How To Deep Condition Your Hair (5 Tips from Everyday Cosmetics)
Have you been deep conditioning your hair correctly?
Having healthy hair is all about deep conditioning, whether you're natural or not. Unfortunately, so few people know how to properly deep condition their hair or neglect the practice.
What is deep conditioning?
Deep conditioning is the application of a luxurious hair treatment to your hair. Deep conditioners may comprise moisturizing ingredients as well as nutrients that fuel your hair (see below). Deep conditioners should be used every week or two, and they should stay in your hair for at least 20 minutes. Unlike a normal rinse-off conditioner, a deep conditioner is rinsed out after a while.
How to deep condition at home
Getting your hair deep conditioned at home is so simple and it will transform how your hair feels and looks. You only need a regular conditioner in addition to your washing products, and a hair cap. If you don't have a hair cap, a clean plastic bag will work just fine. Here's a step-by-step approach to a deep conditioning regimen.
Before you start, read the label on your deep conditioner
Be careful when looking at the labels of hair care products and check the ingredients, because some of them may say “all-natural” or “moisturizing” or “rapid repair.” Only use coconut oil, olive oil, or avocado Deep Conditioners that have been certified safe by a third party.
The common experience with many hair care products is that they coat and sit on your hair, leaving you with a sticky feeling and the impression that your hair has been hydrated.
1. Get your hair wet.
You can apply a deep conditioner to wet or damp hair or after shampoo, but it is best to apply one after shampoo. Regardless of the conditioner you use, you should only apply it to wet or damp hair. Your strands will receive all the moisture and nutrients necessary for optimal appearance.
Before rinsing out the deep conditioner, apply your normal styling products using the order listed above. However, you should feel comfortable using your products or switching them up if that is what works best for you.
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2. Focus on your ends.
Your hair is composed of numerous individual strands, and thus the ends are the most dry. Split ends and single strand knots are also found there. The conditioner you use toDeep condition your hair will restore PROTEIN, preventing split ends and breakage.
It is critical to condition your hair throughout, but the conditioner should be applied to only the roots where your hair naturally releases oil (sebum) (i.e. near the scalp). Concentrate on your ends, because that's where your scalp produces sebum (oil).
3. Apply heat and a hair cap to open the cuticle.
Before applying a deep conditioner, wrap a warm, damp towel around your head and allow it to sit for at least 20 minutes (we recommend 20-40).
Your hair may feel limp, weak, and lifeless if you overhydrate it during the deep condition treatment. Hygral fatigue is when your hair loses its strength and looks limp and weak. Whether you forgot to leave your conditioner in for an hour or two or left it on all day or overnight, hygral fatigue may occur. If your hair has felt weak, make sure you don't overcondition it.
4. Rinse out your hair
To close the cuticle and retain moisture, rinse out Deep Conditioners with cold water. If you're worried about leaving product behind, or if your hair gets oily, you can rinses them out with shampoo.
5. And most importantly: Deep Condition REGULARLY.
Deep conditioners are not a miracle cure for hair issues, and the results will come slowly. Just as you workout after a long break from activity, hair growth and repair depends on time and consistence.
