How to Say "Conditioner" in German

Spülung

The German word for conditioner is Spülung.

Spülung refers to the hair care product used after shampooing to make hair smoother and easier to manage.

What does it mean word for word?

The word Spülung literally means 'rinse' or 'wash'.

While Spülung can refer to any kind of rinse, such as a mouthwash or a rinse for dishes, the more specific term for hair conditioner is Haarspülung.

The plural form of Spülung is Spülungen.

The word spülen used in Spülung also describes the action of a toilet flushing, meaning the word for conditioner is rooted in the same verb as 'flushing the toilet'.
While Spülung is the standard term, you will often see the English word 'conditioner' on luxury product packaging in German drugstores to make the product seem more international or high-end.
In a medical context, Spülung refers to the irrigation of a wound or a body cavity with a liquid, such as a 'gastric lavage'.

Wo finde ich die Haarspülung?
Where can I find the conditioner?
Können Sie mir bitte eine Haarspülung empfehlen?
Can you please recommend a conditioner to me?
Kannst du mir deine Spülung leihen?
Can you lend me your conditioner?
Hast du eine gute Spülung für meine Haare?
Do you have a good conditioner for my hair?
Kannst du mir deine Pflegespülung empfehlen?
Can you recommend your conditioner?
Ich brauche eine neue Pflegespülung für meine Haare.
I need a new conditioner for my hair.
Ich brauche eine neue Spülung.
I need a new conditioner.
Die Spülung riecht sehr gut.
The conditioner smells very good.
Benutzt du diese Spülung oft?
Do you use this conditioner often?

Julia and Julian are shopping for toiletries at a drugstore.

Julia

Julian, wo ist die Spülung?
Julian, where is the conditioner?
Julian

Sie stehen dort neben dem Shampoo.
They are over there next to the shampoo.
Julia

Welche Spülung empfiehlst du mir?
Which conditioner do you recommend to me?
Julian

Nimm einfach diese hier.
Just take this one here.

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