Conditioning Hair Treatment Regular conditioning hair treatment is a necessary protective measure for all hair types. Hair conditioners are absolutely essential if your hair shows any signs of dryness, dullness or breakage. A good conditioning hair treatment is needed to counteract the alterations made by hair treatments such as tinting, dyeing, perming, straightening and bleaching. The purpose of a conditioning hair treatment is to restore your hair to its natural condition, to make it manageable, to prevent breakage, to reduce split ends and to smooth out any rough straw-like texture.
There are two types of hair conditioners available – instant and deep. Instant Hair Conditioners Instant hair conditioners are usually enriched liquids (more likely than not containing protein) that are combed through freshly washed hair. This softens hair, and adds resilience and bounce. Some instant hair conditioners have to be lightly rinsed away whilst others stay on to help with styling. Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment Deep conditioning hair treatment involves products or home treatments rich in creams and oils. They are massaged into the hair and left on for anything from 10 to 30 minutes in order to allow the rich ingredients to penetrate deep into the hair shaft. Deep conditioning hair treatments are extremely valuable for dry hair and hair that has been abused or damaged. They are sometimes applied before shampooing and sometimes afterwards – read the instructions carefully. If your hair is in very bad condition, a weekly deep conditioning hair treatment is recommended until there are obvious signs of improvement. Usually a deep conditioning hair treatment every three weeks is adequate to preserve and maintain healthy hair. Homemade Deep Conditioning Hair Treatments Hot Oil Conditioning Hair Treatment This treatment is good for brittle hair. Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil, gently massage into every part of the scalp. Wring out a towel in hot water and wind it turban style around your head. As it cools, repeat the process 2 or 3 times to ensure total saturation. Afterwards shampoo your hair and rinse thoroughly. Castor Oil Conditioning Hair Treatment This treatment is good for fragile hair. Warm ½ a cup of castor oil, massage into your scalp and gently comb it through your hair; wind a steaming hot towel around your head; wait 30 minutes before shampooing. Olive Oil and Honey Conditioning Hair Treatment This treatment keeps dark hair shining and lustrous. Stir together ½ a cup of green olive oil and 1 cup of liquid honey; shake vigorously; allow the mixture to steep for a day or two. Massage into your scalp, comb through, but don’t let the teeth scrape your scalp. Cover your hair with a plastic bag, make airtight to permit the heat of the head to aid penetration. Leave on for 30 minutes. Then shampo... | 