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[HERicane10]

Gotcha with that catchy thread topic, huh?
Anyway, maybe its my lazy streak peeking out; but I get tired of the in & out the shower routine from POO to DC. So I was thinking if using heat with your DC is supposed open the cuticle to facilitate faster, more effective penetration then it really shouldn't matter whether you do it BEFORE or after your POO.
Afterall, you can't wash away "benefits". Plus you save a ton of time and water! Right? What do you ladies think or what's your routine?
I like to DC a minimum of 2x per week, but sometimes 3, that's why is sorta an issue for me.

 

[Forbidden]

Girl cut down on all that DC'ing...once a week should suffice!! lol I would be tired too doing multiple DC's every week. But if its working for your hair, by all means keep doing what ya do. I really don't have an answer to your real question though.

 

[KEWLKAT103]

I'm no expert,but how about just doing one DC each week?
That way you only do the jump in/out thing once per week and you don't mind waiting a little longer for the con to penetrate.

 

[Catina72]

I have started DC before shampooing. I do it like a pre-poo on dry hair, add the plastic shower cap and then sit under the heat cap for about 20 minutes. I then proceed to poo and condition as normal. I love it this way!

 

[HERicane10]

Girl cut down on all that DC'ing...once a week should suffice!! lol I would be tired too doing multiple DC's every week. But if its working for your hair, by all means keep doing what ya do. I really don't have an answer to your real question though.

Pryncess, you are so right! 3x a week! I'm laughing at my d@mn self. But really its closer to 2x, which is what you'd be doing by applying the Cathy Howse POO/DC regimen. So here I am! Me and my radical DC routine. 1x week......Now you wouldn't be directing a sista down the short hair path would ya....Pryncess

 

[HERicane10]

I have started DC before shampooing. I do it like a pre-poo on dry hair, add the plastic shower cap and then sit under the heat cap for about 20 minutes. I then proceed to poo and condition as normal. I love it this way!

How long have you been doing it this way? What changes have you noticed in your hair? Do you alternate conditioners? I know that's a lot of questions, but hey this is a DISCUSSION board, right?

 

[Wishin4BSL]

Babygurl DCs every three days and she has super long hair. It's nothing wrong with DCing often. I do it 2 times a week.

 

[Babygurl]

Yes I do DC every 3 days/twice per week and I just got used to the in and out the shower. Its only twice (once to wash, once to rinse) and for me its worth it, Im only under the dryer for 15 minutes. Ive tried DCing first (only lasted a couple weeks) to save time but it ended up not working out for me (doesnt mean it wont work for you) but I just have this thing with DCing clean hair. If its that much of a pain..do what you need to do, if you detest any part of your regimen, you wont keep doing it. Do what works for you!

 

[Catina72]

How long have you been doing it this way? What changes have you noticed in your hair? Do you alternate conditioners? I know that's a lot of questions, but hey this is a DISCUSSION board, right?

I have been pre-pooing with my DC for about 2-3 months. I alternate between UBH Deep Conditioner, Silk Elements Cholesterol, Coconut milk mixed with coconut oil, or Organics Cholesterol. I noticed changes in my hair months back when I incorporated DC into my weekly routine. I actually read on Macherieamour's blog that she pre-poo'd her DC before shampooing so I decided to give it a try. My hair is stronger, thicker, and I have very few shed hairs. HTH!

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

I DC my hair 2 x's a wk. also, but I only shampoo in the shower. Once I get out to DC I don't rinse in the shower unless I'm about 14+ wks. post and my NG is being stuborn. Other than that since I shampoo in 2 sections, I apply my DC that way so when it's time to rinse I can rinse each side out. This keeps my hair detangled and still falling staight down, instead of putting my head forward in the sink and all my hair falls upward like I'm making a super high ponytail, I learned a long time ago that's a and causes me to have to detangle again (more manipulation) and it's really the worst if you have alot of NG= tangle city.
But I'm learning that as the hair gets longer you have make sacrifices and do what works for your hair in order to maitain what you have. So I may soon have to start rinsing my DC in the shower.

 

[Bosslady1]

I CWC 2x a week. I leave both conditioners in for an equal amount of time.

 

[dlewis]

I DC once a week, sometimes twice. Before or after is should not matter. Afterward may make more sense.

 

[Aidenberry03]

I am so glad you started this thread I always deep condition first, then shampoo, then rinse out conditioner.

I lose less hairs doing it this way and I save way more time.

 

[pink_n_green_iz_me]

if my hair were longer, I would DC twice a week and put my hair in a bun, but since my hair just now touches the bottom of my neck, I DC once a week and do a rollerset/wrap.

I usually shampoo, DC then use a leave in conditioner. I am going to start pre-pooing, then DC'ing then shampooing then condition again, sounds like that is very effective.

 

[InnerSoul]

Babygurl DCs every three days and she has super long hair. It's nothing wrong with DCing often. I do it 2 times a week.

I feel u with the in and out routine.. but it's working for me! I DC 2x per week(every 3-4 days) as well (Cathy Howse method!!) but I just use that as my relaxation time under the dryer while DCing.. since I read books while under there!!

I do tend to take longer showers b/c of this though..and I just make sure everyone is done with the shower before I do my hair routine thing

But I definitely will not drop a DCing treatment.. my hair thrives so much on DCing 2x per week

 

[MzOptimistic]

I wash/dc every 3 days also. I shampoo and then dc. The benefits that I'm seeing is stronger hair, less breakage, and moisturized tangle-free hair oh...I shampoo/dc in the shower

 

[ChocoKitty]

I DC before every shampoo on dry hair. Which could be a minimum of 2x a week when I'm not wearing my hair straight.

 

[HERicane10]

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