whats the difference between "leave in conditioner" and regular conditioner?

And leave in tends to be less heavy.

And leave in tends to be less heavy.

Leave in means you leave it in your hair and apply it outside the shower. Regular conditoner is used in the shower and rinse out.

Regular conditioners have heavy ingredients that contain fatty chemicals and are meant to be rinsed out. Leave-in conditioners, on the other hand, use lighter ingredients so they don’t weigh down your hair when left in.

When using a leave-in conditioner apply only to the ends. Don’t use too much or it may make your hair too greasy.

Some regular conditioners can be used as a leave-in. Some helpful tips include:

• Avoid conditioners that are silicon-heavy.
• Avoid conditioners with protein as they are known to cause irritation when left in.
• Rinse your hair thoroughly when you wash it.
• Avoid using the conditioner on your scalp.

It is recommended to test out various conditioners to determine which one is right for you.