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[MiaLi]

Should protein and moisturizing conditioners be applied to the hair separately? Can they be applied together? Are the benefits greater/lesser by combining the two?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

That's a good question!

 

[Supergirl]

I believe they can be applied together. Nexxus promotes something called OmniPak which is a mixture of their moisturizing and protein conditioner.

 

[Allandra]

This IS a good question. I've never even tried it, but I will probably give it a try in the future (just to see how it goes).

 

[MiaLi]

SG - I saw that you mentioned the Omnipak in your regimen, but I thought it was your own creative genius

. (We have some very savvy hair chemists at the LHCF!!)

Yesterday after shampooing, I used Motions CPR for 10 mins., rinsed and then applied Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner for 15 mins. (received a sample of the Kenra and decided to give it a try - I know you have recommended it on various posts).

Thinking about it today, I was wondering if I could save a step. I might try this next time.

 

[karezone]

I have been mixing my protein and moisturizing steps for a long time now. Simply out of exhaustion. I did not have the time to do a moisturizing conditioner and a protein. I think I need to try this with K-pak.

 

[MiaLi]

karezone - I thought this would save time and streamline my regimen more. So I am glad it works doing it this way.

DSD and Allandra - I thought if I had this question, others might have had it also. Hope it helped!

 

[MiaLi]

Just updating - I finally tried Hi-Pro-Pac (thanks Tracy and NYCITY) and L'oreal Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture Nurturing Creme together. The results were good, so I will keep the protein and moisture combination in my routine.

 

[Supergirl]

Thanks for the update and I'm glad that it is working for you

 

[Leshia]

I've combined the processes when I felt that I didn't need TOO much protein, but wanted a little...just the other day even, I used my TIGI Bed Head Moisture Maniac conditioner with my GPB.

 

[MiaLi]

SG - I tried the L'oreal line as a "product twin" to Kerastase. So double thanks to you for keeping us updated on those!

Leshia - Glad this combination is working for you too.

 

[Supergirl]

Oh Hercules! Hercules! I'm extra glad it worked for you Mia Li.

 

[MiaLi]

 

[NubianAngel]

I have been thinking about this one. I haven't tried GPB yet, but I wanna give myself a protein treatment and follow it up by a moisturizing treatment. I was thinking about letting the GPB sit on my hair for a while, and then adding the moisturinzing treatment on top ---- eh, I guess I will just do two seperate steps so I can feel like I at least tried my best, :lol

 

[MiaLi]

NA - See how your hair responds trying the conditioners separately and then together and work from there. I am sure you will find which way is best.