Every curly girl knows that finding the right deep conditioner, just like finding the right partner, requires trying different ones until you find the right one. This is especially true if you have thin, fine strands that get weighed down easily by most masques. After trying many “treatments,” “masques,” and “deep conditioners” on my thin, curly hair, I fell in love with these three that make it hard to say “I Do” to just one! 😉
Shea Moisture’s “Coconut & Cactus Water Pick Me Up Lite Masque”
I was initially skeptical about this one because Shea Moisture conditioners usually leave my hair feeling weighed down. That’s why I was a bit surprised when their “lighter than air volume” deep conditioner worked without suffocating my delicate mane. The light nature of the mask made it really really easy to detangle and hydrated it just enough to leave it feeling healthy. Bye bye split ends! My hair also came out more vibrant and shiny than normal. Although it’s a light masque, the thickish texture leaves no strand untouched when applying. The nice coconut/cactus (known as a superfood) and blue agave (helps retain hair’s moisture) scent is a bonus.
Get this if…
You want light volume and love anything coconut-y.
Jessicurl’s “Deep Conditioning Treatment” in Citrus Lavender
Jessicurl products have been a staple in my shower ever since I started my hair care journey. It’s a brand I continue to trust and have seen great results with. As one of the first treatments I’ve ever tried specifically geared towards curly hair, this deep conditioner creates an “intense pampering for dry hair” while also moisturizing with a healthy dose of shea butter, cocoa seed butter, and avocado oil. The Citrus Lavender is nice, but I find it ultimately underwhelming compared to the Island Fantasy scent I usually choose (they have a no-scent option as well for those with allergies.) As Jessicurl says, “You Have the Right to Remain Curly!”
Get this if…
You have dry hair and love a side of shea butter.
Briogeo’s “Don’t Despair, Repair” Conditioning Mask
I’m IN LOVE with this deep conditioner. I’m so in love, that I dedicated a whole review on it here. Along with getting me hooked to its delicious coconut, avocado, and sweet almond scent, it’s consistently given me healthy, shiny hair time and time again. The conditioner’s powerful mixture of vitamin B5 and biotin has helped change my strands from dull and brittle to lively and fortified. I used to think there was no hope for my curls, but who knew I just needed the right ingredients to spring them back to life! Although a little pricy, I find this to be WELL worth the price.
Get this if…
You want healthy curls again and love a sweet almond scent.
Overall, this list shows my favorite deep conditioners so far, but I’m sure more will be added to this list with time as I learn more about my hair and experiment with new products that come out. Have fun with your hair, and know what may work for me may not always work for you and that’s ok! 🙂
