Olive Oil Conditioner
Is it overkill to use both? The olive oil conditioner leaves my hair looking too shiny and slick but I've heard it helps increase elasticity (which I think is gone since I've relaxed the hair) and the {brand name deleted} Shea butter moisturizes.
It seems a bit heavy to use both every day, but I want to keep my hair as healthy as possible. Is it ok to use both and then shampoo or condition and rinse my hair every day? I'm worried that I would have to wash my hair too often and also I would need to blowdry my hair if I rinse every day, which would be too damaging.
That being said, the olive oil conditioner will help to protect the hair from styling damage, and therefore does have a place in your hair care regimen.
What I would recommend is that you use the Shea butter conditioner as you have been using it for the daily moisturizing benefit to keep your hair conditioned and use the olive oil conditioner only weekly as needed to restore the silkiness to your hair.
As you become accustomed to the way your hair responds in its relaxed state you can adjust your routine accordingly. Remember, it is always better to err on the side of caution and over-condition the hair rather than leave it unprotected.
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See also:
Hair straightening and relaxing
Olive oil to condition hair
How to use coconut oil and shea butter