In previous articles, we have mentioned our moisturizing mask because, without a doubt, it is a secret weapon that many find incredible (we include ourselves in that group!). Especially when we live in extreme climates, our hair needs to feel hydrated, and that’s where the help of masks comes in.

It can also happen that you are more of using a conditioner instead of a hydrating mask, which is completely fine, but today we want to tell you about the differences between the two products so that you can take advantage of their benefits and understand how each one can help you.

As we always tell you, each hair is a world, and your needs are not the same as anyone else’s. Therefore, always make sure you know your hair type well so that you know what you should do and what products to use.

What is a conditioner?

Surely you’ve ever heard of it and you use it regularly, right? The conditioner complements the shampoo that we decide to use, because it helps us with hydration, shine, and split ends.

We all want to have manageable hair on a day-to-day basis, so a good conditioner helps us a lot with this. In addition, we know that many of us have thousands of responsibilities and pending during the day, so we do not have as much time to do a deeper treatment, so the conditioner is a great ally.

What is the moisturizing mask?

You may not have read anything about moisturizing masks before, or you may. This product mixes ingredients (which must be of good quality) that helps our hair.

If you have dry skin, you probably use moisturizer. The same goes for the mask: if you have dry hair, it is best to use a moisturizing mask that can help you repair your hair and say goodbye to dryness. When you apply this mask, your hair feels much more hydrated and shiny.

What is the difference between the conditioner and the mask?

Let’s move on to the most important point of this article: what is the difference between the two treatments? Aren’t they the same?

No, although the conditioner and the mask seem to fulfill the same function of hydrating the hair, they are not the same: on the one hand, the conditioner is a product that we can use almost daily or depending on the frequency with which we wash our hair, but the mask, when moisturizing deeply, we should use it once a week to prevent our hair from looking greasy.

Although these two products are wonderful for our hair to look and feel healthier, remember that the hydrating mask is much deeper, so you must use it with care… Anything in excess is bad!

Can I use the conditioner and the mask at the same time?

You can!

Remember that the conditioner helps us to have soft, manageable, and shiny hair, while the mask concentrates on hydrating our hair fiber, so they can be used at the same time without any problem. Just remember not to overdo the use of the mask to avoid oil.

Don’t forget that at Maka we have an oil control mask and a moisturizing mask so that you can choose the one that best suits your needs.