Porosity Control - how often?

[KinksnCurlz]

Thanks to Pepperanne i finally got some porosity control shampoo and conditioner but to be honest, i don't know how often i should be using them.

Should i be using them like a clarifier, ie. once every 3weeks? Or should I just use them right before getting relaxed (or colored)?
TIA

 

[Armyqt]

I just the conditioner. But I'll use it like every two weeks mixed with my regular conditioner. I really love the detangling properties though, so I may start using it weekly.

 

[pink_flower]

I used it as a daily co wash last summer with no problems.

 

[Armyqt]

Oooh, that's great to hear

 

[MissB]

I use the conditioner weekly with no problems. I usually mix it with my moisturizing conditioner.

 

[LondonDiva]

CH I am an avid conditioner user I use it after every wash with no problems at all.

 

[LABETT]

THANKS Ladies I was also wondering how often to use it.

 

[TrustMeLove]

s going to pick up the shampoo and conditioner today but the shampoo has als..so i passed on the whole idea of using porosity control but i may go pick up the conditioner now.

 

[KinksnCurlz]

Thanks everybody...

 

[bimbabe]

Please get the conditioner!!! It detangles like a dream
CH I use it all the time now for my wash with shampoo.
I do my conditioner wash with it sometimes too.

Let us know how it works!

 

[KinksnCurlz]

bimbabe - i have both the shampoo and conditioner.

and ya'll know how much i LOVE products that detangle

 

[flyjump00]

Love the conditioner! Used it every other wash when I had it. It is soooo silky.

 

[jasmin]

I only use the conditioner. This is definitely a staple.
I used it once a week.

 

[sithembile]

When you mix it with a conditioner, how long do you keep it on? I mixed it with Affirm 5 in 1, left it on for 30 minutes, no heat. My hair felt a little dry after that. Is it best with moisturising conditioners only?

 

[bimbabe]

sithembile- you don't use a moisturizing condit after 5 in 1?

I used it with motions oil moisturizer silk protein and it was great- but that is not a hardening protein treatment.

 

[kitten73]

I wonder how well it will work with weave hair. I have used two shampoos and conditoners in the past two weeks and they haven't worked well with the hair. I need something that detangles and deep cleans. Anyone can respond to this post not just caramelhonee (although I value all your wisdom girl) !

 

[KinksnCurlz]

Thanks evanne but unfortunately i have no clue about these 2 products. BUT i will say keracare detangling and Creme of Nature detangles like a dream

 

[aikaa71]

I was told by a Revlon professional stylist that the porosity control conditioner should only be used on as needed basis and left in for the specific time mentioned on the bottle (30 seconds I think) otherwise in the long run(if used excessively) it will do more harm than good. I only mentioned this because I had been using it to for conditioner washes almost daily and when he I went to get my hair cut he asked me if I had was using porosity control conditioner more than once a week and I was actually surprised how he knew that.

 

[KinksnCurlz]

Thanks aikaa71

 

[Spagirl]

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aikaa71 said:
I only mentioned this because I had been using it to for conditioner washes almost daily and when he I went to get my hair cut he asked me if I had was using porosity control conditioner more than once a week and I was actually surprised how he knew that.

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What were the negative effects noticed by him or by you?

 

[Dolce_Dawn]

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aikaa71 said:
I was told by a Revlon professional stylist that the porosity control conditioner should only be used on as needed basis and left in for the specific time mentioned on the bottle (30 seconds I think) otherwise in the long run(if used excessively) it will do more harm than good. I only mentioned this because I had been using it to for conditioner washes almost daily and when he I went to get my hair cut he asked me if I had was using porosity control conditioner more than once a week and I was actually surprised how he knew that.

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That's interesting b/c I heard the same thing. I only use it after I relax my hair. (LOVE IT!

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[sithembile]

I can believe that Aikaa, the ingredients look like you can make a bomb out of them.

 

[LABETT]

I have started using it more often every other week.

 

[aikaa71]

Spagirl he said my ends were eaten up and my hair was dry. The porosity control is actually meant to be used when relaxing or coloring not a everyday type conditioner. It even says that on the bottle. . He did tell my that i have a nice hair type just need to be careful with giving it moisture thru deep conditioning and daily maintenance.

Sithembile- you are so right about those ingredients, i re read them and they all sound like potent chemicals to me

 

[bimbabe]

Hmmm i may have to try this- my hair has been harder and my ends a dry pain recently. I was using PC about every or everyother week- it provides great slip :S

 

[Neroli]

What are the ingredients in the Conditioner?

I understand that the shampoo has ALS in it and I always skip 'poos with ALS but would like to know what's in the conditioner. TIA!

 

[sithembile]

I've finished my bottle so I can't give you the ingredients. but they definitely sound like what you'd find in paint thinner. Don't get me wrong, I think it probably serves its purpose of correcting porousity, but I don't think its a moisturiser. I think we should just stick to the directions. I'll just use it after I get my relaxer.

 

[Spagirl]

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aikaa71 said:
Spagirl he said my ends were eaten up and my hair was dry.....

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Thanks! I'll be careful not to abuse this product.

 

[ClassicChic]

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aikaa71 said:
I was told by a Revlon professional stylist that the porosity control conditioner should only be used on as needed basis and left in for the specific time mentioned on the bottle (30 seconds I think) otherwise in the long run(if used excessively) it will do more harm than good. I only mentioned this because I had been using it to for conditioner washes almost daily and when he I went to get my hair cut he asked me if I had was using porosity control conditioner more than once a week and I was actually surprised how he knew that.

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That's interesting b/c I heard the same thing. I only use it after I relax my hair. (LOVE IT!

)

Exactly what step in the relaxing process do you use the Porosity Control?

 

[Nenah]

Ok silly question

What does the porosity control do for the hair?