Do you mix deep conditioners?

[Pennefeather]

I know from posts that I have read , some members regularly mix conditioners. I wanted to get a better sense of why and how do you know which ones to mix together? I actually did this for the first time yesterday when I didn't have enough of my ORS mayonnaise, (of course I discovered this after shampooing my hair). It turned out that I had a small amount of ORS Replenishing conditioner as well, so I mixed the together. I never would have done this if I had enough of either conditioner.

A few posts that I remember also discussed adding oils to conditioners. I would really be interested in in getting more information on your special treatments

 

[SuchaLady]

No. If I have to mix something the product is not for me.

Im a minority though; I see plenty of posts/threads with posters saying they mix their conditioners. Im not about that life

 

[Lilmama1011]

I don't mix conditioners unless it's like a small sample packet and I mix it with a regular conditioner I use . But I think a conditioner should be get enough by itself or I will never purchase again

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I do. It stretches my deep conditioners and I steam them all in. Sometimes it's oil, deep conditioner and a mask, or sometimes it's just two treatments. I've always done it but only when I'm steaming.

 

[myronnie]

When I was relaxed I had a good stash of butters and oils and mixed them with my conditioners forva dc (I used gvp conditioning balm, vo5, silk elements and lustrasilk. When I went natural it just didn't work for me and I needed heavier conditioners with more surfactants like,btms

 

[PureSilver]

I do, i mix my Motions CPR with my Organic Hair Mayonnaise.

 

[TopShelf]

Yup! usually happens when i have a little conditioner left and I want to use it up.

 

[ms.blue]

I do because I want to stretch out the product or if I just want to add something that I feel it is needed such as honey, oils or silk amino acids.

 

[Natty_Virgo]

Yep I'll mix whatever I have and blends some stuff up line avocados etc to add to it as well.

 

[Ogoma]

I haven't yet, but want to start doing so when I just want a pinch of protein added to a more moisturizing conditioner. I don't know if it will work they way I want it to.

 

[yaya24]

I always mix 1 spoon of protein conditioner into my humecto

 

[PJaye]

I will mix the remnants of leftover DCs together in order to create enough product for one application. I also routinely add carrier and EOs to my DCs. It’s an extremely rare occurrence for me to encounter a DC that performs well without any additions.

There are those that maintain balance by adding a splash of a mild to moderate reconstructor to their moisturizing DCs, which eliminates an extra step for protein on wash day.

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

I mix mine. Depends on the deep conditioner, sometimes its protein and moisture one or I'll add in some oils.

 

[jgirl3]

I mix just because. The two work pretty well separately, but one has more natural "oils" in it so I get better benefits. And the other smells better lol. Best of both worlds!

I mix my pre poo as well. That's just a mix of every single spare conditioner I had that was running low while I was cleaning off my dresser. Seriously, the thing has like 8 different conditioners in it.

 

[kxlot79]

Like many others replied, I mix my conditioners (really all products) for a variety of reasons, namely:
-not enough product for an application
-product is lacking in one or several ways
-experimenting
Though I agree with someone up thread. Products I have to "fix" are not slated for repurchase. On the other hand, something super cheap that's missing something small and is otherwise great I will make an exception for!

 

[divachyk]

It's not my norm. I, much like SuchaLady, feel the product is not for me if I have to mix. However, I will mix in extra goodies (oil & honey) to maximize performance. The conditioners that require mixing likely won't make the repurchase list and would never make the staple list.

 

[Rocky91]

The only thing I will do is add some honey for extra moisture if I'm straightening my hair. Other than that, nah. I'm too lazy for all that

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[Nix08]

I don't mix but I will layer DC's and other goodies (honey, oils etc).

 

[felic1]

I may add ceramides to my conditioner prior to heat usage with a dryer or steamer.

 

[Barbara]

If my conditioner doesn't work well alone and leaves my hair hard, then I'll mix a moisturizing conditioner with it. I won't repurchase a conditioner if it doesn't work well alone or without additional oil(s).

Or if I don't have enough conditioner left to saturate my hair, then I'll add another one with it.

 

[Pennefeather]

I was under the impression that ther were a lot of "mixologists" on the forum. It seems that most of us are just adding a dab or stretching when you don't have enough for one application.

If you are adding oils, what type do you add?

 

[PJaye]

I was under the impression that ther were a lot of "mixologists" on the forum. It seems that most of us are just adding a dab or stretching when you don't have enough for one application.

If you are adding oils, what type do you add?

I use the most emollient, nutritive oils in my arsenal since they’re spending an extended amount of time on my hair and scalp. I primarily use babassu, castor, hempseed, JBCO, HBCO, jojoba, pumpkin, bergamot, carrot seed, clary sage and rosemary.

 

[CodeRed]

I'll mix conditioners sometimes if there's only a little bit left and it won't cover all my hair. I'll mix it with my favorite oil, coconut milk, agave nectar, another conditioner... whatever I have lying around that I know is good for my hair.

 

[Rozlewis]

I usually add honey, peppermint, rosemary, and eucalyptus oils. I like to give my conditioners a little extra boost. I also mix conditioners if I am running low on one. I will mix it with another one to use it up.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Nope. I Don't mix.

I primarily use Handmade/Naturals and judge the products based on the description/ingredients listed.

If I have to add & mix, I don't need to be spending the money on it.

That's not what I'm paying for.

But I will combine 2 things if the jar is almost empty.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I do. It stretches my deep conditioners and I steam them all in. Sometimes it's oil, deep conditioner and a mask, or sometimes it's just two treatments. I've always done it but only when I'm steaming.

Let me clarify, I dont mix them together. I apply one and then the other on top of my hair. Almost like a sealing method, then I steam.

 

[Saludable84]

If the jar is almost empty, then probably, but that means I have no backup and that's not normal for me. For the most part, I will add oils and even that's not an all the time thing. I use to mix a lot when I used ground products, but when I starting using more natural products, I haven't really had too.

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[SugarRush]

Only if I don't have enough for a complete application. If a deep conditioner doesn't work on its own then it's not worth my money

 

[loulou82]

I sometimes add oils but I do not mix DCs with DCs. My favorite oils to mix in are avocado and grapeseed. I may also add a few drops of peppermint, lavender, and/or rosemary.

 

[seemegrow]

Yes i mix protein and moisturizing dcs together. It saves steps on wash day.