Huh? What does that even mean? "Squish to Condish" is a way to apply conditioner.
Why do you need to know about this technique?
How the heck do you do that?
Keep reading!
What is "squish to condish"
Simply put, the technique will help deeply hydrate the hair by forcing water into the hair cuticle essentially maximizing the conditioner's moisturizing effect.
how to:
After shampooing, apply a generous amount of conditioner to very wet hair and then "squish" or scrunch your hair with your hands. Continue to add water as you go, until the hair feels very soft and slimy. (think seaweed slimy) Then rinse completely.
does it work?
Yes! I have seen it work on so many clients. But, if you want scientific visual PROOF as to how "Squish to Condish" works in comparison to your regular conditioning, check out these microscopic hair photos from the Science-y Hair Blog (a great fact-based blog in the curly-hair world).
Images of the hair cortex, where blue dye was added to the conditioner.
regular conditioning
"squish to condish" method
pro tip
Try it on your next wash day.
Need help choosing a conditioner that's right for your hair? Just ask!
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