Natural hair thrives when deep conditioner is regularly used.  Kinky hair craves moisture and nourishment, and deep conditioning is the best way to achieve this.  Kinks are smaller than curls, making it take longer for sebum from your scalp to travel down each strand.  Because it takes so long, you need to combat dryness vigilantly.  The best deep conditioners have proteins and lubricants that help your hair maintain elasticity, stay strong and prevent breakage from occurring.

Natural conditioners that don’t contain alcohols that will dry out your hair and scalp are what you should look for.  Your deep conditioner should also have silicones that will make your hair soft and easier to detangle.  High quality oils that will penetrate into the strands of your hair are also a must.  Olive oil, coconut oil and avocado oil are three that have the ability to do this.

Deep conditioning works even better when heat is used.  Yes, this is one time that heat is actually really good for your hair!  With the conditioner in your hair and a cap on your head, sit under a dryer on a low setting for twenty minutes or so.  This will cause the nutrients in the conditioner to be more quickly absorbed into your hair.

After the heat treatment, rinse your hair with cool water to close the cuticle and lock  all of those nutrients in.  If you use warm water to rinse, you may  be re-opening the hair shaft, allowing all of your hard work to be rinsed down the drain.  Use the best deep conditioners as much as you think is necessary and you will definitely notice a difference.