Moisturising masks , DIY or commercial?

[bubbles04]

Hey guys.

Do you have tips for providing moisture to the hair? Such as DIY moisturising hair masks or commercial masks which can keep the hair properly moisturized?

[Ylva]

Many people here like the SMT.

[bubbles04]

Thanks. Just read the thread. Very informative!

By the way have you used Shea Moisture 100% Raw Shea moisture? Will that work?

[Ylva]

I have used the JBCO and the manuka honey & mafura oil masks from Shea Moisture, but not that particular one. They are nice but they do contain protein, so I use them when my hair needs protein. There are better commercial ones out there for moisture, in my opinion, for example the Hair Food (Treats in the US) masks from Garnier. My favourite is the papaya one.

[bubbles04]

I have used the JBCO and the manuka honey & mafura oil masks from Shea Moisture, but not that particular one. They are nice but they do contain protein, so I use them when my hair needs protein. There are better commercial ones out there for moisture, in my opinion, for example the Hair Food (Treats in the US) masks from Garnier. My favourite is the papaya one.

Oh okay I see. I ve used the Garnier ones as well. The Banana one was really good.

[lapushka]

Oh okay I see. I ve used the Garnier ones as well. The Banana one was really good.

Try the papaya one some time; and be amazed (the scent especially), but it's a bit more moisture than the banana one, at least for me.

[Firefox7275]

Oftentimes people mix up hair being better moisturised (more water) with hair being better conditioned or 'emollience' (softness, slip, shine).

Healthy hair will hold the right amount of water in all but extreme conditions. Damaged, porous or older hair (ie. ends) tends to take up and lose water too easily.

Too much water/ over-moisturised hair is weak hair, and will become damaged over time. So it is important to match your intensive treatments or masks to your hair type or hair needs.

[leafygreens18]

Many people here like the SMT.

Thanks. Just read the thread. Very informative!

By the way have you used Shea Moisture 100% Raw Shea moisture? Will that work?

I have used the JBCO and the manuka honey & mafura oil masks from Shea Moisture, but not that particular one. They are nice but they do contain protein, so I use them when my hair needs protein. There are better commercial ones out there for moisture, in my opinion, for example the Hair Food (Treats in the US) masks from Garnier. My favourite is the papaya one.

I second SMT, I really don't think you can beat it. I've used those same two and the Garnier treats for the conditioner part and would highly recommend them for SMT probably the manuka honey more so than the JBCO

[bubbles04]

Oftentimes people mix up hair being better moisturised (more water) with hair being better conditioned or 'emollience' (softness, slip, shine).

Healthy hair will hold the right amount of water in all but extreme conditions. Damaged, porous or older hair (ie. ends) tends to take up and lose water too easily.

Too much water/ over-moisturised hair is weak hair, and will become damaged over time. So it is important to match your intensive treatments or masks to your hair type or hair needs.

This is very helpful. How does one balance both protein and moisture properly?

[Seeshami]

I do both as it pleases me but I also do really weird things to my hair.

I think the most important thing is experiment with organic food grade oils and find out what works and make your own oil mix. Then you can just oil, or mix it into concoctions and what have you.