My Top 3 Deep Conditioners

That moment. Oh that moment when you find the one. The one deep conditioner that makes your curls supple, soft, and elongated. The one deep conditioner that your hair sinks into your strands enveloping every kink, curl, and coil with moisture. The one deep conditioner that you can't imagine your hair without. Yep. That moment when you find your holy grail deep conditioner is what hair care fanatics long for.

I've tried a lot of deep conditioners, but there are 3 that I find myself buying over and over. I have at least 2 bottles of each on hand at all times. Here are my top 3 deep conditioners and why they slay:

JESSICURL DEEP TREATMENT

(full review here) (buy it here)
If you're on the search for a beautifully insane moisturizing conditioner, I doubt that Jessicurl Deep Treatment will disappoint. I thought that this conditioner was perfect for my telaxed hair but it's even BETTER for my curls. It's thick and creamy. Doesn't leave a residue and it's ingredients make my curls smile. Late last year, when my ends were feeling frizzy, dry and damaged, I whipped this conditioner back out, applied it to my dry hair, sealed with a little oil, then left it in overnight. By the morning, my curls were revitalized. My hair felt so good that I didn't even bother rinsing the treatment. (you can check out that #washdayexperience here) Needless to say, if when my hair is in need of mega moisture, Deep Treatment is the conditioner that I call.

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MATRIX HYDRASOURCE CONDITIONER

(full review here) (buy it here)
Again, I've used the conditioner for years. (4 years to be exact) It was my holy grail when my hair was relaxed back then, it was amazing while I transitioned, and today is still nourishes my curls from root to tip. I love the way that this conditioner sinks into my hair. This conditioner is fantastic when applied without heat, but when you add heat---it takes its replenishing properties up to that next next level.

RELATED: Why I deep condition overnight

AUBREY GPB CONDITIONER

(full review here) (buy it here)
My curls have shown me that they thrive on moisture, but that they need protein to stay strong and resilient. That's where my Aubrey GPB Conditioner comes into play. This conditioner offers the perfect balance of moisture and protein. It defines my curls, has a ridiculous amount of slippage, and prevents breakage. I've used it both as a pre-shampoo strengthening treatment and as a deep conditioner.  So if you've ever had that moment when your curls limp or don't have that much spring to them---give this conditioner a try. (You can thank me later!)

What's the best deep conditioner that you've ever tried? Share a link to your review of it below!

Besitos!
KLP

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[Review] Aussie 3 Minute Miracle

Price: $3-4

Availability: Pretty much everywhere

Promises:  Deeply intense conditioning, accented with Australian aloe, penetrates dry or damaged hair. Radiant hair in one use. Sure, it's really deep and super intense. But moist 3 minute miracle, accented with natural Australian aloe and jojoba oil, has a playful side too. Like that time it ran backwards around the office in a kangaroo outfit. Add some roo to your do.

Ingredients: Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dimethicone, Ecklonia Radiata Extract, Australian Sea Kelp, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Glutamic Acid, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, EDTA , Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone

My Thoughts: 
The tropical "coconutty" scent of this conditioner is pretty gosh darn amazeballs. Calgon take me away amazeballs. The girl behind me in Spin class smelled it in my hair and distinctively knew what conditioner it was amazeballs. The consistency is the thickest amongst the other conditioners in the battle but my hair absorbs it really well and it rinses cleanly leaving me with easily detangled, smooth, un-clumped (think fluffy instead of curly) roots and re-moisturized hair. I think that the packaging is very unique; the product is dispensed from the bottom of the tube when you squeeze it. None of that struggling to flip the bottle upside down mess here! I love this because it makes application really easy in the shower. Although it's marketed as a deep conditioner, for my hair, it's just doesn't have enough "umph" to be a true deep conditioner but as a co-wash? Ohhh yeah! The biggest downside is how tiny the bottle is! I only get 3-4 uses per bottle but at $3, it's hard to complain! The ingredients are a little sketchy at first glance and you might find yourself needed to clarify a little more often. 

Have you used this one before? Does your hair like it as a deep conditioner or a co-wash?

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KLP

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[Review] Herbal Essences Hello Hydration

Price: $3-4

Availability: Pretty much everywhere

Promises:  

100% softer* in 1 wash. I won’t let dry hair drain your style. my moisture-rich formulas are fused with extracts of creamy coconut and orchid flower and leave your hair feeling soft, smooth and moisturized. so don’t discriminate against dry hair—my moisturizing shampoo, conditioner and 2 in 1 will leave your hair feeling lush with moisture.

Ingredients:
Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Bis Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Zea Mays (Corn) Silk Extract, Orchis Mascula Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Blue 1

My Thoughts:
I spend a lot of time at the beach and in the pool during the summer. And of course I take Hello Hydration conditioner with me! It's super moisturizing and even though it's marketed as a conditioner, my scalp feels clean after using it to co-wash. It does have good slip---but I'm a million weeks post---so of course I'd love just a smidge more detangling power. If you're picky about product scents, beware---this one is pretty potent if you love it or overpowering if you hate it. I happen to think the scent is pretty darn awesome.

How do you like this one for co-washing?

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KLP

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[Review] OGX Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco Conditioner

Price: Under $10

Purchased at: BJs (any national retailer)

Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycol Stearate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Parfum, Argania Spinoza (Argan) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Butter) Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Leaf) Extract, Panthenol, Tetrasodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Red 40, Yellow 5

Promises:
A unique, precious blend of Moroccan argan oil which instantly penetrates the hair shaft restoring shine and softens while strengthening and creating soft, seductive, silky perfection. 

How I use it:
Pre-shampoo
Deep conditioner (+ heat)
Leave In conditioner 
Co-wash

My Thoughts:
I haven't met an OGX, formerly Organix, product that I haven't liked. The Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco Conditioner is no exception. It gives my hair the perfect hint of moisture during a pre-shampoo. I love it for co-washing when I'm sweating like a sinner in church at the gym. I'm guilty of diluting it with a little water and aloe vera juice to use as a leave in conditioner. Plus it's a very gold star worthy deep conditioner when you hair is feeling uber dry. It contains a few of my fave ingredients: coconut oil, glycerin, behentrimonium chloride, and argan oil. Plus the scent is fabulous and the consistency is rich. My hair easily absorbs the conditioner, so a little goes a long way. Not to mention that the price is very right, honey. Under $10---you can't beat that!

Have you tried any of the OGX products? Share your faves!

Besitos!
KLP

[Review] Organix Luxurious Moroccan Argan Creme Conditioner {Keyda]

Price: $5.74 at Amazon (Or any drugstore)

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Dimethiconol, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), DMDM Hydantoin, CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 15985 (Yellow 6).

Product Description: Indulge in moroccan argan oil, whipped into an opulent, decadent creme to lavish each strand in moisture, smoothing and nourishing the outer cuticle for super-hydrated, soft, shiny hair.

Directions:  What you do - After shampooing with shampoo, apply Organix Conditioner generously to wet hair, working through to ends. Wait 3-5 minutes. Rinse hair thoroughly

The Reality:

I have used this product as a co-wash and as a pre-poo or mixed with my DEEP DC. Once again, I am shown that Organix has a affordable but yet AWESOME line of products. I have fell in love with Argan Oil infused products and have a desire to try argan oil itself on my hair. As a co-wash and pre-poo, my hair feels soft and manageable after this product. It smells lovely and has the right consistency. Best of all, I have noticed that my roots really soak in the moisture and my ends tend to have "life". I think this product will be in rotation as a co-wash and I will definitely use it consistently in my pre-poo regimen. Who knew that a product I bought because it was on sale would be a keeper! :P


Thoughts??


xoxoxo

Keyda

[Review] Macadamia Natural Oil Rejuvenating Shampoo and Deep Repair Mask

Product Review: Macadamia Natural Oil Rejuvenating Shampoo and Deep Repair Mask

Price: $4.95 3oz (Shampoo)  $10.62 3.3oz (Mask)

Purchased at:  Amazon.com

Promises:
The Rejuvenating Shampoo is designed to add moisture and protection to all hair types and is excellent for dry, damaged hair.

• Sulfate and paraben free
• Gently cleanses chemically treated, damaged hair
• Replenishes moisture with no heavy build-up
• Builds protection from harsh daily environmental elements

The Deep Repair Masque is a hair reconstructor that will penetrate and rebuild damaged hair for improved shine and elasticity.

• Enriched with Macadamia & Argan oils
• Deep nourishment & long-lasting conditioning
• Ultra-conditioning hair reconstruction

My Thoughts: 
Rejuvenating Shampoo- 
I try to force my hair to like shampoo. It fights back. Tangles take over. It wins. I loose. This shampoo is no exception. I can't call it gentle or moisturizing but I can say that its excellent at removing build-up and giving your that squeaky clean feeling. You'll get a great lather, although its sulfate free and the scent is yummy. In the future, I'd probably use this in a co-cleanser mix or in place of my regular clarifying shampoo. 

Deep Repair Mask- 
My commitment to fighting breakage and strengthening my ends (to increase my length retention) requires me to enlist a good protein packed conditioner to use just on my previously relaxed ends frequently (I use a uber moisturizing treatment on my roots). I didn't want to like this conditioner. Why? Just take a good look at the price of the 8.5oz tub of this stuff. Boom. That's why. But, my hair likes it. It might even love it in a few weeks. Although its pricey, a little goes a long way. It's ultra rich and super thick. I've used this sample size here, here, here and I still have enough for 1 or 2 more deep conditioning sessions. I like the way that my ends absorb it and how after rinsing my hair feels so smooth, so light. This isn't a conditioner that you use to aid in detangling. You definitely need to make sure that you detangle before applying. Nor is this a conditioner that you use for moisture. If you feel that your hair isn't the biggest protein fan, you'll want to follow this treatment up with a moisturizing deep condition. The scent is awesome and for some reason, I feel like my ends are retaining moisture better with the addition of this gem to my regimen. In a few weeks, when I straighten, I'll be able to see if it's helped keep my ends in tact. 

Have you ever tried an of the Macadamia Natural Oil products?

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KLP

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[Review] Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Conditioner

Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Conditioner

Price: $22.00 USD for 8.5floz 

Purchase at: Amazon.com or Carol's Daughter

Promises:  
96% LESS BREAKAGE AFTER 1 USE!
An intense repairing conditioner that revives damaged, lifeless hair and ends breakage, instantly.
The stronger your hair is, the longer it grows and more style options you’ll have. So strengthen it with Monoi Repairing Conditioner to restore fine, delicate or chemically treated hair. The rejuvenating Monoi Oil – an age-old nourishing blend of Tahitian Tiare Gardenia Flower and Coprah Coconut Oil – plus replenishing Bamboo Water and Pro-vitamin B5 help fortify distressed hair against breaks and snaps. Perfect for any hair type that is damaged from haircolor, heat styling and chemically-straightening

Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glycerin, Isododecane, Fragrance (Parfum), Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Isohexadecane, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Oil, Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5), Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Methosulfate, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Octyldodecanol, Ceteareth-20, Quaternium-91, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sorbic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone 

Directions:
Work a generous amount through clean, wet hair. Gently massage into your scalp and hair, giving your ends a little extra TLC. Let it work its magic for 3-5 minutes and rinse well. 

My Thoughts:
Real talk---my experiences with Carol's Daughter haven't been the best. I've tried more than a handful of their products and none I would repurchase or bother you guys with a review. I thought that I had a winner for my kiddos in their Hair Milk Conditioner. Then, of course, it was discontinued. *hangs head* I purchased Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Conditioner on a whim to get to the $25 purchase minimum for a free gift at my Exchange. #dontjudgeme #ilovesales It was only $16 but the chances of getting that price again is very slim.

My first impressions: Ugh. Y'all know how I am about scents. CD never fails. I don't care for the scents of any of their products. This product is no exception. The scent isn't bad but I don't like it either. The good news is that it fades! It absorbs into my hair like butter and there is something about this ingredient's list that my hair simply adores. I firmly believe that ingredients matter. Especially in an expensive conditioner like this one. Balanced conditioners should have moisturizing pizzazz and be packed with protein power. Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Conditioner has both.  Behentrimonium Methosulfate---my favorite element in a good moisturize max conditioner and we can attribute it's breakage thwarting powers to hydrolyzed silk. What doesn't it have? Parabens, petroleum, mineral oil or artificial color. Very awesome!

Whilst, I can't tell you scientifically that their 96% less breakage claim is true, but what I can tell you is that without a shadow of a doubt, I had less lost hair every time that I used this conditioner. (The evidence is here, here, here, here, and here) I was able to get 5 deep conditioning sessions out of it. Which puts it's price per use at $4.40. Ugh. That hurts. Especially since my go to medium protein conditioner Nexxus KerapHix gets me about a $2.50 price per use with very similar results. 

Has anyone else tried the Monoi line before?

Besitos!
KLP

[Review] Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Treatment

Price: 24.99 for 33.8oz
Purchased at: Amazon (also available in smaller sizes)
Promises: Smooths and softens. Time is precious; make the most out of it. Our exclusive Super Skinny Complex helps reduce dry time so you get smooth style faster. Helps repair and protect hair against damage.
Ingredients: Water, quaternium-91, cetrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol amodimethicone, C11-15 pareth-7, C12-16 pareth-9, glycerin, polyquaternium-37, propylene glycol decaprylate/decaprate, PPG-1 trideceth-6, ceteareth-20, cetyl esters, hydrolyzed wheat protein PG-propyl selanetriol, triethyl cietrate, bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 aminoethyl PG propyl demethocine/algae extreact/ aloe barbadensis leaf extract/anthemis nobilis extract/simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) extract/rosmarinus ...

Directions: Apply a small amount. Massage. Rinse.
How I use it: Smoothing treatment after tea rinses.
My Thoughts: This smoothing conditioner is the perfect example of why I wait a while to test a product before I give it a thumbs down. My mother in law actually gave me this liter bottle about a year ago. After the first use, I was not impressed. At. All. In fact, I told her that I was going to give it back to her because it was awful. After deep conditioning with it, my hair felt like it was coated---as if my hair was repelling instead of absorbing the product. My hair felt tacky and not moisturized at all. But thank goodness that I didn't toss it out the door. One night while cleaning out my product stash, I actually took time to read the instructions on the bottle. This isn't a deep conditioner at all! It's a smoothing treatment! The timing was perfect because I had just incorporated tea rinses into my regimen and although I love that teas curb shedding---they make my hair feel hard and extremely coarse. I give PM SSDT another go, but this time after a tea rinse. Boom! Back in business. Perfectly fluffy strong smooth hair plus my drying time was cut in half. No coated feeling at all. I think that aside from relaxers---this is the only product that I use specifically according to it's directions. Ha-ha! A little goes a long way and I will absolutely purchase again once this bottle runs out. (Unless my suegra has another bottle flowing around her bathroom *fingers crossed*) So if you are into tea rinses or need a quickie conditioner to smooth your hair (especially if you are air drying) with---PM SSDT is worth a try.  

Have you ever tried PM SSDT? 
Un mil besitos!
KLP

[Review] Matrix Biolage Ultra-Hydrating Balm

Price: 19.99 for 16.9 fl oz. (500ml)

Purchased at: Amazon (also available in smaller sizes at most grocery stores)

Promises: For very dry, thick and coarse hair. Deeply moisturizes while controlling unwanted volume. As it helps seals the cuticle, it locks out humidity and eases away frizzes.

Ingredients: Water/Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride Glycerin, Amodimethicone, Cetyl Esters, Lanolin, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Cetrimonium Chloride, Tricontanyl PVP, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate-20, Shea Butter 

Directions: After Biolage Hydrating Shampoo, massage into wet hair. Leave in 1-3 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. 

How I use it: Deep Conditioner

My Thoughts: This is my #2 staple deep conditioner. I love it so much that when it's on sale, I will not hesitate to buy every. single. one. on. the. shelf. After the Christmas holiday, a local salon that my suegra frequents had a gift sets of the Hydrating shampoo (which I will review in a few weeks) and this conditioner on sale for $10. She called me to see if I was interested. I told her to buy every one that they had. This conditioner is just that good. If you love thick, rich, and creamy conditioners---this one is your friend. The smell is heavenly. Not to strong yet distinct. When I apply it to my hair, I feel like it melts into my strands. Then after a deep condition with heat, my hair feels like butter. Incredibly soft, smooth, frizz free and happy hair with every use. I also noticed that my hair seems to stay moisturized longer when I use it. This is one product who's promises are legit. 

Have you ever tried any products from Matrix Biolage's Hydratherapie line?

Un mil besitos!

KLP