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    Can you use regular conditioner to deep condition your hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    You can experience some added benefits from a regular conditioner by leaving it on longer and adding heat. However, a true deep conditioner has richer oils in a higher concentration and may contain strengthening proteins that are not present in a daily conditioner.
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    Can coconut oil be used as a deep conditioner?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    You can use coconut oil to condition your hair, and it's great for dry and damaged hair types. However, coconut oil stays on the surface of the hair, protecting and smoothing. It doesn't penetrate deeply, so it's not a true deep conditioner.
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    Can I put eggs and mayonnaise in my hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Yes, both eggs and mayonnaise are very beneficial to the hair. These products contain fats that the hair readily absorbs and eggs have strengthening protein too.
  • Question
    Can you use deep conditioner every day?
    Arthur Sebastian
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Arthur Sebastian is the Owner of Arthur Sebastian Hair Salon in San Francisco, California. Arthur has worked as a hair stylist for over 20 years and received his Cosmetology License in 1998. He believes that the true work of a successful hair stylist comes from passion and a love for hairdressing.
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    It's important to avoid deep conditioning too often. Sometimes deep conditioners can create a buildup on the hair, as it can overfeed your hair with nutrients. This can end up making the hair kind of brittle. Deep conditioning shouldn't be done too often to avoid this, but people with thick, full hair can more often.
  • Question
    What is the difference between conditioner and deep conditioner?
    Arthur Sebastian
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Arthur Sebastian is the Owner of Arthur Sebastian Hair Salon in San Francisco, California. Arthur has worked as a hair stylist for over 20 years and received his Cosmetology License in 1998. He believes that the true work of a successful hair stylist comes from passion and a love for hairdressing.
    Professional Hair Stylist
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    Deep conditioner is applied to wet hair and left on for a longer period of time, whereas regular conditioner is washed out fairly quickly.
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    I have colored hair. Will the egg distort the color of my hair?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    The egg will not distort your hair color. It's the rinsing process afterwards that might fade it.
  • Question
    For the conditioner for dry hair, do I have to use the yogurt?
    Community Answer
    Yogurt is a really good remedy for dry hair, so unless you have an allergy to it, you should include it.
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    If you don't have the yogurt, is it okay to not include it?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you could also use a dairy cream instead, but if your hair is dry don't use cream or yogurt.
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