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For me, that was just code for limp, lifeless strands.
Valerie Fischel
Then, a slew of new products started arriving on my desk: pre-shampoo treatments.
These hydrating products work a lot like masks, but you put them on BEFORE you shampoo.
Would putting the conditioner on first leave my hair hydrated and voluminous or just limp and greasy?
Valerie Fischel
Here’s what I found out.
My first question: Is this going to work on my fine hair?
My hair tends to lose moisture from regular coloring and heat styling a couple times a week.
Valerie Fischel
Then, you apply shampoo.
It’s just like a regular wash, just in reverse order.
“The conditioning agent acts as a bandage over the hair first, says Valdez.
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The barrier the conditioner makes protects the hair cuticle for a more gentle, nourishing cleanse.
Supposedly, with this method you will see less breakage along the hair shaft and softer, shinier strands.
This is because the shampoo applied afterwards washes away those heavy ingredients.
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Depending on how often you wash your hair, Valdez recommends doing reverse shampooing only half of the time.
So it’s best to still do shampoo first every so often.
If I go two days without washing my fine hair, its greasy.
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And recently, I’ve been dealing with dry, brittle ends, too.
So I was curious to see if this treatment would help balance the moisture in my hair.
I used Tresemmes Beauty-Full Volume Pre-Wash Shampoo & Conditioner ($5 each,target.com).
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After stepping out and towel drying, my hair felt surprisingly soft to the touch but full of movement.
After completely drying, each strand was incredibly silky and smooth.
In shock, I made my boyfriend keep petting it, showing off my new favorite beauty discovery.
I just could not believe how soft it was and it didn’t look flat at all!
Typically when I target hydration, it results in limp and lifeless tresses.
Sure the moisture issue is solved, but my style is left with no personality.
Thats a give-and-take Ive learned to live with.
And that’s without round brushes or hair dryers!
I find myself touching and brushing my hair a lot more after I do this system.
Besides Tresemme, here are some of my other favorites.
