Does conditioner cause hair loss?

I was reading some hair care blogs about this yesterday. Actually, conditioners don't cause hair loss because they are only meant for the hair strands, not the roots. It is just that the loose hair slips out more easily when you wash it.

Honestly, I used to think my conditioner was making my hair fall, but then my roommate told me we lose like 100 hairs a day anyway. The conditioner just makes the already dead hair slide out easily during the wash. So don't worry about it.

While regular conditioners don't cause hair loss, sometimes scalp irritation or chemical sensitivity can trigger shedding. If you are experiencing sudden, heavy hair fall, it is always safer to consult a dermatologist rather than guessing.

I know how heartbreaking it is to see clumps of hair in the drain after conditioning, it used to make me cry. But please know that conditioner only smoothens the hair and doesn't damage the roots. Your feelings are totally valid, but don't let this scare you.