How often can you deep condition?

Question

Hi,

I want to thank everyone for responding to my previous question about hair damage and how to fix it or help it. I couldn't figure out how to respond to the answers. I am new here, so I apologize.

Anyway, I have a question... How often can I deep condition my hair; for ex: leave on conditioner for a night or few hours? Is it possible that it can be over done and damage your hair as well?

Thank you all in advance for your answers. I really do appreciate it.

Answer 1

if you,ve bought a really good deep conditioner once a week is the recommended time

Answer 2

I think once a week is what is recommended. Apparently if you leave conditioner on the hair and allow it to dry it ceases to keep conditioning so don't bother sleeping in it.

Specially designed leave-in stuff is okay to use every day and also throughout the day for 'touch-ups'

I have read that normal conditioner should be left on for about 3-5 mins for maximum effectiveness. The best time to condition is in a steamy room as the damp air aids the penetration of the conditioner in the hair.

Aussie 3 minute miracle is excellent! It smells like bubble gum too and makes even the most bleached hair sooo soft.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Deep condition at least once a week. Wrap your hair in a towel after you have applied the treatment. Leave for around an hour. The warmth will aid the treatment. I would not recommend deep treatment more than twice a week as this can cause scalp problems like blocked follicles, itchyness or flakyness. You can use homemade remedies like olive oil but remember to emulsify with a dollop of neat shampoo before adding water or it will leave your hair a little greasy. As a mobile hairdresser I offer this service to my clients using professional use only treatments and will apply a relaxing deep conditioning treatment every four to six weeks. More like a pampering session for you and your hair. Maybe there is a mobile hairdresser in your area that offers the same!

Answer 4

Deep conditioning your hair too much will probably not damage it as such but may make it eceptionally greasy and possibly dry it out at the ends as you are washing out the natural oils and stuff.

I would say that you should use a 20minute deep conditioning treatment twice a week, but wrap your head in a very hot wet towel while you do it which should make it work better.

also you could try using a clarifying shampoo once a fortnight to wash off product build up which should then help the conditioner absorb better. I think the new boots expert range do a good one.

Answer 5

About once a week for that kind of deep conditioning. My hair is dry due to colouring so I condition everyday and leave it on for about 10 minutes, it feels lovely and soft but feels like a witches broom if I dont. Hope that helps x

Answer 6

I use a deep conditioner once a week usually. I put it on, then wrap a warm towel round my hair and jump in the bath while it gets to work

Answer 7

Yes once a week is fine. Your hair will be a lil heavier but just leave out the after products you know. Other than that you are good to go

Answer 8

once a week is preferable but if you hair is on the drier side try twice a week and use a clarifying shampoo in between to avoid it getting too greasy.

Answer 9

i think you should do it every time you take a shower but leave it only for three minutes...it will make your hair nice and smoth everyday..i do that and my hair is never damaged...

Answer 10

once a week is normally often enough only thing that could happen if you over do it is it will become greasy