After shampooing your hair, you're probably used to applying a conditioner to eliminate tangles and add a hit of hydration and shine back into your locks. However, did you know that applying a deep conditioning treatment is also an essential step in your hair care routine? In this blog, we'll be taking a look at the importance of deep conditioning treatments and the role they play in keeping your hair looking and feeling great.
What is deep conditioning?
Deep conditioning is the process of adding a restorative, thick conditioner designed to heal your hair with a protein-based or moisturising formula. A deep conditioning treatment uses heat to give the product the chance to penetrate deeply into your hair, repairing any damaged and dry strands in the process by rebuilding the molecular layer of the hair and giving it a boost of moisture.
Why do I need to deep condition my hair?
A high-quality deep conditioning treatment can leave you with softer, thicker, revitalised hair that's healthier and more manageable. If you have chemically treated hair, including straightened, permed or coloured hair, a regular deep conditioning treatment is essential to help prevent breakage, improve manageability and keep it looking its very best between visits to the salon.
What deep conditioning product should I use?
With so many deep conditioning products on the market, it's easy to get overwhelmed by choice, so one of the first things you need to do is to figure out your hair type. If you have fine, straight hair, opting for a lightweight product can give your hair the bounce and volume you've always wanted, whereas richer products are the perfect choice for textured hair that needs a little extra love.To help you find the best deep conditioning treatment for you, we've put together a list of our favourite products:1.
Biolage Hydrasource Deep Treatment Pack2.
Ouidad Ultra-Nourishing Intense Hydrating Mask3.
Redken Color Extend Magnetic Megamask4.
Alterna Caviar Restructuring Bond Repair Masque5.
Redken All Soft Megamask6.
SheaMoisture Manuka Honey and Yoghurt Hydrate and Repair Protein Power Treatment1.
Biolage Hydrasource Deep Treatment PackThe Biolage Hydrasource Deep Treatment Pack is a highly concentrated deep conditioning treatment formulated with powerful natural ingredients, including spirulina and aloe, to add vibrancy and strength to your hair while giving it a gorgeous glossy sheen. Each treatment pack contains at least four applications, so if you’re looking for a compact, lightweight haircare solution that packs a punch, this is the product for you.2.
Ouidad Ultra-Nourishing Intense Hydrating MaskAny curly-haired person will know how difficult it can be to manage, but with this Ultra-Nourishing Intense Hydrating Mask by Ouidad, your lacklustre and lifeless hair will benefit from a hit of hydration to put the bounce back into your curls. Environmental aggressors, heat styling and chemical processing can all cause a significant amount of damage to your hair, but with this powerful formula, your hair can regain some softness, shine and strength.3.
Redken Color Extend Magnetic MegamaskThis multipurpose product functions as both a care extender and a treatment designed especially for colour-treated hair. It not only gives your hair the deep hydration it craves, but it also improves the vibrancy of your colour while lasting up to 3 washes! Formulated with the exclusive RCT Protein Complex, this genius product gives your hair long-lasting radiance and nourishment.4.
Alterna Caviar Restructuring Bond Repair MasqueHeat styling, colour treatments and environmental aggressors can all cause havoc with your hair, so if your hair looks and feels particularly damaged, you might want to try the Alterna Caviar Restructuring Bond Repair Masque. This is a deep repairing treatment designed to restore your hair back to its former glory after suffering from damage by smoothing the cuticle and adding much-needed moisture and shine.5.
Redken All Soft MegamaskIf you struggle with dry hair that is prone to breakage, the Redken All Soft Megamask could be the answer to your prayers. This innovative hair product offers two treatments in one; a hardworking extender and a deep conditioning mask, so you won't have to worry about cluttering up your bathroom with a ton of products. With this multipurpose product, you can inject your hair with a hit of hydration and strengthen it to prevent further breakage.6.
SheaMoisture Manuka Honey and Yoghurt Hydrate and Repair Protein Power TreatmentFormulated with deeply moisturising yoghurt, manuka honey and organic shea butter, the SheaMoisture Manuka Honey and Yoghurt Hydrate and Repair Protein Power Treatment is a nutrient-rich cream that aims to strengthen and fortify weak hair strands. If split ends and breakage are getting you down, this quick and effective product will leave your hair feeling irresistibly soft.
How do you deep condition your hair?
1) Wash your hair thoroughly to eliminate any dirt and excess oil before you apply your deep conditioning treatment, but make sure you don't choose a shampoo that's too stripping as this can make your hair excessively dry.2) Apply your deep conditioner to the ends of your hair and work your way up, without applying it too close to the roots to prevent your hair from being weighed down.
There are a couple of different methods to choose when applying your deep conditioner:
- Applying your deep conditioning treatment in the shower while you shave and wash the rest of your body can give it time to soak in while the steam can allow the product to absorb deeply. Leave the conditioner on your hair between 5-30 minutes.- If your hair is particularly dry, you can also apply your deep conditioner, place a shower cap over the top of it and leave it overnight. This will create a warm environment for your hair so that the product can penetrate into each strand more deeply.3) Rinse your hair with cold water. This will allow your hair cuticles to seal up, giving you shinier-looking hair.4) Leave your hair to air dry naturally.
How often should you deep condition your hair?
The number of times you should apply a deep conditioning treatment to your hair will depend on your hair type. Most people only need to apply a deep conditioner 2-4 times a month, but if you have particularly dry or damaged hair, it's a good idea to apply a deep conditioner once a week.If you're looking for a deep conditioning treatment to suit your hair type, take a look at our fantastic range of products at RY today.
