Hi Johnny,
Thanks for your patience!
I hope you’ve had a moment to go back and review the previous
conditioner discussion:
Conditioner
https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=148053
By now, you’ve probably noticed that most conditioners consist of a
mixture of silicones, silicone derivatives and various polymers.
These substances, which are responsible for protecting and
conditioning the hair, give the hair a nice shine by coating the hair
shaft with a thin film. Over time, they can build up, causing your
hair to become weighed down, limp, and greasy feeling. Persistent
over-conditioning can cause your hair follicles to become plugged,
inhibiting hair growth, accelerating loss, and facilitating hair
breakage.
Under normal usage, conditioners are intended to be used once per day.
Using them more often, or using more than a small amount, can lead
to build up, which in turn leads to loss of elasticity, limp hair, and
a greasy or slimy feel to the hair. This can also cause your hair to
act like a dirt magnet, attracting dust and grime, which will stick in
the residue. There is such a thing as "too much of a good thing" when
it comes to conditioners!
Additionally, your hair, no matter how dry, can only absorb so much of
a given substance. Glopping on a big handful of heavy conditioner
when you've only got short hair is going to result in a lot of waste -
your hair isn't going to absorb any more, what doesn't stay with your
hair is just going to get washed down the shower drain. (It's also a
*lot* harder to rinse out your hair when you've applied too much
conditioner at once!)
Here’s what happens if you use too much conditioner:
"If you have fine hair and apply too much conditioner, it will
decrease the roots natural elastic and will give less volume."
The secrets to have beautiful healthy hair
http://www.orientalprincess.com/beauty_secrets/hair/eng.html
"Conditioners are designed to replace the sebum that is removed from
the hair shaft by shampooing. Too much conditioner will leave your
hair limp; too little may leave your hair unmanageable and subject to
static electricity during cold weather."
Hair Conditioners
http://www.amwa-doc.org/publications/WCHealthbook/skinamwa-ch35.html#Hair
conditioners
"Be careful not to apply too much conditioner at the root area for
this may cause oiliness."
Basic Shampooing & Conditioning Steps
http://pacific.telebyte.com/~bliss/haircare.html
"Conditioning
Always apply conditioner from the ears down — never condition the
scalp and do not apply too much conditioner on your hair. Conditioning
too often can cause the cuticle layer of the hair to lift, making it
brittle and lead to hair breakage."
Untangling the most common hair dilemmas - The Manila Times -
September 5, 2002
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2002/sept/05/life/20020905lif3.html
"Your Offense: Too much conditioner
The Penalty: Limp hair
Crime Prevention: Don't pour on conditioner, all you need is a dollop
about the size of a quarter. Also, concentrate conditioner just on the
ends of your hair-your roots don't need it! For fine hair, try a
leave-in conditioner-it'll help condition without weighing your hair
down."
Hair Crimes: Don't Get Caught
http://www.teenmag.com/stylin/hair101/090500_1.shtml
"If too much conditioner is left on the hair, it can clog follicles,
which causes hair to become brittle and leads to premature breakage."
Conditioning
http://www.letstalkhair.freeservers.com/conditioning.html
"Go light on commercial brand conditioners. Commercial conditioners
do a good job of making hair look fuller, as long as you don't overuse
them. Most people use way too much conditioner, which makes hair limp
and more likely to nap together--and that makes it look even thinner.
Don't use more than a teaspoonful each time you wash--that's just a
dab in the palm of your hand. Anything more is wasted and can actually
make your hair look worse."
Causes of Hair Loss and Baldness Explained
http://members.aol.com/EM02HA/hair_tips_and_tricks.htm
"Don't overuse products on your hair thinking you will get a bad hair
day to go good. You'll end up making it worse. Less is more when using
products on your hair. Too much conditioner? Hair that will end up
limp, flyaway, or oily. Too much styling products? Hair will again, be
limp and get dull looking from product buildup..."
Prevent Bad Hair Days
http://tech9999data.bizland.com/prada/Prada_Handbag.html
So how much is too much?
Package directions on most conditioners is pretty vague, usually
reading "massage conditioner through hair" or "apply a small amount".
Not terribly helpful, is it?
I called my favorite hair guru, Steve at Artistic Creations in Toledo,
and asked him what the deal was.
Steve says that the amount of conditioner you should use is dependent
upon the length of your hair. Very short hair (think buzz cut length)
needs only about a dime to nickel sized dollop for good conditioning.
"Normal" or "business" length hair (think Chris Noth or Benjamin
Bratt on Law & Order) requires just a slightly larger than a quarter
sized dollop. Think half dollar sized for shoulder length hair, and
about a handful for very long hair.
Conditioner shouldn’t be applied to the roots and scalp if you can at
all manage it, and should always be rinsed out thoroughly.
Conditioner is typically only used once a day - it’s not made to be
used more often.
Steve rather strongly recommended that you condition only every other
day, but I explained to him that you’re in the habit of washing your
hair three times a day. He said to "tell him to stop that!"! He was
quite concerned that you would be damaging your hair by washing it so
much. To keep your hair healthy under such harsh care, Steve said you
should condition after the first shampoo, use plain water (no shampoo
or conditioner) for your second wash, and use only conditioner for the
third wash, using *only* a *lightweight* conditioner and being careful
to rinse it thoroughly.
Using conditioner more than once a day isn't going to impart any extra
benefits, but it can help protect your hair during your frequent
washings.
I hope this helps!
If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to ask! I'll be
glad to help.
--Missy |
