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This is the reason you should be conditioning your locks before you shampoo, according to a hair care expert

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A HAIR care expert has revealed the reason why people with fine locks should be using conditioner BEFORE they shampoo.

Most people have been taught to shampoo, rinse, lather, rinse, repeat and then use conditioner but now experts are advising people to change their routine.

Hair care experts have revealed the real benefits for conditioning your locks BEFORE shampooing
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Hair care experts have revealed the real benefits for conditioning your locks BEFORE shampooingCredit: Getty Images

Nina Dimachki, artistic director for Kérastase, told "Conditioning before you shampoo is great for adding nourishment to fine hair without weighing it down.

"It also promotes a longer lasting blowdry and primes the hair before cleansing, allowing shampoo to distribute easier and more evenly."

According to Nina Dimachki, artistic director for Kérastase, using conditioner first adds nourishment
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According to Nina Dimachki, artistic director for Kérastase, using conditioner first adds nourishmentCredit: Getty Images

And it's not just people with fine hair that would benefit from the new routine, those with highlighted hair are also advised to condition first as Nina says their hair tangles easily and is prone to greasiness.

Now, popular hair brands are introducing product lines which promote the pre-shampoo condition method, including Kérastase and Tresemmé.

Now hair brands Kérastase and Tresemmé have unveiled products which promote the pre-conditioning method
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Now hair brands Kérastase and Tresemmé have unveiled products which promote the pre-conditioning methodCredit: Getty Images

And the routine doesn't require any extra effort, you simply have to reverse your usual process and instead of conditioning from ears down, start from the root and continue to the tip.

Your hair should be wet throughout and Nina explains that your locks won't get greasy because:"You will be cleansing it after, so your hair won't be weighed down or oily."

Trying the new regimen is simple and all you have to do is reverse your normal routine
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Trying the new regimen is simple and all you have to do is reverse your normal routineCredit: Getty Images

Even people with thick hair should be able to see a difference if they try a condition-shampoo- condition regimen, says Nina.

And with summer just beginning, our hair is prone to become dry and in need of extra hydration, so it's the perfect time to try the new routine.

The pre-condition treatment is beneficial for those with fine hair and thick hair as it helps re-hydrate, particularly in summer months
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The pre-condition treatment is beneficial for those with fine hair and thick hair as it helps re-hydrate, particularly in summer monthsCredit: Getty Images