Relaxed Heads..conditioning Question

Can your hair still thrive if you only use rinse-out conditioners for conditioning or is the use of a deep conditioner a must?

I ask because I am finding lately that my hair behaves, looks and feels just as good or better by using the rinse-out conditioners instead of dc's. I will typically let a rinse-out sit in my head for 10 - 15 minutes. Sometimes I use heat, most times I only use a plastic cap with a towel on top of that.

I've only been doing this for the last month or so, but it sure is more cost-effective and requires a lot less time.

I'm thinking of using a traditional dc maybe once per month, but using a rinse-out several times per week after each wash. So far, my hair is behaving nicely.

I wonder if you have any ill-effects from using rinse-outs instead of dc's....

If your hair is in great shape, then yes! Conditioning treatments are on a needed basis. That's why some salons charge extra for it. It's good to at least deep condition your hair once a month. Just listen to your hair and it will tell you want you need.

Using only rinse out conditioners shouldn't pose any ill effects IMO. Honestly before the hair boards, I did'nt use DC's. I used to just do an HOT, wash, condition, and roller set my hair. My hair thrived and was at its optimal health at that time. I say do what works best for your hair, everyone's hair behaves differently.

A few people on the 'Real Talk: Hair Confessions' thread have just been talking about preferring rinse out conditioners

For the past month or so I've been using a conditioner that would be considered a rinse out conditioner for my steam treatments. It came in a gallon and I incorporated it into my stash to use up.... Anyway, I added my oils of choice to it and sat under the steamer for 20 minutes. It seems to be doing the same thing a protein treatment would (that's what I'm using it as since hydrolyzed keratin is the 4th ingredient) and I conditioner rinse with VO5 after to take the excess oil out.

I still buy masks because I just like them and want to try some out I'm realizing that I can use almost anything under my steamer and it will work like a "deep" treatment when I add my oils.

I find that deep conditioning is optimal for long term progress. For two years I only used rinse out conditioner, nothing drastic happened to my hair. However it goes both ways, I didn't lose any length, however, I didn't gain much length either.

2015 I've challenged myself to deep condition or steam at least 3 times a month, so far I've grown about 3inches and lost an inch to a much needed trim. Over all a two in gain for the 1st quarter of the year.

My stylist can also tell when I'm consistent with my deep conditioning, my end tend to fare better and I can go longer without needing a trim.

OP, I misunderstood you original post. You can definitely use a regular conditioner as a deep conditioner.

@free2bme

See, I've read time and time again on this board about how DC's should never be substituted with rinse-outs.

I pose the question because so far, I like how my hair looks/feels. I wondered if I'm setting myself up for long term problems if I keep doing what I've been doing for the last month or so. I think it's too soon to tell now...

I think as long as you use a good leave in then you should be fine. I alternate between protein and moisturizing ones. Additionally, you would probably get even better results if you moisturized as needed too.

I've been skipping DCs lately as well and just using the Tresemme Avocado Conditioner. I feel like DCing is ok, but in the end you are still rinsing it out. The Tresemme feels just as good as a "DC" IMO and at least a good leave in is actually left in the hair lol

There are plenty of OGs on here who dont DC and have a lot of retention, but everyone is different.

I had a hair analysis done with Komaza and she told me to only deep condition 2x a month with a protein treatment and the other weeks just let the conditioner sit on the hair for 5 minutes in the shower and rinse. Weekly deep conditioning wasn't necessary for my relaxed hair. If what you are doing works for you, continue to do it.

InBloom said:

@free2bme

See, I've read time and time again on this board about how DC's should never be substituted with rinse-outs.

I pose the question because so far, I like how my hair looks/feels. I wondered if I'm setting myself up for long term problems if I keep doing what I've been doing for the last month or so. I think it's too soon to tell now...

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I believe that rule is referring to people who use deep conditioners as leave ins not those that use rinse outs as deep conditioners.

If you have 15 minutes you can sit with a deep conditioner & use a dryer/cap so I'm not sure what time you're saving. As others said if it works then keep it up. However if you see changes in your hair don't stubbornly continue to do it because someone else claims that using only leave in's is key to their hair growth.

My conditioner costs too much to wash out after only 10 minutes.

bklynbornNbred said:

I believe that rule is referring to people who use deep conditioners as leave ins not those that use rinse outs as deep conditioners.

If you have 15 minutes you can sit with a deep conditioner & use a dryer/cap so I'm not sure what time you're saving. As others said if it works then keep it up. However if you see changes in your hair don't stubbornly continue to do it because someone else claims that using only leave in's is key to their hair growth.

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The reason that I've begun using rinse-outs more is because I like how my hair behaves, not because I'm looking to cut back on haircare time (though that's a bonus). Also, the little cheapie rinse-outs give me results that are just as nice or nicer than the DC's that cost 3x more.

The leave-in thing is not an issue for me at all. I use a leave-in faithfully, so there's no question with that.

I wondered if using rinse-outs in place of DC's would cause damage in the long run...