Raise your hand if you never use a leave in! That might sound a bit odd, but there are women out there that think conditioner is enough and they don’t know the purpose of using leave-in conditioners.
If you are a part of that 1% let me school you a bit. Here are 3 reasons you should be using a leave-in conditioner*.
1. Moisture
Leave-in conditioners are normally used to help keep the strands of your hair moisturized after you condition your strands. The product gives your hair almost immediate moisture and you do not wash it out because it is meant to keep your hair moisturized long term.
2. It keeps the hair soft
These days, most leave in’s come with some amazing properties in addition to moisture, they have enough umph to them to keep the hair soft and some of them even add shine to the hair.
3. Great for using before heat
If you use heat a great tip is whenever you blow dry your hair, use a leave-in conditioner* prior to blow drying it. This will keep most of the moisture in your hair instead of your hair becoming crunchy when you blow dry it.
All leave-in conditioners are not the same. Some are thicker than others, and some are a watery-like substance. Experiment with both to see which keeps your hair moisturized the longest.
When choosing a leave in ensure that the first ingredient on the list is water, which means that the product is built to moisturize your hair.
Theresa Marie Bryant says
I use the Cantu shea butter conditioning hair lotion as my leave In and I love it. Ive went through 3 bottles already
Shanté Nicole Goodrum says
Cantu shea butter leave in conditioner is my go to product. It makes my hair soft and managable and is great to use to help with detangling. Oh and it smells yummy too!
Nina Woods says
Giovanni is the bomb!!!!
Hana Cheatom says
Giovanni Direct Moisture leave in, Shea Moisture JBCO leave in or three parts steamed distilled water, aloe vera juice and rose water. Helps to detangle, smooth, boost shine and softness while helping with moisture retention.
Angela Ngosa says
so I literally thought the pic for this was you mama! Precious Hammer
Karie Renee says
As I am
PrettiJai Searcy says
As i am so much moisture!!
Chelsea Lowe says
it’s a 10!
Porsha Phillips Durham says
Where do you purchase this product ??
Chelsea Lowe says
cvs, target, etc. warning you now….. it’s expensive! but so very worth it
Sally Gilgeours says
I have semi Afro hair i need a good leave in product
Lenora John says
Ms. Jessie leave in and shea moisture castor oil
Carmella McCoy says
I ALWAYS deep condition and ALWAYS use a leave in conditioner on wash days. ALWAYS. My current leave in is Karen’s Body Beautiful.
Marjorie Brown says
Jane Carter and Bronner Bros Afro stretch creme
Yolanda says
I have been using K.J. Naturals Marshmallow Detangler Leave-In and it’s been great. I have used it with my twistouts as well as my rollersets. I’ve been searching for a leave-in with the right consistency and the right results for a while…I’ve used leave-ins from Alikay Naturals, Natty Naturals, and LUV Naturals…K.J. Naturals has won me over.
Salimah says
Kimmaytube leave in recipe with Kinky Curly Knot Today. My hair loves it.