How Many Times Should I Deep Condition My Hair a Month?

 

In building a successful healthy hair regimen, it’s crucial to get a general idea of how often to use shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, etc. Since we don’t use deep conditioners every wash day, it can be difficult to determine the right usage frequency for this product type. The answer is simpler than you may think. In this article, we’ll share how often your hair needs a deep conditioning treatment in a month.

Finding Your Ideal Deep Conditioning Frequency

There’s no hard and fast rule for how often you should deep condition your hair in a month. But there’s a widely accepted range countless people have used with success. Use your deep conditioner as needed between 1 to 8 times a month. So, from twice a week to once a month.

Now, where do you fall in that range? This mainly depends on your hair type and its current condition:

  • 1-2 monthly sessions. Your hair is in very good condition and only rarely gets dry.

  • 3-4 monthly sessions. You deal with chronic dryness and maybe a little frizz or manageability issues. This tends to be a good frequency for those with type 3 curls or type 4 coils.

  • 5-6 monthly sessions. Your hair is more on the problematic side. It may be dry most of the time. Split ends or breakage may also be an issue.

  • 7-8 monthly sessions. Your hair is severely damaged and in need of serious hair repair. You may have overprocessed, burned, or otherwise compromised it.

Those with type 1 and 2 hair usually need less deep conditioning sessions than those with curly hair types – type 3 and type 4. Moreover, people with dry, damaged, or compromised hair will also need more frequent deep conditioning sessions to maintain hair health and manageability. In case you were wondering, it’s not a good idea to use a deep conditioner every day.

These estimates are not set in stone, and your hair may not fit entirely in any of these categories. In that case, choose a frequency and adjust it based on how your hair reacts.

What Happens If You Deep Condition Too Often?

It’s important not to deep condition your hair too often. If you do, you could pay dearly. Here are some issues people see when they’re overzealous with deep conditioning:

  • Gumminess and weakness when they overuse moisturizing conditioners.

  • Roughness and crunchiness when overusing protein-based conditioners.

  • Greasy roots.

  • A change in texture.

  • Lack of manageability.

  • Reduced volume

  • Increase in split ends.

If you notice these symptoms, scale back on deep conditioning and see if your hair recovers. If not, reach out to a dermatologist for help in pinpointing the issue and formulating an appropriate remedy.

So, there you have it – how many times to deep condition your hair in a month. In addition to deep conditioning, it’s essential to top up on moisture and protection with a high-quality leave-in conditioner. Daily Dose has moisturizers, humectants, protectants, and more – everything you need to level up your hair game and achieve your best hair. We hope you found all the information you were looking for, and we wish you the best with your hair!  

 

 

Author: Andrea Reyes

Andrea is a mother, wife, writer, and natural hair enthusiast of 15 years. Currently on her natural hair journey, she’s been trying countless products and techniques to understand and embrace her natural hair. She is the creator of NaturallyTextured.com, a new website featuring informative articles that share tips, tricks, and techniques aimed to help others learn to love their hair through proper hair care. She writes with the hope of making hair care easier to understand and implement.