If it's wash day when you get in the shower, it will feel natural to reach for the bottle of shampoo before reaching for the conditioner. After all, it makes sense that we want to clean our hair and then moisturize it.

When we wash our hair, shampoo gently lifts the cuticle layer of the hair shaft to remove dirt and oil from the scalp and hair. Raised cuticles can tangle hair, especially if we have drier hair.

Most of us who go through the aging process will have to deal with dry hair at one time or another. This means using conditioner is a must! Conditioner smoothes the hair cuticles, moisturizing.

Now that we've covered how shampoo and conditioner work, this is where things get interesting. Does using conditioner before shampooing have positive effects?

Like most questions in the beauty world, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to whether we use shampoo before conditioner or vice versa. Let's consider who can benefit from using conditioner before shampooing, and whether your washing sequence really matters.

What happens if you use conditioner before washing your hair?

Shampoo is a product used to clean hair and scalp. We all know it quite well! Shampoos can remove dirt, excess oil, and build-up on our scalp and hair using surfactants and detergents. The shampoo's foaming action opens up the hair's cuticles, allowing the hair to be cleansed before conditioning.

After washing our hair, we should apply conditioner. Conditioner is a product that moisturizes and provides nutrients. Conditioners provide nutrients and moisture because moisture can be naturally lost or eliminated during shampooing.

Conditioners do not have cleansing properties but on the other hand, some shampoos may have mild conditioning ingredients. As we age, a general rule of thumb is to gravitate toward products that are moisturizing — both shampoo and conditioner.

The idea of ​​shampooing before conditioner is that the shampoo cleans the hair first and removes dirt, debris, and excess oil. After foaming, massage onto scalp and rinse thoroughly, applying conditioner.

Conditioner will provide vitamins and oils to bring moisture and strength to your hair. Note: conditioner should only be applied to the strands as conditioner on the scalp can lead to oil buildup. Conditioner washes away; Hair should be towel dried for best results.

Using conditioner before shampooing will have different results depending on each person. This variation is how your hair and scalp normally react to the traditional method of shampooing before applying conditioner.

If your hair becomes greasy, greasy, heavy, or lacks volume, you may need a change. Try switching from shampooing then using conditioner to reversing the order: using conditioner first.

Using conditioner before shampooing can be beneficial for aging hair. Aging hair is very dry and prone to breakage, making it brittle and susceptible to split ends. That means with each wash, dry hair can become drier if it's not properly moisturized during and after.

This drying effect may be increased when using products that are not designed to be gentle on aging hair. Applying more conditioner to dry hair will not completely rescue the damage caused.

Are there any benefits to washing your hair upside down?

For those who find that the traditional order leaves hair greasy and heavy, inversion offers many benefits. However, reverse the order to conditioner before shampooing and should only be used about once a week. The typical shampooing method should be used any time you wash your hair during the week.

One of the biggest reasons to reverse the order of applying conditioner before shampooing is to protect the hair shaft. Dry and brittle hair can lose the natural oils that keep hair from becoming heavier. Removing more oil by using shampoo can compromise the integrity of your hair.

Using a pre-conditioner can create a protective layer around your hair strands. When washing your hair with this method, the shampoo will not take away the natural oils like before. Instead, you'll have hair that's cleansed of dirt and debris while remaining conditioned and nourished.

Pre-conditioning can also help the shampoo be evenly distributed throughout your strands instead of concentrated in one spot. When you wash your hair after using conditioner, you may notice that it takes a little longer to rinse completely.

Conditioner has the property of easily covering and distributing the entire hair. A little conditioner can go a long way compared to shampoo! Shampoo tends not to spread as easily and is more concentrated.

Using pre-conditioner can help the shampoo distribute evenly across all parts of the hair shaft. This method helps your hair be cleaned more evenly.

So how should we reverse the washing and rinsing order?

Reversing the order of shampoo and conditioner has some special considerations that distinguish this technique from the regular shampooing method.

First, you will apply enough conditioner to cover the hair strands, avoiding the scalp. Too much conditioner on the scalp can irritate and clog hair follicles. This can inhibit hair growth and potentially cause a rash.

Next, apply shampoo on top of undrained conditioner and create foam. After foaming, the final step is to rinse your hair as usual. If you need to dry your hair, it's best to use a towel and pat your hair dry. You should dry with a towel and avoid using a dryer

Using a gentle shampoo and conditioner also means you have to be gentle with your hair afterward. Remember that this conditioning method is first of all not an everyday or all-time approach . Instead, you should use the conditioner-first method when needed while still using the shampoo-first method about 90% of the time you wash your hair.

You can refer to the product Nubeà Sustenia Maintenance Shampoo - Moisturizing 1000ml to help moisturize your hair.