What the rinse after shampoo does
Shampoo cleans the scalp. Afterwards the ends are often dry and easy to tangle, especially in long, curly or coloured hair. Conditioner coats the lengths so each strand feels softer and slips more easily through a comb.
That is why it does not go on the scalp. The directions on the MONDAY bottle are clear: from mid-length to ends, avoiding the scalp.
Choosing a conditioner by dryness, curl and thickness
Moisture is for normal to dry, dull hair. Hyaluronic acid holds moisture, shea butter helps seal the cuticle and soften, and coconut oil hydrates and adds shine. Pick it when your ends feel dry and drag under the comb.
Smooth is for curly, wavy and frizz-prone hair. Wheat protein locks in moisture and helps reduce tangles, avocado oil softens, coconut oil adds shine. Pick it when long hair knots after every wash or puffs up whenever the air turns humid.
Volume is for fine, thin hair that falls flat. Hydrolysed collagen helps strands feel fuller, and macadamia oil gives light moisture. Pick it when you want soft hair but worry that conditioner will glue it to your scalp.
The 50 ml Smooth is the travel size. Pack it for a weekend at the beach so you are not stuck with the hotel conditioner.
The three ranges side by side
| Range | Suits | Key ingredients in the conditioner | What the brand aims for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | Normal to dry, dull hair | Hyaluronic acid, shea butter, coconut oil | Hydration, soft and shiny hair |
| Smooth | Curly, wavy, frizz-prone hair | Wheat protein, avocado oil, coconut oil | Smooth, soft hair with less frizz and fewer tangles |
| Volume | Fine, thin, flat hair | Hydrolysed collagen, macadamia oil, shea butter, coconut oil | Light conditioning, hair that feels fuller |
All three contain dimethicone and dimethiconol, both silicones, in their ingredient lists. They are free of SLS, SLES and parabens, with a pH of 5.
Mid-lengths to ends: how to apply it
- Rinse out the shampoo, then gently squeeze the water from your hair. On dripping-wet hair the conditioner thins out and runs off before it can coat the strands.
- Take a small amount, and one more pump for long hair. Smooth it from the mid-lengths down to the ends, keeping it off the roots and scalp.
- Leave it for one to two minutes. While you wait, work through the knots with a wide-tooth comb, starting at the ends.
- Rinse until the slippery feeling has gone. Pat your hair with a towel instead of rubbing it.
Keep it out of your eyes. For short, fine hair, a single pump is often enough for the whole head.
When humid air makes hair frizz
In Saigon an afternoon downpour can puff up freshly dried hair before you are even home. In Hanoi the damp weeks of February and March keep curly hair from settling all day.
Smooth is the MONDAY range for frizz-prone hair. Wheat protein holds moisture in the strand and helps keep frizz down, while avocado oil helps form a protective layer. Detangle while the conditioner is still in, not once your hair has dried.
Dry your hair soon after washing, because hair left wet for long in humid air tends to dry more tangled. Before getting on a motorbike, tie it low so the wind does not knot the ends.
Pairing with the shampoo of the same range
MONDAY makes its shampoo and conditioner in pairs: each conditioner has a MONDAY shampoo of the same name. The shampoo looks after the scalp, while the matching conditioner adds coconut oil for the ends. Using the pair is the simple way to get what that range is designed for.
You can also mix ranges. With a scalp that goes greasy and ends that stay dry, wash with Volume and condition the ends with Moisture.
Ordering and delivery
The price of each bottle is shown with the products above. Order them on their own or together with the shampoo.
Delivery costs ₫30,000 and is free on orders from ₫1,200,000. We deliver to all 34 provinces and cities in 1 to 4 business days, and you can pay cash on delivery.
See the delivery time for your province on our delivery page. Adding nappies or baby snacks makes it easier to reach free delivery, and you will find them under all products. Shops, pharmacies and resellers buy wholesale through the partner portal.
