Signs Your Hair Is Craving a Deep Conditioning Treatment

If you’ve got natural hair that’s naturally curly or coily like 4C, you may suffer issues like dryness, frizz and breakage often due to your hair’s spiral or coiled structure. That’s precisely where deep conditioning treatments come in.

Deep conditioning treatments are formulated to penetrate the hair shaft, delivering a boost of moisture to the hair core, making the strands softer and much easier to manage. Regular deep conditioning not only boosts the hair’s hydration but also helps in maintaining its elasticity, reducing breakage, and promoting stronger strands.

Signs Your Natural Hair Needs Deep Conditioning

Here are the signs that your natural hair is craving a deep conditioning treatment.

1. Dryness and Frizz: If your hair feels really dry and is frizzy (with lots of fly aways), it’s a clear sign that it lacks moisture. This may be the case after heat styling or if you’re not moisturizing your hair regularly. A deep conditioner provides a boost of the moisture your hair needs.
   2. Brittle Strands: Brittle or hair that easily breaks indicates a lack of moisture and essential nutrients. A deep conditioner contains the ingredients needed to revive brittle strands.
   3. Split Ends: Split ends are an easy indicator of damaged hair in need of a deep conditioning treatment. Split ends form when the hair is dry and can easily split into two or even three when faced with any sort of friction; be it combing or simply rubbing on your shoulder. While split ends can’t be fixed and need to be cut off to prevent further damage, regular deep conditioning can help prevent formation of any future split ends.
   4. Tangled Strands: If you constantly have to battle tangles and knots whilst combing and styling your hair, you may need a deep conditioning treatment. Difficulty combing through the hair can be an indication of a lack of moisture in your hair. Deep conditioning treatments provide intense moisture, making your hair more manageable and reducing tangles.
   5. Excessive Breakage: If you notice an increase in hair breakage, especially during combing or styling, it’s time to give your hair some extra care. Deep conditioning strengthens the hair shaft, reducing breakage and promoting the hair’s elasticity.
   6. Unmanageable Texture: When your hair generally feels coarse and difficult to style, it’s an indication that it lacks flexibility and elasticity (not a sign of bad hair genes). Deep conditioning treatments enhance the hair’s texture, making it much more softer.
   7. Color-Treated Hair Issues: Colored or chemically treated hair (tinted or bleached) requires extra care. If you’ve noticed that your hair is weaker, thinner, or a general change in texture, a deep conditioning treatment tailored for color-treated hair can help restore vibrancy and health.

How to Properly Deep Condition

To maximize the benefits of a deep conditioning treatment, follow these simple steps:

1. Wash your hair first: Start by cleansing the scalp and hair with a gentle shampoo like our Sapphire Hair Shampoo to remove any product buildup, dirt and excess oil.
2. Apply generously: Pat the hair dry and divide it into manageable sections. Apply a good amount to each section and evenly distribute the deep conditioner through damp hair, ensuring complete coverage from the roots to tips (not the scalp).
3. Use a plastic cap to generate heat: For better penetration of the deep conditioner into your hair shafts, cover your hair with a plastic cap to generate the heat. For an added boost, apply heat using a hooded dryer. Heat opens up the hair cuticles, letting the treatment penetrate more effectively.
4. Wait: Let the deep conditioner work its magic for the recommended time. This usually ranges from 20 to 30 minutes.
5. Rinse out: Rinse your hair with cool water to seal the cuticles and lock in the moisture from the deep conditioner. If your deep conditioner is not a rinse-out, simply let the hair air dry or style as desired.

Livara 2in1 Sapphire Deep Conditioner and Leave-In Treatment

For a rich deep conditioning experience, give the Livara 2in1 Sapphire Deep Conditioner and Leave-In Treatment a try. This locally Ugandan made product is enriched with hair-loving moisture-rich ingredients like shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil, and aloe vera extract. These components work together to hydrate, nourish, and restore your natural curls, leaving your hair incredibly soft and vibrant looking. Trust us, your hair will thank you.