Roux Porosity Control Poll- Before or After Treatments

[n_vizion]

My absolute favorite way to use Roux is mixing a little with my conditioners after a wash. For some reason, Roux has the innate ability to make my conditioners work that much better. Just a little goes a long way. I've also used the shampoo as a neutralizing shampoo after touch ups.

 

[trinigul]

I'm natural but you introduced me to Roux. (I'm a subbie. You're tips and ingenuity are great...um the hair steamer. I also now use my hair steamer as a facial steamer. Hey. I figured it could go both ways ) Been using it just as you prescribed and my hair's strength, elasticity and moisture retention improved tenfold!! Just wanted to say thank you.

My absolute favorite way to use Roux is mixing a little with my conditioners after a wash. For some reason, Roux has the innate ability to make my conditioners work that much better. Just a little goes a long way. I've also used the shampoo as a neutralizing shampoo after touch ups.

 

[againstallodds]

I Roux PC! Prior to using Roux PC, on days it was humid I was resigned to either keeping my butt in my house or pinning my hair up because it would only revert to a big puffy mess once outside, but since then, I can't help but feel a little proud I'm able to be out and about just because I obtained a little hair sense.

As soon as I apply it I can feel the difference in my hair. I use it every week after I deep condition to lay my cuticles flat. I'm not very consistent with rinsing it out with cool water though and only leave it in for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

 

[hola_lo2002]

well, if it closes the cuticules of the hair and lowers the ph, it looks like the step 2 in "Joico k-pak 17 minutes miracle" kit, and it says on it to use it before the protein treatment

 

[Chaosbutterfly]

I use mine as a final step, after my protein and moisture. I use it only once a week, for one to two minutes, and I rinse it out with cold water. It works best for me that way, although I was mixing it with my DC, and I got some good results with that too.

I know that some people use it before, but I never understood why. PC closes up the cuticles and makes them lay flat, and I feel like it's harder for conditioner and stuff to get into the hair if the cuticles are closed.
And if you DC with heat, I feel like it's kind of a waste of product because you close your cuticles...only to open them again a few minutes later with heat. It seems like that would defeat the purpose.

But anyway, my vote is to use it last.

 

[darlingdiva]

sorry to steal the thread OP but i was wondering wut if i DC with heat AND clarify

I always use Roux PC after I shampoo so if I DC with heat and clarify, I use it after I clarify but before I DC.

 

[halee_J]

I know that it is supposed to be the final step, but, foe me I find it just works better before the DC, protein or moisture. Its not a completely ridiculous idea because in the Joico 17miracle kit it directs you to use its cuticle sealer -which is a low pH treatment similar to PC, after the shampoo and before the conditioning treatments. Try it both ways and see which one works best for you.

 

[Nelli04]

I went to sallys to purchase some today and they said it's being discontinued and it was on sale for $5.99...anyone else hear about this?