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Step 2. Valotin Strengthening Conditioner (3x per week)

Using a quality conditioner is one of the most important parts of treating dry hair. A great conditioner does so much more than just make hair look glossy. It can also moisturize and strengthen hair to help prevent future breaks.

Something I love about Valotin Strengthening Conditioner is it leaves my hair literally silky. The formula uses silk protein which is known to help temporarily mend split ends by sticking separated parts of the hair cortex together.²

This conditioner also uses eleven amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. For those who aren’t aware, hair is a tough protein, which is why amino acids can be so helpful in strengthening and repairing hair.

I am a big fan of the use of cetyl and stearyl alcohol. It is a common misconception that alcohols are bad for hair. In fact, some alcohols are great for hair including fatty alcohols. These alcohols smooth down damaged cuticles and strengthen hair.³

For hair that is quite dry, you may benefit from conditioning more frequently than shampooing. I’ve found my sweet spot is shampooing once a week and conditioning three times a week. Your perfect ratio will depend on your hair’s type, density, and porousness. The best way to find your ratio is by trial and error.

¹ Surjushe A, Vasani R, Saple DG. Indian J Dermatol. 2008;53(4):163-166.

²   D'Souza P, Rathi SK. Indian J Dermatol. 2015;60(3):248-254.

³   Int J Cosmet Sci. 2017 Oct;39(5):543-549.

⁴   Rele AS, Mohile RB. J Cosmet Sci. 2003;54(2):175-192.