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[stxrcrossed]

After I use a clarifying shampoo, should I use conditioner?

Also, how often do all of you use a deep conditioning treatment or a hair mask? Do you just go by feel or do you stick to a schedule? Any exceptionally good home remedies or drug-store deep conditioners that you would highly recommend?

Comments

[aeryn]

Yes I would ue a conditioner. Clarifying shampoos tend to strip away EVERYTHING and if I don't follow with a conditioner, my hair is very dull and rough.

I used to use a deep conditioner once a week. I've tried many brands but nothing really did more than a standard conditioner.

One good home remedy is apple cider vinegar. Just pour it over your scalp and hair after you've rinsed. It'll remove build-up and make your hair shiny.

[oh_sweetsummer]

i hear about the apple cider vinegar in hair thing all the time--and i know this is a silly question, but doesnt that make your hair STINK?

[aeryn]

LOL when you're using it, it stinks up the shower. But once your hair dries, the vinegar smell is totally gone.

People also use white vinegar as a fabric softener and to remove odors from clothing, and it's the same thing - smell is gone when the clothes are dry.

[oh_sweetsummer]

haha okay, thats what i was wondering! if the smell lingers or not after you wash it out since it is a pretty strong smell.

maybe i will finally give this a try then :}

[oh_sweetsummer]

ditto on the conditioner.

as for deep conditioners, i use neutrogena's triple moisture deep conditioning mask once (sometimes twice) a week, and i love it. it's about $6-8 bucks for a tub.

[oh_sweetsummer]

regarding this post, i have another question:

how often should you use a clarifying shampoo? and which brand do yall use?

[blackheart_dove]

Clarifying shampoos are only really useful for removing silicone buildup, imo...

As for vinegar, the smell isn't really noticable, because you dilute it with mostly water.

[196974]

i don't think you are supposed to use a clarifying shampoo more than once or twice a month.

[aeryn]

I only use it when I've had a lot of product in my hair. Otherwise I use normal shampoo. I use Suave because it's cheap haha.

[russian_grl]

Yes definitely use conditioner after shampooing. It makes you hair easier to style, moisturizes it and seals in the moisture. I use the deep conditioning treatment twice a week.
I would highly recommend the Joyco line - shampoo, conditioner and especially the K Pak deep conditioner