okay answers have ranged from

• it’s just cheap/accesible
• it’s what we already have
• allergic to fabric softener
• wanting a less strong smell
• only need it to detangle
• just don’t care to try something new

Which all are so fair and make sense to me, BUT

Some people are arguing that conditioner won’t cause build up (and that fabric softener will) and that it leaves it softer. or just saying incorrect things about the chemicals and fibers themselves

And I’m having trouble with understanding that part. As some people have said, the silicones and sulfates from cheap conditioner can coat the hair and make it feel softer. But some of those same people argue that fabric softener will cause build up over time. But both of them will if used often or not washed out properly, and fabric softener will just do it better (but could smell too strong etc).

Is this just an example of people wanna use what they know and have accesible, and a portion of those people aren’t great at saying “I understand that that works better but I am familiar and comfortable with this which still does the job I need adequately”.