Do you prefer to use shampoo/conditioners seperately or in those 2 in 1 combo's?

i use separate shampoo and conditioners, the reason for this is simple (though not many people tend to take the time to think about this). i was a hairdresser for a while after i left school, and i was learning about the effects of different products on the hair. it turns out that the reason separate shampoo and conditioners make your hair feel better is because: shampoo is designed to take away all dirt that clings to the hair, it is meant to strip it down to just clean hair. conditioner is meant to leave a residue coating on the hair, this is what makes it feel thicker and softer, and also why when your hair is conditioned, it has less knots in. when shampoo and conditioner are combined in one bottle, the conditioner more or less gets cancelled out by the shampoo... so it kind of makes false econemy by buying the one bottle instead of 2.

I feel the same way as you. I used to use the 2 in 1 kind because I thought it was more convenient and would save money to only have to buy one bottle, but I've noticed my hair is so much better when I use the shampoo and conditioner separately. It looks nicer and is a lot easier to manage.

Yes, I prefer to use different products instead of the two-in-one, but it is nice to use the two-in-one if you are traveling. Currently I am using Pantene Frizz Shampoo and their conditioner as well. I get frizzy hair if I don't use a product for that, it will look like a puff ball, and actually if I let my hair grow very long it can get to be like an afro, hehehe;). Pablo

i use the individuals.the 2 in one's suck.my hair is always flat from them,there's not enough conditioner,or something.it just doesn't feel as clean.

i have heard that it's better to use separate shampoo and conditioner because in that way, the conditioner can be more concentarted and the hair can absorb a lot more nutrients. :)

Hey jerseygirl! Well, I prefer to use shampoo and conditioner separately. I don't really feel the conditioner part of the 2 in 1's and I feel like my hair is not that soft and smooth compared when I use the condiditoner alone.

I tried the 2 in ones also but I prefer the seperate conditioner. I do not condition my hair everytime I shampoo so that is why I like it seperate.

i use it seperately because i have tried a combination shampoo ,then, my hair turn out have dandruff in it. very ichy and i don't like it. then , after that, i used it separratly.

I had to stop by and see if anyone actually used those 2 in 1 hair products. I have tried them but like everyone else here. They donn't seem to do a very good job. I'm surprised they even make it. I have yet to come across a person who actually used 2 in 1's and enjoyed it.

I hate those 2 in 1 combos. They make my hair greasy and flat. The ratio of conditioner to shampoo is not right. When I buy them separately, I use the shampoo up faster. I use two bottles of shampoo to every one bottle of conditioner.

definitely shampoo and conditioner separately! those 2 in 1 shampoo + conditioner..hmm..it feels as if there's no conditioner at all! lol. if i use the 2 in 1, i'd still have to use a separate conditioner .

i prefer to use shampoo and conditioner seperately because thats the proper way of caring the hair..coz what ive heard, shampoo & conditioner all in one is not healthy..they have different ingredients inside && its not good to mix it together..thats my opinion..

The main reason I use conditioner is to make it easy to comb out after my shower (or swimming). When I use the 2 in 1, it's hard to comb like there's no conditioner at all.

i like conditioners i used shampoo at least only twice a week..but use conditioners everyday

I use them separately. I have very long hair. A few inches past my waste line. It is also fine, and needs to be untangled to comb. So, using two in one, will not work for me. I use shampoo, and then the conditioner. I finger out the tangles, then wash it out. It is much softer that way for me.

I use them seperately. I don't think we have too many shampoos & conditioner combos. Not only that, because I have oily har it is best to only put conditioners on the ends.

I must use a separate conditioner. Even at my age I keep my hair long, and with the treatments to cover up gray hair and blond to boot, it is taxing on my hair. I have tried the 2 in 1's but they just do not provide the needed conditioning to keep my hair from splitting. It would be wonderful to just shampoo and go but for me that is not an option.

I prefer to sue shampoo and conditioners seperately because those 2 in 1 tend to make my hair more oily and greasy while I don't really need that much conditioner. Sometimes I don't even need to use any conditioner at all...

I keep my hair cut short...I use a spiking hair gel to hold the natural curls better..so I rarely use conditioner....I have tried the 2 in 1 shampoos and did not ever feel like it was washed completely out of my hair....Now I use Pantene Shampoo only...and do my final rinse in very cool water...it helps with the shine.

For simplicity's sake, I would like to use the two in ones, but I have hair that is on the oily side so I can't get away with it. I also switch periodically, because I find it really does reduce any potential lankness.