Deep penetrating conditioner for coarse hair

[ravenhairedcharm]

Hi ladies. I'm struggling right now with getting my hair to feel moisturized. I have thick wiry strands of hair that need good quality conditioners that don't just coat the surface of my hair otherwise it's soft for less than a day and hard feeling for the rest of the week. Can any one of you suggest a deep penetrating conditioner for coarse hair? Preferably a deep treatment that isn't too costly. Thanks in advance.

 

[30something]

I have coarse hair (and I'm cheap) and i use Aubrey organics GPB conditioner or Aurbrey organics Honeysuckle Rose for deep conditioning. It gotten it for about $8 for 11 oz at vitamin shoppe last month. Sometimes I stretch it with Trader Joes nourishing spa to get more for my money and it adds slip.

 

[ravenhairedcharm]

I have coarse hair (and I'm cheap) and i use Aubrey organics GPB conditioner or Aurbrey organics Honeysuckle Rose for deep conditioning. It gotten it for about $8 for 11 oz at vitamin shoppe last month. Sometimes I stretch it with Trader Joes nourishing spa to get more for my money and it adds slip.

Thanks for responding. I think I'm allergic to something in Aubrey Organics though. I tried the GPB a couple of times and each time it made my hands itchy, and when I rinsed it out of my hair, my scalp gets this terrible itching/burning sensation. Nothing that made my hair fall out, thank goodness.

 

[lamaria211]

Silk Element Megasilk Moisturizing Treatment
One n Only Hydrating Hair Mask
Crece Pelo
Alter Ego Garlic Treatment
Kera Minerals Smoothing Deep Condish. Hth

 

[vtoodler]

Here's a list of some of the most popular deep conditioners among forum users. Ignore the numbers alongside them:

1. Aubrey Organics White Camellia Conditioner
2. Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle and Rose 20
3. KeraCare humecto 7
4. Silicon Mix 12
5. Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner 10
6. Silk Elements Megasilk Moisturizing Conditioner 6
7. Joico 4
8. Miss Key 10 en 1 1
9. Motions Moisture Plus 3
10. Mizani moisturefuse 4
11. Elasta DPR-11 Conditioner
12. Shescentit Banana Brulee 4
13. Matrix Biolage 6
14. BeeMine Deep Conditioner 1
15. Aussie Moist Deep Conditioner
16. Pantene moisturizing deep conditioner

 

[30something]

Thanks for responding. I think I'm allergic to something in Aubrey Organics though. I tried the GPB a couple of times and each time it made my hands itchy, and when I rinsed it out of my hair, my scalp gets this terrible itching/burning sensation. Nothing that made my hair fall out, thank goodness.

Damn that sucks, only other deep conditioner I found as deep conditioning was Aussie moist deep conditioner, I forget the name but its filled with cones. I haven't found anything else as moisturizing as Aubrey organics mainly because it becomes pretty costly trying to find what will work.

 

[ravenhairedcharm]

Thanks ladies!

 

[tiffers]

Silk Dreams Vanilla Silk
Camille Rose SOYlicious
Camille Rose Moisture Max
Camille Rose Algae Mask
Darcy Botanicals Pumpkin Conditioner
Marie Dean Peach Honey Syrup
MyHoneyChild Coconut Papaya Hair Paste

 

[MissTripleChoc]

Hi,

My hair was dry like straw until i discovered, olive oil root stimulator olive oil masque, and keracase humecto conditioner. I find that i need to remove all cones from my hair first so the new conditioner can penetrate and do its work, i also find that using a conditioner which a low ph helps close the cuticle and makes me hair feel soft and moisturised.

 

[vtoodler]

Hi,

My hair was dry like straw until i discovered, olive oil root stimulator olive oil masque, and keracase humecto conditioner. I find that i need to remove all cones from my hair first so the new conditioner can penetrate and do its work, i also find that using a conditioner which a low ph helps close the cuticle and makes me hair feel soft and moisturised.

MissTripleChoc

How do you remove all cones? Do you use a clarifying shampoo? If so, which clarifying shampoo do you use?

 

[claud-uk]

OP we have similar sounding hair (thick/coarse wiry). I can literally feel every single individual strand just running my hand over my hair, it's that wiry! Although my hair feels soft and I know it is moisturized, it rarely feels moisturized. To help with this I started 24/7 whole-head baggying (wrapping with saran after doing a M&S) and I also started DC'ing weekly with heat. I use Keracare Humecto, Queen Helene Cholesterol and CON AO Con as my main DC's. I always do an oil pre-poo before doing anything at all (protein/poo/DC etc) and I always mix oils, honey etc into my DC's.

Trying to come to terms with the texture of my hair, I feel positive that it's the type that is not easily damaged by the heat of straightening irons etc.

 

[Ogoma]

My front and middle strands are coarse and wiry, and I have noticed that part of my hair reacts most negatively to protein. Just a thought.

 

[vtoodler]

To help with this I started 24/7 whole-head baggying (wrapping with saran after doing a M&S) and I also started DC'ing weekly with heat.

claud-uk

What's an M&S?

 

[claud-uk]

vtoodler - Moisturize and Seal. Every morning I part hair into four, M&S (I use coconut oil to seal) then I braid each section. Each braid gets folded under and wrapped in a strip of saran (secured with a mini rubber band), then I use another longer piece to wrap my whole head, before putting on my scarf. This is the only way I found so far that can get moisture to "soak" into my hair. Sometimes I do the reverse and put my scarf on first, then the saran on top, which still gives soft hair but without making my scalp wet.

 

[ravenhairedcharm]

Hi,

My hair was dry like straw until i discovered, olive oil root stimulator olive oil masque, and keracase humecto conditioner. I find that i need to remove all cones from my hair first so the new conditioner can penetrate and do its work, i also find that using a conditioner which a low ph helps close the cuticle and makes me hair feel soft and moisturised.

MissTripleChoc I guess I have to try this keracare humecto. I saw the olive oil masque at the beauty supply store yesterday, so I may try that first. I actually cowash exclusively and it seems to be helping, I figured I just needed a more effective conditioner. idk

OP we have similar sounding hair (thick/coarse wiry). I can literally feel every single individual strand just running my hand over my hair, it's that wiry! Although my hair feels soft and I know it is moisturized, it rarely feels moisturized. To help with this I started 24/7 whole-head baggying (wrapping with saran after doing a M&S) and I also started DC'ing weekly with heat. I use Keracare Humecto, Queen Helene Cholesterol and CON AO Con as my main DC's. I always do an oil pre-poo before doing anything at all (protein/poo/DC etc) and I always mix oils, honey etc into my DC's.

Trying to come to terms with the texture of my hair, I feel positive that it's the type that is not easily damaged by the heat of straightening irons etc.

claud-uk Yea my fly aways are super noticeable because of how coarse my hair is. I see you've mentioned keracare humecto too, there really must be something to this conditioner, but I've always passed over it. I use A LOT of oil. My hair never gets weighed down, it's a good thing I guess.

My front and middle strands are coarse and wiry, and I have noticed that part of my hair reacts most negatively to protein. Just a thought.

Ogoma Yea, I don't really use protein that much. I can name only one conditioner I use that has a light protein, hydrolyzed soy, but it seems to be more of a softener. I learned that my hair really needs moisture, so I'm searching for the best moisture treatment.

vtoodler Which Pantene deep conditioner? There's a few.

 

[lamaria211]

Kerastase Masquintense
KeraPro Restorative treatment
Silicon Mix Bamboo

 

[ravenhairedcharm]

Kerastase Masquintense
KeraPro Restorative treatment
Silicon Mix Bamboo

lamaria211 Thanks for the suggestions. I need to stop by Sally's some time so I can try out some of these products. I used the Crece Pelo, I haven't used in a long time, yesterday and it made my hair pretty soft. I also have Alter Ego, and I love that stuff but it's just too expensive for me to use all the time.

 

[NappyNelle]

Have you checked your porosity? There has to be a reason that your hair is not responding to deep conditioners.

 

[ctosha]

MissTripleChoc would the ORS olive oil hair masque be a protein or moisture mask or a combination of both

 

[healthyhair2]

What about Jessicurl Deep Treatment or Too shea!, Oyin Honey Hemp Condish,Nexxus Humectress(the old formula with Ceramides. Can still be found at some CVS drugstores)maybe Sizta 2 Sizta Deep Conditioner. I have used them all and they worked well for me. My natural hair liked them,now I'm relaxed and would use them ALL if I had the $$$$ !!! Years ago I would get steam treatments with Motions Moisture Plus Conditioner and my hair felt A-mazing! It is cone-city though, with some mineral oil thrown in though. I did also like Avalon Organics Lavender Conditioner which can be had for $13 a liter from Whole Foods. Good
Luck

 

[virtuenow]

I have coarse, wiry, thick hair, and Aubrey Organics GPB is the only deep conditioner that can tackle my hair. No conditioner compares, so it is the only one I'll name. I use it weekly on damp or dry hair. I follow w/an oil rinse (w/castor oil) and stay moisturized for the week between my DC's. Edited to Add (ETA): I just read that you are allergic to AO, so I believe oil rinses are a great stand alone deep conditioner. I considered using them alone for deep conditioning, but I found the conditioner is great for cleansing and moisturizing. I am lo-poo, so that is something you may want to consider. I dilute my shampoos in an applicator bottle b/c they tend to strip moisture out of your hair.

 

[claud-uk]

The recommendations for AO GBP are adding up...

 

[HanaKuroi]

There is more than one type of gpb. I can only use the plain one. There is a Rosemary mint one and it is not the same and my scalp did not like it!

Eta: and lavender ylang ylang

 

[MissTripleChoc]

@cotsha, this conditioner contains a little protein but is a moisturising conditioner. Some proteins bind to the hair which act as a humectant in attracting moisture. It's a relatively cost effective conditioner but as good as a lot of high end conditioners. This product is a holy grail product for me, and believe me my hair is coarse like shredded wheat!