This is a current listing of my favorites, the crème de la crème of my DC stash:
1. DC name and why is it your favourite DC?
- APB Not Easily Broken DC (contains SAA; hair is left extremely moisturized and emollient with a measure of strength – I use this DC when I want more oomph with a kick of strength)
- Bask & Bloom Brahmi Masque (contains wheat protein; hair is left moisturized and highly strengthened...highly! – I use this when I need more strength after having had a protein treatment; the hair stays sufficiently strengthened for weeks afterward)
- BM Beeutiful DC (contains no protein; hair is left silky soft and moisturized – I use this product to maintain the status quo when no other need has made itself known)
- CRN Algae Renew DC (contains algae; hair is left nicely moisturized, emollient and ridiculously buttery soft – I use this when I desire the highest level of oomph along with a subtle kick of strength; often used prior to straightening)
- Curl Origin Overnight Mask (contains no protein; hair is left soft, moisturized and somewhat emollient – I use this product to regain normalcy after chelating)
- DB Pumpkin Seed DC (contains oat protein; hair is left silky soft and moisturized – I typically use this DC to regroup when sucky finishing products have made my hair hard, rough or stiff)
- Mielle Babassu & Mint DC (contains several amino acids; hair is left silky soft and moisturized – I reach for this DC when I want to maintain balance)
- Miss Jessie’s Rapid Recovery & Sweetback Treatment (contains wheat and soy proteins respectively; hair is left silky soft and moisturized; the Rapid Recovery produces a tiny bit more of the silky softness than its counterpart – I use this DC when I want a quick, effective wash session)
- NG Herbal Blends DC / Mango & Coconut Water DC / Marshmallow Root & Slippery Elm DC / Jamaica DC / Intense DC (all of these leave the hair feeling silky, ultra soft and moisturized – I use these DCs when I require an abundance of slip, moisture and softness, which is usually after hard protein treatments)
- CJ Repair Me (contains keratin and yeast; hair is left silky soft and moisturized with a snag of strength – I use this when I have no time for a full blown session and need a product that will provide me with an excess of slip, moisture, softness and a slight protein kick in as little time as possible)
- ORS Hair Mayo (contains collagen, keratin, egg and cholesterol; hair rinses silky soft and moisturized with a definite kick of strength -I use this when I want a harder punch of protein without the hardness)
2. How many moisture days does it give you?
Each of these DCs will provide me with a minimum of 5 days of moisture.
3. Does it contain any proteins?
Some do, as outlined above.
4. Is it necessary to use heat to get its benefits?
No. One of my foremost requirements for a DC is efficacy without heat. If it needs heat in order to work, I usually pass it by.
5. For how long do you need to leave it on before rinsing out?
I typically use them for at least an hour.
6. What is your porosity?
Normal.