conditioner

noun con·di·tion·er \ kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nər \

Updated on: 19 Apr 2018

Definition of conditioner

: something that conditions; specifically : a preparation used to improve the condition of hair

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Items that will not be accepted are refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners because of their use of refrigerant chemicals.

— vanesa brashier, Houston Chronicle, "Teams, volunteers needed for Clean Up Cleveland on May 19," 9 Apr. 2018
Neither the air conditioners nor the elevator worked.

— Washington Post, "Mice in the couches, mold on the walls: Years of problems at this government-funded shelter for abused women.," 21 Mar. 2018
Dickey also recommends layering a leave-in conditioner under a mousse to lock in your hair's natural wave pattern while adding hydration.

— joane amay, Allure, "How to Figure Out Your Curl Type," 19 Jan. 2018
To preserve the color, use shampoo and conditioner designed to help your hue last, and use a color-safe hydrating mask once a week.

— suzannah weiss, Teen Vogue, "Rose Brown Hair Is Instagram's Latest Trend," 1 Apr. 2018
The shampoo and conditioner are available now in major drugstores and retail stores.

— shannon barbour, The Cut, "Pantene’s New Shampoo and Conditioner Use an Unexpected Skin-Care Product," 16 Mar. 2018
Wet the hair and add an emollient, such as hair conditioner or natural oils.

— oneith o. cadiz, m.d., miamiherald, "How to treat and prevent head lice infections in children | Miami Herald," 13 Feb. 2018
The conditioner that's left on your strands will keep working throughout the day.

— jillian ruffo, Seventeen, "5 Insanely Easy Tips For The Softest Hair Of Your Life," 7 Nov. 2017
It can be caused by a bacteria (most commonly a staph infection) or irritation from shaving, heavy conditioners, potent hair dyes, and excessive sweating.

— mona gohara, Good Housekeeping, "7 Common Scalp Issues — And How to Treat Them," 13 Mar. 2018

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: a thick liquid that you put on your hair after washing it to make it softer and less dry

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