Who uses leave-in conditioners?

rubyloxx

Just curious what you guys think about leave-in conditioners. I love Biolages spray leave-in... And it seems to make my hair curlier and more nourished. Anyway, just checkin! What do you guys use?

kumariCurls

I use Infusium 23 moisturizing leave-in. Sometimes I'll use the V05 leave-in b/c it has no 'cones!

Layali

Leave-in conditioner is an absolute necessity for my hair!

I use Aura elixir mixed with a bit of coconut oil. This leaves my curls defined and soft.

curls&swirls

And will use one again as soon as my hair gets long enough. It helps with the curl formation for me.

curlylaura

I think I'll have to try one again. The one I used L'Oreal Elvive leave-in is no longer sold anywhere, though I did use it years ago. It was pretty good too.

System

I use leave in conditioners to detangle so in a round about way it does help curls because they are not tangling up on each other. My keeper leave-in is Redken Sun Milk. I'm down to my last sample so I'm going to have to start purchasing

For leave ins to moisturize, I just use a bit of my regular conditioner.

amerasiancurls

i don't think i could live w/out leave-ins....particularly Infusium 23. i know some whose hair doesn't like it, but my hair LOVES it. i also love PM The Cream (real stuff or generic from Sally's) both work incredibly well for my hair

beachhair11

I love Beyond the Zone Leave In!!!!

CurlyGina2

Leave ins make my hair go limp,and are just a step I dont need.

Lori J

I use PM The Conditioner, but I also love MOP leave-in.

mitabird

I also use PM the Conditioner. I like it as long as I don't use too much or it will weigh my hair down.

SuZen

I like generic PM The Cream a lot. Recently I've been using PM Instant Moisture Conditioner as a leave-in, someone recommended that. It works quite well.

jada1111

WebjockeyGuide wrote:

I use leave in conditioners to detangle so in a round about way it does help curls because they are not tangling up on each other. My keeper leave-in is Redken Sun Milk. I'm down to my last sample so I'm going to have to start purchasing

For leave ins to moisturize, I just use a bit of my regular conditioner.

Webby, can you give more info regarding the Sun Milk Leave-in. I'm currently using B&B and although I do like it, the LA sun is VERY strong, so I would like a leave-in that MOISTURIZES, CONDITIONS and protects against SUN damage. How would u rate this?

TIA!

fig jam

I have only tried a couple and did not like them (Bumble & Bumble, Paul Mitchell). They seem to leave my hair dull. (I would not mind something weighing my hair down, though, as it's very thick & coarse.)

NetG

I put no because I used to use leave-ins, but now leave in regular Dove moisturizing condish. On a normal, dry Tucson day, I use almost no gel and my hair curls nicely, soft, shiny, no frizz.

System

http://www.redken.com/consumer/products/index.cfm?action=showProduct&bt=1&b=264&p=524&subaction=ing


I've tried about 15 leave in conditioners over the past few months (give or take a few) and this is by far the best one I've used. I have found that some leave in are very protien intensive and if overused, will tangle and dry my hair. Others only show the benefits after prologed use. This one works immediately on day 1 and has been consistent in performance throughout the whole bottle. I only use about 3-5 pumps. it retails for about $12 - $13 per bottle. My hair feels softer which I guess could be attributed to the moisturizing properties. Their Sun Shape Rehydrator after-sun hair balm is also nice. You're supposed to rinse out but I've used it as a leave in. Performance-wise, the Rehydrator is good but not OhMyGawd good. Renee Furterer and PhytoSpecific's leave in conditioner is good as well, but considering it's sold at Nordstroms, I dont think you get as good as a bang-for the buck as the Redken.

Amsterdam

I use PM The Conditioner everyday. Just a little is enough, I feel that it keeps frizzies away and loosens my curls a little.

jada1111

WebjockeyGuide wrote:

http://www.redken.com/consumer/products/index.cfm?action=showProduct&bt=1&b=264&p=524&subaction=ing


I've tried about 15 leave in conditioners over the past few months (give or take a few) and this is by far the best one I've used. I have found that some leave in are very protien intensive and if overused, will tangle and dry my hair. Others only show the benefits after prologed use. This one works immediately on day 1 and has been consistent in performance throughout the whole bottle. I only use about 3-5 pumps. it retails for about $12 - $13 per bottle. My hair feels softer which I guess could be attributed to the moisturizing properties. Their Sun Shape Rehydrator after-sun hair balm is also nice. You're supposed to rinse out but I've used it as a leave in. Performance-wise, the Rehydrator is good but not OhMyGawd good. Renee Furterer and PhytoSpecific's leave in conditioner is good as well, but considering it's sold at Nordstroms, I dont think you get as good as a bang-for the buck as the Redken.

Thanks Webby! Ummm, which Renee Furterer leave-in are you using? Have you tried their deep conditioner for coarse, thick hair yet? I was thinking about purchasing it. From what I've read, I heard it's very moisturizing.

System

I used/using the carthame no rinse protective creme. I got a bunch of samples when I purchased the deep conditioner. I like the PhytoSpecific leave in better but not by much.

Not to guano this thread, but if your looking to spend $$$$, the Renee deep conditioner is good and is on par with PhytoKarite and the new PhytoSpecific (from Phtyo) and Deep Brilliance (Farouk) lines. Both are better than Fekkai.

ducky

I've been using the Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner as a leave-in, and now (in addition to the Kenra) I also use Redken Anit-Snap (which is actually a leave-in, it's a protein complex that is supposed to strengthen and protect hair)

SandraWS

I've been using Bumble & bumble for over a year now and love it! It's just the right weight for my fine, color-treated (but healthy) hair. It's great for me since it isn't a protein conditioner (protein conditioners always seem to make my hair dried up and frizzy looking!).

jada1111

WebjockeyGuide wrote:

Not to guano this thread, but if your looking to spend $$$$, the Renee deep conditioner is good and is on par with PhytoKarite and the new PhytoSpecific (from Phtyo) and Deep Brilliance (Farouk) lines. Both are better than Fekkai.

I'm looking for a really good MOISTURIZING conditioner right now. I currently have a deep conditioner from Aveda and Curlisto, but they're mostly protein. I want something that is just MOISTURIZING, because there is hardly any moisture in the air in LA. When I was in NYC, KIE was a staple, but I don't think it will do the same job here. I'm also going to purchase a facial steamer, but will be using it more as a "hair steamer" for deep conditioning my hair.

Which of the above conditioners do you find MOISTURIZES the best?

NetG

jada1111 wrote:

WebjockeyGuide wrote:

Not to guano this thread, but if your looking to spend $$$$, the Renee deep conditioner is good and is on par with PhytoKarite and the new PhytoSpecific (from Phtyo) and Deep Brilliance (Farouk) lines. Both are better than Fekkai.

I'm looking for a really good MOISTURIZING conditioner right now. I currently have a deep conditioner from Aveda and Curlisto, but they're mostly protein. I want something that is just MOISTURIZING, because there is hardly any moisture in the air in LA. When I was in NYC, KIE was a staple, but I don't think it will do the same job here. I'm also going to purchase a facial steamer, but will be using it more as a "hair steamer" for deep conditioning my hair.

Which of the above conditioners do you find MOISTURIZES the best?

I keep saying it-the Dove extra moisturizing conditioner works great for me, no 'cones, no proteins (I don't think anyway) and my hair pretty much doesn't need gel anymore on a normal day.

System

NetG wrote:

jada1111 wrote:

WebjockeyGuide wrote:

Not to guano this thread, but if your looking to spend $$$$, the Renee deep conditioner is good and is on par with PhytoKarite and the new PhytoSpecific (from Phtyo) and Deep Brilliance (Farouk) lines. Both are better than Fekkai.

I'm looking for a really good MOISTURIZING conditioner right now. I currently have a deep conditioner from Aveda and Curlisto, but they're mostly protein. I want something that is just MOISTURIZING, because there is hardly any moisture in the air in LA. When I was in NYC, KIE was a staple, but I don't think it will do the same job here. I'm also going to purchase a facial steamer, but will be using it more as a "hair steamer" for deep conditioning my hair.

Which of the above conditioners do you find MOISTURIZES the best?

I keep saying it-the Dove extra moisturizing conditioner works great for me, no 'cones, no proteins (I don't think anyway) and my hair pretty much doesn't need gel anymore on a normal day.

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jada1111

NetG wrote:

jada1111 wrote:

WebjockeyGuide wrote:

Not to guano this thread, but if your looking to spend $$$$, the Renee deep conditioner is good and is on par with PhytoKarite and the new PhytoSpecific (from Phtyo) and Deep Brilliance (Farouk) lines. Both are better than Fekkai.

I'm looking for a really good MOISTURIZING conditioner right now. I currently have a deep conditioner from Aveda and Curlisto, but they're mostly protein. I want something that is just MOISTURIZING, because there is hardly any moisture in the air in LA. When I was in NYC, KIE was a staple, but I don't think it will do the same job here. I'm also going to purchase a facial steamer, but will be using it more as a "hair steamer" for deep conditioning my hair.

Which of the above conditioners do you find MOISTURIZES the best?

I keep saying it-the Dove extra moisturizing conditioner works great for me, no 'cones, no proteins (I don't think anyway) and my hair pretty much doesn't need gel anymore on a normal day.

NetG, I remember buying this awhile back, but I didn't care for the smell - it was too perfumey. As far as drug store conditioners go, I like Suave Humectant better. Right now, I'm looking for a once or twice a week DEEP moisturizing conditioner.

SuZen

L'Oreal Nature's Therapy, from Sally's? No proteins, and the only cone is soluble.

NetG

jada1111 wrote:

NetG, I remember buying this awhile back, but I didn't care for the smell - it was too perfumey. As far as drug store conditioners go, I like Suave Humectant better. Right now, I'm looking for a once or twice a week DEEP moisturizing conditioner.

Funny, for me it's not perfumey at all. Perfumes give me asthma attacks, and it doesn't bother me.

Different perceptions, I guess! The easy solution would be sneak a whiff while at the store if anyone else is thinking about buying it!

nutella

Leave-in's are essential for my so-called 4A hair. I've been devoted to
B&B leave in for months, but recently got the sample size of Sebastian Potion 9, which is lighter. I really like it. I also like ABBA Nourishing, when I do my conditioner-wash at night instead of in the morning.

Athena

I like leave-ins to help keep tangles at bay and to help cut frizz, but I agree that a bit too much and it weighs down my hair too much. Currently, I'm using L'anza Rebalance leave-in, but I also like Biolage Leave-in tonic, Sebastian Potion#9, and Abba Nourishing.

Curlygirl323

I'm absolutely in love with Yes to Cucumbers leave-in conditioner. I haven't gotten to use it in forever because I purchased the last one at a local Safeway months back and they never restocked. I couldn't find it anywhere nearby after that, in two different towns I've lived in since there. I'm going to take a trip to Target soon to pick some up because I'm tired of not having it. I love it that much. It's super moisturizing too!