The frequency of deep conditioning your hair depends on your hair type, condition, and needs, but general guidelines are as follows:
- Most people benefit from deep conditioning 2 to 4 times per month (about once a week or every other week)
- If your hair is severely damaged, dry, brittle, or chemically treated, deep conditioning once a week is recommended to restore moisture and elasticity and prevent breakage
- For normal or less damaged hair, deep conditioning once a month may be sufficient
- Curly, coarse, or thick hair types often require more frequent deep conditioning (weekly) because these hair types tend to be drier and benefit from extra moisture
- Fine or straight hair may need deep conditioning less often (once or twice a month) to avoid weighing hair down
- If your hair feels frizzy, dry, or lacks bounce despite regular conditioning, increasing the frequency of deep conditioning can help
In summary, a good starting point is to deep condition once a week if your hair is dry or damaged and once a month if your hair is healthy. Adjust based on how your hair responds, increasing frequency if it feels dry or decreasing if it feels weighed down
