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Hi guys, just wondering what you think the best conditioner is for very dry, thick, wavy hair?
I try to use as little shampoo and as much conditioner as possible, to not dry my hair out at all if possible, and I use coconut oil afterwards, esp on the ends.
I've used the Aussie range before and it's pretty good but expensive, so I'm trying out Boots own Honey and Jojoba conditioner for dry/damaged hair.
Even though it says it has jojoba in it I can't see it on the list of ingredients... so I will have to wait and see if it's any good.
Anyone found any magic, moisture inducing conditioners for my type of hair?!
I've found Tea Tree works best for my mop.
Cheers,
John.B
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Hi John, Tea Tree oil is excellent. I mix it into my shampoo, about 5 drops per tablespoonful. (5 drops per 15 ml) It is anti-fungal and prevents yeasts from growing on the scalp. This helps to reduce itching and flaking for me. I am also trying vinegar diluted about 10 to 1 as well. I am leaving it in and it makes my hair smooth and manageable.
Scott
I've been thinking about adding the vinegar to my routine, but I was wondering about something. Is it alright to make a dilution mixture and put it into a small bottle, or would making a mixture on the spot better? If putting the mixure in a bottle is ok, how long of a shelf life is acceptable?
Daniel
I keep a quart of ready-made water-vinegar mix handy in the shower.
The mix seems to last indefinitely.
I use this mix as a last leave-in rinse after rinsing the conditioner out.
- Oren
Ok, thanks Oren. That is what I suspected, but wasn't sure. I noticed in an earlier post that your mixture is about 20-25% vinegar. Scott mentioned that he's trying a 10% mix. For somebody just trying out the vinegar, do you suggest starting out with a low vinegar mixture like Scott is and working up to what your doing? Or do you think it matters and just start pretty much anywhere (within reason) you want to?
Daniel
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Hi Daniel, I have just started this, so I am not sure how well it will work for me long term. I mixed mine in a 10 ounce bottle, just enough for one rinse. It should keep for at least a few months if mixed in clean water.
Scott
I love Redken's Body Butter as a leave-in, but it is expensive. I got my huge tube for free from an Oprah giveaway, and find that just a small dab does the trick. I would use it on my ends, and from the ears down. Have you tried any leave-in treatments?
If you have the time, a once-a-week hot oil treatment like VO5 (which is fairly inexpensive), or even using warm EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) or sweet almond oil mixed with an egg, applied to the hair for 10 minutes, washed out, provides conditioning.
Add to your routine, Aloe Vera gel. You can buy it in the skin/sun care aisle in any drug, dollar or discount dept store. Aloe is a natural humectant, it attracts and holds moisture. Blend a dap between your hands, then work it through damp hair strands. It may cause hair to feel stiff as it dries, simply scrunching hair in fingers or brushing hair results in soft strands.