This may be an obvious question but...

[natieya]

How do you condition your hair without getting it on your scalp? I have heard that getting conditioner on your scalp can lead to dandruff problems. I have been dealing with dandruff lately and want to try this. Any help/advise would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Kimberly]

I don't know if I don't get any on my scalp but apply from the ends up where as most of the conditioner applied is applied to my hair.

Good luck to you!

 

[DivaRox]

Hmm, I don't really apply condish with the thought of it not getting on my scalp but if you're trying to avoid it consider using an applicator brush

 

[Dposh167]

i usually..
section the hair
clip each section in place
pull each section away from my head then apply my conditioner that way (either by hand or applicator brush)

i do this also for prepooing b/c im starting to notice that whenever my prepoo or conditioner gets on my scalp, no matter how well i wash out, i still get slight buildup/flakes on my scalp afterwards.

 

[Nonie]

I do what Poochie does. It's easier when I have braids. I've never thought of using an applicator brush. What a neat idea for when I'm not in braids! Thanks DivaRox and Poochie for that suggestion.

 

[Lavendar]

Interesting! I never heard that. Since I started washing twice a week and avoiding certain chemicals in my products, I no longer get itchy, flaky scalp (seborrhea in my case).

 

[Lovelylocs]

I don't mind getting conditioner on my scalp, esp. if I have new growth.

 

[Empress Yahudah]

I know I get conditioner on my scalp becuase I slather it all over my head I never have any scalp issues or dandruff.

 

[natieya]

Interesting! I never heard that. Since I started washing twice a week and avoiding certain chemicals in my products, I no longer get itchy, flaky scalp (seborrhea in my case).

Thank you to all of you with your helpful advise! Lavendar, what chemicals are best to avoid?

 

[shtow]

Well I know I get it on my scalp so after I shampoo and DC I fill a nozzled bottle up with plain water and directly rinse my scalp three times. This has really slowed my sister and I's problem with "dry patches". My coconut oil/tea tree oil concoction has helped with the dandruff but this helps with the residue of the shampoo and conditioner not being thoroughly rinsed.

 

[shocol]

OT...Lavender, your ponytail is beautiful. It looks so good that someone who didn't know might mistake it for a hairpiece.