Deep Conditioning is an important component of your curly hair regimen. Heck, standard conditioning is an important component of your curly hair routine. We all know curls need moisture to thrive and deep conditioning regularly will help to revive thirsty hair. However, finding the right deep conditioner can be quite a task. Here are 3 of my favorite deep conditioners for curly hair – they help my hair stay hydrated, strong, and healthy.
DevaCurl Heaven In Hair Treatment
How I Use It
Once a week, after cleansing, I apply a generous (almost a handful) throughout my wet hair. I finger detangle to ensure the product
Why I Love It
The consistency is rich and creamy, so it’s easy to distribute throughout my hair, and even easier to detangle with. After rinsing my hair feels like silk. Once dry, my hair is soft, shiny and manageable with maximum moisture and hydration that lasts all day. Once dry my curls are bouncy, shiny and in much better shape than they were before. It is 100% sulfate, paraben, silicones, paraffin, and mineral oil free. That means the product is not sitting on top of your hair creating an illusion of moisture like conditioners that contain silicones. This stuff is the real deal.
Cons
The only negative thing about this product is the price. At $24.95 for an 8 oz jar, it costs a pretty penny. But if you’re ever willing to splurge, go for it. You won’t be sorry.
Shea Moisture Yucca & Plantain Anti-Breakage Strengthening Masque
How I Use It
Twice a week, after cleansing I apply a generous amount throughout my wet hair and finger detangle to evenly distribute the masque
Alternate Use (For Wash & Go’s): After cleansing, and conditioning, I apply a fair amount as a styler through wet hair, finger detangling to distribute evenly, then let my hair air-dry.
Why I Love It
Once dry, my hair is virtually frizz-free. Fly away curls are tamed and my curls clump together beautifully. Dry, brittle ends are moisturized. It doesn’t make my hair crunchy or stiff, rather my hair dries soft and bouncy.
Cons
The consistency is very thin compared to your typical deep conditioner. Which is why I am not hesitant to use it as a styling product although that is not what it is intended for. I prefer a richer consistency for hydrating or repairing treatments. But it definitely stops frizz in its tracks like no other product can.
Camille Rose Naturals Algae Renew Deep Conditioning Mask
How I Use It
Once weekly, after cleansing, I apply a generous amount of the product
Why I Love It
The first few ingredients are water, aloe vera juice, shea butter, and manuka honey, plus this stuff is infused with blue green algea and biotin, which is said to reduce thinning, breakage, and shedding. It smells divine – almost like chocolate – and the smell lasts for quite a while after rinsing. After my first use alone, I noticed significantly less breakage and shedding.
Cons
The consistency is super thick like raw shea butter. It is almost impossible to distribute throughout your hair without some extra effort. So much so, that I detangle my hair under lightly running water when using this product. Not only to get it through all sections of my hair, but to also make sure it’s all out when it’s time to rinse. But I’m willing to over look the extra work for what it does.
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