What Deep Conditioners And Light Proteins Are You Loving?

Mandy4610 · Dec 4, 2016

Hi ladies,
I am totally out of the loop on what are the current favs. I have been mia for a minute.
My hair has been needing a little more TLC, it's been through a lot (postpartum hormones and colour).
For the first time in my 8+ years of being natural and probably 10+ years of being an LHCFer, I have run out of DCs.
I should have restocked on Black Friday!!!
Anyway, it's time to restock and I wanted to know what everyone is loving these days.
I am natural and I prefer more natural products but not opposed to other products if they are awesome and not full of junk.
Looking for recommendations for both moisturizering DCs and protein DCs.

Thanks everyone.

Bette Davis Eyes · Dec 4, 2016

APB Ultra Conditioning Souffle. Great moisturizing deep conditioner. The company doesnt open back up until December 5th due to the Black Friday orders though. Good company. Check the Vendors thread for Annabelles Perfect Blend.

VictoriousBrownFlower · Dec 4, 2016

I feel like a broken record because I always mention these dc's but I love any dc from myhoneychild. Currently I'm loving the honey hair mask and coconut papaya hair paste(I have to special order this). I've been using her dc's since the beginning of my hair journey and it's still as good as ever on my hair. Whether relaxed or natural it always works for my hair moisture wise. I also like that she doesn't put protein in her dc's so I don't have to worry about protein overload and actually I have to watch out for moisture overload with these products. It's thin though which some may not like but it's a godsend for my hair.

For a light protein I use aphogee 2 min recon. It's not all natural but it has just enough protein to give my hair a boost without causing protein overload. My hair's not really into too much protein and gets overload easily from protein but this never does that. I also like that I don't need a moisturizing dc after using this.

rileypak · Dec 4, 2016

Moisturizing: APB Pumpkin Seed Moisturizing Mask, APB Ultra Conditioning Souffle
Light Protein: Soultanicals Magical Molasses Deep-Constructor, Mielle Organics Babassu Mint DC, Claudie's Normalizing Conditioner

SuchaLady · Dec 4, 2016

Moisture: Joico MRB
Protein: Joico Kpak

Literally, all I use and my hair is loving it.

theRaven · Dec 4, 2016

I still love Africa Best Protein Conditioner, whenever my hair is feeling gummy and lack of curl I know it's time the deep conditioner again. I also love the Loreal Erasing Balm deep conditioner for moisture and soft feeling hair. It took a while for me to come around, but when I used the balm after a beach day and my hair crunchy and dry due to salt water I was a true believer!

NaturallyATLPCH · Dec 4, 2016

Moisture: Annabelle's Perfect Blends Ultra Conditioning Souffle, SM Sacha Inchi Mask
Light Protein: Naturale Grow Bamboo and Silk DC, APB Bamboo and Algae DC

IDareT'sHair · Dec 4, 2016

DC'ers Currently (in no particular order):
Curl Junkie Curl Rehab
Curl Junkie Deep Fix Banana & Hibiscus
Bask & Bloom Brahmi DC'er
Hairveda Sitrinillah
Darcy Botanicals Deep Conditioning Hair Mask & DB's Pumpkin Seed DC'ers
My Honey Child's Honey Hair Mask
Afroveda's Raspberry & Amla
Jakeala's Sweet Honey Hair Thang
Karen's Body Beautiful Luscious Locs Hair Mask
Naturelle Grow *various*

Light Protein Currently (in no particular order):
Claudie's Protein Renew & Claudie's Reconstructor
Hydratherma Naturals Amino Protein DC'er
Cream & Coco's Spun Sugar Reconstructor
Soultanicals Molasses Reconstructor
Soultanicals Strand Repair
Curl Junkie's Repair Me
Aubrey Organ-ics GPB
*I know I'm forgetting something*

nymane · Dec 4, 2016

SuchaLady said:
Moisture: Joico MRB
Protein: Joico Kpak

Literally, all I use and my hair is loving it.

Have you tried the Joico K-Pak Intense Hydrator? If so, how does it compare to the Joico MRB?

Smiley79 · Dec 4, 2016

Mocha126 said:
I still love Africa Best Protein Conditioner, whenever my hair is feeling gummy and lack of curl I know it's time the deep conditioner again. I also love the Loreal Erasing Balm deep conditioner for moisture and soft feeling hair. It took a while for me to come around, but when I used the balm after a beach day and my hair crunchy and dry due to salt water I was a true believer!

I second the Loreal Damage erase balm!!!!

Smiley79 · Dec 4, 2016

DC (in no order)
Shea moisture manuka honey masque
Shea moisture high porosity masque
NaturelleGrow.com (all of her DCs)
Loreal Damage erase balm

Light Protein
Aphogee 2 min

ms.blue · Dec 4, 2016

I'm a broken record because to me Mielle organics babassu oil and mint conditioner is best protein/moisture deep conditioner.

GGsKin · Dec 5, 2016

Moisture: Aubrey Organics white Camillia (Discontinued).
Light Protein: Mielle Organics Babassu Oil & Mint, Soultanicals Afrotastic Curl Elastic.
Med protein: MillCreek Botanicals Jojoba.

Rocky91 · Dec 5, 2016

I've been using the same thing for a loooong time and I see no reason to change it up.
Moisture: Shea Moisture Manuka Honey masque or Silk Elements Moisturizing Masque
Protein: Aphogee 2 minute (throwback!) is still as good as ever.

Jade Feria · Dec 5, 2016

12 months postpartum here! Just recently started getting my hair back on track.

I've been using:

For moisture
Joico Moisture Recovery Balm
Hairveda Deep Conditioner
Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask

For Protein
Joico K-Pak Reconstructor
Moroccanoil Restorative Mask

Aggie · Dec 5, 2016

For moisture:

Annabelle's Perfect Blends Ultra Conditioning Souffle
Keracare Humecto (5lb tub)
Redken All Soft Heavy Cream
Kerastase Chroma Riche
Naturelle Grow Coconut & Mango Deep Conditioner
Naturelle Grow Marshmallow Root & Slippery Elm Conditioner

For Protein:

Redken Extreme Strength Fortifying Mask
Redken Extreme Builder Plus
Kerastase Resistance Age Recharge
Kerastase Nutritive Masquintense 3 for thick hair
Moroccan Natural Oil Restorative Mask
Keracare Restorative Mask

I have a lot more but that's what I'm listing for now.

NappyNelle · Dec 5, 2016

Congrats on the baby!

My go to conditioner is Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner. (Mostly natural.)

I concur with all of the JOICO recommendations.

nymane said:
Have you tried the Joico K-Pak Intense Hydrator? If so, how does it compare to the Joico MRB?

The hydrator is great, but not as heavily moisturizing as the MRB.

long.hair.dont.care · Dec 6, 2016

DC : Shea Moisture Honey and Manuka Deep Conditionner

Light Protein: Mill Creek Biotin Conditionner

Dee-Licious · Dec 6, 2016

Redken is 50% off at Ulta.
I just picked up the Redken All-Soft Heavy Treatment to try this weekend.

Aggie said:
For moisture:

Annabelle's Perfect Blends Ultra Conditioning Souffle
Keracare Humecto (5lb tub)
Redken All Soft Heavy Cream
Kerastase Chroma Riche
Naturelle Grow Coconut & Mango Deep Conditioner
Naturelle Grow Marshmallow Root & Slippery Elm Conditioner

For Protein:

Redken Extreme Strength Fortifying Mask
Redken Extreme Builder Plus
Kerastase Resistance Age Recharge
Kerastase Nutritive Masquintense 3 for thick hair
Moroccan Natural Oil Restorative Mask
Keracare Restorative Mask

I have a lot more but that's what I'm listing for now.

SuchaLady · Dec 6, 2016

nymane said:
Have you tried the Joico K-Pak Intense Hydrator? If so, how does it compare to the Joico MRB?

Sorry for just getting back. I haven't used it but have been told it's not as heavy/moisturizing. If you have dense hair I'd just go for the MRB.

SuchaLady · Dec 6, 2016

Dee-Licious said:
Redken is 50% off at Ulta.
I just picked up the Redken All-Soft Heavy Treatment to try this weekend.

I spotted this today while I was there. It did look rather promising so I think I'm going back for it Friday :look:

If it performs well I'll alternate with this and my Joico DC.

nymane · Dec 6, 2016

SuchaLady said:
Sorry for just getting back. I haven't used it but have been told it's not as heavy/moisturizing. If you have dense hair I'd just go for the MRB.

Thanks, I'm in loveeee with the MRB, but I bought the intense hydrator too. When I try the IH I'll report back

Prettymetty · Dec 7, 2016

Moisture:
Kerastase Chroma Riche
Kerastase Cristalliste
Kerastase Densite

Protein:
Kerastase Masquintense
Kerastase Therapiste

InBloom · Dec 8, 2016

Currently fixated with Obliphica Seaberry for moisture, Giovanni Silk Xtreme for protein.

myronnie · Dec 9, 2016

APB Ultra Conditioning Souffle
Love this!!!

SSI Okra Reconstructor
It has really great slip while imparting strength!

julzinha · Dec 10, 2016

ms.blue said:
I'm a broken record because to me Mielle organics babassu oil and mint conditioner is best protein/moisture deep conditioner.

I used this recently b/c I wanted a little strength before I got my hair braided and it was so great. I usually do hard protein treatments, but in between when my hair needs a little strength this has been a great addition. Its so perfectly balanced

Aggie · Dec 10, 2016

Another light protein that's awesome is Annabelle's Perfect Blends Not Easily Broken. It felt moisturizing but it actually strengthened my hair as well without that hard protein feeling and I didn't even use a moisturizing conditioner afterwards. Hair is still soft hours and hours later.

MileHighDiva · Dec 10, 2016

InBloom said:
Currently fixated with Obliphica Seaberry for moisture, Giovanni Silk Xtreme for protein.

What does the Obliphica smell like?

InBloom · Dec 12, 2016

MileHighDiva said:
What does the Obliphica smell like?

I use the formulation for fine hair....the orange packaging. To me, it smells a bit like fruit taffy.

Mandy4610 · Feb 18, 2019

Where do you ladies bye the APB products? I am in Canada and might have to order if possible.

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