. And suppose you stopped coloring your hair or using hot tools, well, extreme temperatures, sun exposure, and rough towels or pillows, can also have an effect. It’s almost impossible to eliminate every damaging possibility so this is where a leave-in conditioner comes in. By Infusing moisture to the hair shaft, it prevents and repairs those damaged locks.
 

Can I use a leave-in conditioner every day

How often to use a leave-in conditioner really depends on your hair type and what you’re trying to achieve. However, best practice is to make it part of your hair routine and apply it after every time you wash it.
 
If your hair is super dry and crying out for more moisture, go ahead and use it daily or every wash. And on the flip side, if your hair tends to be more oily, you might see better results using it every other wash. Feel free to try out different frequencies and see what works best for your hair.