Our Take
Explicitly protein-free — Mielle calls this out directly on the packaging — this conditioner from the Mongongo Oil range is formulated for curlies who want to control protein intake and need a deep moisturising conditioner that won't contribute to protein overload. Almond oil, sacha inchi oil, and mongongo oil deliver intense, long-lasting hydration that leaves hair genuinely soft and pliable in any direction — curly, straight, or styled. Mongongo oil contains linoleic acid which also soothes dry, irritated scalp. One of the few Mielle products that clearly signals its protein-free status, making it a trustworthy option for protein-sensitive hair.
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Our assessment — not the brand's claim
Curl Pattern
Porosity
Free From
Ingredients at a Glance
Water
Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol emollient and emulsifier. CGM-approved, not a drying alcohol.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Coconut-derived emollient with excellent spreadability.
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
Synthetic emollient with conditioning properties.
Behentrimonium Chloride
Cationic conditioning agent that detangles and softens. CGM-approved.
Free From
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How to Use
Apply to clean, wet hair after shampooing. Distribute from mid-lengths to ends. Leave for 3–5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
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- Type
- Conditioner
- Line
- Mongongo Oil
- Price tier
- mid
- Routine step
- Condition
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