How do you use Porosity Control?

so so chic

so so chic

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I bought this a while ago by Roux i think, and I don't know how to use it. I noticed that they make a shampoo too, but I won't be using that. And on the bottle it says that its for using before or after a chemical service. Is it ok for me to use it even if I'm not coloring or relaxing my hair? And, if it is ok, should I put the porosity control on my hair 1) before i shampoo, then rinse it out and shampoo, condition, etc. 2) after i shampoo, but before i condition, or 3) ater i've shampooed and conditioned my hair?

BTW, I did use it on Saturday, and I wet my hair, put it on, left it for a few minutes (whatever time the bottle says), and then rinsed and shampooed. Was this right?
 
I traditionally use porosity control after a relaxer to optimise the ph in my hair. I also use it the further along into my relaxer stretch I go to minimise knotting at the roots. I believe there are other members that use it if there's a shampoo or conditioner they have used with a higher ph balance.
 
so so chic said:
I bought this a while ago by Roux i think, and I don't know how to use it. I noticed that they make a shampoo too, but I won't be using that. And on the bottle it says that its for using before or after a chemical service. Is it ok for me to use it even if I'm not coloring or relaxing my hair? And, if it is ok, should I put the porosity control on my hair 1) before i shampoo, then rinse it out and shampoo, condition, etc. 2) after i shampoo, but before i condition, or 3) ater i've shampooed and conditioned my hair?

BTW, I did use it on Saturday, and I wet my hair, put it on, left it for a few minutes (whatever time the bottle says), and then rinsed and shampooed. Was this right?
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Hello, I've never used this product but I wanted to jack your thread to tell you that your hair is really gorgeous!
 
I used this for the first time this weekend because my new growth is out of control. I clarified, shampooed then put on the Roux porosity control. I sat under the hair dryer for about 20 mins. Rinsed and applied a leave in and let my hair air dryed with crunching it. It really did come out really soft. I didnt use any thing different then I use when I airdry and it was a lot softer than normal. I plan on using this twice a month and right before my relaxer and the 1st wash after. I give it an A++++
 
bablou00 said:
I used this for the first time this weekend because my new growth is out of control. I clarified, shampooed then put on the Roux porosity control. I sat under the hair dryer for about 20 mins. Rinsed and applied a leave in and let my hair air dryed with crunching it. It really did come out really soft. I didnt use any thing different then I use when I airdry and it was a lot softer than normal. I plan on using this twice a month and right before my relaxer and the 1st wash after. I give it an A++++
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So basically, this is used as your conditioner? Would it be considered a deep conditoner, b/c I'm in Bootcamp and dc with every wash? Or could i use another conditioner before or after it? Thanks :)
 
I dont use it alone to deep condition, but I do add some to the conditioner I will be using to DC (Nexxus Phyto Humectin/Humectress/ORS Pak). I sit under the dryer for 20 min and rinse. It makes my hair feel extra soft and gives it slip. It also helps my hair to retain moisture better. I do this every few weeks. I especially do it on the wash before and after my relaxers. Posority Control is the truth!
 
JazzyDez said:
I dont use it alone to deep condition, but I do add some to the conditioner I will be using to DC (Nexxus Phyto Humectin/Humectress/ORS Pak). I sit under the dryer for 20 min and rinse. It makes my hair feel extra soft and gives it slip. It also helps my hair to retain moisture better. I do this every few weeks. I especially do it on the wash before and after my relaxers. Posority Control is the truth!
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Thanks JazzyDez, I'll try that next time :)
 
I use Porosity Control in conjunction with my color. I apply my color, rinse, apply the PC conditioner for 5 minutes, rinse and then deep condition. My hais is always super soft and the color lasts longer and is more vibrant when I do this.
 
I use my PC after every henna treatment and most shampooings. I apply for 1-5 minutes while in the shower, detangle and rinse. It never fails to whip my hair back into shape!
 
Thanks for the thread I forgot I had this at home. I used it a few months ago the week after my relaxer and in between as an extra boost before my deep conditioners. If anything I got major slip with it.
 
Thanks for this post. I just purchased the conditioner from Sally's tonight. I'm going to wash tomorrow. I'll have to post my results later this week.
 
Roux Mendex Hair Repair is the same conditioner with a touch of protein in it. It is one of my staples, I deep condition with it for 15 minutes and it makes my hair feel like down.
 
CAPlush said:
Roux Mendex Hair Repair is the same conditioner with a touch of protein in it. It is one of my staples, I deep condition with it for 15 minutes and it makes my hair feel like down.
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Mendex is so much more creamier than the Porosity Control conditioner in my opinion. The same? You mean as far as ingredients are concerned?

I like the PC conditioner for slip, but it is just not thick and yummy enough for me to use alone. As a rinse only, it is great for me. I only buy it when sally's has a sale like that last one - but it and get the shampoo free. (I HEART that dang PC shampoo)!

Roux makes great products, IMO.
 
HoneyDew said:
Mendex is so much more creamier than the Porosity Control conditioner in my opinion. The same? You mean as far as ingredients are concerned?

I like the PC conditioner for slip, but it is just not thick and yummy enough for me to use alone. As a rinse only, it is great for me. I only buy it when sally's has a sale like that last one - but it and get the shampoo free. (I HEART that dang PC shampoo)!

Roux makes great products, IMO.
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Oh, I don't know about the ingredients being the same, I meant the same line of products.
 
CAPlush said:
Oh, I don't know about the ingredients being the same, I meant the same line of products.
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oh okay. But, Mendex is really good. I am not sure I like the way it smells, but it works well all the same. :) I have a bottle of it that I use from time to time.

They make a shampoo called Alpha 5-n-1. I heard it is like CON but I have never tried it.
 
I learned from someone on the board to apply it to my relaxed hair, esp ends, prior to a relaxer to protect the already relaxed hair from the relaxer application.
 
I don't really like PC by itself, but I love to mix a bit with any other deep/ moisturizing conditioner to make it work 10x better!
 
SerenityBreeze said:
I learned from someone on the board to apply it to my relaxed hair, esp ends, prior to a relaxer to protect the already relaxed hair from the relaxer application.
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great idea!
 
I used PC for the 1st time yesterday. After my DC, I put PC in my hair for 15 minutes. It definitely didn't give me a lot of slip and made detangling a hot mess. But it did come out softer and a lot less heavier than I'm used to. I'll have to update later this week on whether or not it's helped with my bad breakage.
 
SerenityBreeze said:
I learned from someone on the board to apply it to my relaxed hair, esp ends, prior to a relaxer to protect the already relaxed hair from the relaxer application.
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thanks for posting this SerenityBreeze. Today I brought a sample size of the CHI silk infusion to apply before relaxers. Once it runs out I will purchase this to try.
 
I use PC after the first neutralizing wash after relaxing. I leave on for 10-15 minutes and then continue with 2 or 3 more washes. It returns my hair back to normal pH and ensures all of the relaxer is gone. I also use it every 6 weeks after my heavy protein/deep conditioner treatment.

Oduwu: The PC always gives me major slip after my DC. If you don't get the same, try mixing with your DC next time.;)
 
Oduwu: The PC always gives me major slip after my DC. If you don't get the same, try mixing with your DC next time.;)[/quote]


This is what I do too.
 
I just bought a mini bottle to check it out. Mixed it with some other stuff in my daily spray. I really do not know if I'm using it correctly. I cannot imagine wetting my hair with anything 'prior' to relaxing as the bottle suggests, perhaps post neutralizer.
Has anyone noticed that the same company {Colomer} which makes C.O.N. also makes Roux?
 
I mix it too. I like it best mixed with Elasta QP DPR-11 and some EVOO.

I've had bad experiences with PC as well (tangles). It doesn't mix well with everything. So I stick to the mix that works.
 
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