Poll of the Day > Do you usually use conditioner when you wash your hair?

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......side, but not very very short though, still i don't notice much of a difference. How about you?
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No.

Just shampoo.

However, my hair is literally 1/8 inch long all around so it's not worth it.

Sometimes I just condition and don't shampoo
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Why did conditioner make a difference? Shampoo is alkaline and conditioner is acidic. It keeps your hair at optimal pH. 2 in 1 stuff does not work the same and does not properly condition.

That acid is needed to make your cuticle lay flat. Without it you're more prone to dry, frizzy, dull, knotted, and broken hair. It's not as noticeable with short hair but very noticeable with long hair.

You'll still have much nicer hair if you condition (or rinse with an appropriate acidic liquid after washing)
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I now just take a razor blade to my head. Feels nice and I just soap everything.
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I normally buy a two in one that is both shampoo and conditioner.

Doctor Foxx posted...

Why did conditioner make a difference? Shampoo is alkaline and conditioner is acidic. It keeps your hair at optimal pH. 2 in 1 stuff does not work the same and does not properly condition.

That acid is needed to make your cuticle lay flat. Without it you're more prone to dry, frizzy, dull, knotted, and broken hair. It's not as noticeable with short hair but very noticeable with long hair.

You'll still have much nicer hair if you condition (or rinse with an appropriate acidic liquid after washing)

Interesting. This is probably why my hair was fuzzy and knotted when I had it long. I'll keep this in mind.
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wwinterj25 posted...

I normally buy a two in one that is both shampoo and conditioner.

Those don't work as both because science
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I think my stuff is 2 in 1, but I don't have a separate conditioner. I keep my hair quite short though.
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Doctor Foxx posted...

Those don't work as both because science

Eh. False advertisement gets me all the time!

dragon504 posted...

I think my stuff is 2 in 1, but I don't have a separate conditioner. I keep my hair quite short though.

Yeah I have my hair short these days.
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I use a generic 2 in 1
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I have very short hair and I just use 2-in-1

Even for you short haired people, your hair would be even better if you gave it the right stuff
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Doctor Foxx posted...

Even for you short haired people, your hair would be even better if you gave it the right stuff

So you recommend just using conditioner?
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Yes.
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I use a 2 in 1 product

It isn't as good for your hair but I don't really gaf
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wwinterj25 posted...

Doctor Foxx posted...

Even for you short haired people, your hair would be even better if you gave it the right stuff

So you recommend just using conditioner?

I'd suggest shampooing less frequently and adding conditioner to the hair washing ritual
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conditioner just makes my hair crazy greasy. I NEVER use it.
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I always do. I have very long, thick hair and conditioner makes it much more manageable.
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i got you all beat. i use a 3 -in-1. it's bodywash too!!
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Doctor Foxx posted...

I'd suggest shampooing less frequently and adding conditioner to the hair washing ritual

Thanks for the advice.
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Nope; have never used it.
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How frequently ARE you supposed to use shampoo and/or conditioner?
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I still get sort of confused about the difference.
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I don't use conditioner, because I'm getting bald!
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I have waist-length hair; and my skin type is oily. I do use shampoo and conditioner (separately of course) and wash my hair daily.
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Never

I just jack it and rub it into my hair afterwards, my hands says its the smoothest
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I condition every day and only shampoo once every 4-5 days. So there's that. <_<
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I shampoo every few days and condition every day. I also use a leave-in conditioner when styling. I have long, thick, naturally wavy hair.


A few tips:
- If the conditioner is making your hair greasy, you should look for a different conditioner. A lighter one with no cone.
- 2 in 1s are a sham, as others have noted.
- Also, don't nuke your hair with shampoo or it will get really dry.
- Look for the shampoo/conditioner for your hair type.
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VioletMassacre posted...

DarthStoj posted...

conditioner just makes my hair crazy greasy.

The ironic thing is that you probably make it more greasy by only using schampoo because it dries out your hair and scalp, which in turn makes your body want to produce more natural oils.

Yeah and it's important to not condition the scalp either. That will make everything feel greasier.

Sephiroth C Ryu posted...

How frequently ARE you supposed to use shampoo and/or conditioner?
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Shampoo should be a few times a week (2 or 3).it really depends on your hair type. Most people would benefit from less shampoo. When you use it daily you train your scalp to oil overproduction as all of the natural protective oils are stripped away.

If you feel really greasy between washes dry shampoo is ok and less bothersome to hair.
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Shampoo use really depends on how active you are. If you work a desk job and never sweat then shampooing once a week or every two weeks is fine. If you sweat a lot then you got to clean that shit or it gets dirty as hell.

Using conditioner and only it is like adding oil to oil.
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No.
The only shampoo I bother with is those 80-cent bottles of VO5.

Nope and I have never used it.

I use Head & Shoulders for greasy hair. It is the only thing my hair will take without getting itchy.

I keep my hair short so don't need it.
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hoggys2much99 posted...

I use Head & Shoulders for greasy hair. It is the only thing my hair will take without getting itchy.

The only effective dandruff shampoos are made of coal tar and smell like gasoline.

i usually use head and shoulders for men which has 2 in 1. does me just fine, my hair never gets long enough for it to matter anyway, it actually gets a lot thicker before it gets longer (i've gone to the barbers and just got him to thin it out rather than cut any length off it before)
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I use conditioner for 5 days in the week, shampoo for 3 and 2 days where I use neither.

Sunday - Shampoo and Conditioner
Monday - Conditioner
Tuesday - S + C
Wednesday - C
Thursday - S + C
Friday - none
Saturday - none
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I always used to, but I switched over to just shampoo and have literally never noticed a difference.
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I use a 2-in-1 for both my head and facial hair. It seems to do the job.
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But do you... creme rinse?
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I only use shampoo and I use it every day. I don't care that people say it's bad for my hair, I'd rather have damaged hair over dirty hair.
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You can wash your hair and scalp without shampoo. For everyone using 2 in 1 you should at least use a clarifying shampoo every week or two to get rid of the residue. You will definitely notice that.
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Everyone's hair texture is different but shampooing too often will strip out natural oils your hair needs to stay moisturized. Conditioner is a must, imo. For folks here with wavy, curly or coily hair, you should look into the "Curly Girl" method (poorly named in hindsight, lol

My current routine:
Start of week: Hot oil treatment (almond, caster, safflower oils); clarifying shampoo; deep conditioner for up to 30 minutes; rinse out and apply conditioner; rinse out and apply leave-in conditioner; apply grapeseed oil; apply styling cream.
During the week: I wet my hair every morning because it's easier to style. I use the LOC method every day. I co-wash with a cleansing conditioner when i think it's necessary (every 2-3 days).
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I've known for a while now that you're not supposed to shampoo every day, but I was brought up doing that so it's kind of just a habit now. Sometimes I won't put anything in my hair, but then I think it looks gross, and sometimes I'll condition it without shampooing, but I usually hate the way it feels. I always say I'll take better care of my hair but just fall back into the habit of daily shampooing.


I have an awful cowlick so at the very least I need to get my hair wet every day

I use two-in-one shampoo and conditioner, so yes.
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I'm a grease machine and need shampoo almost daily. I don't see the point in conditioner.

Always... but it doesn't seem to do much. And I have long hair. Maybe I just have perpetually bad hair.

My shampoo actually has conditioner and body wash in it. I don't really care much, though.
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SilentSeph posted...

I have very short hair and I just use 2-in-1

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