At the end of the day, it’s up to your hair bang out and lifestyle.

We consulted the pros to find out.

How often should you condition your hair?

Hannah Frye

So the quick and simple answer: You should condition your hair every time you shampoo.

“Co-washingor, conditioner washingallows the gentler cleansing without the drying detergents that can harm the scalp and hair.

How you choose to condition is a whole other matter, and it’s a bit more nuanced.

Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner

In addition, some conditioners may be better suited for certain hair types.

Signs you’re under or over-conditioning.

Signs you’re under-conditioning:

What about hair masks?

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“Hair masksare a great option to use for extra-intense nourishment of the hair,” Jaclyn says.

(We’ll put deep conditioners into this category as well.)

So, where do hair masks and deep conditioners fit into the equation?

Davines Momo Conditoner

Well, that also depends on how often you wash your hair and what your goals are.

If you have thin or oily hair, you’re able to still use a hair mask.

You’ll know you’re over-conditioning if your hair is slimy and weighed down.

If you aren’t conditioning enough, you’ll likely get brittle and dry strands in return.