How to Use ShowBarn Secret® Sheen and Conditioner: A Step-by-Step Guide

 

 

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ShowBarn Secret® Guide

How to Use ShowBarn Secret® Sheen Conditioner

Silky, glossy coats—without the fuss. This quick guide walks you through a simple, low-breakage flow for conditioning and shine that lasts.

Time: ~8 minutes • Difficulty: Easy • Best for: Manes, tails, photofinish shine

What it is

A show-street—turning conditioner that gives slip and shine while keeping out the greasiness. Made for real riders who need lift-through-and-gloss, not soppiness.

Rider-first promise: fast steps, clean shine, no diva volume.

When to use

  • After bathing and towel drying
  • Before tacking, to manage fly‐aways
  • On show or photo day for knock-out gleam

Supplies

  • Sheen Conditioner
  • Towel
  • Wide-tooth comb
  • Soft brush

Step-by-Step

1) Prep clean, damp hair

After wash, towel off to bare-damp or dry. Product spreads better that way.

2) Apply moderate amount

Use a palm-sized blob from mid-length to tips—less at the roots prevents flat mane.

3) Section and comb

Split hair into manageable parts, hold above knot, and comb from the bottom up to save strands.

4) Brush smooth

Use a detangling brush to smooth and distribute product evenly;

5) Finish

Light misting or quick finger-smooth illusions with a soft towel gives a polished finish.


Pro Tips

  • Use less, not more—thinner coverage gives better hold and sheen.
  • Always comb from ends—you save hair and tack grip.
  • On deep colors, use a white glove test—keep color true, not shiny grey.

Quick FAQs

How much conditioner?

Palm-size per mane/tail is plenty. More doesn’t mean better.

Wet or dry hair better?

Bare-damp or dry spreads product best; wet dilutes and reduces shine.

Is it show safe?

Yes—wipe hands first and avoid cresy roots for best saddle/grip compatibility.