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If you asked me one of the most relaxing aspects of a wash day routine, it’s deep conditioning. There’s something so rewarding about sitting under a steamer or hot cap with a really thick and hydrating deep conditioner, knowing it’s giving your hair all the nutrients your hair needs. Deep conditioning is like taking your vitamins when it comes to hair care; some may view it as optional while others prefer to make it a regular part of their routine, like me. The hallmarks of a good deep conditioner are the formula, ingredients, and overall results for your hair. Bomb Ass Fro checks all the boxes with their Banana and Algae Deep Conditioner.
Why We Love It
The goal of using a deep conditioner is to help improve your hair texture. I personally have done a lot of color to my hair over the years, so while it’s not next-level damaged, it always needs moisture and hydration. I’m very picky with my deep conditioners because almost every major brand has one, but not all of them are good. Your deep conditioner shouldn’t be the consistency of a leave-in conditioner or styling cream, it should be thick and nutrient-dense to transform your curls, coils, and waves. Bomb Ass Fro achieves this through combining potassium-rich bananas with the moisturizing properties of algae. It’s got a neutral scent and leaves your hair hydrated, nourished, and glossy.
How It Stands Up to Competitors
One of the reasons it became my favorite deep conditioner in 2024 is because it’s helped reduce breakage and help with my hair growth. I need deep conditioners that are rich and penetrating without weighing my hair down after I wash them out. As I mentioned earlier, many curly girls have cut down on using a deep conditioner because a: It’s more time added to their wash day and b: It doesn’t provide any visible benefits to their hair. Deep conditioners on the market can smell really fragrant and leave your hair detangled, but that’s about it. Bomb Ass Fro is very easy to work through the curls and is creamy enough to coat your entire head without using half the jar.
How I Use It
I deep condition once a week as part of my wash day routine. I typically start with a great shampoo, and then I’ll layer in a deep conditioner, detangle my hair, and put a hot cap on or sit under the steamer. Now, I know deep conditioning takes time to penetrate the hair shaft, so this typically adds 20-30 minutes to my routine. However, the results are astounding when I wash it out of my hair and have soft, luscious, and visibly healthy hair. After deep conditioning then I’ll use the stylers to finish off my wash and go, and it’s time to start my week. Using a product that works for me makes the extra time worth it because I can see and feel the results that my hair needs while it’s still recovering.
How do you feel about deep conditioning? Will you be trying the Banana and Algae Deep Conditioner?