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hair conditioner
A hair care product applied after shampooing to soften, detangle, and add moisture to the hair. Coats the surface of the hair to improve texture and manageability.
A loanword from English. In Japan, the distinction between コンディショナー, リンス, and トリートメント is a frequent source of confusion for shoppers.
Similar words
- リンス: rinse — an older term for hair conditioner; functionally similar to コンディショナー but considered a slightly dated word
- トリートメント: treatment — a deeper conditioning product that penetrates the hair shaft, whereas コンディショナー mainly coats the surface
- シャンプー: shampoo — the cleansing step that precedes conditioner