The frequency with which you should condition your hair depends largely on your hair type, texture, and condition:
- Dry Hair: Condition 3-4 times a week or even daily if very dry. Use rich, moisturizing conditioners and consider deep conditioning treatments weekly to restore hydration and elasticity
- Oily Hair: Condition 1-2 times a week, focusing on the ends rather than the scalp to avoid excess oiliness. Use lightweight, oil-free conditioners with clarifying properties
- Normal Hair: Condition 2-3 times a week with a balanced conditioner that maintains moisture without weighing hair down
- Combination Hair (oily scalp, dry ends): Condition 2-3 times a week, concentrating on the dry ends and using different products for scalp and ends if needed
- Fine Hair: Condition 1-2 times a week with lightweight, volumizing conditioners applied mainly to the ends to avoid greasiness
- Medium Hair: Condition 2-3 times a week with a balanced conditioner
- Thick Hair: Condition 3-4 times a week using moisturizing and smoothing conditioners; leave-in conditioners or serums can help with frizz
Additional general guidance includes:
- Conditioning every time you wash your hair is recommended, typically 2-3 times a week for most people
- Leave-in conditioners can be used as needed, often once a week or more for dry or damaged hair
- Deep conditioning treatments are beneficial weekly or monthly depending on hair condition
- For long hair, daily conditioning may be beneficial, especially focusing on the ends; short hair may only need conditioning around five times a week
In summary, a good rule of thumb is to condition your hair every time you shampoo, adjusting frequency and product type according to your hair’s specific needs and texture to maintain moisture, manageability, and health
