Protein-free *deep* conditioner for low-porosity hair?

[MagusBride]

I like the Aussie 3 minute miracle moist conditioner, but I'm having a hard time finding a good protein-free conditioner that penetrates low porosity hair well. Any experiences/suggestions? Thank you.

[MagusBride]

*I meant a good protein-free deep conditioner

[Ylva]

Try the Garnier Hair Food / Treats masks.

[Dark40]

Try Queen Helene Cholesterol Hair Conditioning Cream.

[Lady Stardust]

I think that Noughty Wave Hello conditioner is protein free. I use it with a heat cap and add oil and aloe vera, to make it more like a deep conditioner.

There’s a good article on Science-y Hair Blog about how to condition low porosity hair
http://science-yhairblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/moisturizing-low-porosity-hair.html

[MoonRabbit]

This is the best one I've ever used.

https://mielleorganics.com/products/protein-free-hydrating-conditioner-w-mongongo-oil?nosto=frontpage-nosto-1

[Vulgaris]

I hope it's okey me to tag along. My hair is also low porosity and my ends dry easily. Can you recommend something organic/natural hair mask or deep conditioner for me? :)

[CuteCrow]

Have you tried heat while deep conditioning? I know that's the most important part when it comes to conditioning low porosity hair, you need to "open" the cuticle to let moisture get in. If you don't have a heat cap you can try the cheap option, just a warm winter hat over your shower cap!

[lapushka]

Have you tried heat while deep conditioning? I know that's the most important part when it comes to conditioning low porosity hair, you need to "open" the cuticle to let moisture get in. If you don't have a heat cap you can try the cheap option, just a warm winter hat over your shower cap!

I always put my showerhead (I wash bent over) on a hotter setting when conditioning, so I run it over my lengths hotter, then apply conditioner, let it sit 2 minutes, then wash it out on the hotter setting. It helps IMO.

[technowitch]

There's a store on Etsy that I love. NaturelleGrow. I have fine hair that doesn't easily absorb moisture, but is easily weighed down and doesn't seem to like oil or protein. I've tried a few of NaturelleGrow's conditioners and loved them. They'll make you custom ones, too, if you want to combine or leave out ingredients.

[blackgothicdoll]

Try Queen Helene Cholesterol Hair Conditioning Cream.

This contains protein I think - hydrolyzed collagen? Correct me if I'm wrong.

Second on Garnier Hair Treats - they are life. I prefer banana.

[MusicalSpoons]

This contains protein I think - hydrolyzed collagen? Correct me if I'm wrong.

Not according to the websites I've seen (I investigated it initially back when I was looking for protein, and just checked again e.g. here (https://www.harmondiscount.com/079896653256-Queen-Helene-Cholesterol-Hair-Conditioning-Cream-15-oz/p/079896653256)). Different variations may have a different formula of course, but this is the specific/original one suggested.

[MagusBride]

I looked for the Mielle Organics one at my local Target... they had everything from that company in stock *besides* the protein-free deep conditioner. I'll have to order it online when I can.

I ended up purchasing the Garnier Whole Foods Legendary Olive conditioner (based on an old LHC thread listing protein-free deep conditioners here: https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/archive/index.php/t-141266.html)

The Legendary Olive has been wonderful so far, and I'll eventually try some of the other suggestions in this thread as well.