Top 5 Protein Deep Conditioning Treatments for Natural Hair

Top 5 Protein Deep Conditioning Treatments for Natural Hair

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Since our hair is made up of protein structures, it only makes sense that we ensure that these structures are always in their best shape. Due to manipulation, product usage, and environmental (heat, cold, rain e.t.c) influences, it’s only normal that our hair will gradually loose some of its chemical structure over time. Although protein deep conditioning treatments are usually formulated for colored-treated hair, chemically-treated hair or any form of damaged hair, any one who doesn’t fall under any of this category can still benefit from using a good protein deep conditioner.

Aside from the regular moisture deep conditioning treatments, it’s also recommended that you alternate between a moisture deep conditioning treatment and protein deep conditioning treatments. This way, your hair will be able to achieve an adequate protein-moisture balance.

While a moisture deep conditioning treatment restores elasticity to your hair, protein deep conditioning treatments ensures that your natural hair retains it’s strength so that it doesn’t snap off easily.

Since our hair needs protein, almost every hair product has trace amounts of protein in it, however, this list of 5 products has a greater quantity of protein in it and are perfect for strengthening your hair when needed.

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1) Aphogee Two Step Protein Treatment: This is an intensive treatment for damaged hair, although I used it in my hair a few years back. If you’re a newbie, I would highly recommend that you let a professional apply this product for you.

Product Claim: ApHogee Two Step Protein Treatment is a serious treatment for seriously damaged hair. It rebuilds broken damaged hair within 6 weeks.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua, Eau) Hydrolyzed Collagen, Citric Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Imidazolidinone, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Pg-Propyl Silanetriol Phytantriol Magnesium Carbonate Cocamidopropyl Betaine Dimethylol Urea Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone C11-15 Pareth-7 C12-16 Pareth-9 Glycerin Trideceth-12 Dmdm Hydantoin Fragrance (Parfum) Linalool

2) Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen, Grow & Restore Treatment Masque: If you don’t know how to read ingredients, one way to find out about the contents of the product is to read what the product label says. In this case, the label on this product says “strengthen”. Since we know that protein treatments helps to restore strength to the hair, we can be rest assured that this product will have protein listed in the first few ingredients list.

Product Claim: SheaMoisture’s Jamaican Black Castor Oil deep conditioning masque restores strength and resilience to damaged, brittle or chemically processed hair. Perfect for those who regularly color, straighten, perm or heat style their hair, as well as kinky, curly or wavy natural styles. Helps promote growth by supporting hair’s elasticity, reducing the appearance of breakage and shredding.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Stearyl Alcohol, Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend), Behentrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vinegar, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Niacin, Dextran, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Caramel, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract

3) Giovanni Smooth As Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner: This product is actually a 2-in-1 product, in that, it has moisturizing and strengthening properties. Giovanni’s hair and skin care product is my absolute go to hair product to use, and this particular hair product was my favorite deep conditioner, until my hair decided to be protein sensitive at one point. This is a great conditioner to use as a weekly treatment since the protein content is quite low.

Product Claim: Silk is the most incredible feeling and a texture that leaves you feeling desirable. Giovanni Smooth As Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner makes your hair feel so smooth, silky and amazingly detangled. It works only where needed to create a silky smooth palette that’s repaired, renewed and ready for your own unique kind of style.

Ingredients: Water, Extracts of Rosemary Oil, Nettle Oil, Thyme Oil, Birch Leaf Oil, Chamomile Oil, Clary, Lavender , Coltsfoot Leaf, Yarrow Oil, Mallow, Horsetail Oil, Soybean Protein, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Vitamin E, Trace Minerals, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Grapefruit Seed.

4) Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil Protein Conditioner

If you love the Jamaican Black Castor Oil, then I have no doubt that you’ll also enjoy this protein deep conditioning treatment by the same company.

Product Claim: Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil Protein Hair Conditioner is a a deep conditioner for damaged hair. It contains black castor oil, cactus oil, pimento oil, mayonnaise, apple cider and more. These ingredients together contain Essential Fatty Acids, protein, vitamins and minerals that build, repair, energize and returns hair to a state of good health. It’s excellent for dried damaged hair, split ends, hair breakages, dandruff etc.

Ingredients: Jamaican Black Castor Oil, Vitamin E, Avocado Oil, Mustard Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Lavender, Pimento Oil (Couldn’t find the protein ingredient, I also noticed that the main ingredient, water is also missing)

5) Aubrey Balancing Protein Conditioner: I used the old formula of this product, and one thing that I love about Aubrey’s products is the herbal scent and thickness of their products.

Product Claim: Feed your hair a healthy, balanced diet with Aubrey GPB Balancing Protein 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.

Ingredients: Coconut Fatty Acid Cream Base, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Juice, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Germ) Oil, Lactalbumin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Oil (Organic), Sage (Salvia Officinalis) Oil (Organic), Horsetail Extract, Coltsfoot Extract, Nettle (Urtica Dioica) Extract, Amino Acid Complex (Cysteine, Methionine), Glycoprotein (from Oyster Shells), Balsam Fir Oil, Aubrey’s Preservative (Citrus Seed Extract, Vitamin A, C, E)

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