This Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner review is sure to provide all the information you need to decide on trying out this great deep conditioner.
Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner is a rich and moisturizing conditioner that dry and damaged hair will love.
I finally got my hair out of twists last weekend and used the opportunity to test my new stash of hair products.
I will be writing individual posts for each one over the next few weeks starting with Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner.
I will also answer a few questions I’ve received about using Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner.
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Is Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner Good for Hair?
When my Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner order arrived, the first thing I noticed was that the title “organics” was no longer in the name.
This change didn’t particularly bother me as I was more interested in the efficacy of the product.
Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner was formulated to restore moisture and strength to dry and damaged hair.
It’s also supposed to reduce frizz and flyaways and infuse hair with a host of nutrients.
The main ingredient of this conditioner is babassu oil, which is one of my favorite oil recommendations for dry hair.
Babassu oil is also a great substitute for coconut oil in case you’re allergic or don’t like the smell of coconut oil.
How Do You Use Mielle Deep Conditioner?
I used Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner as a deep conditioner but did a few things first.
I pre-pooed overnight with a mix of my favorite oils then shampooed with Alaffia African Black Soap.
Afterward, I measured the Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner into a container and mixed it with 1 teaspoon of argan oil, 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil, and 10 drops of lavender essential oil.
Note – The additional oils are optional and the product works just as well without them. I just like the added benefit.
I sectioned my hair and applied the mix to each section then worked through with my fingers. I didn’t immediately see much of a difference.
So I placed the conditioner mix in a hot water bath and waited till it was warm then started applying again.
It went on easier and provided a great slip. Once my whole head was covered, I twisted and pined up then covered with a disposable cap.
I followed this up with a hair steaming session for 45 minutes. After rinsing, my hair came out very soft and moisturized.
My hair was ready for the rest of my session – twisting with my special hair butter and hair styling oil.
I also tried Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Daily Hair Moisturizing Lotion (review to follow).
The next morning when my twists were dry, they were super soft and looked very nice.
Pros of Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner
- I like the smell of the product. It’s citrusy and minty without overpowering the senses and worked well with the added lavender essential oil.
- It does its job, which is to inspire moisture in dry hair. This is why it’s one of my recommendations in 365 Days of Moisture for Dry & Parched Hair.
- I liked that it contained some of my other favorite hair care ingredients such as acai oil and pracaxi oil.
Cons of Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner
- So much of my hair but so little product. I tried to use as little as possible but I still went through nearly half that jar. *cries curly girl tears*
- The consistency is quite thin for a deep conditioner and I had to be careful while applying it to my hair so I didn’t waste the product.
Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner: Rock It or Bin It?
Rock it with miserly amounts used at a time. I can’t wait for a sale so I can stock up on this deep conditioner.
I rate Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner 4/5.
Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner Ingredients
Water/aqua/eau, behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol, cetylesters, *Orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil, Pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, glycerin, sodium PCA, sodium lactate, arginine, aspartic acid, PCA, glycine, alanine, serine, valine, proline, threonine, isoleucine, histidine, phenylalanine, *Euterpe oleracea (acai) pulp oil, Pentaclethra macroloba (pracaxi) seed oil, *Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, *Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, *Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) oil, *Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) flower oil, Salvia officinalis (Sage) oil, Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, Citrus paradise (Grapefruit) peel oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Mentha Viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, isoamyl laurate, dehydroacetic acid, benzyl alcohol (*Certified organic ingredients)
Is Mielle Deep Conditioner a Protein Treatment?
While the product says it infuses hair with protein, there are no actual proteins in the deep conditioner.
The ingredients in Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner which strengthen the hair are the amino acids.
These amino acids will help restore balance to damaged and high porosity hair by improving the ability to seal in moisture.
However, Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner is NOT a protein treatment.
If you’re after a protein treatment, then check out the protein deep conditioners recommended at 10 Best Protein Deep Conditioners for Hair.
You can also check out Aphogee Treatments for a more serious protein treatment.
Is Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner Black Owned?
Yes, Mielle is a black-owned company. It was launched in 2014 by Monique Rodriguez with the introduction of Mint Almond Oil.
Over the years, the line has grown to include hair care and body care products and is sold in over 85 countries worldwide.
Update – As of January 12, 2023, Mielle is no longer black-owned. The company was acquired by Proter & Gamble Co. Learn more here.
Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner Price Point
Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner comes in an 8 oz jar and retails for between US$ 13.29 – $18 depending on where you buy it from.
Where to Buy Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner?
You can find Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner in stores like Walmart and Target.
You can also get it online at the following locations:-
If you’re located in West Africa, you can get it at Beautiphic.
Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner Before and After
Check out a video review of Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner below:-
Other Popular Mielle Products
Mielle Mint Almond Oil
Mielle Moisturizing Avocado Hair Milk
Mielle White Peony Leave-In Conditioner
Mielle Babassu Conditioning Shampoo
Mielle Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Overnight Conditioner
Mielle Rosemary Mint Strengthening Hair Masque
Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Moisturizing and Detangling Conditioner
Have you tried any Mielle products? Which ones are your favorite and why? Share in the comments section.
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Great review. I will definitely give this a try. I still have a TWA so don’t think I’ll cry about how much my hair sucks in for quite some time. lol.
Lucky you. Tempted to cut my hair even shorter sometimes. 🙂
Hi. Can low porosity fine hair benefit from this as a protein treatment? Because its lightweight and has amino acids which small molecular weight proteins that can absorb well into low porosity hair?
It should. It’s one of my recommendations for low porosity hair in 19 Best Deep Conditioners for Low Porosity Hair.
Hello. Thanks for the review. I have low porosity hair which shrinks a lot and is hard to manage and I’m looking for deep conditionners to soften it over time, is it a good choice? I’m kinda hesitant because of all the protein talk. I’m all for moisture right now not protein. SOFTNESS is all I want.
For protein-free deep conditioners for low-porosity hair, have a look at this post – https://www.healthynaturalhairproducts.com/19-best-deep-conditioners-for-low-porosity-hair/
Since you noted that BEFORE you used Mielle Babassu & Mint deep cond., you added 3 oils to product, is this a true review?
The oils you mentioned are all great hair oils on their own. So, hypothetically, what’s not to say it was in combination, that the oils made the difference?
You altered the ingredient deck of the product, thus literally changing the product. Therefore, the review was of something totally different than the Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner.
I’ve used the Mielle conditioner with and without the additional oils. It worked very well both ways. I just like adding oils to my deep conditioners. The ingredient deck has not been altered beyond what’s included on the jar. Thanks for visiting.