What Is Your Favourite Moisturizing Deep Conditioner?

[Alma Petra]

Because the last similar thread I found was from 2014.

Please tell us:

1. DC name and why is it your favourite DC?
2. How many moisture days does it give you?
3. Does it contain any proteins?
4. Is it necessary to use heat to get its benefits?
5. For how long do you need to leave it on before rinsing out?
6. What is your porosity?

Feel free to tell us about more than one DC if you would like.

 

[naturalagain2]

Keracare Humecto
Moisture until next wash day but I still moisturize before then.
No proteins which is why I love it.
You don't have to use any heat, works just as good. But if I have the time, I sit under the dryer.
I leave it on for 20mins.
I believe I have normal porosity

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

1. DC name and why is it your favourite DC?
Myhoneychild honey hair mask
It has 100% natural ingredients that makes me feel like my hair is being nourished from within
It deeply moisturizes my hair
It's effective and cheap

2. How many moisture days does it give you?
Until next wash day

3. Does it contain any proteins?
No

4. Is it necessary to use heat to get its benefits?
No but if I'm using products with protein in it ie eco styler etc I will

5. For how long do you need to leave it on before rinsing out?
30 min with a plastic cap

6. What is your porosity?
Normal

 

[theRaven]

The original Aussie Moist Deeep Conditioner!

1. Cheap, effective, and on the ground
2. Until next wash day
3. No
4. Nope but concentrated heat is always better
5. Minimum 5 minutes
6. Not sure

 

[Alma Petra]

Bumping

 

[Evolving78]

I’m going to hold my place, since this is wash day and I’m trying out something different. Will be back next wash day in a few days.
It’s A 10 Mask
I have chemically treated hair (bleached, colored, relaxed) so I have high porosity ends
It is very moisturizing, and gives great slip. It works well for my new growth and my relaxed ends.
I don’t have to go searching for anything else anymore!
You don’t have to use heat
And it works well within 15 mins. If your hair is severely dry, I would do 30 mins with no heat, but that’s it. Anything else is overkill and could cause moisture overload. I would follow the instructions.

And I don’t mix anything with it. If I have to start adding stuff to a deep conditioner, then I consider it trash and not effective. I pay for quality and you don’t need a lot. People need to learn the proper technique of apply conditioner. If you run through a bottle a month, something is wrong with your cleansing process, or you are heavy handed. The product should melt into the hair. If you see a bunch of product sitting on your hair, you are just being wasteful.

 

[keranikki]

Lurking…I don't have a favorite DC yet.

 

[Britt]

Because the last similar thread I found was from 2014.

Please tell us:

1. DC name and why is it your favourite DC?
Darcy's Pumpkin seed -- it's a staple for years. It's just the most moisturizing and softening conditioner out there for me. It melts my hair, relaxed or natural. It's awesome after using protein, I particularly LOVE it after using Nexxus Emergencee.
2. How many moisture days does it give you?
Hmmm, Idk.. maybe close to a week. I wash weekly.
3. Does it contain any proteins?
I don't think so
4. Is it necessary to use heat to get its benefits?
I do. It's amazing with a steamer or a heating cap.
5. For how long do you need to leave it on before rinsing out?
I can leave it for hours or just 15 minutes under a heating cap. It's just a great dc for me.
6. What is your porosity?
Normal
Feel free to tell us about more than one DC if you would like.

My next favorite dc since Idk if Darcy's is shut down for good would have to be Naturelle Grow's marshmallow conditioner.

 

[Smiley79]

1. DC name and why is it your favourite DC?: I don't have just one right now because I am going through a stash of DCs. But the ones that made a great impression so far are: Naturelle Grow sweet greens; Naturelle Grow Marshmallow; Shea Moisture High Porosity mask and Shea Moisture Manuka Honey Mask; Mielle Organics Babassu;

2. How many moisture days does it give you? A week

3. Does it contain any proteins? Mielle Organics does

4. Is it necessary to use heat to get its benefits? Not necessary. I love putting on 2 plastic caps and putting a beanie on.

5. For how long do you need to leave it on before rinsing out? I choose 30 minutes

6. What is your porosity? Not sure now

 

[SimplyWhole]

Keracare Humecto Moisture until next wash day but I still moisturize before then.
No proteins which is why I love it.

Have you tried Kera Cara Moisturizing conditioner? I'm looking for a comparison. I have the moisturizing conditioner - it gives me amazing slip. Wondering if I should try the Humecto

 

[naturalagain2]

Have you tried Kera Cara Moisturizing conditioner? I'm looking for a comparison. I have the moisturizing conditioner - it gives me amazing slip. Wondering if I should try the Humecto

I'm not sure. I kinda coat it a lot because I buy it by the tub because it last forever so it gives enough slip to detangle well. My girls and I have very coily hair and this moisturizes and detangles very well especially after you let it sit the recommended time and even more so when you add heat. The only other conditioner I've used from Keracare has been the Dry & Itchy Scalp Moisturizing Conditioner. That was just as moisturizing and had slip maybe a tad more than humecto and was scalp soothing w/ menthol and peppermint I think.

 

[SimplyWhole]

Thanks, I think I will order the tub and they don't have a moisturizing tub.

I'm not sure. I kinda coat it a lot because I buy it by the tub because it last forever so it gives enough slip to detangle well. My girls and I have very coily hair and this moisturizes and detangles very well especially after you let it sit the recommended time and even more so when you add heat. The only other conditioner I've used from Keracare has been the Dry & Itchy Scalp Moisturizing Conditioner. That was just as moisturizing and had slip maybe a tad more than humecto and was scalp soothing w/ menthol and peppermint I think.

 

[Alma Petra]

Can anybody recommend the TGIN honey DC? Specially in comparison to Mielle's DC.

 

[nymane]

1. DC name and why is it your favourite DC?
Joico Moisture Recovery Balm and Joico K-Pak Intense Hydrator...it's pretty much a tie
2. How many moisture days does it give you?
Typically until wash day, but I do still moisturize every few days just to be safe
3. Does it contain any proteins?
Yes, but the presence of protein doesn't make them protein DCs...both are intensely moisturizing
4. Is it necessary to use heat to get its benefits?
I think heat makes it penetrate better
5. For how long do you need to leave it on before rinsing out?
20 mins
6. What is your porosity?
Without the right products my hair is high porosity, but since using Joico and other products with low ph levels (consistently), my porosity is completely normal (maybe even low-porosity now).

 

[Smiley79]

Can anybody recommend the TGIN honey DC? Specially in comparison to Mielle's DC.

I had both and thought Mielle was much better. Better slip and moisture and the tingling feeling was a plus.

 

[Alma Petra]

I had both and thought Mielle was much better. Better slip and moisture and the tingling feeling was a plus.

Many thanks!

 

[PJaye]

This is a current listing of my favorites, the crème de la crème of my DC stash:

1. DC name and why is it your favourite DC?

- APB Not Easily Broken DC (contains SAA; hair is left extremely moisturized and emollient with a measure of strength – I use this DC when I want more oomph with a kick of strength)

- Bask & Bloom Brahmi Masque (contains wheat protein; hair is left moisturized and highly strengthened...highly! – I use this when I need more strength after having had a protein treatment; the hair stays sufficiently strengthened for weeks afterward)

- BM Beeutiful DC (contains no protein; hair is left silky soft and moisturized – I use this product to maintain the status quo when no other need has made itself known)

- CRN Algae Renew DC (contains algae; hair is left nicely moisturized, emollient and ridiculously buttery soft – I use this when I desire the highest level of oomph along with a subtle kick of strength; often used prior to straightening)

- Curl Origin Overnight Mask (contains no protein; hair is left soft, moisturized and somewhat emollient – I use this product to regain normalcy after chelating)

- DB Pumpkin Seed DC (contains oat protein; hair is left silky soft and moisturized – I typically use this DC to regroup when sucky finishing products have made my hair hard, rough or stiff)

- Mielle Babassu & Mint DC (contains several amino acids; hair is left silky soft and moisturized – I reach for this DC when I want to maintain balance)

- Miss Jessie’s Rapid Recovery & Sweetback Treatment (contains wheat and soy proteins respectively; hair is left silky soft and moisturized; the Rapid Recovery produces a tiny bit more of the silky softness than its counterpart – I use this DC when I want a quick, effective wash session)

- NG Herbal Blends DC / Mango & Coconut Water DC / Marshmallow Root & Slippery Elm DC / Jamaica DC / Intense DC (all of these leave the hair feeling silky, ultra soft and moisturized – I use these DCs when I require an abundance of slip, moisture and softness, which is usually after hard protein treatments)

- CJ Repair Me (contains keratin and yeast; hair is left silky soft and moisturized with a snag of strength – I use this when I have no time for a full blown session and need a product that will provide me with an excess of slip, moisture, softness and a slight protein kick in as little time as possible)

- ORS Hair Mayo (contains collagen, keratin, egg and cholesterol; hair rinses silky soft and moisturized with a definite kick of strength -I use this when I want a harder punch of protein without the hardness)

2. How many moisture days does it give you?
Each of these DCs will provide me with a minimum of 5 days of moisture.

3. Does it contain any proteins?
Some do, as outlined above.

4. Is it necessary to use heat to get its benefits?
No. One of my foremost requirements for a DC is efficacy without heat. If it needs heat in order to work, I usually pass it by.

5. For how long do you need to leave it on before rinsing out?
I typically use them for at least an hour.

6. What is your porosity?
Normal.

 

[Smiley79]

Hask macadamia deep conditioner....that was an awesome treat for my hair.

 

[Kurlee]

1. DC name and why is it your favourite DC?
Joico MR Balm - fail proof!

2. How many moisture days does it give you?
5

3. Does it contain any proteins? Yes, keratin.

4. Is it necessary to use heat to get its benefits? Heat enhances

5. For how long do you need to leave it on before rinsing out? 30 minutes

6. What is your porosity? Normal/Low