Promises:- Deep penetrating moisturizers hydrate hair
- Guards against dehydration
- Great for relaxed, natural or weaved hair
- Replenishes Moisture
- Softens & Detangles
As a Deep Treatment: Apply liberally after shampooing. Cover hair with plastic cap and place client under a warm dryer for 10-15mins. Rinse. Proceed with desired styling.
Ingredients: Ultra-Purified Water (Aqua)(Eau), Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride,Lanolin Oil, PEG-12 Dimethicone,Amodimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicur (Basil) Extract, Polygala Senega Root Extract,Nasturtium Officinale (Watercress) Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract,Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract*, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Theobroma Caco (Cocoa) Seed Butter,Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil,Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein,Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Panthenol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Isostearyl Ethylimidazolinium, Ethosulfate, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-32, Paraffinum Liquidum, Fragrance (Parfum)**, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal,Limonene,Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Methylparaben,Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben,Isobutylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, **Fragrance contains: Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil and Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, *CERTIFIED ORGANIC
The Truth: I've used this conditioner as a prepoo, co-wash and deep conditioner at various times just to see how my hair would respond to it in different scenarios. I must say that it's pretty good as a co-wash and prepoo as it provides instant slip and "moisture". The conditioner easily melts into the hair as you apply it. It has superb detangling abilities because of the slippage it provides. The texture is very runny and "liquid-y". I personally don't like my deep conditioners to have that type of consistency - I prefer thick & creamy. I bought this conditioner specifically for deep treatments and I wasn't entirely impressed with the results I got. On wash days my hair would feel fluffy, soft and moist, then the next day it's feel dry again - consistently!
At one point in time, I was prepoo'ing with EVOO overnight, just to experiment. I would then use the CON Moisture Extreme Conditioner as a DC and my hair would turn out buttery soft, the day of and the NEXT!! I was shocked :) So as a tip, if you are going to use this conditioner & you notice your hair feeling dry afterward, prepoo first with an oil of your choice - EVOO works great.
Overall, I will not be repurchasing, I believe the Creme of Nature Nourishing & Strengthening Treatment is much better!
Price: $12.99 CAD 32 OZ
Hairlicious Rating:
(3/5) Just Okay♥ Sunshyne
Question:
Now, onto reconstructors. These contain the highest quantity of protein and provide very little conditioning. They're more concentrated containing smaller hydrolyzed proteins that penetrate and bind to the cuticle layers a little more deeply. The results are usually more dramatic and longer lasting than protein-based conditioners - their sole purpose is to repair/reconstruct the hair shaft...so these treatments don't offer much conditioning, and generally have to be followed up with a moisturizing conditioner.
♥ Sunshyne
"I'm so confused, what's the difference between protein conditioners and reconstructors??"Advice: Good question! I've always understood it as, protein conditioners are typically surface-acting conditioners, meaning that they contain larger protein molecules, therefore, they do not penetrate the cuticle layers deeply. Since the molecules are fairly large, they tend to wear off easily in a few days. Moisturizing agents can be found in these conditioners, so you may not need a moisturizing conditioner afterward.
Now, onto reconstructors. These contain the highest quantity of protein and provide very little conditioning. They're more concentrated containing smaller hydrolyzed proteins that penetrate and bind to the cuticle layers a little more deeply. The results are usually more dramatic and longer lasting than protein-based conditioners - their sole purpose is to repair/reconstruct the hair shaft...so these treatments don't offer much conditioning, and generally have to be followed up with a moisturizing conditioner.
♥ Sunshyne
Time has passed and I did not reach my goal of BSL by Spring 2009 *sigh* (although, I am fairly close). I'm quite disappointed in my efforts to reach this goal - like c'mon already man..geez.
However, I am grateful and pleased with the overall results I've attained from the new routine I've developed. Below, there are a couple things I've added after my last Personal MBL Challenge Update.
Small Tweaks:
- As of Feb 7th to present, I started using JBCO on my scalp.
- As of late March to present, I started using a light protein - weekly.
- As of Jan 21st to present, I've been using coconut oil as a prepoo protection treatment on my previously relaxed hair before a relaxer.
Revisit Year 2 Goals:
♥ Sunshyne
However, I am grateful and pleased with the overall results I've attained from the new routine I've developed. Below, there are a couple things I've added after my last Personal MBL Challenge Update.
Small Tweaks:
- As of Feb 7th to present, I started using JBCO on my scalp.
- As of late March to present, I started using a light protein - weekly.
- As of Jan 21st to present, I've been using coconut oil as a prepoo protection treatment on my previously relaxed hair before a relaxer.
Revisit Year 2 Goals:
New Goals:- Hit FULL BSL bySpring 2009 (March-April)Fall 2009- Reach MBL(Oct. '09)Spring 2010..lol-Simplify my regimen & products even more-Keep breakage to a minimum-Baby my ends and Moisturize & Seal in Sections-Increase thickness of ends- Dust ends frequently-Use low pH products (shampoos & DC's)-Increase moisture level
- CONSISTENTLY Apply Jamaican Black Castor oil (not a fan of the regular Castor oil - sorry) to scalp 3x/week part of the Castor Oil Challenge Pt.2
- Increase/maintain thickness (hair & ends)
- Keep up with light protein weekly
- Incorporate more oils into regimen
- Co-wash 1x/week part of the Summer 2009 Co-wash Challenge
- Take Multi-Vitamins Daily & Fish Oils
♥ Sunshyne
I went to Planet Organic food store and found some Avocado oil (finally), Organic virgin coconut oil, and grapeseed oil.I can't wait to add these oils into my regimen. I'm thinking about adding them to my protein conditioners and using EVOO (Extra virgin olive oil) and Honey strictly for my moisture deep conditioners - we'll see.
Side note, I'm so glad I found non-deodorized virgin coconut oil close to home and for a reasonable price ($11). It's so rare!
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