conditioner
noun
con·di·tion·er
kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nər 
: something that conditions
specifically
: a preparation used to improve the condition of hair
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The key detail here is the lightweight formulation — heavy conditioners can weigh down already thinning strands, making hair look flatter rather than fuller.
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Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Many thickening conditioners rely on silicones or heavy coatings to create the illusion of fullness, which can backfire over time by weighing hair down further.
—Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
That means less strain on your air conditioner — and a lower utility bill.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Austin also recommends mild shampoos and conditioners — ones formulated to gently remove dirt buildup without heavy moisturizers that weigh down hair and expose more of the scalp.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Many thickening conditioners rely on silicones or heavy coatings to create the illusion of fullness, which can backfire over time by weighing hair down further.
—Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
That means less strain on your air conditioner — and a lower utility bill.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Austin also recommends mild shampoos and conditioners — ones formulated to gently remove dirt buildup without heavy moisturizers that weigh down hair and expose more of the scalp.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for conditioner
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“Conditioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conditioner. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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conditioner
noun
con·di·tion·er
kən-ˈdish-(ə-)nər
: something that conditions
especially
: a preparation used to improve the condition of hair
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