What type of product removes dirt from the hair and adds moisture and softness?

The correct answer is conditioners. Conditioners are specifically formulated to not only clean hair by removing dirt and excess oils but also to replenish moisture and add softness. They often contain ingredients that help to smooth the hair cuticle, making hair easier to manage and reducing frizz.

While cleansers do remove dirt, they are primarily designed for cleansing the scalp and hair, and they may strip moisture from the hair rather than adding it. Cationic products are a type of conditioning agent that can be found in some hair treatments, but they are not primarily designed to add moisture and softness on their own. Emollients, while beneficial for adding softness and moisture, are typically ingredients found within conditioners, rather than products on their own created for cleansing and conditioning hair.

Understanding the role of conditioners helps to highlight their importance in hair care routines, particularly for maintaining healthy, hydrated, and softer hair.