Looking for some amazing deep conditioners to up your moisture game?
You’ve come to the right place.
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a million products on your natural hair routine.
There’s a misconception in the natural hair community that we all need to be product junkies to grow our natural hair. It’s like we’ve been conditioned (pun very much intended) to think that we need more than five products in our arsenal at all times.
WRONG.
There’s nothing wrong with experimenting with different products. This is especially true when you’re transitioning to natural hair and trying to figure out what works for you.
Hoarding products is not something we want to get into the habit of. Not only is it unnecessarily expensive, its counterproductive. How would you know what works if you have a dozen products in rotation?
In short, having a solid and simple natural hair regimen is critical when embarking on your new natural hair journey.
Ready to find out the best deep conditioners for natural hair? Let’s dive in!

What is Deep Conditioning, Anyway?
Deep conditioning is the act of treating your hair using wash-off products aimed at deeper penetration and hydration.
The ingredients of a deep conditioner differ from that of a leave-in conditioner: leave-ins contain ingredients to seal and lock in moisture, while deep conditioners contain more penetrative ingredients aimed to restore and repair the hair shaft from the inside out.
It can be quite difficult to choose a deep conditioner, but especially so for new naturals.
For one, you may have differing hair textures that need tending to. Coupled with the fact that there are just so many deep conditioners out there, it is quite overwhelming to determine the best deep conditioners for transitioning natural hair.
Let me start out by saying this: deep conditioners are the most important products you need to have when you are transitioning to natural hair.
To choose wisely, make sure you know whether you have low porosity natural hair or high porosity natural hair.
Natural Hair Porosity
Natural hair porosity is the ability of your hair to absorb water and/products.
Low porosity natural hair has a low absorption rate, because the cuticles are stubbornly closed. It is difficult for this hair porosity to absorb moisture.
High porosity natural hair has a high absorption rate, because the cuticles are always open. It is difficult for this hair porosity to retain moisture.
Depending on your hair porosity, you’ll have specific product needs to look out for. Be sure to read up on what these are in the links above!
Now, let’s get into some products.
Our Fave Deep Conditioners for Natural Hair (2020)
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque
Best for TYPE 3c, TYPE 4
Eden BodyWorks Natural Hair Masque Treatment
Best for all types
TGIN’s Honey Miracle Hair Mask
Best for type 3c – 4
Aphogee Two Minute Keratin Reconstructor
Best for type 4
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair Mask
Best for type 4
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Conditioning Masque
Best for type 2 – 3b
Camille Rose Algae Renew Deep Conditioner
Best for all types
The Mane Choice Green Tea and Carrot Deep Strengthening and Restorative Mask
Best for all types
The Bottom Line
Deep conditioners are an essential part of any natural hair routine, regardless where you are on your journey.
But remember: to save you time and money, the first step is knowing what your hair type and porosity is.
Once you’re equipped with that knowledge, the above deep conditioners are your best bet. They provide deep hydration, repairing ingredients, and in some cases, the building blocks of coily hair (protein).
Transitioning to natural hair is a journey, not a race. Remember to enjoy watching your hair transform.