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The viral technique changes the well-known hair washing routine
f you’re used to washing your hair in a well-known order, the new viral technique may seem a bit illogical. Dirty Conditioning involves the exact opposite approach: first conditioner, then shampoo, then conditioner again.
Although the name is new, the idea itself is not revolutionary. It is a technique that has been used for some time as a way to make the hair easier to comb, less tangled and less exposed to damage during washing. However, social networks gave it a new name and turned it into one of the current hair trends.
How does Dirty Conditioning work?
Before wetting your hair with shampoo, that is, on wet hair before the first wash, apply a small amount of conditioner, mainly to the length and ends. It softens the hairs and gives them greater smoothness, so the hair is easier to untangle and less tangled during washing.
This is followed by shampooing, but primarily on the scalp. The shampoo is there to remove excess sebum, sweat, product residue and impurities. The length of the hair does not need to be rubbed aggressively, the foam that passes through it during rinsing is generally sufficient.
Finally, the conditioner is applied once more, as a final step. This time its role is to additionally soften the hair, smooth the surface of the hair and contribute to the shine.
Why conditioner first?
When it is wet, the hair is more sensitive, and if it is tangled, combing and pulling can put additional stress on the hair. A conditioner before shampooing can reduce friction between hairs and make them easier to separate.
This can be especially helpful if you have long, thick, curly, dry or chemically treated hair that tangles and breaks easily. Instead of trying to detangle after washing, when the hair is already washed and often tangled, Dirty Conditioning moves that step to the beginning of the routine.
There is another potential advantage: if conditioner normally weighs your hair down, applying it before shampoo can be an interesting way to get its conditioning function without the heavy feeling that sometimes remains after a classic wash.
Is Dirty Conditioning good for every hair type?
Not necessarily. As with most hair care trends, a lot depends on your hair type and condition.
This technique can be especially suitable for dry, damaged, curly, thick and extremely tangled hair , as well as hair that is often exposed to blow-drying, ironing, coloring or other chemical treatments.
If you have thin and oily hair that gets tangled quickly, you may not need an extra layer of conditioner before washing. In this case, Dirty Conditioning can give the impression that the hair is heavier or less fluffy.
So there’s no need to change your routine just because a certain technique has gone viral. If your hair is healthy, soft and easy to maintain, your existing washing method may already suit you perfectly.
A trend that actually makes sense
Dirty Conditioning might sound like another TikTok gimmick that will disappear as soon as the next viral beauty trend hits. However, there is a fairly simple logic behind it: handling hair more gently can be just as important as the choice of products we use.
If your hair often tangles during washing, is difficult to comb, or feels dry and rough after shampooing, changing the order of products may be worth trying.
Because sometimes we don’t need to buy another hair product — it’s enough to change the way we use the ones we already have.
