Hey family, I hope everyone is doing great so far.
I am starting a series on the different types of conditioners and its importance (seeing that I get asked this question a lot) and I will round up by recommending some of my favourite conditioners for you guys. I will try and add ones I have personally used and cater for every budget. For my DIY lovers, I will also get some recipes for you. So how does that sound? Good right? Let’s get started. Today we will be talking about deep conditioners
WHAT IS A DEEP CONDITIONER/ DEEP CONDITIONING
Deep conditioning is using a deep conditioner to deep condition the hair (Lool, don’t you hate explanations like this? Don’t worry, I won’t do that to you guys). Deep conditioning is the process of adding back nutrients to your hair that may have been lost during excess styling, other hair products or even the weather.
It is very important you incorporate this into your regime, preferably deep conditioning weekly to add those nutrients back to your hair and strengthen it. You will see a major difference after 3-6 weeks of use. Your hair will be much healthier, shiner with less dryness and breakage!
TYPES OF DEEP CONDITIONERS
So, now that you want to deep condition your hair, which ones should you look out for and how to choose the best type. You may also see deep conditioners as ‘treatments’ which is what they are essentially, you can use them to treat a specific hair problem. You may also see them as masques. As a rule of thumb, I always say to have two main types: a moisture based deep conditioner and a protein based deep conditioner then you can alternate between the two depending on what your hair needs.
A moisture based deep conditioner will mainly be for dry hair. This type of product will work to add moisture back to your hair.
A protein based deep conditioner is for damaged hair that is either breaking or shedding a lot. The proteins in the conditioner will strengthen the hair and help with the shedding/breakage.
If your hair is both dry and damaged then you will obviously need a conditioner that will take care of both problems. It is important to notice that most deep conditioners on the market targets both dry and damaged hair. Where possible, try to get moisture based and protein based separately just in case you need one more than the other.
NOW LET’S TALK EXAMPLES
These are some of my personal favourites with ones I am yet to try. If I have a review here on my blog, I link them for you. I will also try and leave links to where you can get them from online.
Moisture based deep conditioners
- Beautiful Textures Intense moisture rapid repair deep conditioner. This is a moisture based deep conditioner enriched with aloe vera, coconut, olive, soy, argan oil, shea and mango butter! I have personally used this and testify on how soft my hair felt after. I like the smell too. Its £3.99 from BeautyByZara. Link > http://www.beautybyzara.com/beautiful-textures-rapid-repair-deep-conditioner-15oz/#
2. Soft and Beautiful Botanicals ultra nourishing deep conditioning repair masque. It contains nutrients like shea butter, olive, argan, coconut oil, aloe and vitamin E. I love LOVE the smell of this and it has a thicker consistency. This is another favourite of mine. Try to get this in store, any good BSS should have it. I personally got mine from ACE in Croydon for £2.99. it looks every expensive online
3. Motions Deep conditioning masque. Another great product with great added ingredients. I have a review on my blog for this. Check it out by clicking on this link>> http://wp.me/p1uQOd-tc
4. NuNAAT creams garlic and Cupuacu total strength and repair. This will double up as a moisture and light protein treatment given that is helps to strengthen and repair split ends. I have recently used this product and I am loving the results. I definitely recommend this!
Other great ones that I haven’t used will be (These can also double up as deep conditioners that strengthen the hair and reduces breakage)
Design Essentials Coconut and Monoi deep moisture oil treatment with great added nutrients like argan oil and sunflower. Its £8.95 from British Curlies. Link > http://shop.britishcurlies.co.uk/design-essentials-coconut-monoi-deep-moisture-oil-treatment-4oz/
Crème Of Nature Argan Oil Intensive Conditioning treatment. I really love this line from Crème of Nature so I have no doubts this will do the trick. Its £3.99 from British Curlies as well. Link >> http://shop.britishcurlies.co.uk/creme-of-nature-argan-oil-intensive-conditioning-treatment-354ml/
Protein based deep conditioners
It’s worth noting some of these will be marketed as reconstructors. So don’t be afraid when you see reconstructor on the packet. Probably the most common example I can give you is hair mayonnaise.
- ORS hair mayonnaise. Who hasn’t used this before? It’s a really good treatment that helps to strengthen the hair. You can get this at almost EVERY BSS (If your local BSS don’t have this stop going there lol). It is enriched with olive oil and egg protein. Prices start from £2.29 for the small tub from BeautyByZara. Link > http://www.beautybyzara.com/ors-hair-mayonnaise-8oz/
2. Aussie 3 min miracle reconstructor- the smell is everything. I love everything about this little product. Its £4.99 from Boots. Link > http://www.boots.com/en/Aussie-3-Minute-Miracle-Reconstructor-Conditioner-250ml-_1074/
Ones I haven’t used yet
ApHogee keratin 2 min hair reconstructor. It is a one-step ‘milder’ version of their two step protein treatment. I haven’t used this yet but I have heard great reviews on it. I have included a video I found really helpful on it below. Be sure to check it out and do more research if you are interested in buying this. You can purchase on Amazon by clicking Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Hair Reconstructor
ApHogee two step protein treatment. This is a hard-core protein treatment and it’s only recommended you use every 6-8 weeks I think. Again I haven’t used it before but I am planning to soon. I have included a video link before and you can purchase on Amazon by clicking Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer with Two Stp Protein Treatment
FOR MY DIY LOVERS
You will find lots of ingredients in your kitchen cabinet/fridge that can be used for the perfect deep conditioner. I have tried a few recipes but you can always swap and test new ones! Do let me know what your favourite mixes are as well.
The ones I have personal tried are
Mayo, egg and honey
Greek yoghurt, simple conditioner, castor oil and olive oil
Simple conditioner, egg and any oil I can find: coconut oil, castor oil, spearmint essential oil etc
Of course you have the more popular ones like
Banana, olive oil and honey
Avocado, olive oil and shea butter (Sound good, I think I will be trying this soon)
Olive oil/ coconut milk
Of course you don’t have to stick to these recipes or get the exact measurements, I always just eye ball and use more (It’s never the bad thing lol). Mix and match till you get your perfect deep conditioner. There are COUNTLESS of videos on YouTube on DIY recipes so be sure to have a look if you are really stuck for ideas
HOW TO?
This is fairly easy. After shampooing, apply your deep conditioner of choice to your hair and leave for about 30 mins. It works well with heat so cover with a plastic cap and sit under a dryer. If you don’t have this at home you can always use a handheld blow dryer. Alternatively what I do is pile on plastic bags and go about my day. Your body heat is enough to do the trick. You can also put a heated towel on top of the plastic bag for added heat. That’s it!
FINAL THOUGHTS/ RECAP
Deep conditioners are a must in your regime especially if you use a lot of styling products. There are two main types: moisture based and protein based. Although you can get some formulas that have both properties try your best to get them separately.
Try to do them weekly but if you do a hard core protein treatment, do that every 6 to 8 weeks.
Don’t be afraid if you can get one in store, the kitchen is always the next best thing. Let your inner DIY diva out and get to mixing!
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Sarah
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