Does your hair always feel dry and brittle? Is it always falling in the sink after combing and styling? Chances are, you need a DEEP CONDITIONING TREATMENT. Deep conditioning treatments are often mistaken for a “conditioner”, so let me break it down for you.
A conditioner is used after you wash your and it does not penetrate the hair shaft. It coats and provides a short term protection for your hair by providing a thin layer over the hair that makes it silky smooth and allows the hair to battle everyday wear and tear. It is also used to balance the ph. in the hair and to close and seal the cuticles on the hair shaft.
Deep Conditioning Treatment
Moisturizing- is the most requested treatment. It is used to increase the amount of moisture within the hair. It’s great for hair that has been dried out from heat and chemical damage (curling iron, relaxers, perms, color).Doing frequent moisturizing treatment on dry and frizzy hair can give it luster and bounce.
Reconstructor- are protein based treatment that make the hair stronger. I find them to be more effective on chemically damaged hair that is fragile and breaking. Reconstructors are often a balance of moisture and protein and are best used immediately after a chemical service. There is usually a noticeable difference in the hair after the first two reconstructive treatments. The hair feels stronger and there is less hair falling into the sink after combing.
When do I treat my hair?
Always treat your hair after a chemical service. Chemical services opens the hair cuticle and causes damage. Performing a treatment immediately after allows the treatment to penetrate the hair shaft easier because cuticles are already lift. It also helps to seal the cuticle better. I also advice my clients to treat their hair every 2-3 weeks depending on the condition of their. For me, “prevention is better than cure’, its better to treat your hair to avoid breakage.
Severe breakage- treat twice a week. Alternate between protein and moisture. After two weeks, treat once a week. After three weeks, treat once every two weeks. Remember to alternate the treatment because too much of one type can cause an overload.
Remember, “Prevention is better than cure"
