Shea Moisture Masks?

Bluejacketsgirl

Ok, so I am new to really deep conditioning, I have only done it once or twice in years. I have read the She Moisture Masks are good so I bought the Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment.

I guess I'm used to the "slip" I get with my conditioners because this stuff just sort of sat on my hair and even though I left it in for a few minutes I don't know that it really did much.

Are you supposed to condition with regular conditioners AFTER a deep treatment? Anyone use any of these (I know they make several of them)...

I don't know if I'm doing it wrong, have the wrong expectations or if I just picked the wrong deep treatment. Help.

sixelamy

The SM masques are reeeaallly heavy. If it feels like it's just sitting on your hair then it probably is - especially since you have low porosity hair.

Also, the masques aren't to be used for conditioning. A masque is just to hold moisture in the hair. A deep conditioner has the conditioning properties. If you'd like a great cheap conditioner, I would recommend picking up a packet of Hask Keratin Protein Smoothing Deep Conditioner at Walmart. Don't be scared of the protein, I didn't find the protein did much for me personally, but it was excellent as a general deep conditioner.

Bluejacketsgirl

Gotcha...I definitely need a boatload of moisture, the more I get, the nicer my curls look. Are masks not a good idea for low porosity? I thought they would be, but I'm new to this aspect of curl care. I'll check out the conditioner you recommended.

sixelamy

The SM products have lots of shea butter, which does not penetrate the hair, it just sits on top of it and forms a barrier. So the SM products are usually not idea for low porosity hair. It depends on the person though. So if it's not working, then I would move on.

Bluejacketsgirl

Ok, that makes sense. Need to find something new!!!

russianprncss

I have low porosity hair and I LOVE the SM masques. The one you were discussing is not my fave. I tend towards the Tahiti Noni one (in the green tub) because it provides a nice balance of protein and moisture. In fact, my curls in my profile picture are as a result of JUST DCing with that. In the winter I'll use one of the heavier ones when it gets colder but honestly they're my favorites.

However, if it's feeling really heavy for you then definitely try something else!

Bluejacketsgirl

russianprncss wrote: »

I have low porosity hair and I LOVE the SM masques. The one you were discussing is not my fave. I tend towards the Tahiti Noni one (in the green tub) because it provides a nice balance of protein and moisture. In fact, my curls in my profile picture are as a result of JUST DCing with that. In the winter I'll use one of the heavier ones when it gets colder but honestly they're my favorites.

However, if it's feeling really heavy for you then definitely try something else!

Ok, I'm going to take your advice and try a different one. Not really a fan of the smell of the one I have, either. Kinda gross.

curlyfox

I also noticed the SM masks are a bit heavy and sit on my 3a curls. One actually made my hair feel dry after I used it.

I once tried the Curl Junkie Curl Rehab deep conditioner, it cost about $20.00 on amazon it's a bit pricey, but worked really well and left my hair feeling buttery soft.

Even Sally's Beauty Supply offers a GVP Conditioning Balm that works incredible as a rinse out and deep treatment. It's fairly inexpensive.

I hope this helps you! (:

CopperCrown

I second using the GVP balm. I have an old bottle of the Biolage brand I recently rediscovered and added it to my coconut oil treatment, focusing the balm on the lower half of my hair, and my hair was incredibly soft and shiny afterwards. I am using coconut oil and the balm together from now on. I didn't know my hair could look or feel so good!

I leave mine on for 5 hours, and I have medium porosity. I probably don't need it that long, but that's just what I've gotten used to. So for you maybe do at least 5 hours, since you have low porosity.

Reservechic

With the SM Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque, I always had to add olive oil with it, in order for it to provide my curls with more slip. Now, with their Yucca and Baobab Anti-Breakage Masque, I don't have to add anything to it for added slip, plus it has a better smell to it than the Raw Shea Butter one. These happen to be the only 2 masques from SM that I have tried thus far, however I do plan to try their JBCO Hair Masque in the future, since it has gotten a lot of rave reviews. Now, when I condition my hair, with whatever conditioner I choose to use, I always combine such with heat (I will either sit underneath my hair steamer or put on my Hot Head Cap) in order to achieve maximum penetration, along with maximum results. I will leave the conditioner in my hair anywhere from 30-60 minutes, before rinsing it out. And, after I rinse out the conditioner, I happen to style my hair as desired.

And, I have used both the name brand Matrix Biolage Conditioning Balm, as well as the GVP knockoff version and they both happen to work very well in my hair, I must say.

Keltey1031

I haven't tried the Hask Keratin Deep Conditioner but I have tried the Hask Coconut Monoi Oil Nourishing Deep Conditioner and liked it. It's slightly thicker than their regular conditioner but works for my normal-low porosity, thick hair. The packettes are 1.75oz and $2.99 at Ulta (slightly more expensive than at Walgreens and Walmart). I got approximately 5 uses out of one packette. They also now carry 6oz squeeze tubes of the deep conditioners for $5.99 each, currently Buy 2 Get 1 Free.

GVP Balm is another good option. I find it doesn't give my hair as much slip. You may find adding olive oil or coconut oil helps.