How do you use it to condition your hair? How much; and what's the process? Thanks!!!
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My 15 year old did it and she washed her hair 2x's took enough to cover her hair and scalp about 2-3 table spoons, her hair is half way down her back and thick. Then she did like a double boiler put the coconut oil in one small dish then took a second dish about the same size but deeper and filled it with Hot water put the oil bowl in that mixed till liquefied towel dried her hair, applied from scalp to roots a small amount at a time put a bag/cap on her head used the blow dryer for a few seconds to heat her hair then left on for 2 hrs. wash hair out 2x's and amazing she loved her hair. Use 1 or 2 times a month or more if needed. you do not need to condition. My 15 year old did it and she washed her hair 2x's took enough to cover her hair and scalp about 2-3 table spoons, her hair is half way down her back and thick. Then she did like a double boiler put the coconut oil in one small dish then took a second dish about the same size but deeper and filled it with Hot water put the oil bowl in that mixed till liquefied towel dried her hair, applied from scalp to roots a small amount at a time put a bag/cap on her head used the blow dryer for a few seconds to heat her hair then left on for 2 hrs. wash hair out 2x's and amazing she loved her hair. Use... » Read More My 15 year old did it and she washed her hair 2x's took enough to cover her hair and scalp about 2-3 table spoons, her hair is half way down her back and thick. Then she did like a double boiler put the coconut oil in one small dish then took a second dish about the same size but deeper and filled it with Hot water put the oil bowl in that mixed till liquefied towel dried her hair, applied from scalp to roots a small amount at a time put a bag/cap on her head used the blow dryer for a few seconds to heat her hair then left on for 2 hrs. wash hair out 2x's and amazing she loved her hair. Use 1 or 2 times a month or more if needed. you do not need to condition. « Show Less
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I put a dime (depends on the length of your hair, I have long hair) of the oil/cream on my palm and massage my head and hair with it before washing my hair. I brush my hair for a couple of minutes and then wash thoroughly. It has soften my curls noticably
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Hi Theresa! I liquify the oil by sitting it in hot water. Then I just work it through my hair with my fingers. I don't measure, I just dip my fingers in it and make sure all the hair is oiled. I usually let it set on my hair for at least an hour before I shampoo. It is amazing, really.
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You can use a few tablespoons and leave it in your hair for 20 minutes or more and then shampoo it out. I prefer using a small dab (1/4 tsp) and leaving it in clean hair (wet or dry ok).
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I have white girl curls and don't use a conditioner with this. It's like a shampoo/conditioner 2-in-1 product, but instead of getting a lathery shampoo-type result, you get a conditioner. The product looks and feels just like a conditioner. There is no soapy lather when you put it in your hair. I apply it to my scalp and all over my hair, top to bottom, and then rinse. After styling, my hair looks, feels, and smells CLEAN!! I usually have to wash my hair daily because of oil build-up, but with this product, I can skip a day of shampooing without my hair looking like I did. I really love this product!! Take care! I have white girl curls and don't use a conditioner with this. It's like a shampoo/conditioner 2-in-1 product, but instead of getting a lathery shampoo-type result, you get a conditioner. The product looks and feels just like a conditioner. There is no soapy lather when you put it in your hair. I apply it to my scalp and all over my hair, top to bottom, and then rinse. After styling, my hair looks, feels, and smells CLEAN!! I usually have to wash my hair daily because of oil build-up, but with this product, I can skip a day of shampooing without my hair looking like I did. I really love... » Read More I have white girl curls and don't use a conditioner with this. It's like a shampoo/conditioner 2-in-1 product, but instead of getting a lathery shampoo-type result, you get a conditioner. The product looks and feels just like a conditioner. There is no soapy lather when you put it in your hair. I apply it to my scalp and all over my hair, top to bottom, and then rinse. After styling, my hair looks, feels, and smells CLEAN!! I usually have to wash my hair daily because of oil build-up, but with this product, I can skip a day of shampooing without my hair looking like I did. I really love this product!! Take care! « Show Less
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Its better to concentrate this product in the scalp area. Mix it with a natural oil such as castor oil which is known to thicken hair and apply sparingly to a clean scalp. Massage that area with your finger tips to increase circulation and leave it in. You can also use it to strengthen your hair by using it as a conditioner once per week just make sure to follow up with a moisturizing conditioner. Also, Limit anything that will strain your edges including braids and tight pony tails. You can use it 3 times a week on the scalp and once per week as a conditioner. Hth
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It is not really conditioning as you are thinking. It is a concentrated formula and it must be diluted to put it on your hair. It is more like putting vinegar on your hair. It is acidic You need to put something like this or vinegar on your hair as a rinse after using baby mild Dr. Bronner shampoo, so that's the only reason I would call it a conditioner at all.
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No. It did absolutely nothing for my hair! I used it for awhile. Nothing! It's a pain in the butt to do as well. I tossed my remainder.
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Hi Shirl, sorry to hear about your results. I've been using this relaxer for years. I have no complaints and won't use any other relaxer!!! Can you share a little more about what you did after you applied the relaxer? How long did you leave it in? Did you use the "Sustenance" conditioner after rinsing the relaxer out? And followed with the "Normalizing Shampoo"? I would give it another try and maybe allow a stylist to do it for you. I also use it as a texturizer on my husband and it curls up after I'm done. I hope this helped!
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I have the same problem but what I've learn through my journey is that you have to know a little about your hair. I learned that some dryness are do to the porosity of your hair, with saying that it means you have to determine how your hair absorb moisture, and the process goes with gettin some water in a glass and taking some sheded hairs place them the water don't force down, if it just floats on the surface after 30 minutes it mean that your hair cortex of you hair is closed, so you would open them with steam or warm water and close with cool water, with that being said add some oil to your shampoo and conditioner for example: olive oil, grapseed or coconut just any oil your like. When have cleansed your oil your hair with your favorite oil and seal it in with the above product scalp, hair and ends. I would like to add get yourself a leave-in conditioner use regularly, also just make sure that all your product first ingredient starts with water, because is your friend. Your gels, leave-in's all water based. I'm reply with all this information because just want you to know as a consumer that don't just need another product that fail you and serve no purpose. This product is wonderful with maintaining moisture, I would like to add that I greenhouse my hair at night especially when I have no need to have it out. I use a conditoning cap with a satin or silk bonnet this is what works for me. I recommend these websites they've educated me a whole lot curlynikki.com,and blacknaps.org. It doesn't matter your hair type, or your ethnicity. I didn't be so long winded on your question I just believe in sharing knowledge to the fullest.I truly hope this will help you on your journey. Sincerely, Lady Bey
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After shampoo, you need to use the sustenance. I think you need to let it sit on hair for 5 minutes, then rinse, use the conditioner. Affirm has a shampoo and conditoner. That's what I use:)
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I only use the conditioner since years ago a stylist told me use a cheap shampoo and the top of the line conditioner. I have normal curly hair and it does good to it. I find the product too thick so I put water in it and it is just fine and definitely makes my hair silky
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You can put it in an applicator bottle and apply to your scalp. A little goes a long way. You can also mix it with your deep conditioners.
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I have extremely fine, wavy (frizzy) and thin hair. That's why I use a cleansing condition and NO shampoos. I've learnt how to use them properly through trial and error. First, you need a larger amount than you'd use with regular shampoo or even conditioner. I have a bobbed hairstyle and use at least 8 pumps on well-wetted hair. I smoosh it all in at the beginning of my shower, then proceed to wash face (with a Clarisonic brush, so that's like 2 minutes), then I add a tiny amount of water to make it more milky than conditioner-y and do gentle rubbing on my scalp. This is because the product is breaking up styling products and sebum while it was sitting there. When you add a little water and move it around, you're helping to distribute product but also to move away buildup). Then, I leave it on still and wash/ shave body, brush nails, etc. My LAST step is rinsing it completely. It requires more rinse time. If you feel like it's still sort of in there, you didn't use enough. Start over but you won't need as much or as long. I almost never need the secondary go at it but I've been using cleansing conditioners for about 4 years. The only time shampoo is used on my hair is at the salon and I cringe the whole time.
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I just squeeze the water out and then put in gel (squish to condish), then I plop overnight (usually). I have to say - I'd buy the conditioner from a beauty supply store or salon if you can. I need to edit my review to include the bottle I purchased through amazon was NOT of the same quality as what I bought at the store - that it started to smell off and when I took it to my stylist she told me that it had to be a knock off, because that shouldn't happen (or it was bad in some other way). So there's that as well.
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Just plug it in and wear it while watching tv. It takes time to heat, and as soon as it reaches a certain temperature, it will turn of for a minute or two, then automatically turn on the heat again. If you cand spend like one hour sitting down with the cap connected im sure it will deep condition your hair....using a hair treatment as well of course.
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I have short hair so I found it very easy..add hot water, mix, let it set for a half hour..apply..put on plastic cap, wipe away any color on face..let sit for two hours...rinse..add conditioner..rinse..your gorgeous!
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I use the shampoo first,then the conditioner. The Conditioner needs to be left on minimal at least a minute. I leave it on for longer because it makes my scalp Tingly. (I like how it feels on my scalp). Then I towel dry my hair and apply this product which is like a mousse to the areas where I'm thinning. I just use 1 sqrt and massage it into my scalp. It usually sells as a three step treatment but I ran out of the activator(mousse)because I was applying it to my whole head instead of just the areas where I was thinning. I dont think it's quite as effective if you just use it all by itself. I believe the shampoo cleans and the conditioner stimulates and the activator activates. Well, that's what the bottles say. Hope this helps.
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You can put it in an applicator bottle and apply to your scalp. A little goes a long way.You can also mix it with your deep conditioners.
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I applied it to dry hair. Ready for a hair wash hair. I use warm water & milk to mix mine. I use Vaseline around my hairline. I start edges to crown when applying. I have wrapped in plastic wrap. I removed after 2 hours. My hair is passed my mid back so it let it sit an additional 4 hour w/o wrap. Yes. Your hair will be hard after rinse but once you applied a moisturizing conditioner you will be fine. I have been using the Lush brand. They're pretty much the same to me except Lush is in blocks & has coco butter added. This is a powder easier to mix.