The product I chose for this assignment was conditioner. I use Organix Awapuhi Ginger Conditioner
Hair conditioner is a product that I find particularly
interesting. Shampoo most likely came about because people wanted a better way
to clean their hair, but where did conditioner come in? Was its original use to
provide nutrition to hair, to detangle, or for other purposes? There are so
many varieties of conditioner that are currently in existence. From the many
brands of conditioner, such as Pantene and Garnier Fructisse to the 2-in-1
shampoo/conditioner from Head & Shoulders, to its various uses, the product
has become a staple in many households. With conditioner, one can choose to add
volume to their hair, straighten it, strengthen it, prevent frizziness, or do
all of the above. They come scented and unscented, and in various textures. The
possibilities and uses of conditioner are many.
According to Hygieneforhealth.org, the first "conditioner" was created by perfumist Edouard Pinuad to soften men's hair in 1900. Since then, various types of conditioner have been created. The first rinse-off conditioner was marketed in 1970. Before Pinuad's conditioner, however, "European women cindtioned their hair with dead lizards boiled in olive oil. Chinese women used seeds from the cedrela tree (Chinese cedar) to make a finishing hair rinse. Filipino women hade a hair conditioner from aloe soaked in water. And Americans used oil mixed with eggs (1600s)."
Sources:
"Hair Care." Back in Time. Accord AU, 2011. Web. 08 Sept. 2013.
http://www.hygieneforhealth.org.au/hair_care.php
According to Hygieneforhealth.org, the first "conditioner" was created by perfumist Edouard Pinuad to soften men's hair in 1900. Since then, various types of conditioner have been created. The first rinse-off conditioner was marketed in 1970. Before Pinuad's conditioner, however, "European women cindtioned their hair with dead lizards boiled in olive oil. Chinese women used seeds from the cedrela tree (Chinese cedar) to make a finishing hair rinse. Filipino women hade a hair conditioner from aloe soaked in water. And Americans used oil mixed with eggs (1600s)."
Sources:
"Hair Care." Back in Time. Accord AU, 2011. Web. 08 Sept. 2013.
http://www.hygieneforhealth.org.au/hair_care.php
Wow, boiled lizards is not something I want to put in my hair; fascinating!
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ReplyDeleteYes, I did not know what people used beforehand and boiled lizards would not be my first guest. Hair conditioner is pretty important to me though I know it is losing some of its popularity with advanced shampoo products. Your choice of product is very interesting as no one really looks into such everyday products. I really enjoy how you went a bit into the invention of it and it's nice to compare "then" and "now."
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