5 Best Deep Conditioners For High Porosity Hair 2024

I have reviewed the best deep conditioners for High Porosity Hair. These creams and conditioners for highly porous hair helps repair damage.

In my 15 years as a hair stylist, I have found that dealing with high porosity hair is super hard because it dries out very easily making the hair dry, coarse and frizzy, thus always requiring to be kept moisturized. High porosity hair can often become brittle and succumb to breakage.

Therefore, in my personal opinion, however good your after-shampoo conditioner is, it cannot give your high porosity hair the sufficient hydration it needs and that’s when a deep conditioner comes into play.

Using a good deep conditioner can help moisturize, repair and strengthen your hair to a great extent and that’s why I started using them too.

In this article, I have rated and reviewed five of the top best deep conditioners I have used on my high porosity hair.

 

 

 

I have listed out some of the best ones today!

Best Deep Conditioners for High Porosity Hair	Best For
Mielle Babassu and Mint Deep Conditioner	Curly High Porosity Hair
Cantu Hydrating Cream Conditioner	4c Natural Hair
Jessicurl Deep Conditioning Treatment	Wavy Hair
Camille Rose Algae renew Deep Conditioning Mask	Damaged, Colored Hair
Alikay Naturals Honey and Sage Deep Conditioner	Dry, Dehydrated Hair

What is High Porosity Hair

High porosity hair is that hair kind which has a lesser ability to absorb moisture and retain it within the hair strand. This is because the hair strand is porous and has open cuticles that lift up easily thus evaporating all the moisture within the hair strand.

Your hair might be highly porous by nature but it is mostly because of UV damage and chemical damage due to bleaching and coloring. In fact, this study claims that using oxidative bleach "nearly triples the hair surface area...." and cause "increase in the number of pores". (Hessefort, Yin et al. “True porosity measurement of hair: a new way to study hair damage mechanisms.” Journal of cosmetic science vol. 59,4 (2008): 303-15.)

This is why high porosity hair tends to get dry, damaged and frizzy in no time and can end up in hair breakage.

Using a deep conditioner is very essential for those with this hair type because it can help promote better hair strength, can help improve the elasticity of the hair and can keep the hair damage-free because it helps keep the hair well moisturized for a longer time (which is something your post-shampoo conditioner cannot do).

 

 

Best Deep Conditioners for High Porosity Hair 2024

Mielle Babassu and Mint Deep Conditioner

One of the main reasons I chose the Mielle deep conditioner is because it is rich in hair protein and protein is a superb ingredient when it comes to deep conditioning, strengthening and repairing the hair and this is exactly what my hair badly needed.

I have highly porous curly hair that is super dry and also damaged quite a bit. So I used this product once every week and by the second week, I could actually see the difference in my hair and its texture.

It contains no silicones or mineral oils, so it washes off easily, while it also leaves behind no residue on the hair. I really love that it gave my hair a renewed bounce and didn’t weigh it down.

Overall, great product, but slightly overpriced in my opinion for the 227 gram bottle.

Pros:

• Contains no silicones or mineral oils.
• Doesn’t weigh down the hair and gives it a renewed bounce.
• Gives the hair better structure and definition.
• Contains protein that repairs and strengthens the hair.
• Reduces frizziness and dryness.

Cons:

•  Slightly overpriced for the quantity of product.

My Ratings:

Conditioning power: 4.6/5
Key ingredients: 4.5/5
Product price: 3.8/5

Cantu Hydrating Cream Conditioner

The Cantu conditioner is a deep conditioning cream that contains shea butter as its main ingredient and this drew me towards buying this product because shea butter is known to be one of the best and most hydrating ingredients for the hair out there.

Well, I made the right choice in buying this product because it worked wonders on my hair! It really deep conditioned my hair well and made it feel super soft and silky.

Also, the fact that this product doesn’t contain sulfates and silicones makes it even better because it is absolutely safe for the hair.

My hair used to be severely dry, damaged and frizzy before I used this product and shortly after using it I could see good results.

I paid $5.38 for a 400 ml bottle, which I felt was totally worth the price.

Pros:

• Reduces dryness and frizz considerably.
• Makes the hair feel soft and silky.
• Doesn’t contain silicones and sulfates.
• Contains shea butter which is a natural emollient.
• Very reasonably priced for the quantity of product.

 Cons:

None.

My Ratings:

Conditioning power: 4.6/5
Key ingredients: 4.6/5
Product price: 4.6/5

Jessicurl Deep Conditioning Treatment

This was the very first time I had even heard of this brand and was hoping the brand would be a good one.

Well, the product did contain some powerful moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, avocado oil, aloe vera etc., which I felt were great ingredients for high porosity hair and I was right!

This product was really amazing and did my hair good. Overall, I do feel like it was overpriced at $18.85 for just a 237 ml squeeze bottle, but it delivered good results for sure.

It doesn’t contain sulfates and silicones, which is something I really liked. Also, it reduced my hair dryness and frizz, making it feel super smooth over time.

Pros:

• Makes the hair soft and smooth.
• Does not contain silicones and sulfates.
• Reduces dryness and frizz as it has moisturizing ingredients.

Cons:

•  Overpriced for the quantity of product.

My Ratings:

Conditioning power: 4.4/5
Key ingredients: 4.6/5
Product price: 3.8/5

Camille Rose Algae Renew Deep Conditioning Mask

The Camille Rose deep conditioner is rich in vitamins and is known to nourish the hair, so that’s why I chose this product. So, did it work as promised? Well, it definitely did!

It definitely moisturized my hair to a great extent and it also made my hair feel way softer than it was earlier. Also, I noticed that it defined my curl pattern better, while it also reduced my frizz and flyaways.

This was my first try at a product with the ingredients cacao and mango butter and I can definitely say that these ingredients are great for high porosity hair hydration.

But in my opinion, this product too was slightly overpriced for the quantity got (240 ml), but overall, it was a good product because it delivered amazing results for my hair.

Pros:

• Reduces frizz and flyaways.
• Vitamin rich product.
•  Contains natural hydrating ingredients.
• Helps define curl patterns better.

Cons:

•  Relatively priced high for the quantity of product.

My Ratings:

Conditioning power: 4.5/5
Key ingredients: 4.5/5
Product price: 3.8/5

Alikay Naturals Honey and Sage Deep Conditioner

I recently tried the Alikay Naturals Honey and Sage Deep Conditioner, and I must say it exceeded my expectations in every way. As someone with high porosity hair that's often in need of intensive moisture and repair, I've tried numerous deep conditioners over the years, but this one truly stands out.

The first thing I noticed was the luxurious texture of this conditioner. It's creamy and thick, making it easy to apply and ensuring it clings to every strand of hair. The scent is delightful – a subtle blend of honey and sage that is both refreshing and soothing.

One of the standout features of this deep conditioner is its ability to deeply hydrate and moisturize my hair. After leaving it on for about 30 minutes, my hair felt incredibly soft and smooth, and the moisture seemed to be locked in, even after rinsing.

High porosity hair can be prone to tangling, but I found that this conditioner worked wonders in terms of detangling. My comb glided through my hair effortlessly during application, and even after rinsing, my hair remained manageable and easy to style.

Over time, I've noticed a significant improvement in the overall strength and resilience of my hair. The Honey and Sage Deep Conditioner contains ingredients that are known for their reparative properties, and I can attest to the fact that it has helped reduce breakage and improve the condition of my hair.

I appreciate that this product is made with natural ingredients and is free from harmful chemicals. It aligns perfectly with my commitment to using clean and safe products on my hair.

All in all, I think the Alikay Naturals Honey and Sage Deep Conditioner is a game-changer for high porosity hair. It provides deep hydration, repair, and strength while maintaining a delightful scent and natural ingredient list. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to revive and nourish their hair. It's become a staple in my hair care routine, and I couldn't be happier with the results.

Pros:

1. Deep and long-lasting moisture.
2. Excellent at detangling hair
3. Natural ingredients
4. Repairs and strengthens.
5. Soothing scent.
6. Luxurious, creamy texture.
7. Suitable for various hair types.

Cons:

1. Relatively expensive.
2. Scent preference varies.
3. Heavy for fine hair
4. Contains honey (not vegan)

My Ratings:

Conditioning power: 4.8/5
Key ingredients: 5/5
Product price: 4/5

How to Select the Best Deep Conditioner for High Porosity Hair?

Here are some of the things you should look for when choosing a deep conditioner for your high porosity hair:

1. It should contain hydrating ingredients

Emollient agents or humectants are very essential ingredients in a deep conditioner because they coat the hair strands and lubricate them. It can help seal the hair cuticles and lock in moisture, thus reducing dryness and frizziness.

2. Look for a deep conditioner that has protein

Our hair is made up of protein and thus finding a deep conditioner that contains protein as part of its ingredients can help give your hair more nutrition, as well as structure, thus healing and repairing the hair.

3. It should contain penetrative ingredients

Oils like castor oil, argan oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil, in addition to protein, vitamins and glycerin are ingredients that can penetrate easily into the hair strand and deeply condition it from within.

 

 

The Bottom Line:

As someone with high porosity hair, finding the “best” deep conditioner was a hard task and I have tried out several deep conditioners over the years and was finally able to pick out the top 4 best deep conditioners that I liked.

So if I had to pick my favorite one, I would definitely say it is the Cantu Hydrating Cream Conditioner, not only because it is reasonably priced, but also because it worked wonderfully on my high porosity hair and deeply moisturized it, while also improving the health of my hair.

Talking about the other three deep conditioners I have reviewed, well, I would also buy those again in terms of their effects and benefits, but the only reason they wouldn’t be one of my top picks is because I find them overpriced.