Korean Dictionary
How to say "Conditioner" in Korean
“Conditioner” in Korean is 린스 (pronounced "rinse").
린스
rinse
Usage & Context
Conditioner is used after shampooing to soften and protect hair. The term 린스 is commonly used in Korean households. Many people use conditioner as part of their daily hair care routine.
Example Sentence
샴푸 후에 린스를 사용해요.
I use conditioner after shampooing.
How to use 린스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Conditioner” is 린스, romanized as rinse.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 린스.
Pronunciation Guide
린 (rin) sounds like 'rin' (as in 'rinse' without the 's' at the end). 스 (seu) sounds like 'soo' but with a very light 's' sound, almost like a breathy 's'. Put it together as 'rin-seu'. It's a loanword from 'rinse,' but in Korean, it specifically refers to hair conditioner.
More Example Sentences
Giving hair care advice to someone.
샴푸 후에는 꼭 린스를 사용해서 머릿결을 부드럽게 해주세요.
After shampooing, always use conditioner to make your hair soft.
Complimenting a hair product's lasting fragrance.
이 린스는 향이 오래가서 좋아요.
This conditioner is good because its scent lasts a long time.
Warning about the potential negative effects of overuse.
린스를 너무 많이 쓰면 머리가 떡질 수 있어요.
If you use too much conditioner, your hair might become greasy.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '린스' (rinseu) specifically means hair conditioner, not the general act of rinsing. It's an essential step in many Koreans' hair care routines, often followed by hair treatments or masks. The distinction between '린스' (conditioner) and '트리트먼트' (treatment) is important, with treatments typically being more intensive and used less frequently.
Editorial note
We review entries like 린스 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
린스를 바르다
to apply conditioner
린스 후 헹구다
to rinse after conditioning
샴푸 린스 세트
shampoo and conditioner set
Related Expressions
컨디셔너
keondisyeoneo
conditioner (another loanword, sometimes used interchangeably)
트리트먼트
teuriteumeonteu
hair treatment
헤어 에센스
heeo esenseu
hair essence/serum
헤어 오일
heeo oil
hair oil
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