The Cleansing Conditioners That Have Almost Replaced My Dry Shampoo Addiction
How cleansing conditioners changed my wash and care routine for the better.
You’re not alone if you’re confused about what cleansing conditioners do and why you want to use them. Formulated for and generally used by women with thicker, curlier and coarser hair types, cleansing conditioners weren’t in the mainstream hair product camp until semi-recently. I, for one, never thought about incorporating this product into my routine. There are days when I wash my hair more frequently, days when I opt for dry shampoo, and I never really considered an in-between option. Now that I’ve been introduced to cleansing conditioners, there’s no going back. Here’s why:
Some of the Best Cleansing Conditioners
Due to my roommate’s patience and support, my hair products occupy most of our shared shower shelf space. I’ve quickly become a hair product junkie, so it should be no surprise that I have not one but three cleansing conditioners at my disposal. Let me break them down for you:
TRESemmé Botanique Nourish & Replenish Cleansing Conditioner is the OG of my cleansing conditioner collection, and it’s my favorite. This cleansing conditioner is formulated with Babassu and Brazil Nut oils known to nourish strands while fighting frizz. It detangles your hair, so your curls or waves are smooth and easy to manage. The benefits of babassu oil for hair are widely known to hydrate dry hair.
Most importantly, it gently cleanses to remove build-up and cleans your scalp without stripping it of natural oils. You know that squeaky clean feeling your strands sometimes have after a good shampoo? It’s not necessarily a good thing, as it might mean that your shampoo strips your strands of natural and necessary nourishment. This helps you avoid that.
Another cleansing conditioner option is Love Beauty and Planet Purposeful Hydration Cleansing Conditioner. Boasting the same benefits as its TIGI twin, this cleansing conditioner is formulated with Wild Shea Nut Butter which hydrates your strands for super moisturized hair. It’s good for your hair and good for the planet, which is a win-win, in my book.
And last but certainly not least is Nexxus Color Assure Long Lasting Vibrancy Cleansing Conditioner. I use this cleansing conditioner when my hair feels like it needs an extra boost of moisture. Created with dry hair in mind, this co-wash removes impurities while locking in moisture, A.k.a., everything I want from a shampoo, without any of the drying downsides.
Since introducing cleansing conditioners into my routine, I haven’t abandoned my dry shampoo collection, but I have been co-washing my hair consistently. I love being able to wash my hair and feel refreshed without committing to an entire wash and care system, and I love the smoothing wave-enhancing benefits of cleansing conditioners.
