When you wash your hair, the shampoo opens the struttura surface of the hair – the cuticle. For this reason it is important to add una Care for your hair after washing to close the cuticle. This is exactly what conditioner will do. REF Illuminate Color Conditioner. In addition to sealing hair fibers, it provides nourishment, hydration, and softening—essential for beautiful, shiny, and healthy hair. It protects hair from mechanical damage and dryness, and smoothes the surface, helping to soften hair and making it easier to comb and perform subsequent treatments.