Who believes this??

[GinuwinesBoo]

My cosmetology teacher (not the ignorant one) told me that conditioner only last for 15 minutes unless it says longer.

 

[karezone]

I don't believe that.

 

[HotCoCoGurl130]

What???? That doesnt make any sense.

 

[Allandra]

I don't believe that either.

 

[CrownnGlori]

How bout I've heard that before. Most conditoners are detanglers and they do just that and they are not design to be anymore effective if you let it sit for 1 hour versus the 1 - 10 mins regular conditioners allow. I took there word for it and tried unless its a deep coditioner and it says 20 mins. My hair has been great.

 

[karezone]

Doesn't heat make a difference as to how much of the product is absorbed

 

[Supergirl]

Heat just makes it go faster. I learned from a very quality professional a while back that after 7 minutes under the dryer, the conditioner has done all that it is going to do and leaving it on longer won't make a difference.

 

[karezone]

This could seriously decrease my hair time.

 

[Supergirl]

Karezone,

Once I heard that I had the same idea as you. Sometimes I'll stay under for 10 minutes but just because I'm rounding up

 

[shelli4018]

I've heard this too. In fact, I've read that conditioner does its work within 5 minutes!

 

[MoezThunder]

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Supergirl said:
Karezone,

Once I heard that I had the same idea as you. Sometimes I'll stay under for 10 minutes but just because I'm rounding up

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Supergirl, great heads think alike. I to round my 7 minute deep condition up to an even ten; the very thought of using an odd number is

 

[gvsugirl]

what about with hot oil treatments?

 

[Lindy]

Jeez, you mean to tell me that I'm wasting my time sitting under my heating cap for 30-40 mins. at a time??? Wow...

 

[soulchild]

Lindy, it's debateable weather extra time is beneficial so you may not have been wasting your time.

 

[MoezThunder]

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Lindy said:
Jeez, you mean to tell me that I'm wasting my time sitting under my heating cap for 30-40 mins. at a time??? Wow...

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Lindy, "try it b4 you buy it!"

<font color="purple"> </font> Last nite I tried Peachtree's heated conditioner method w/ a plastic cap while I took my shower...the results were just as good as 20-30 under my hooded dryer....no better (less time)

 

[Lindy]

Yeah MoezThunder,

Peachtree's idea about the heated conditioner seems great!!I'll definitely try it when I don't have time to do the heat cap thing!!

(I'm not ready to give up on that yet!! I still think the heat and extended time helps the conditioner to penetrate more...)

 

[Isis]

Well, if I could have been saving time all of this time...

Next time I wash my hair, I'll test it out and see what happens.

 

[sithembile]

I can believe this, I've also heard that once the conditioner has done its job, leaving it on longer makes no major difference. I generally follow the instructions, but if I want deep conditioning, I definitely don't leave it for longer than 30 minutes.

 

[pebbles]

I've heard this also, but I couldn't begin to say whether it's true or not.

 

[skegeesmb]

I've only sat under a dryer for 10 minutes. I used to do 20 via Cathy Howse method, but I felt my hair was okay and bumped it down to ten. Besides, I just don't like sitting under the dryer that long.

 

[debyjay]

I don't mind sitting under the dryer thanks to the member who suggested the hair dryer on the ironing board, while hanging out with you guys on this board!

 

[karezone]

My cousin is going to kill me when she finds this out last week I made her sit under the dryer for 30 minutes.

 

[A_Christian]

Karezone,I'm glad that you posted this. I was considering leaving my conditioners on longer, but if the maximum benefits are achieved in about 10 minutes, I might just save some time and not leave them on longer than the directions indicate.
p.s. That picture/avatar thingy under your screen name looks very close to a cartoon version of me, glasses and all !

everytime I see it it makes me laugh.

 

[Zola]

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MoezThunder said:

Lindy, "try it b4 you buy it!"

<font color="purple"> </font> Last nite I tried Peachtree's heated conditioner method w/ a plastic cap while I took my shower...the results were just as good as 20-30 under my hooded dryer....no better (less time)

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Will somebody please explain this method or let me know where I can find it described? TIA

 

[ladylibra_30]

oh , my! this is so odd....you see, my hair dressers (no matter who they were-spanish or black) used to always set the timer for only 10 or 15 minutes. i would turn it to 30 or 35 b/c i thought they were trying to cheat me and save money on the energy bill. could it be they were hip to the-conditioner does its work in 7 minutes

 

[Supergirl]

LOL Ladylibra

"Oh no you don't! I'm gettin' my $$$ worth of conditioning..."