Conditioner-only hair washing

**cab54** · 02-16-2009, 12:14 PM

I tried this a few years ago, and I'm going back to it. I have rather dry hair with sometimes-oily roots that is wavy. And I am in the process of growing it out, so I don't want to do it much damage.

I have found that the very cheapest conditioners work best for this. They have a certain amount of cleansing properties, and do a nice job. And I save $$ because I don't need shampoo.

Those of you with very oily hair may find your mileage may vary (YMMV) with this method, and need some shampooing a day or two a week. But this is making my hair sooooo soft and less frizzy.

Walgreens carries White Rain conditioner at $1 for an 18 oz. bottle(or maybe it's 20 oz., I'm too lazy to go look, LOL) --good size anyway---and it is working well.

**Natalie** · 02-16-2009, 08:15 PM

I've been doing this every other day. I think I may do just the conditioner 2 days, then shampoo on the third, just conditioner 2 days, shampoo the third.... Or maybe I'll try going just conditioner 6 out of 7 days...

**spyzvixxen** · 02-16-2009, 09:22 PM

Another conditioner mostly user here. I have super thick wavy/frizzy hair (think lion's mane) and condition 2, shampoo & condition the 3rd. I also comb thru it while rinsing with a wide-tooth comb. Seems to cut down on the knots. White Rain & Suave I swear it takes half a bottle. I've been using Herbal Essences with more success and less stress. And I got them for $1 a bottle w/ coupons =).

**HandyMom** · 02-17-2009, 12:04 AM

My hair is too long, thin and oily to try this. It also tangles easily. I have to shampoo at least every other day. I have used white rain and herbal essences but the Paul Mitchell products work best on my hair.

**phoeny_moonstar** · 02-17-2009, 02:24 AM

I don't think i've ever tried this. I have wavy hair but I wouldn't say it was dry. The scalp is dry but not the actual hair. Does this work on dry scalp as well??

**Momto2Boyz** · 02-17-2009, 08:30 AM

My hair gets really oily, so I'm not sure if this would work, but I might try it.

I use mustard on my hair once a week to condition it. It's better than anything commercial I've ever tried. I found it as a home remedy for dandruff when DH had really bad dandruff a few years ago.

Phoeny, you might try the "mustard" treatment, for dry scalp. Just get some good old yellow mustard, "shampoo" your hair with it, and rinse really well (if you don't rinse well, you will smell faintly of a ham sandwich all day

). It does wonders. DH says he will never again buy a commercial dandruff product!

**joyofsix** · 02-17-2009, 08:43 AM

I've been doing this for a couple years. I haven't used shampoo at all for at least 6 months. I of course scrub my scalp really well with the conditioner and water. I have very thick, very frizzy hair which is now curly not frizzy thanks to this method.

**HisDaisy** · 02-17-2009, 12:54 PM

I did this for several years without a problem, but for some reason I stopped. I am starting again.
I am sensitive to shampoos and I have found that condition only works best for me. It takes my scalp a few days to adjust, but when it does I have no dandruff problems. I have also found that each time I use shampoo I need to start over and give my scalp a few days to adjust.
I have found that more expensive thicker conditions work better for me. The cheap stuff leaves my hair limp and my scalp a mess.
I have medium length wavy hair. My hair is more curly when I just use conditioner.

**cab54** · 02-17-2009, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by phoeny_moonstar

I don't think i've ever tried this. I have wavy hair but I wouldn't say it was dry. The scalp is dry but not the actual hair. Does this work on dry scalp as well??

Part of the reason I'm going back to this way is, I have a very dry scalp and sometimes excema. The excema has been really bad lately, and the conditioner-only method is starting to soothe it after only 2 'washings'.

Looks like I'm not the only one! Thanks for the replies. I think when my hair gets a little longer, I'll buy a little thicker, a little better conditioners. But it's rather short right now, and the cheapies are working fine.

**rainbowgc** · 02-17-2009, 06:00 PM

Wow, thanks for posting this, I have curly hair and will definitely be giving this a try.

**guest002** · 02-18-2009, 01:29 AM

Does your hair feel clean to you if you skip the shampoo?

**joyofsix** · 02-18-2009, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by PaulaPAFW

Does your hair feel clean to you if you skip the shampoo?

It feels clean, looks clean and smells clean. I think the trick is to really get it wet right down to the roots and use your fingers to rub in the conditioner. I will say my hair is dry so YMMV.

**Natalie** · 02-18-2009, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by HandyMom

My hair is too long, thin and oily to try this. It also tangles easily. I have to shampoo at least every other day. I have used white rain and herbal essences but the Paul Mitchell products work best on my hair.

I have long, fine, thick, static prone hair. It tends to tangle easy, too. I try to remember to brush it before going to bed, and that helps with the tangling.

**cab54** · 02-18-2009, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by PaulaPAFW

Does your hair feel clean to you if you skip the shampoo?

Yup. Just not as damaged and 'stripped'.

**annymoll** · 02-18-2009, 11:42 AM

I have thick straight shoulder length hair- oily at the scalp, dry on the ends. I use the conditioner method every other day. Day one is regular wash and condition. Day two is just conditioner. I only put it on the ends to sit while I shower, then during the rinse I work it through all the hair. Then back to the wash the next day. It helps with the dryness, and the hair still feels clean.