DEEP CONDITIONING TRICK FOR SOFTER, SHINIER HAIR

I’ve always read about mixing your favorite deep conditioner with oil - or with other deep conditioners - to maximize the experience of deep conditioning. I really didn’t see the point… however, when I tried a similar technique for myself, I promised myself that it would become part of my routine, because I was excited about it and loved the results.

The products I used for that particular deep conditioning session was the ORS Olive Oil Replenishing Pak and the ORS HaiRepair VitalOils. The most common oil used for this method is usually jojoba oil because it’s similar to the natural oil produced by our scalp (sebum).

After I’ve done my hot oil treatment with my oil mix and cleansed my hair, I squeezed out the excess water out of my hair. I applied a quarter size of the oil to my wet hair; I applied another quarter size of oil just to make sure that the oil covered all of my strands. Then I applied the deep conditioner and wrapped my hair with two plastic bags. I left it on for about one hour.

On its own, I’ve always had great experience with the ORS Replenishing Conditioner. With the oil, I must confess, this deep conditioning session was even better! My hair was softer to the touch, easier to detangle… and after I’ve rinsed the conditioner out, my hair was so shiny and still so soft to the touch! 

Left: before deep conditioning; Right: after deep conditioning

The result was so great and I was so impressed that this method will become part of my hair care routine. My hair was still soft after it had air dried and after styling, so I didn’t need to use additional product for shine or smoothness.

If anyone hasn’t tried that method yet and you want a better deep conditioning experience, I’d encourage you to mix your favorite deep conditioner with a penetrating oil or apply the oil before you apply the deep conditioner. Don’t be heavy handed with the oil as it can weigh your hair down if you have fine hair. You will love the result!