Shampoo vs. Conditioner — What's the Difference?

Shampoo () is a hair care product, typically in the form of a viscous liquid, that is used for cleaning hair. Less commonly, shampoo is available in bar form, like a bar of soap.

One that conditions, especially an additive or application that improves the quality or usability of a substance

Any of various liquid or cream preparations of soap or detergent used to wash the hair and scalp.

Anything that improves the condition of something

Any of various cleaning agents for rugs, upholstery, or cars.

Hair conditioner

The act or process of washing or cleaning with shampoo.

Fabric conditioner, fabric softener

To wash or undergo washing with shampoo.

Someone who trains athletes or racehorses

(originally) A traditional Indian and Persian body massage given after pouring warm water over the body and rubbing it with extracts from herbs.

An agricultural machine that crimps and crushes newly cut hay to promote faster and more even drying.

A commercial liquid soap product for washing hair or other fibres/fibers, such as carpets.

Exercise that conditions the body; as, farmwork can be a good conditioner.

An instance of washing the hair or other fibres with shampoo.

A trainer of athletes.

Champagne.

A substance used in washing (clothing or hair) to make things softer.

(intransitive) To wash one's own hair with shampoo.

Exercise that conditions the body;

(transitive) To wash (i.e. the hair, carpet, etc.) with shampoo.

A trainer of athletes

(transitive) To press or knead the whole surface of the body of (a person), and at the same time to stretch the limbs and joints, in connection with the hot bath.

A substance used in washing (clothing or hair) to make things softer

To press or knead the whole surface of the body of (a person), and at the same time to stretch the limbs and joints, in connection with the hot bath.

To wash throughly and rub the head of (a person), with the fingers, using either soap, or a soapy preparation, for the more thorough cleansing.

The act of shampooing.

Cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair

The act of washing your hair with shampoo

Use shampoo on (hair)