For those looking to add strength and moisture to their hair, deep conditioning on a consistent basis is key.
If you are looking to start deep conditioning on a consistent basis or just looking for new conditioners to try, I compiled a list of popular deep conditioners. Most of these product can be found online or in your local beauty supply store or shopping center.
Moisture Based Deep Conditioners - For dry, dull, brittle and breaking hair. For best results, use weekly under heat.
For hair that is not experiencing significant breakage or dryness but needs a little boost in moisture, alternate between deep conditioning with a moisture based conditioner and light protein based conditioner each week.
- Mizani Moisturefuse
- Keracare Humecto
- Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner
- Keracare Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair
- Crème of Nature Nourishing Conditioner
- Atone Botanicals Reconstructer
- Jason Sea kelp
- Redken Real Control
- Aubrey Conditioners
- Joico Moisture Recovery
- Elucence MB Conditioner
- Jane Carter Replenishing Conditioner
- Phytonectar and jojoba conditioners
- Neutrogena Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner
- Pantene Relaxed and natural mask
- Nexxus Humectress
- Hydratherapie by Biolage
- Giovanni Smooth as Silk Conditioner
- Joico Moisture Intensive Treatment Extra Conditioning Conditioner
- Aveda Dry Remedy
Protein Based Conditioners (Light/Medium) - For limp, lifeless, thinning and overly elastic hair. For best results, use a light protein conditioner weekly until hair regains strength and body.
For hair that is not experiencing significant thinning or inelasticity but needs a little extra strength, alternate between deep conditioning with a moisture based conditioner and light protein based conditioner each week.
- Aphogee 2 minute Reconstructer
- Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Mask
- Aveda Damage Remedy Conditioner
- Mane and Tail Original Conditioner
- Ors Replenishing Pac
- Aubrey GPB
- Nexxus Keraphix
- Phytospecific Intense Nutrition
- Motions CPR (med)
- ORS Hair Mayo (med)
- Vitale Pro Super Conditoner
Protein Based Conditioners (High) – For severly damaged hair. For best results, use once every 4-6 weeks under heat. Must be followed up with a moisturizing conditioner!
- Nexxus Emergencee
- Aphogee Treatment for Damaged Hair
- Joico K-Pak reconstructer
- Mizani Kerafuse
Combination - Moisture and Protein Based Conditioners - For damaged hair. May still need to follow with additional moisture based conditioner, depending on hair's needs.
- Mizani Fufyl
- Affirm 5 and 1
As always, you can find me at www. healthytextures.com or on my social network (over 5,300 relaxed, natural and texlaxed women of color sharing healthy hair tips and techniques) at www.healthytextures.ning.com.
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By: Urbanbella on 8/21/2008 11:13AM
This is an excellent list of products for Black Hair Care! AG products are great as well! Their conditioners are nourishing for the hair.
HTTP://WWW.URBANSALONNETWORK.COM to find a stylist or barber specializing in Black Hair Care!
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By: chelle on 8/23/2008 6:40PM
this information is SO appreciated!
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By: Melanie on 8/25/2008 5:16PM
I only use natural products for caring for my hair. The Shea & Mango Butter Conditioning Mask at Mineral Indulgence is great for me because it contains real shea and mango butter for deep moisturizing Black hair textures. I also like the fact that it leaves a natural shine and softness so I dont have to use a heavy grease after conditioning my hair. Its at http://www.mineralindulgence.com/Hair_Care_Products.html
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By: olivea williams on 8/30/2008 1:39PM
the hair in the crown of my headis always breaking off it looks like i am almost bald. I have used condtioners and hot oil treatments they work for a little while then my hair breaks again.My scalp will start itching and then my hair starts falling out. At times my scalp even burns and hurt. I have used Sulphur8 and that helps, my dermatologist says I do not have a fungal disease. Can u help me?
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By: Roberta on 9/01/2008 8:44AM
I would also like to mention WEN haircare products by Chaz Dean. His line can be found on QVC,and/or google to find other avenues to find them. You will note that the conditioners are to be used as both shampoos and leave-in conditioners. There will be no foam created while shampooing-this is expected since there isn't any sodium laurel sulfate in the products. Not only is this a cheap additive to produce foam,but it's also linked to cancer. He also has natural oils (not equal to "grease") and styling balms if you should choose to try. I love it for my hair (I'm African-American) since it leaves it soft,volumized,clean but not stripped of natural oils,and moisturized. It's a great product.
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By: Cozi on 9/01/2008 9:18AM
olivea williams,
GOOD DAY, SORRY BUT YOUR SITUATION I HAD A CLIENT WITH SOME OF THE SAME ISSUES YOU ARE HAVING WOTH YOUR HAIR, HOWEVER SHE HAD LUPUS.
MY ONLY SUGGEGTION TRULY IS FOR YOU TO SEE A DEMATOLIGIST REGARDING THIS ISSUES ASAP, SO IT CAN RESOLVED. WITH HER HAIR WE WOULD USE A DEEP CONDITIONER AND THEN I WOULD WEAVE HER HAIR WITH THE NET, TO ADVOID ANY IRRIATION TO HER SCALP.
SINCERELY,
COZI
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By: Ness on 9/05/2008 11:50AM
I've spent countless dollars trying to find the best conditioners for my hair. I usually experience a lot of shedding. I know it's common to loose a certain amount of hair daily, however when reading comments on different black hair care blogs, some ppl said that after using certain products, they didn't have anymore shedding. I currently use KUZ, SALERM, & ALTER EGO hair care products from shampoo, to conditioner to deep conditioner and leave-in treatments. I recently started using these products a few days ago and I have NO breakage or shedding whatsoever. So hopefully my hair will start it's new journey to health and length! I'll def check in here to see what new!
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By: Linda on 9/11/2008 4:49PM
I have shoulder length curly thick natural hair. I need a good brand that will work for me?
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By: Queen on 9/13/2008 6:11PM
Mizani products are wonderful in my opinion! I have type 4b hair and when I started using their products my hair made a complete turn around. Mizani Fulfyl is a wonderful conditioner that provides a great balance of moisture and protien without leaving my hair dry and brittle. I believe fulfyl provides more moisture to my hair than Mizani Moisturefuse.
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By: Lee on 9/30/2008 6:54PM
Can you use 911 leave in hair conditioner every two weeks? I was told that if you use some conditioners too often, it will make your hair brittle.
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