Deep conditioning treatments are one of the best solutions to many curly hair woes From infusing your hair with moisture to taming frizz and improving the overall look and feel of your curls, there is so much you can get out of a good deep conditioning treatment, especially if you have dry frizz-prone curls. So, If you’ve been neglecting your deep conditioning treatments, this is your sign to fix up and step up your game.
Not quite sure how to deep condition properly? We’ve got you. In this article, we’ll be revealing our expert routine for deep conditioning your curls to perfection. Read ahead to discover our top tips.
Benefits Of Deep Conditioning Treatments
● Hydrates The Hair: Intense hydration is one of the major benefits of deep conditioning treatments for curly hair. They leave your hair feeling soft, bouncy, and silky smooth.
● Improves Manageability: A deep conditioning treatment is amazing for taming frizz and tangles and making the hair much more manageable.
● Improves Overall Hair Health And Strength: If you are struggling with breakage or damage, a deep conditioning treatment can rejuvenate and strengthen your strands from the inside, leaving your curls healthier and more fortified against breakage.
How To Choose The Right Deep Conditioner
Look For Oils, Humectants And Hydrators: To infuse your hair with hydration it needs a good deep conditioner should contain a mix of hydrating ingredients, nourishing oils, and humectants that will naturally attract moisture into your hair from the atmosphere. A great example of this is our Mauka Honey Deep Conditioning Mask which contains a cocktail of honey, avocado oil, glycerin, and rape seed oil all working to keep the hair nourished, soft and deeply hydrated.
Be Mindful Of Harsh Ingredients: When choosing a deep conditioner, it is extremely important to check the ingredients to make sure it does not contain any harsh sulphates or parabens that can be harmful to the health of your strands. Additionally, avoid products with alcohol as they can make your hair extremely dry and brittle.
Step-By-Step Guide To Deep Condition Your Curly Hair
1. Start On Clean Hair
To allow seamless penetration of your deep conditioning treatment into your curls, it is very crucial to start on clean hair that has been washed with our Hydration Shampoo. This will remove all traces of oil and build-up from your hair while preparing your hair to receive the intense nourishment of the deep conditioner.
2. Apply The Deep Conditioner In Sections
Once your hair is clean, it's time to apply the deep conditioner. However, it is very important to work in sections when doing this. Divide your hair into 4-6 sections and apply a generous amount of our Manuka Honey Deep Conditioning Mask on each section from roots to ends. To ensure full coverage of every strand, apply the deep conditioner in between your palms and rub it down the length of your curls in a prayer hands-like motion. Then, rake your fingers through each section if your hair is very thick.
3. Incorporate Heat Into Your Routine
Using a heat source like a hair steamer or hooded dryer is a fantastic way to enhance the penetration of your deep conditioning treatments. This is especially beneficial for those with low porosity curls that struggle to absorb moisture. After applying our Manuka Honey Deep Conditioning Mask, steam the hair for 15-20 minutes to open up your cuticles and allow your curls to soak up all the nourishing ingredients.
4. Detangle Your Hair Before Rinsing
The best time to detangle your hair is when it is fully coated with a deep conditioner as this is when it is extremely soft and manageable. So before rinsing off the treatment mask, use a wide-tooth comb or brush to thoroughly detangle each section of hair from ends to roots.
5. Follow Up With Moisturiser And Hair Oil After Rinsing
After Rrnsing your hair, finish off your deep conditioning routine with an extra boost of hydration by applying our Manuka Honey Leave-in Conditioner and follow up with a few drops of our Hair & Scalp Oil to seal the moisture into your hair and ensure long-lasting smoothness.
So there you have it curlfriends, the only guide you need to follow when deep conditioning your curls. The key to reaping the benefits of any deep conditioning treatment is to do it properly, so be sure to follow the steps we’ve discussed to give your hair the best results and use a deeply nourishing treatment like our Manuka Honey Deep Conditioner if you want to restore your curls to perfection.