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If you’re looking for a great deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein we have a top 11 list that may surprise you.
I knoooow sis, I know... You may not expect NHP to help you because we are the Wikipedia of Natural Hair information.
That doesn’t mean we can’t help the relaxed hair sistas outchere! (Yes, I said “outchere”...)
I’m not relaxed, but I have always known and know of very smart Black women with relaxed hair. So, hey!
I figured, why not let you hear and see reviews from other relaxed lovelies who’ve tried and found a favorite deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein! Makes sense, right?
So, I compiled our top 15 list from their experiences and I decided to document what they’ve written and said so that you can find the best non-protein deep conditioner to moisturize your luscious tresses!
One of the top reviewers that I want you to learn from is named Amanda, and not only will you see what she has to say in the reviews below, but I made sure you’d be able to find more pictures of her hair and see more tips from her by linking to her Instagram account here.
I also documented some reviews left by other gorgeous relaxed haired ladies who bought their favorite protein-free moisturizing deep conditioners online. So, let’s get to it!
Now that you've seen the quick list, now let's get down to the details in these full customer reviews from real women like Amanda and others...
So, for the first deep conditioner it's the Maui Moisture Heal & Hydrate + Shea Butter Hair Mask for dry damaged hair. When I first tried this… Listen, I was in love!
I've been seeing these Maui Moisture products on the shelves of stores for a very long time.
Whenever I went to Target, Walmart, or Walgreens and saw Maui Moisture hair products they've always caught my attention, but I never actually went ahead and purchased any for my relaxed hair.
Well honeeeeeey!
I’m really happy that I did finally try this one out because it's so thick and creamy and moisturizing!
The best part about Maui Moisture Heal and Hydrate and Shea Butter Hair Mask is that not only can you use this as a deep conditioner, FOR SOME hair types, you can also use it as a leave-in conditioner as well.
I tried it as a leave-in conditioner, unfortunately it's a bit too heavy for my hair and made my hair feel weighed down.
Still though: It may be a great option to try if I'm air drying, but when I'm wearing my hair straight…. no.
It's a little bit too heavy for me, but if you have thicker hair and you're looking for a great leave-in conditioner this will literally keep your hair so moisturized and it's a great deep conditioner as well.
I definitely would repurchase this Maui Moisture Heal & Hydrate mask again!
The next product I'd like to share with you ladies is something that I see talked about in the relaxed hair community a lot and I wanted to see what the hype was about. And that product is the TGIN Honey Miracle Hair Mask.
I understand why everybody loves this hair mask by TGIN, it's so moisturizing, has incredible slip and also great for detangling 4C without breakage.
It's an all around great product, so I definitely recommend checking this out.
However, I found that the price tag was a little bit much and I'm happy I got it on sale. I would repurchase the TGIN Honey Miracle Hair Mask but only if it was on sale.
NHP Note: Founded by Chris-Tia Donaldson, this brand is all about supporting and honoring Black hair and Black excellence. This deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein is made by a Black-owned company as well, we love that!
Curlsmith double cream deep quencher is a deep conditioner created specifically for ultra-dry 4C hair and dull relaxed hair.
This nourishing mask has a thick, buttery texture, which will deliver intense moisture without weighing the hair down. It will melt onto every strand, leaving curls shiny, silky-soft and completely transformed.
Customer Review: “I love this line! Curlsmith makes great products and this mask is no exception. I have thick, slightly coarse, wavy hair and I am always looking for new products that make my hair soft and manageable. I only leave this on for 10-15 minutes and it makes my hair so soft and moisturized!”
This Moroccan Pear Conditioning Custard deep conditioner is a culinary cocktail blend of nourishing oils to soften and protect the hair’s moisture barrier.
It’s infused with sweet Moroccan pear and cherry kernel oils crafted to nurture dry strands and promote accelerated hair growth with potent B vitamins and works well after an overnight coconut oil pre-poo.
This relaxed hair deep conditioner product contains coconut oil (which is not a protein). This post is about “protein-free deep conditioner products for relaxed hair.”
Customer Review: “Best conditioner I’ve used in a long time. Instantly smoothing. My hair is shiny, smooth, and hydrated from the inside.”
NHP Note: Though Camille Rose is one of the leading natural hair care brands, we're one of the few leading brands where a black woman still maintains 100% ownership, which is no easy feat in navigating a space that is heavily funded.
The next relaxed hair deep conditioner I'd like to mention is the Design Essentials Natural Almond & Avocado Wash Day Deep Moisture Masque.
This deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein is a great product all the way around, however, one thing that turned me all the way off was the smell. How do I explain?
If you're Jamaican or from the East Coast in the U.S., you'll probably remember those little yellow furniture polish cans, right? That's what this reminds me of, the fragrance is just too powerful.
I prefer a nice light fragrance, so with any product scent that is overpowering and strong, I just can't work with it.
I had no idea how I was gonna get through finishing the rest of this product.
That's the only thing that would stop me from purchasing this Design Essentials Natural Almond & Avocado Wash Day Deep Moisture Mask again. Because the fragrance strength was a turn off for me.
Don’t get me wrong…
If you take the fragrance away though, this deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein is really, really good.
It gets the job done. It's nice, rich and thick. so this is a great option to try if you don't care about the fragrance.
NHP Note: This deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein is made by a Black-owned company as well, we love that!
The next deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein that I'm going to mention is not really new to me.
It's a product that I've recently incorporated into my relaxed hair regimen because I needed something to replace my Garnier hair mask, because Garnier had discontinued that mask.
The product I turned to was the Aussie Deep Conditioner For Dry Hair with Avocado, Paraben Free, 3 Minute Miracle Moist.
This is a great all-around deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein, it's really affordable, easily accessible, and it gets the job done.
This relaxed hair deep conditioner does have a fragrance to it, however I can tolerate this fragrance and use this product.
But the scent from Design Essentials was just too much for me. so, Aussie’s 3 Minute Miracle Moist does have a high fragrance to it, but I can tolerate it.
This Alikay Avocado cream moisture repairing hair mask comes to the rescue by providing deep, much-needed nourishment to each individual hair strand from root to tip on relaxed and natural hair.
The result is moisturized relaxed hair that feels soft and is more elastic. Increased elasticity means less hair breakage, more length retention, and stronger healthier hair.
Customer Review: “Really improved my detangling experience and made my hair feel soft!”
NHP Note: This deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein is made by a Black-owned company as well! The brand is dedicated to empowering naturals wherever they may be on their natural hair journey. The brand was launched by Rochelle Alikay Graham-Campbell in 2008 when she was just 22 years old. Support Black business family!
This thick deep conditioner uses cocoa butter and shea butter to add some serious moisture to your relaxed hair as well as natural curls.
Customer Review: “Jessicurl deep conditioning treatment is the #1 deep conditioner that I have found in my 5-year natural hair journey. It gives me soft and manageable hair.”
Kreyol Essence’s moisturizing Deep Conditioner Hair Mask is specifically designed to replenish and soften relaxed, natural curly or coily hair.
This mask adds intense moisture to dry/damaged hair while smoothing the hair cuticle so healthy hair can grow. Can also be used to pre-poo relaxed hair.
Customer Review: “After 30-minute deep conditioning under the dryer your hair feels so soft and smooth and it smells really good.”
NHP Note: This deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein is made by a Black-owned company as well!
This As I Am Hydration Elation Intensive deep conditioner moisturizes deep within the hair shaft of relaxed strands. Smooths and aligns cuticle layers.
Repairs split ends and strengthen weak areas to promote shine. This product contains coconut oil (which is not a protein). This post is about “protein-free deep conditioner products for relaxed hair.”
Customer Review: “This product made my hair so soft. It felt like silk! I love this product.”
This product has high amounts of coconut oil in it, it’s one of the main ingredients and listed towards the beginning of the product list.
This Eden BodyWorks deep conditioner is a fan-favorite mask that restores and strengthens relaxed hair through its botanical blend of Coconut, Jojoba, and Monoi Oils.
Formulated to replenish the hair’s natural moisture levels. Excellent treatment for those experiencing dryness or damage, especially due to color treatments or harmful over-processing.
This is a very thick, creamy deep conditioner built to provide lasting hydration. This product contains coconut oil (which is not a protein). This post is about “protein-free deep conditioner products for relaxed hair.”
Customer Review: “I used this as a deep conditioner under a hooded dryer. I have 4c hair and this is the best deep conditioner I have ever used. I will continue to buy this product. I am 100% satisfied.”
NHP Note: This deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein is made by a Black-owned company as well!
Turn washday into a spa day with this decadent conditioning repairing hair mask from TPH that infuses your hair with the moisture and nutrients it deserves.
This color-safe hair mask work on relaxed hair while the rich formula reduces the appearance of split ends, helping to fortify and hydrate for healthier, stronger hair.
This product contains coconut oil (which is not a protein). This post is about “protein-free deep conditioner products for relaxed hair.”
Customer Review: “I love it! It’s thick and smells great. I honestly didn’t even want to wash it out! My hair hasn’t looked this good in a while!”
NHP Note: This deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein is made by a Black-owned company as well!
This last runner-up deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein is a little bit special and I'll explain why. It’s the Mielle Organics Moisture Rx Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Overnight Conditioner.
Now look:
I know it says overnight conditioner, and not “deep conditioner”, but hear me out.
I tried this Mielle Organics product as a moisturizing overnight conditioner and it felt great going on my hair, it also felt super moisturizing.
However….
When I went to wash my hair out, no matter what shampoo I used, it would always leave my hair feeling tangled.
I meaaaaan, honey! I used my Garnier shampoo that does have sulfates in it, and my hair was tangled.
I used my Design Essentials sulfate-free super detangling moisturizing shampoo, and it was also tangled.
I even used the shampoo from this Mielle Organics line, the same line that corresponds with this conditioner and it's still tangled!
So, I was like okay, I need to find another way to use this because I am not going to be wasting my money. So I tried this as a deep conditioner, I left it in my hair for 30 minutes and I washed it out. Let me tell you! Afterwards my hair felt so super nice you guys!
I highly recommend using this Mielle Organics Moisture Rx Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Overnight Conditioner as a deep conditioner versus a moisturizing overnight conditioner because as an overnight conditioner it's a no from me, no ma'am! No ma'am! No ma'am!
But as a deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein? YES! Absolutely amazing results.
I would repurchase this product only if I've exhausted all my other options and I needed something that's going to do the job. I would use this as a deep conditioner, I'm going to continue using this until it's done and then that will be it for me with this product.
But if you relaxed hair ladies have tried almost everything out and you're still on the search for something that's moisturizing, I would say give this a try but only use it as a deep conditioner.
Some may ask NHP… “Which ingredients should I look out for when choosing protein-free products?
It’s tricky, because there are different sources that hair product companies use to get proteins from. I have the answers for you though, so relax!
To help simplify things, here’s a quick list of popular proteins found in hair products to watch out for when looking for your deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein.
You’ll need to avoid:
If you think you’ve found the best deep moisturizing conditioner for relaxed hair without protein, double check to MAKE SURE the product doesn’t have any of these hidden proteins! Please…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Melissa Lee
Melissa Lee is a Contributing Editor to NHP and a former owner of the BlackhairOMG website. She formed 4C Trichology Growth Services, LLC., a US based hair care consultation service. She has also contributed as a writer and consultant for various hair and beauty websites. Melissa can be followed on Twitter here.