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Topic: deep conditioning question
Posted By: no1auntt
Subject: deep conditioning question
Date Posted: April 16 2007 at 10:26am
i know this is gonna sound really dumb but how do i deep condition correctly?  Do i do it with my hair wet or dry?  Do i do it before i shampoo and then normal condition aftrewards or what? also do i leave it down or wrap it in a towel?  sorry to be so dumb but i want to do it right if i'm taking the time to do it. Also how do you use olive oil on your hair?



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Posted By: hairbraider
Date Posted: April 17 2007 at 11:00am
Don't feel dumb!  There are actually many ways to deep condition.  I'll give you a few methods I myself use.....
 
Olive oil ~ on unwashed (dry or lightly dampened) hair.  Because my hair is thick, I divide my hair in 4 sections by making 2 parts like this + and place each one in a clip to keep them divided.  One section at a time, I pour oil into my hand and smooth it through until the hair is soaked from scalp to ends.  (I estimate that I use about 1/4 cup in all.)  Then I comb it all and put it in a braid or bun and leave it at least several hours, usually overnight.  Wash and condition as usual.
 
Mayonaise ~ on freshly washed hair, usually after a clarifying or chelating wash, in place of normal conditioner.  While the hair is still wet, smear a bunch of mayo all through the hair concentrating on the ends.  Don't put much on the scalp area unless you have a very dry scalp.  Clip the hair up and wrap plastic wrap or a plastic bag around the hair area, wrap a warm towel around that (warmed in the dryer or something).  Leave it for an hour, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.  Air dry.  If it feels greasy the next day, I lightly shampoo it and condition.
 
Quicker method using conditioner ~ to be done in the shower.  Wet hair with hot water to open up the cuticle.  Slather on a bunch of conditioner all through the hair, I mean a bunch.  Clip it up in a bun trying not to squeeze out the conditioner.  Leave it while washing and shaving or whatever.  Rinse out the conditioner, then shampoo and condition as usual.
 
Feel free to alter it to best suit you and your hair type.  I'm sure others have different methods to add to what I've said.


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sarah
40 inches
did henna for the first time
http://hairbraider.spaces.live.com - click here to go to My Hair Space


Posted By: no1auntt
Date Posted: April 17 2007 at 11:59am
thank you  last night i out on a bunch of conditioner and then wrapped it in a hot towel for prolly 45 minutes and then shwered and shampooed and just normal conditioned but i wasn't sure...i also put a small dab of olive oil on the ends afterwards   it really feels nice today  thanks so much


Posted By: Sarsvati
Date Posted: April 17 2007 at 2:02pm
hairbraider you're so knowledgable! sorry for the highjack, but I've been noticing your posts and you always give such good advice.

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http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=51616 - No 'Poo or Condish Experiment


Posted By: hairbraider
Date Posted: April 17 2007 at 8:14pm
Embarrassed Thanks.  I gathered info for 6 or so years from some wonderfully knowledgable people who spent years prior gathering info themselves.  I'm still soaking it in as well as sharing. lol

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sarah
40 inches
did henna for the first time
http://hairbraider.spaces.live.com - click here to go to My Hair Space



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