Best Deep Conditioner for High Porosity Hair

What is the best deep conditioner for high porosity hair? I’m breaking down the 14 top recommended deep conditioners for high porosity hair in this article plus answering some FAQs I receive about high porosity hair.

High porosity hair has a hard time retaining moisture and is hair that has been damaged by unhealthy hair care.

If your hair is low porosity, check out the article series for low porosity hair care instead.

Is Deep Conditioning Good for High Porosity Hair?

Deep conditioning is one of the best ways to treat high porosity hair.

Deep conditioning with heat helps raise your cuticles so the moisture and healing nutrients are delivered deep within the hair shaft where they are needed.

It’s very important to deep condition high porosity hair frequently; at least once a week.

For the best benefits of deep conditioning hair in general, read 6 Reasons You Should Be Deep Conditioning Natural Hair.

Can Perm Damage Cause High Porosity Hair?

High porosity hair is caused by mishandling and chemical treatments. A perm is one of those chemical treatments.

The chemicals in the perm raise the hair’s pH levels quite high so they can deposit the product and work effectively.

Unfortunately, because the hair bonds have been broken down, high porosity hair is likely.

Does the Porosity of Your Hair Matter When Choosing Hair Products?

As I broke down in 365 Days of Moisture for Dry & Parched Hair, your hair porosity and hair type play a vital role in choosing the right hair products for your hair needs.

***365 Days of Moisture for Dry and Parched Hair***

All products will not work equally on low, medium, or high porosity hair. Sometimes, you need higher concentrations for high porosity hair.

You might also need a certain ingredient more. Determine your hair’s porosity and type before you start investing in hair products.

Choosing the Best Deep Conditioner for High Porosity Hair

High porosity hair is sure to respond well to one or more of these deep conditioners.

Keep in mind you need to have a good moisture/protein balance in your deep conditioners so you’re getting a good dose of the two.

1. ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor

ApHogee Intensive Two Minute Keratin Reconstructor

ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor is manufactured by the same company that brought the very effective ApHogee Two Step Protein Treatment to the market.

Unlike its potent counterpart, this reconstructor works as a weekly protein boost treatment for high porosity hair and only needs a few minutes to do its job.

The reconstructor adds body to limp hair and prevents breakage and split ends with a concentrated blend of keratin amino acids, botanical oils, and vitamins.

Notable ingredients include amino acids, hydrolyzed hair keratin, panthenol, wheat germ oil, jojoba oil, and wheat germ fatty acids.

This is a pure protein treatment with mild moisturizing effects. LEARN MORE HERE.

2. amika the Kure Intense Repair Mask

amika the Kure Intense Repair Mask repairs and revitalizes dry, damaged and stressed high porosity hair.

It is an intense treatment formulated to restore moisture very quickly. Notable ingredients include shea butter, sea buckthorn oil, panthenol, and borage seed oil.

This repair mask is more protein than moisture and is available in 3 sizes. LEARN MORE HERE.

For a more moisturizing treatment, try the amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask.

3. Carols Daughter Sacred Tiare Hair Mask

Carols Daughter Sacred Tiare Hair Mask restores strength and prevents damage while also smoothing away frizz.

Carol's Daughter Sacred Tiare Restoring Hair Mask

This mask is protein-rich but also includes a good dose of moisture. It is enriched with panthenol, coconut oil, shea butter, moringa oil, babassu oil, and tiara gardenia.

Carols Daughter Sacred Tiare Hair Mask is available in an 8 oz jar. LEARN MORE HERE.

4. Eden BodyWorks Coconut Shea Hair Masque Treatment

Eden BodyWorks Coconut Shea Hair Masque Treatment hydrates dry, brittle hair and infuses moisture back into high porosity hair.

The masque contains nutrient-rich ingredients that prevent protein loss and guard against breakage.

Notable ingredients include coconut oil, shea butter, aloe vera leaf juice, soybean oil, and hydrolyzed silk.

It’s very budget-friendly at under $10 and is available in a 16 oz jar. LEARN MORE HERE.

5. Elasta QP Intense Fortifying Conditioner

Elasta QP Intense Fortifying Hair Conditioning Treatment

The silk protein content in Elasta QP Intense Fortifying Conditioner leaves high porosity hair soft, detangled, and moisturized.

It repairs dry, damaged, and brittle hair and helps maintain healthy hair.

Notable ingredients include silk protein, squalene, olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, and biotin.

Elasta QP Intense Fortifying Conditioner is available in a 12 oz bottle. LEARN MORE HERE.

6. Kinky Curly Knot Today

Even though Kinky Curly Knot Today is a conditioner, it also works as a leave-in conditioner, detangler, and deep conditioner. It’s such a versatile product.

With slippery elm, marshmallow root, lemongrass, and mango fruit extract, high porosity hair will soak up the nutrients from this deep conditioner.

Kinky Curly Knot Today is creamy with a lovely herbal scent. It is available in an 8 oz bottle and can be diluted as well. LEARN MORE HERE.

7. Ouidad Coil Infusion™ Triple Treat Deep Conditioner

Ouidad Coil Infusion™ Triple Treat Deep Conditioner is a powerful deep conditioner infused with natural oils and botanicals.

From just one treatment on high porosity hair, it conditions, restores natural ceramides, and strengthens hair.

Notable ingredients include olive oil, grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, shea butter, coconut oil, black castor oil, apple cider vinegar, and peppermint extract.

The deep conditioner is available in 2 sizes. It’s a bit on the pricey side but guarantees results. LEARN MORE HERE.

8. Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector

Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector is more than just a deep conditioner.

Technically, this is not a protein treatment but it’s a strong treatment for repairing damaged hair and broken bonds in the hair.

The patented technology relinks the broken bonds in the hair and leaves hair stronger than ever.

With nourishing ingredients like aloe vera leaf juice, jojoba seed oil, and sweet almond oil, this conditioner is a revitalizing treat for high porosity hair.

Follow this treatment up with a suitable balancing conditioner or Olaplex No 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner.

Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector is available in a 100 ml bottle. LEARN MORE HERE.

9. Oway Rebuilding Hair Mask

Oway Rebuilding Hair Mask is an Italian brand formulated for rebuilding porous structures in high porosity hair.

It repairs and seals the cuticle while rebuilding hair structure from the inside.

Active ingredients in this hair mask include basil, iris, mahogany, phytokeratin, murumuru butter, babassu butter, and amino acids.

The hair mask comes in a 5 oz tube. LEARN MORE HERE.

10. MopTop Deep Conditioner

MopTop Deep Conditioner is a salon-grade product formulated for use on extremely dry and frizzy high porosity hair.

The formula is highly concentrated with rich, emollient ingredients like aloe vera, olive oil, amino acids, soy protein, wheat protein, jojoba oil, and shea butter.

MopTop Deep Conditioner is available in a 12 oz jar. LEARN MORE HERE.

11. Roux Porosity Control Corrector and Conditioner

Roux Rejuvenating Porosity Control Corrector and Conditioner

Roux Porosity Control Corrector and Conditioner is one of the GOATs for high porosity hair.

This conditioner returns high porosity hair to a balanced state. Additionally, it infuses moisture, manageability, and shine to hair.

Notable ingredients include keratin amino acids, biotin, and anti-oxidant vitamins. It’s gentle enough to be used frequently too.

The corrector and conditioner is available in a 10 oz bottle. LEARN MORE HERE.

12. Shea Radiance Maximum Moisture Conditioner

Shea Radiance Maximum Moisture Conditioner strengthens the hair shaft and prevents breakage.

Wheat protein, keratin, and moisturizing natural oils come together in this formula to fortify hair strands and smooth the hair cuticle.

Notable ingredients include aloe vera juice, shea butter, vegetable glycerine, hemp seed oil, castor oil, keratin, and wheat protein.

The conditioner is available in an 8 oz pump bottle. LEARN MORE HERE.

13. Soultanicals Afrotastic Curl Elastic Deep Conditioning Treat

Soultanicals Afrotastic Curl Elastic is a creamy and nutrient-rich deep conditioner that rehydrates, detangles, and strengthens thirsty strands.

Soultanicals Afrotastic Curl Elastic softens with aloe vera juice, vegetable glycerine, olive oil, and ximenia oil.

Other notable ingredients include avocado oil, panthenol, shea butter, amla fruit powder, and rice protein.

The deep conditioning treat comes in an 8 oz jar. The product is a little runny so works best in a pump bottle. LEARN MORE HERE.

14. The Mane Choice Peach Black Tea & Vitamin Fusion Therapy Mask

The Mane Choice Peach Black Tea & Vitamin Fusion Therapy Mask was specially formulated for thin hair.

The mask is enriched with biotin and vitamin E for healthier and thicker hair while aloe vera juice and castor oil soften hair.

This mask is a great balance of moisture and protein for high porosity hair and is part of the Peach Black Tea Collection.

The Mane Choice Peach Black Tea & Vitamin Fusion Therapy Mask is available in a 12 oz jar. LEARN MORE HERE.