What happens if you leave conditioner in

The difference is that my curls dry with more definition. I do not get the itchies from build up. On a positive note over time I reap the benefits of deep conditioning so on the rare occasion that I straighten my hair it is much softer than it was before I started doing this. I included a link to my fb page in case anyone wanted to see my hair type.

The difference is that my curls dry with more definition, I even vary the amount of product used depending on how much volume I want. Also, before I untwist them in the morning I moisturize with my conditioner.

Leave in conditioner is glorified water to me so I use a heavy conditioner. My hair is super dry and sucks up anything I put on it so I never have an issue with buildup even when I place it on my scalp. The only time my head itches is when I straighten it for some … Read more ». I agree! I always leave in my heavy conditioner. My hair is normally super-DRY so it loves the conditioner. A waste of money. Both my shampoo and conditioners are free from all sulfates and cones and mostly protein.

After washing I either use coconut oil or argan oil sometimes both for moisture. My hair loves them. Not complaining on the info or articles, but am I the only one who notices that almost everything that is listed as a must for natural hair is then listed as a potential danger?

Water is the purest form of moisture; then you hear of hydral fatigue constant wetting and drying of hair. Protective styling, then is it right for you or not? Conditioners and promotion of co-washing, NOW leaving in conditioners can be potentially harmful. I can definitely see how all of this information can be overwhelming for some. But I think the main key is moderation along with research and exercising common sense. My humble opinion. I really dislike leaving conditioner in my hair that is not meant to be left in.

It makes my hair frizzy. So I usually just wash it all out. Then I will go in with a leave-in conditioner. I skip DCing for more than 15 mins, an hour or heat makes no difference. When your hair becomes crunchy and dry is when it needs more moisture and when it goes on the other end and becomes mushy and weak is when more protein is needed for your hair.

You have to find the proper balance for your hair, because either one or the other extreme is not good, you are then going to lose hair. Yes and that is how non leave in conditioners affect my hair when they are left in, that is why I NEVER leave them in. I used regular conditioner for WnGs intermittently for years. Then, I started using conditioners formulated as leave-ins.

Over the last several months, I started using Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose as a leave-in for braid-outs and it has worked amazing for me!! My hair is moisturized and it gives me a light, firm hold! I never had problems in the past with silicone containing conditioners, but I would usually shampoo once every 4 … Read more ». I notice a lot of conditioners add sodium hydroxide lye as an ingredient; so it may be a good idea not to leave it in or even use these conditioners for that matter.

Not enough to cause concerns. They promote it as their deep moiturizing treatment, but my hair soaks up this heavy conditioner for my daily wash and gos. I do wash with their sulfate free NoPoo twice a wk and those nights I sleep in Heaven in Hair to replenish the moisture.

So far I have more defined curls and much less frizz. I think the article is informative. I think the problem for newbies is having to decipher the factual information from the misinformation that is of often spread within the natural hair community. I find it funny that the Aussie line of products is not even available here. I never had an issue with them. Or if you have low-porosity type hair? I wash my hair weekly and rinse out my Hello Hydration conditionner.

Then I detangle and moisturize my hair with the Aubrey Organics White Camelia conditionner and leave it in. Not only does it make my hair uber soft but it also smells good. I love how Hello Hydration makes my curls look but it also makes my scalp itch like crazy so I had to give it up. Any conditioner from the herbal essence line when left in my hair will cause my scalp to itch like crazy!

Is it just me? When used as a regular rinse out conditioner it works fine without the itchies. The tressame naturals conditioners are currently my favorite since starting the curly girl method back in April. Whenever I leave in rinse-out conditioners in my hair my scalp always starts itching. It was absolutely disgusting. I had to wash my hair about 3—4 times just to get out all of the dandruff.

Then because I was tired of my head being bent over the sink I had to go through each section of my hair with a fine tooth comb to get all the flakes out that were stuck to my actual hair strands. Anyway…the point I wanted to make is that … Read more ». What i love about being natural is you can make your OWN rules.

I like Herbal Essence Hello Hydration and it works well. Remember the instructions will only ever say what THEY want but being natural is doing what your HAIR wants,as long as you use common sense they is nothing wrong with it as it saves money. Her method is such a godsend because it allows for so much flexibility. I also use AO Honeysuckle rose as a leave in like Shelli but I also leave the glycogen protein balance in my hair for days on in also by AO and there are no ill effects.

Again, I think that with all advice you need to take it with a grain of salt. What works for some leaving in conditioner for ex: may not work for another. That does not work for everyone. Number one, would you put lotion on your skin and never wash it — then call it clean?

Number two, so what if your hair feels and looks stripped after a shampoo, your hair is clean! I think people should stop obsessing over that. As the … Read more ». I use a sulfate-free, natural shampoo by Carols Daughter and dilute it with water, I also prepoo with Vatika Oil, and after shampooing my hair and scalp are clean without being stripped.

If people with dry scalps find that scrubbing with conditioner works for them then leave it at different strokes. The rest of my skin is super dry and a dermatologist advised me to bathe with Cetaphil, which I feel is equivalent to co-washing the scalp. I cowash once a week and shampoo 1—2x per month whenever I feel my hair needs it.

However, on a daily or every other day basis, I spritz my hair with water, apply a leave-in conditioner and extra virgin olive oil to seal. My hair has thrived and is well moisturized, shiny, healthy, and, I might add, not smelly. Before that it was Giovanni. I have also tried co-washing and it just felt like build up on my hair. IMO co-washing is overhyped. I agree with Nikki. Of course, different strokes for different strokes.

I can tell you that co-pooing is for those who frequently want to wash their hair for whatever reason. For instance, I co-poo my hair every other day sometimes everyday and shampoo once per week for the cleansing. I shampoo and condition my hair weekly. I do feel like there are times when the first day or two it is not a moisturized as I would like to feel, but the irritation and buildup I get on my scalp when I co-wash for too long is pretty annoying.

Yes, totally agree! I went to the doctor for some rash I kept getting around my nose, well more like a fungus! He then looked at my scalp and found the culprit! Long story short, he basically said that we wash our face and our bodies daily, same goes for the scalp! Bottom line…But as always, to each their own…or is it to each his own? This is definitely one of those trail and error things.

I can go longer periods of time and not wash my hair but my 12 year old has to get her hair washed at least every two weeks if not more often. You have to find what works best for you. For instance my older daughter, 20 year old, likes using a conditioner that she adds tea tree oil to.

I tried that and hated it. I could not comb though my hair and it was so dry. Trail and error. I also use it for my co-washes. I tried it as a leave in for the first time last week when I took my twists down it was so soft and fluffy. I used it again the other night and I got the same results.

This product really helps to simplify my regimen. Hi ladies!! I began my transition in Nov and I did my big chop in May I am really struggling with dryness!! Like it is a major problem. I did a post recently about how moisturizing starts on wash day. Hey there! Hopefully this advice would help. Your hair may just be highly porous; moisterizing once or twice a day may just be the norm for you.

Thank you and good luck for the upcoming articles. Is this because I left the conditioner in? Please note, comments must be approved before they are published. Taxes and shipping calculated at checkout. Since most conditioners are formulated with heavier ingredients, if left on the hair, they have the potential to cause buildup on both the scalp and hair. Scalp Itchiness: According to BGLH, referenced below, if you use a protein-laden conditioner, you could suffer from scalp irritation and itchiness.

Many people can attest to the scalp itchiness and irritation that can occur when using a rinse-out conditioner as a leave-in. Dusty Residue: When the rinse-out conditioner dries, sometimes there is a dusty residue left behind. No wonder beauty experts across the world suggest sticking to a diligent hair conditioning routine! However, to reap the maximum benefits of the hair conditioner, using it the right way is crucial.

This article explores the right way to use hair conditioners and how long you should leave the conditioner in your hair. Read on. Conditioners contain cationic surfactants. These surfactants have positively charged hydrophilic heads that stick to the negatively charged hair strands, forming a protective coat to reduce static electricity and friction. Conditioners also improve shine and color 1. They make your hair feel softer, lustrous, and manageable.

However, using a hair conditioner will not automatically result in great hair. You should know how to use it the right way. Leaving the conditioner in your hair for long ensures better hydration. Does that mean you can leave it on overnight? When you leave it overnight, the conditioner hydrates and nourishes your hair shafts to make it smoother and softer.