autumn_aqua
September 17th, 2010, 01:23 AM
I saw a thread similar to this, but not exactly, and now I can't find it.
I've been cone-free, CO, shampoo with a non-sulfate shampoo once every five days or so, and use a clarifying shampoo once every month or two.
I know from experience that my hair doesn't like frequent cone usage (learned that the hard way when L'Oreal Nutrivive changed their conditioner formula and added cones and I didn't know- my hair got really velcro-y/dry after I'd gone through about 2/3 bottle.)
But I've been using Elumen once every 4-6 weeks have been doing so for about a year and a half, and I have to say that I have been really enjoying the ease of detangling which seems to last at least a couple of weeks after I do it. I've noticed as my hair has reached/is starting to just pass waist length that occasionally my ends knot up pretty badly and detangling even with tons of GVP Biolage or Garnier Sleek n' Shine just doesn't cut it on those days.
So, I am weighing the benefits of using a coney conditioner on occasion just to keep the tangles down to a dull roar and help mitigate the damage that comes from (de)tangling. Maybe every two weeks or so as the Elumen benefit wears off, or when I notice it's needed. Maybe clarifying a bit more frequently to counteract any possible build-up.
Has anyone else tried a low cone routine for these reasons? If so, what do you use? I understand the -xane cones evaporate, I don't think that is the best choice for this, but I want to avoid heavy buildup or problems. The Elumen lists Dimethicone Copolyol which I believe is water soluble. I may try and find a conditioner that contains this and see what happens.
I'd love to know is anyone else has tried this and how it's worked out long term. :)
I've been cone-free, CO, shampoo with a non-sulfate shampoo once every five days or so, and use a clarifying shampoo once every month or two.
I know from experience that my hair doesn't like frequent cone usage (learned that the hard way when L'Oreal Nutrivive changed their conditioner formula and added cones and I didn't know- my hair got really velcro-y/dry after I'd gone through about 2/3 bottle.)
But I've been using Elumen once every 4-6 weeks have been doing so for about a year and a half, and I have to say that I have been really enjoying the ease of detangling which seems to last at least a couple of weeks after I do it. I've noticed as my hair has reached/is starting to just pass waist length that occasionally my ends knot up pretty badly and detangling even with tons of GVP Biolage or Garnier Sleek n' Shine just doesn't cut it on those days.
So, I am weighing the benefits of using a coney conditioner on occasion just to keep the tangles down to a dull roar and help mitigate the damage that comes from (de)tangling. Maybe every two weeks or so as the Elumen benefit wears off, or when I notice it's needed. Maybe clarifying a bit more frequently to counteract any possible build-up.
Has anyone else tried a low cone routine for these reasons? If so, what do you use? I understand the -xane cones evaporate, I don't think that is the best choice for this, but I want to avoid heavy buildup or problems. The Elumen lists Dimethicone Copolyol which I believe is water soluble. I may try and find a conditioner that contains this and see what happens.
I'd love to know is anyone else has tried this and how it's worked out long term. :)