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Apply conditioner to mids and ends

For lengths and ends that need softness when conditioner near the roots leaves your hair flat. Keep conditioning focused where you need it.

A thin coating of conditioner being smoothed over the lower lengths and ends, away from the scalp.

Step by step

  1. Hands loosely separating wet hair into manageable sections.
    STEP 1 OF 3

    Bring the lengths within reach

    • After shampooing, rinse away the cleanser.
    • Bring the lengths forward and loosely divide the wet hair into manageable sections.
    • Mids means the middle of each length; ends means the tips.
  2. A thin coating of conditioner being smoothed over the lower lengths and ends, away from the scalp.
    STEP 2 OF 3

    Smooth through mids and ends

    • Start with the amount directed on your bottle.
    • Spread between your palms; smooth over the middle lengths and tips.
    • Keep it off the scalp for this targeted method. Do not pull through knots.
  3. A helper in a blue shirt supports the wet hair ends while rinsing out conditioner with a handheld sprayer.
    STEP 3 OF 3

    Wait as directed, then rinse

    • Leave on for the time stated on your bottle.
    • Under your shower, guide water through each section with your free hand, rinsing as directed.
    • Gently remove excess water before your next routine step.

    The photo shows optional help. You can rinse your own hair under an ordinary shower; a helper or handheld sprayer is not required.

About 3–5 min hands-on for dividing wet lengths, applying conditioner and rinsing it out. Add the bottle's dwell time. Shampooing, substantial detangling and drying are separate.

Practical editorial estimate, not measured. Includes the rinse rather than timing only smoothing product onto hair; dense or very long lengths can take longer.

You’re done when…

The conditioner is rinsed out as directed, and the lengths feel manageable. A heavy coating is not the goal.