Homemade deep conditioner Mix equal parts honey and olive oil. Leave on your hair for 20 to 40 minutes. Combine one egg yolk with two tablespoons of melted coconut oil. Leave on your hair for 15 to 20 minutes.

Deep conditioning usually comes in the form of a thick mask and is meant to stay on the hair for longer than your regular hair conditioner. A lot of deep conditioners target specific problems, such as a lack of protein from one too many chemical treatments or simply adding a hit of moisture back into your hair.

Unlike regular conditioners, deep conditioners should sit on your hair anywhere between 15 and 30 minutes. But be careful, leaving your deep conditioner in for an elongated period of time too often can cause you to over-condition your hair.

Look for products with natural oils like olive or argan oil, or glycerin, sorbitol, or shea butter. But stay away from shampoos with mineral oil and petrolatum, which keep outside moisture from getting in.