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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Deep clean your shower once a week to keep residue and mold from accumulating, making sure to clean your shower drain and shampoo and conditioner bottles.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
The best sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners should be staples in your shower routine.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 7 Feb. 2026
Food-grade mineral oil or a butcher block conditioner helps seal the wood and maintain its rich, natural color.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Processing time is usually reserved for conditioner or treatment masks, not shampoo.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
The best sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners should be staples in your shower routine.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 7 Feb. 2026
Food-grade mineral oil or a butcher block conditioner helps seal the wood and maintain its rich, natural color.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Processing time is usually reserved for conditioner or treatment masks, not shampoo.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Conditioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conditioner. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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