Why Deep Condition For More Than 1 HR?

[Rei]

I think 20-30 mins is enough. I've never seen a deep conditioner say "keep on hair for 45 minutes or more" so I am assuming that there is only a need for 20 mins of conditioning. This gives enough time for the shaft to open and absorb the conditioner. I mean your hair is only going to absorb what it needs. Similar to the body and vitamins. You can take 100,000 mg of MSM all you want but if your body is only absorbing 10,000 mg of MSM then you're going to have the richest pee in America (i.e the bright green pee). For me this is the same as people slopping thick layers of conditioner to DC. You're pretty much wasting product...Your hair isnt going to absorb a liter of conditioner because you want it to.

EDIT: Sometimes I also think that if you have to DC for 5+ hours to achieve any benefits, you probably need a better product...perhaps salon quality?

THIS. I have seriously overdo problems when it comes to conditioners, but since my hair is natural, it seems like it just eats whatever I put in it, and then it feels like nothing is on it, so I add more and more until I realize that I totally OD'd.

I rarely DC overnight because I hate how it feels and I don't think it is necessary for me. usually 30 mins under the dryer will suffice, or about 1 hour just walking around with no heat. It might work with less than that but sort of like using your own example, sure the body might just absorb that much amount of msm, however, if you take more of it you are pretty much ensuring that your body is taking the maximum amount it can take, rather than taking less. I always think the same with DCs.

Also I'm not believing anything the bottle says. My "salon quality" shampoos all say lather 2 times, and whenever I do so I look like a dry haired HAM. Remember not all of these products are developed with our hair in mind. 15 mins to a straight haired white girl is not going to be sufficient enough for my thirsty strands.

 

[Ediese]

I dc overnight because my hair soaks up moisture, and it's so soft after I rinse. For me personally, I think my fight with moisture/protein balance has always been my hair needing more moisture.

 

[Rastafarai]

Max 20 minutes and then I let it sit for another 20. Usually get the best results this way.

But ultimately it depends on the type of conditioner used. Not all conditioners are meant to be used with heat.

 

[LivingDol1]

i used to leave it on for an hour or 90 minutes but from now on, i am just going to DC for 30 minutes or less with heat. i'd rather save time or follow directions, and i haven't noticed a difference in my hair if i leave it on for an hour vs 20-30 minutes.

 

[alopeciagrl]

I said 30 min however that's with a dryer. If I just have a conditioning cap then I usually DC for hour.

 

[naturaline]

i usually put the condish on my hair then comb & plait or twist. next i lightly rinse. theres always some condish left in my hair.

 

[*Michelle*]

I say it is overkill. The professional products are tested for maximum benefits, besides hair is only going to absorb so much in a certain amount of time. If you are lazy that's one thing. If you think that is the only thing that will work...find a new product!

15-20 mins under a dryer, one hour without MAX. Remember KISS really does work.

 

[MizzBrown]

I say it is overkill. The professional products are tested for maximum benefits, besides hair is only going to absorb so much in a certain amount of time. If you are lazy that's one thing. If you think that is the only thing that will work...find a new product!

15-20 mins under a dryer, one hour without MAX. Remember KISS really does work.

I agree.

Unless your hair just has low porosity and cant absorb well, you really dont need to overcondition.

And if you find your hair has porosity issues, then you should find something to address that rather than add on 2 more hrs of conditioning time and an extra bottle of DC.

I do 10-15 mins under dryer, one hour is my max too if i'm watching TV or something.

I always wondered why folks condition for hours/days on end saying their hair needed it. Something is wrong with your hair if it needs all that. You gotta correct the issue so your hair wont HAVE to get all that special treatment.

 

[msa]

I always wondered why folks condition for hours/days on end saying their hair needed it. Something is wrong with your hair if it needs all that. You gotta correct the issue so your hair wont HAVE to get all that special treatment.

I agree. I'm sure there are some people who have drier hair...but everybody doesn't need to DC 3x a week for 5 hours. Healthy hair doesn't need all of that.

I definitely DC overnight out of sheer laziness. But I could condition for about 10 or 15 minutes and get the same result.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

I agree.

Unless your hair just has low porosity and cant absorb well, you really dont need to overcondition.

And if you find your hair has porosity issues, then you should find something to address that rather than add on 2 more hrs of conditioning time and an extra bottle of DC.

I do 10-15 mins under dryer, one hour is my max too if i'm watching TV or something.

I always wondered why folks condition for hours/days on end saying their hair needed it. Something is wrong with your hair if it needs all that. You gotta correct the issue so your hair wont HAVE to get all that special treatment.

Well, I hope my hair is not in bad shape I know that when my hair was conditioned for 5 -10 minutes - it was in horrible shape.

When I condish for 1 hour.... Life is so much better.....for my hair

However - I only DC once a week/ 6 days.... not 2x times a week.

 

[LaLaa]

I DC overnight once a week. But i dont leave a protein DC on overnight. Just for about an hour or 2

 

[CenteredGirl]

Well after years of DC's for more than an hour, I finally realized my hair was mad porous.

So I started to DC with moisturizing oils and butters followed by condish. Thank you RusticBeauty of youtube.

I DC once a month now. It's all good. Hair is stronger and doesn't break off. I'm digging it.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I think 20-30 mins is enough. I've never seen a deep conditioner say "keep on hair for 45 minutes or more" so I am assuming that there is only a need for 20 mins of conditioning. This gives enough time for the shaft to open and absorb the conditioner. I mean your hair is only going to absorb what it needs. Similar to the body and vitamins. You can take 100,000 mg of MSM all you want but if your body is only absorbing 10,000 mg of MSM then you're going to have the richest pee in America (i.e the bright green pee). For me this is the same as people slopping thick layers of conditioner to DC. You're pretty much wasting product...Your hair isnt going to absorb a liter of conditioner because you want it to.

EDIT: Sometimes I also think that if you have to DC for 5+ hours to achieve any benefits, you probably need a better product...perhaps salon quality?

I usually DC for at least one hour w/heat, i.e. Heat Cap, Steamer, or dryer. I have been Mega-Teking and just started recently using Henna/Indigo so I need all the Deep Moisture I can get.

Also, I just purchased the Kiehl's Intense Repairateur Deep Conditioning Pak and it specifically says to leave on for one hour. I think I may have a couple more that says 45-to one hour. I'll have to look for those.

 

[chebaby]

i still deep condition overnight once or twice a week and i have never had mushy hair. i love deep conditioning overnight and my hair loves it too. i also co wash everyday so if it aint overmoisturized now its not gonna get that way. but i keep a good moisture protein balance so i know that helps as well.

 

[Tinkerbell19]

it all depends on the amount of time that i have, my mood and what my hair needs. i dc in the shower, under a plastic bag, with my dryer or sometimes overnight with a scarf so i guess i dont have a true time limit.

 

[Aspasia]

Hi,
great issues here. I just recently did a deep one hour conditioning treatment with Hesh's Brahmin powder using vit. E and coconut oil.

My hair felt stronger. Three days later, I did a deep conditioning with Brahmin oil, Dabur's coconut oil, Alma oil, and Shekakai oil slept in over night. Rinsed the whole thing with spring water in a squeeze a 12 oz. bottle in with 1tps of Brahmin, Alma, and Shekakai, I had shaken till it foamed. My hair felt even thicker and stronger, washed residue with a quarter size Aveda remedy shampoo, rinsed that off with rest of the squeeze bottle and my hair was a happy camper!

I think sleeping overnigth with oil mixtures certainly has worked for my hair --now hair conditioners may be another matter.

To complete the strengthending regime, I'm getting Henna-

to add to my massive campaign to grow waist lenght hair I've just order Chicoro's book-- Grow It-

After going thru the Deep Conditining thread I started to think about the length of time spent.

I usually dc for a min of 30 min, sometimes an hour. But I'm wondering if there is any sense to deep conditioning for longer than that? I'm not sure if there would be any extra added benefits (ie. 3 hours, 6 hours overnight) for dc'ing. I'm wondering if the hair would just reject all the extra because too much is being pumped in? (I'm not usre if that even makes sense) but someone feel free to correct me and educate me if I'm wrong.

If dc'ing (esp using heat) once the hair shaft is open and you've allowed time for moisture/protein to penetrate, wouldn't the next best thing be too close the cuticle up as soon as the the hair shaft is penetrated as supposed to waiting hours on end?

I'm no expert I'm just wondering. I dc weekly and I'd like to up my dc regimen. But I want to know if there is a point to going beyond a certain time frame.

I know people have experiences with overnight dc'ing, but then I frequently read where ppl over'dc which of course leads to mushy hair prone to breakage.

So I guess the question would be if you are going to dc what would be the min and max time (if any) to reap the full benefit?

IMHO, min 30 max 1 hr.

 

[Aspasia]

No I can not agree with this as the needs really are different from person to person and from circumstance to circumstance. It really does depend on your hair's needs. My previous post is proof of this.

ETA: Also deep conditioning aids in faster hair growth for my hair.

I agree. I think the effort speaks in the results!! Please try it, commit to it, if the results are not wowing you, then try new products, new mixtures, you have to go on a hair exploration and find out what works for you-

When my hair began to break, it took me 6 months to ask myself what I had done differently to make that happen--- By the time I recalled the change in my regime, 1/2 was lost, fortunately, though I have fine hair I have a lot of it, so that it was not noticed by most expect those who are my dearest and closest who are used to my wild hair.

I just ordered a water purifying system for my shower, ordered my henna from Henna Sooq and getting ready : )

PS: Hell, I deep condition overnight. One hour is because I'm rushed to get my hair dry and done for a last minute invite to an event-

 

[ebonylocs]

It all depends on the needs of your hair.

Sleeping with oils on your hair overnight will surely not do your hair any harm - I actually don't consider that DCing, but pre-pooing.

On other otherhand, DCing for too long with either moisture or protein conditioners can make your hair too mushy or too hard.

The needs of my hair change all the time. When I was natural, it was completely OK to DC overnight with a moisture or moisture + protein conditioner / conditioner mix. Even occasionally to do it with just light protein.

For my relaxed hair, since I don't have a hood dryer, an hour or two without heat is plenty with a moisture-protein mix. However, I can leave a mild protein conditioner on overnight and wake up to stronger hair.

Right now, I'm actually not DCing at all, because I'm rinsing my hair every night or every other night and using a protein conditioner (Joico K Pak) for 5-10 mins every time. It sounds kind of crazy but my hair seems to be just loving water and protein right now. Afterwards I apply a little bit of my oil mix - hemp, coconut, shea - and braid up overnight.

 

[LushLox]

I usually DC for at least one hour w/heat, i.e. Heat Cap, Steamer, or dryer. I have been Mega-Teking and just started recently using Henna/Indigo so I need all the Deep Moisture I can get.

Also, I just purchased the Kiehl's Intense Repairateur Deep Conditioning Pak and it specifically says to leave on for one hour. I think I may have a couple more that says 45-to one hour. I'll have to look for those.

Hey T, how is that Kiehl's condish, you never gave it a review. Inquiring minds need to know!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Hey T, how is that Kiehl's condish, you never gave it a review. Inquiring minds need to know!

Hey Cream Tee: Thanks For Asking. However, Due to Severe PJ-ism and Product Overload, I haven't gotten around to using it yet. It's on the rotation list though and will be using it soon.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

^^^^^As far as Deep Conditioning Goes, I feel it's just Extremely Therapeutic to be either under My Steamer or My Heat Cap. I find that it is Ultra Relaxing especially after a Long Hard Day at Work.

So, I just set the Timer for An Hour and Let it Do it's Thing.

 

[beans4reezy]

I can go overnight on a DC. This is out of sheer laziness to rinse, but my hair seems to benefit from it in terms of moisture.

 

[SherylsTresses]

Because my hair idol says so (Kami11213). She/we deep condition with heat for about 20 mins then allow it to cool, apply more DC and detangle in the shower.

Other than that I sleep in overnight as a prepoo.

 

[KhandiB]

I usually dont keep it on longer than the directions say. Unless Im cleaning or something, then Ill keep it on until Im done doing what im doing. I took that advice from motions website

 

[pisceschica]

After going thru the Deep Conditining thread I started to think about the length of time spent.

I usually dc for a min of 30 min, sometimes an hour. But I'm wondering if there is any sense to deep conditioning for longer than that? I'm not sure if there would be any extra added benefits (ie. 3 hours, 6 hours overnight) for dc'ing. I'm wondering if the hair would just reject all the extra because too much is being pumped in? (I'm not usre if that even makes sense) but someone feel free to correct me and educate me if I'm wrong.

If dc'ing (esp using heat) once the hair shaft is open and you've allowed time for moisture/protein to penetrate, wouldn't the next best thing be too close the cuticle up as soon as the the hair shaft is penetrated as supposed to waiting hours on end?

I'm no expert I'm just wondering. I dc weekly and I'd like to up my dc regimen. But I want to know if there is a point to going beyond a certain time frame.

I know people have experiences with overnight dc'ing, but then I frequently read where ppl over'dc which of course leads to mushy hair prone to breakage.

So I guess the question would be if you are going to dc what would be the min and max time (if any) to reap the full benefit?

IMHO, min 30 max 1 hr.

Some people may see a difference in their hair when they leave it on longer than recommended.

But I have read several comments from cosmetic chemists saying that there are no added benefits when people use products beyond the time in the directions. It doesn't hurt but who knows how much more it really helps.

But I have heard that walking around with plastic on your head (creating sweat) will help with circulation and overtime help stimulate more hair growth.

 

[Charlie555]

I usually sit under the dryer for 20 mintues or leave the conditioner on for 1 hour without heat but under a plastic cap. I deep condition everytime I wash typically every 3-4 days.

 

[Neith]

I limit my DC's and hot oil treatments to an hour - without heat.

1. The hair can only absorb so much at one time
2. I don't WANT my hair to become overly swelled up because it has absorbed too much product.

Sometimes I get distracted and leave it in for longer. Hasn't ever hurt my hair. but I do try to get it out in an hour.

 

[Katherina]

well, i usually do about an hour. i've been considering oil treatments overnight though...

 

[my-my]

For my hair deep conditioning for 20 minutes with heat is enough. I don't dc longer because for me its not necessary. I think people should dc for as long as their hair needs.

 

[MangaManiac]

I typically deep condition my hair over night or for several hours at least. My hair gets extremely dry and since I use a lot of products with protein in them I need to make sure my hair gets all the moisture it can.

I found that when I DC overnight with oils and Biosilk smoothing conditioner I get amazing slip when I wash it out and detangling takes about 30 seconds.