![]() ![]() This is because hair cuticles open up when warm and moist, allowing them to take in whatever moisture is around (just think about your hair in humidity). Your deep conditioning treatment will only be effective when your hair is in a heated environment. Then, using a wide tooth comb (which you can get from the high street and Afro hair shops) detangle your hair gently – this’ll just make it easier when washing it out. If your hair is thick, you’re going to want to take time to do this in sections to make sure all strands are coated. When you apply your mask, you want to do this from root to tip. If you have fine curls then masks that also contain coconut oil are great options as the lightness of coconut oil is absorbed easily but the hair, smooths through nicely but doesn’t leave residue once rinsed out, or leave curls feeling weighed down.įor thick and Afro-textured hair richer ingredients like shea butter, jojoba oil and argan oil are what you need to look out for to nourish your strands. Look out for the likes of keratin, amino acids, wheat protein and soy to cover protein, and fatty acids like avocado oil. All deep conditioners should contain protein rich ingredients and fatty acids both of which help to repair damaged hair. First things first, you know that a deep conditioner is not the conditioner that you get in the shampoo/conditioner duo, they are normally referred to as a mask, treatment or intensive conditioner, and will usually say they need to be left on for 10 - 30 minutes – not an apply and rinse out job. Ok, you’ve washed your mane with your favourite cleanser, your hair is ready and willing to be slathered in deep nourishing goodness. ![]() So, what's the routine?Ĭool, so now you know the frequency, what do you actually have to do? The simple answer is apply lovely hydrating products, stick a shower cap on and wash out. So how often should you be doing a DC on your curls? “My advice would be do a deep conditioner every two weeks for Afro textured curls and if you have more European textured curls you should be doing them weekly,” says Dionne. “I would say to try and deep condition regularly- try not to miss that because when the weather is warm like it is now you want to try and up your hydration game.” To keep your mane highly moisturised you need to keep on top of the treatments, especially in the summer months says celebrity hairstylist Dionne Smith. How often should I use a deep conditioner? That being said, a deep conditioning treatment can rehydrate dry hair, which will then help your curls feel smoother and more moisturised and appear more uniform. But just so you to know, even an ah-mazing deep conditioning session won’t fix split ends, sorry – you've got to book into the salon to get them snipped off. ![]() How do you know when you to deep condition? Well, if your curls are looking a bit frazzled and not sitting right, it's likely because of split ends and frayed strands. Shampoo and conditioner will care for your hair on a basic level, but they don't contain the targeted technology and ingredients necessary to repair and strengthen. Throw in the addition of a salon-quality deep conditioning treatment and it starts to feel like a whole lot of effort.īut, to keep your strands in tip-top condition it’s imperative to use a deep conditioning treatment regularly. Even the simplest wash-and-go isn’t for the time poor, and don't even get me started on the care that you have to take with detangling and applying product post-wash – phew – it’s enough for you to need a long nap. Washing curly and coily Afro hair isn’t a quick thing – wash, rinse and repeat? Nuh-uh. ![]()
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