How important are deep conditioners?

[soslychic]

I have probably been looking for a good deep conditioner for 1 1/2 years and have yet to find one that doesn't dry my hair. However if I use a cheapie detangling conditioner but am sure to follow up with a good leave in my hair will feel moisturized anyway. Is this all it needs? Isn't the point of a deep conditioner to moisturize? Or is there something else in a deep conditioner that will penetrate further even if you can't feel the difference?

I'm also wondering if I could turn a cheapie conditioner (like suave milk and honey) into a deep one by adding some (maybe alot) honey (I would say honey and olive oil, but olive oil only dries my hair more).
Would sitting under the dryer for like 5 minutes and leaving it on for about 15 more 'cause a conditioner not made for this purpose to dry my hair out?

 

[dreemssold]

For my hair...very important. I used LeKair Cholesterol which is cheap and I like it. I think yes, adding honey to a cheapie conditioner is a good idea, but note that a conditioner doesn't have to cost more to be effective. I have used regular conditioners on my hair under the dryer and they have not dried my hair out. HTH /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[shellzfoshizzle]

Good question. I don't think I have ever used a deep conditioner. I always thought deep conditioning was leaving your regular conditoner on extra long or sitting up under a hooded dryer with the regular conditioner.

 

[Queenie]

Deep conditioning has really turned my hair around to being healthy. I put on a plastic cap ans leave it on for 20-25 min. Some people only leave it in for 3 min w/o heat and get great results. I like Dominican conditioners w/o petroleum or mineral oil, Keracare, Nexxus Keraphix, and Ion's Effective care.

 

[brownstallion]

I belive that deep conditioners are NEEDED. All of the stylist I've been to stress about it. I use all of motions conditioners for my deep conditions. (not all at the same time)

 

[lovechic]

[ QUOTE ]
I always thought deep conditioning was leaving your regular conditoner on extra long or sitting up under a hooded dryer with the regular conditioner.

[/ QUOTE ]IT'S FUNNY CAUSE I USED TO THINK THAT TOO! NOW I'M GLAD THAT I KNOW THE DIFFERNCE! FOR THE LAST YEAR OR SO, I'VE BEEN USING UBH DEEP CONDITONER 2 X WEEKLY FOLLOWED BY A CREME RINSE. NOW I HAVE VERY LITTLE BREAKAGE! IT'S NOT NOTICABLE AT ALL AS THE DEEP COND HAS BEEN REALLY MAKING MY STRANDS STRONGER! /images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Bunny77]

Hey Queenie, what Dominican conditioners did you find that didn't have mineral oil or petroleum in them? Thanks!!!

 

[FlowerHair]

For me, deep conditioning is vital to my hair. Without it my hair would not be as soft and strong. I have to deep condition once a week, I really notice a difference when I for some reason don't do it.

 

[Tene]

I deep condition once a week for 45 to 50 mins.

 

[Peachtree]

For my deep conditioning treatment, I'll warm the conditioner & apply it to my hair. For me, deep conditioning is essential to keeping my hair properly moisturized.

 

[Wildflower]

I have to stop veing lazy and start deep conditioning on a regular basis. I know my hair will reap the benefits of it.
Can anyoone name any good deep conditioners??? I've used LeKair, but it gives me the itchies.

 

[Queenie]

The Dominican conditioners I use are Noruel BPT Honey & Almonds, Noruel BPT Aloe, and Rysell Aloe Vera Deep Conditioner Rinse. They're all really nice.

 

[deedabug]

if after deep conditioning you still feel dry hair maybe ur not leaving it on long enuff...(i do at least an hour)thats what i equate a deep conditioning...with or without heat...i put suave humectant with vo5 blueberries n cream to get protein once a week and extra moisturizing...with olive oil it does work better if u warm it a little...honey has the same benefits as suave humectant (honey is a humectant)

 

[hiza]

Well for my hair is very important.
I always deep condition after shampoo, even after condition washes.

hiza...

 

[candibaby]

It is key to maintaining healthy hair.. for me.

 

[Bunny77]

Thanks Queenie!