Do you notice a difference DCing with and without heat?

[SweetTea]

At school I would always have to DC without heat since I don't have my hooded dryer there. I DC with ORS Replenshing Pak mixed with CON Chamomile and Comfrey. It seems that when I DC without heat, my hair gets all the moisture, is easy to detangle and really soft/slippery. But only when I DC with heat does my hair seem to benefit from the proteins in conditioners. It'll be noticeably stronger, but not as moisturized so I have to moisturize afterwards. Does anyone else notice differences between using DC with and without heat?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Nice Thread OP.

Since I've been on my HHJ, I always DC with Heat. Either Heat Cap, Steamer or Dryer (but that's rare). With or without Plastic Cap.

I love the way my DC'ed hair feels and my products work, when I apply a heat source to them.

I feel, for me, it wouldn't be a DC Session, unless I used heat during my DC'ing.

My hair stay moisturized longer, detangles nicely and the products work better with the addition of Heat.

 

[CofCGrad1997]

Great question! I'm interested in this too. For now, I don't have a hooded dryer either.

I've read very positive reviews about ORS Replenishing Pak and the Aphogee 2 Step Treatment. I did the ORS Pak a few weeks ago and the 2 Step last week (both without a hooded dryer), and I didn't notice much difference in my hair at all. For the 2 Step, I used my hand dryer for a few minutes to get it hard, but still nothing like the results everyone here has described.

Anyway, would love to hear from some of the ladies with more experience.

 

[ms.blue]

I have been dcing on dry hair w/o out direct heat overnight and I like it. I still heat though but my own body heat and a plastic cap along w/ a satin bonnet. I did this with a moisturizing dc w/ a light/medium protein dc overnight and it made my hair stronger so I believe is a keeper.

 

[NIN4eva]

When I do DC (Aubrey Organics HSR) with heat I do get more of the lush softness that the conditioner is known for... but I also get breakage. I don't get breakage on the regular, I watch my hair like a hawk so it's pretty obvious when I do. My hair doesn't like heat of any kind. Not even DC'ing.

I get good results from DC'ing without heat for a couple of hours but it's not the same. Tomorrow I plan to try with 25% less heat. I've cut heat out of every other aspect of my hair styling etc. My hair's gotta meet me half way on this!

 

[belldandy]

heat makes my hair feel so much better!!

 

[JJamiah]

I like using my self heating cap for 2 hours nothing conditions like this not even my steamer, but the feel of the steamer is different and I like it, I don't always have 2 hours to dedicate to my DC. But I definitely use one source of heat or another, either self heating cap or steamer

 

[C(squared)]

I definitely notice a difference. When I used the Silk Elements deep conditioner, I was NOT impressed at all. I decided to give it another go, and used my heating cap this time. I put it in like a virgin relaxer and went under the cap for about 2 hours. As I washed it out, my denman slipped through, hair felt like silk and my curls were very defined and moisturized. I normally don't use heat because I'm so lazy, but these results definitely gave me more motivation.

 

[JJamiah]

I definitely notice a difference. When I used the Silk Elements deep conditioner, I was NOT impressed at all. I decided to give it another go, and used my heating cap this time. I put it in like a virgin relaxer and went under the cap for about 2 hours. As I washed it out, my denman slipped through, hair felt like silk and my curls were very defined and moisturized. I normally don't use heat because I'm so lazy, but these results definitely gave me more motivation.

That is exactly what I use under my self heating cap for two hours and BUTTER is an understatement.

I think SE Megasilk Moisturizing treatment works better when left in for and hour or two

 

[Summer79]

I just got a heat cap about two weeks ago and can tell a HUGE difference. After using heat with my DC my hair feels so much better then just DC without heat. Will never do a DC any other way.

 

[Gigi-07]

The conditioner has to seep easily into my cuticles. It's not really a DC without heat for me.

 

[Jazala]

I definitely notice a difference if I don't sit under the dryer for at least 15mins. Heat leaves my hair stronger and better moisturized.

 

[Pompous Blue]

I just bought a steamer and use it to DC (moisturizing). I get the same or better results than DC overnight (no more having to hear that squishing sound all night). I find I use less conditioner and the time I'm saving is an added bonus. I do 15 - 30 min DC sessions.

I almost hate doing protein treatments because it takes a couple of overnight DC to get my moisture/protein balance back and my hair soft again. It doesn't since using the steamer.

So, 15-30 minutes VS overnight? I'll take my steamer every time. It's revolutionized my haircare routine. Less product used, intensified results and less time spent DCing.

 

[sparklebh]

I like using my self heating cap for 2 hours nothing conditions like this not even my steamer, but the feel of the steamer is different and I like it, I don't always have 2 hours to dedicate to my DC. But I definitely use one source of heat or another, either self heating cap or steamer

love your hair and the CORRECT BODY CHART PIC. I do alot of self heating with cap myself and definitely like how my hair feels after I do it, but heat is good also, im just lazy

 

[JJamiah]

love your hair and the CORRECT BODY CHART PIC. I do alot of self heating with cap myself and definitely like how my hair feels after I do it, but heat is good also, im just lazy

Thanks so much Sparklebh! That is my seamstress body measurements chart so you can understand where to measure when taken down custom measurements. It makes everything clearer.

 

[KurlyNinja]

I don't have a steamer or heat cap or even a overhead dryer. So I usually just keep the conditioner in overnight. I seem to get the same effect and when I wake up in the morning my hair actually feels warm. So I guess natural body heat has the same effect, just takes longer.