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] Aubrey Organics GPB Conditioner

  

I know that it's not really a popular stance for ladies with naturally curly hair to love protein, but my hair just loves Aubrey Organics GPB Conditioner---and it's loaded with protein. Here's why:

Breakage. THE ENEMY. I just cringe when I see those little itty bitty broken strands of my curls in the sink. Sure, my hair isn't supposed to be unbreakable but when I use protein regularly to strengthen my curls, I see less breakage. I also retain moisture better and longer. 

Curl definition. I'm on my 3rd bottle of this stuff. It makes my curls smooth, strong, but still pliable and soft. My hair feels perfectly balanced (moisturized but strong)---oh and it smells really great too. The ends of my curls are always POPPIN and perfectly clumped when I deep condition with GPB.

Slippage. Yes. Slippage is a word y'all. (Google it if you must...lol) Anywhos, GPB has some of the best slip in a conditioner that I've ever used. Apply a little of this stuff on your knots and VIOLA! The tangles just melt. Plus, my hair stays detangled after rinsing. Real talk, what more can a curl want?!?

I've used it both as a pre-shampoo treatment and as a deep conditioner and both ways yield fantastic results. You can check out the details on how I've used it in my #WashDayExperience here

And here are all the specs---just in case you're interested:

Price: $9.99 USD

Purchased at: The Vitamin Shoppe and Amazon

Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice*, aqua, cetyl alcohol (from coconut), brassicyl isoleucinate esylate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, alcohol denat. (38b, lavender), brassica alcohol, glyceryl caprylate, glycerin, lactobacillus/eriodictyon californicum ferment extract**, phospholipids**, milk protein, salvia officinalis (sage) oil*, ricinus communis oil (rice), citrus grandis (grapefruit) extract, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil*, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), tocopherol (vitamin E), leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, brassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer, alcohol, equisetum hiemale (horsetail) extract, fragrance, gluconolactone, arginine, tussilago farfara (coltsfoot) leaf extract, urtica dioica (nettle) extract*, sodium benzoate. *Organic **Glycoprotein Natural isolate blend sourced from essential oils D015 Certified to NSF/ANSI 305 by QA

Promises: Feed your hair a healthy, balanced diet with our # 1-selling conditioner.
Nutrient-rich, protein-based GPB rehydrates and re-energizes your hair. Glycoproteins strengthen hair fiber, repair damage from salon treatments and restore softness manageability and shine. Our most popular product ever. Nourishes & strengthens for full, shiny, healthy hair. 100% Natural Ingredients
No Parabens or Petrochemicals

[Review] Redken Extreme Builder Plus

My relaxed hair loved protein. My texlaxed hair loved protein. My transitioning hair loved protein. And my natural hair loves protein too. I've been using Redken Extreme Strength Builder Plus for a few months and I'm totally digging it. Here's why:

Breakage is my hair's enemy. Even though my hair isn't relaxed anymore, using a protein heavy conditioner has a pre-shampoo treatment keeps my breakage at a minimum. Just think about it, the ends of your hair are the oldest and weakest part of your hair. So far in my journey I've found that the best way to retain the length that I gain is by I consistently using protein products to protect my ends.

When I consistently use protein in my regimen, I don't have to moisturize and seal as often because my hair retains moisture better. I also noticed that protein conditioners give my curls crazy beautiful definition and banishes frizzy ends.

I little goes a long way with Redken Extreme Strength Builder Plus. I'm usually heavy handed with my conditioners but this one is the exception. When I apply this condition to my dry (and unwashed) hair--my curls absorb it like a sponge. When I say that it gives my curls life---honey I mean it! Sometimes I cover and apply heat---most times I don't---but either way my hair still feels fantastic when I rinse. 

But as usual, my only complaint is the price. I purchased this tub from Ulta for $17.50. I believe that I got 6 uses out of it (which is amazing for this little tub) and puts it at about $2.91 per use if I did the math right---I probably didn't tho... That price per use is lame if you're ballin on a budget like me so if you want to try this conditioner and be easy with your application to make it stretch.

Here are all the specs---just in case you're interested:

Price: $17.50 USD

Purchased at: Ulta and Amazon

Ingredients: Water, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Elaeis Guineensis Oil/Palm Oil, Isopropyl Alcohol, Parfum/Fragrance, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Octyldodecanol, Methylparaben, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Quaternium-33, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Ci 42090/Blue 1, Ci 17200/Red 33

Promises: Intense fortifying mask for damaged hair, conditions and strengthens hair to the core. Extreme strengthening hair mask uses Redken's famous Fortifying Complex with 18-MEA to protect shine, Ceramide for structural repair and Interlock Protein Network for internal strength. Discover all the benefits that this fortifying hair mask can do for your hair.

[Review*] [Giveaway] #GoodHairIs | Good Hair In A Bottle

What is good hair to you?

Last week, someone (I won't name no names) told me that my hair was MBL because I had "good hair." Stop. Flag on the play. Rewind. Good Hair? Cue the heavy eye roll, hand on hip, no that heifa didn't curly hair flip. I absolutely despise when I hear that phase perpetuated. Everyone. Abso-friggin-lutely EVERYONE on the face of this planet has good hair. The hair that grows out of your scalp is good. Wait. Scratch that. It's GREAT. Do what you want to it. Let it grow. Cut it short. Loc it up. Flaunt your curls. Straighten it out. It's your hair. It's your choice. Just keep on loving yo GOOD HAIR. The folks over at Good Hair Salon understand this. They embrace it. They live, breathe, sleep it. They've even created a line of products based on this philosophy and specially formulated to allow you to style your good hair anyway you choose. Let's meet Good Hair In A Bottle:

Good Hair Is...Clean (Shampoo)
If you're looking for a super sudsy sulfate free shampoo, then this is the one for you. The scent is light, the consistency is super slippy, and this shampoo's formula cleanses without stripping your hair. I wouldn't consider this poo to be clarifying, nor do I think that it's super moisturizing. Its some where in between. I guess you'd call that balanced. Although, I'm not that big of a shampoo fan, but I could see myself using this again. 

Good Hair Is...Nourished (Conditioner)
It's not a secret that I'm a conditioner snob. You get one chance to wow me. You have to be as good as or better than my current faves or you will not be invited to the #washdayexperience again. This conditioner is not only multi-functional (it's a deep conditioner, leave in conditioner, and co-wash all in ONE bottle) but it has some of the most amazing slip that a girl could ask for. And don't be scared if you rinse it but don't feel the difference straight away. Just let your hair dry and you;ll feel the softness. I liked it the best as a co-wash. I thought that letting it sink in with a little heat would make the results even better---but this conditioner doesn't need the extra time. Oh and I quick note for naturally curly chicas---if you struggle with getting your curl pattern just right, you'll enjoy this conditioner. It made my 6-7 inches of super curly roots spring up like nobody's business!

Good Hair Is...Resilient (Styling Foam)
Honestly, I had no clue where I'd integrate this styling foam into my regimen. I mean...real talk...have you ever even seen me talk about a styling foam before? Ha-ha. That's when I read the label and realized that this was the solution for preventing a curly set from drooping with the wind and frizzing from humidity.Expect to see it make a come back when I do more perm and flexi rod sets in the near future. If you're protein senstitve check out the label on this one. There are a a lot of proteins (like Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG­Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Keratin Wowsers right?!?) floating in this one.

My suggestions for use:
Once/twice a month- lather up for a cleansing shampoo.
Weekly- grab the conditioner for a co-wash
Bi weekly- use the styling foam to set (and you can set on dry hair too) your braid outs, flexi spirals, perm rod curls, roller set or twist out.

I bet that you're itching to try this one now huh? No worries. We gotcha covered. Three lucky chicas have a chance to win their very own Good Hair Is gift package. You've gotta week to enter daily!

Buena suerte chicas!
KLP

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[Review] Jessicurl Deep Treatment

Price: $16.95 (USD)

Purchased at: www.jessicurl.com

Ingredients:
Water (Aqua)*,  Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter),  Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder,  Soy Lecithin, Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Promises:
Intense pampering for dry hair

How I Use It:
Deep conditioner + heat
Leave in conditioner

My Thoughts:
Jessicurl Deep Treatment is deliciously thick, creamy, and rich. Wait---am I talking about ice cream or a conditioner?! I digress. It's actually one of the thickest conditioners that I own. It moisturizes like no body's business, has a scent that has grown on me, and makes my multi-textured strands behave. It's slip is simply what tangle prone chicas like me dream of. I can instantly feel and see that my hair is absorbing the product. It doesn't any build up as it softens. And whilst, I adore conditioning over night with it---you most certainly don't have to in order for your hair to love it. I've had to literally fight my urge to buy this conditioner by the gallon. The only down side is the packaging. Smh. Why o why is it in a bottle? If y'all could only see my hubby's face when I ask him to use his super sharp shears to cut it open for me so that I can get all of the product out. 

Dear Jessi

I'd love you forever and ever to the moon and back if you packed this luscious conditioner in a jar.

Your bestie KLP's hair

Can you tell that this one is a keeper? Staple status confirmed!

If you're on the search for a beautifully insane moisturizing conditioner, I doubt that Jessicurl Deep Treatment will disappoint. I've been asked frequently if it works for relaxed hair and I passionately say; ABSOfreakingLUTELY. 

(I may have had just a tad bit too much coffee whilst penning this post---don't be alarmed. Ha-ha!)

Besitos!
KLP

[Review] Halka Baba de Caracol

Price: 7.99 for 16oz

Halka Baba de Caracol "La Orginal"

Purchased at: Amazon (also available in the beauty section of many Latin retailers)

Promises: This intensive hair treatment of silk amnio proteins and snail slime repairs and improves the appearance of your hair. Glycolic Acid exfoliates and removes impurities and dead cells thus rejuvenating the hair strand. Collagen regenerates hair follicles aiding the reproduction of new cells thus increasing hair growth. (Very loosely translated as this product's label is in Spanish.) 

Ingredients: Deionized water, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Soalkylamidopropyl ethyl dimonium, Dipropileno glycol, Cetil alcohol, Cetyl ester, Cropure Earth-snail extract, Lactamide MEA, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Fragrance, Metil Paraben; Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, FD&C.

Directions: Apply a liberal amount on clean, towel dry hair, massage scalp and leave for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse Well.

My Thoughts: This is my #1 staple deep conditioner. I think that it's the perfect balance of protein and moisture. And it's quite magical on my tresses. Knots, snags, and tangles beware because Baba de Caracol will defeat you (and all yo cousins too!) My hair always feels like butter after I deep condition with it. The texture is very thick and provides tons of slip. The smell is lovely. The price is right. (I buy mine locally for $7.99.) The only con that I can think of is that my local retailer can't keep it on the shelves and I hate paying for shipping when I product online. But I just can't resist that incredibly soft, smooth, frizz free feeling after use. Be careful because I've noticed that some tubs list mineral oil in the ingredients. Do not buy this one! I'm not sure if the product is being up dated, but at my tienda, sometimes it has mineral oil and sometimes it doesn't.

Now---I know what you're thinking: Snail Slime? C'mon man. But let me say this first, snail slime is really only protein. That's not any different than the protein that you'd get from an egg. And you're not eating it, you're just conditioning your hair with it. I will admit, I didn't have a problem at all with the ingredients; nor was I shocked. I guess that I'm just used to Dominican products having a sassy twist to them. I have my entire family using this conditioner. We range from naturally straight tresses to super kinky curls and it works like a dream on all of our heads. 

If you haven't had a chance to try this product, you're in luck. We're offering it FREE in our Dominican Product Giveaway! Entry dets below.


Un mil besitos!
KLP   

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[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