Back in the day Infusium 23 was my leave in of choice, there was always a bottle in my moms product cabinet and my hairdresser who I visited every Saturday always had it on her workstation as a permanent fixture for her clients.
These days leave in conditioners are still popular and why not, they form the basis of your after-wash regimen. There is so much variety it is hard to sort through which are the best ones especially when you are just starting out on a healthy hair journey.
With that said a little guidance, never hurt anybody, so here are our picks for the 6 best leave in conditioners for Natural and Relaxed hair.
1. At under $10 you can’t go wrong with Giovanni Direct Leave in Conditioner. If you have relaxed or natural hair Giovanni will not disappoint, the texture of the product is silky smooth and just a little goes a long way.
Giovanni is liquid heaven for most and a permanent part of any healthy hair regimen. Apply the Giovanni leave in on freshly washed and conditioned hair and leave the product in your hair for added moisture throughout the day.
AMAZING DETANGLING LEAVE INS ARE: kids organics shea butter detangling moisturizing lotion, texture my way easy comb, and beautiful textures tangle taming leave in
L’oreal’s Evercurl Hydracharge leave-in is one of the best leave-ins I’ve ever used… And I’ve been through a few of the ones on your list! One pump does it all. I can either pair it with gel for a wash and go or use it before blow drying for a super soft blowout. I’m actually going to the store for more today!
As I am leave -in or shea moisture’s transitional milk work well for me. Seal that with some olive oil and finish with the Shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie and Viola! Soft, moisturized, detangled curls til next wash day.
I love Giovanni Direct Leave in Conditioner! It is definitely one of my “hg” products. I have natural, 4b/c hair; it keeps my coils moist, and easy to maintain.
#3 is really good, I use it for my daughter
#3! 🙂
Yep… I got #1 & #3….
#vitaminshoppe&walmart
yes 5
#3 smells so good♡
Number 3!
I only use #6, I love it.
I hate Cantu
See Jay why?
I have fine hair strands that stuff is to heavy for my head. It will leave a white residue on my strands
Based on these comments i Guess I’m going to go buy #3
How did ppl use #6 my experience was not great, it made my hair feel sticky
I don’t like Cantu…leaves my hair feeling like straw and I don’t like the smell. Number 6 and 4 are good….haven’t tried 2. Sorry, TMI…lol!
I like the number 3 and the pudding for hair
Tried 1, 3, hair didn’t like it..
I love #1, interested in #5 or #6. I don’t care for #3 at all.
I like 3…. use it on my daughters hair. Not sure if it works on relaxed hair tho
It does. I even saw a relaxed girl use it for a twist out.
Number 2 it leaves me moisturize for days
Number 1 added with virgin olive oil… I swear by it!!!!
what is the name of #1 i can’t see the name ?
I use none of those..the leave in I use is from Shea moisture(smoothie nd milk)…I love their line. It leaves my hair smelling good, soft, nd doesn’t fizz up…I also use carols daughter
I use that too only thing that works for me so far
1&3 are definitely my staples
Infusium 23 is the bomb
3 is the best one
#3 ♥it
I use number 3
I use 3
Cantu all the way
Cantu Shea Butter..And Cream Of Nuture Leave In Is The Best..
I use none of these at all. I use Eden Bodyworks coconut leave in. The best ever OMG!! I used to use cantu when I first big chopped but as my hair grew longer it didn’t work for me anymore. I always wanted to try Infusium 23 though
i need to try that i only like plant based products but im allergic to most unless its coconut based
I love the smell of #3 but I find that it leaves residue on the hair which I hates!!!!!
Shanice Candice Morales it is giovanni…iy makes your hair super soft.. my boyfriend loves it… apply that with olive oil and let it set for 20 to 30 mins… I wait longer but.. it works…
Mix Chicks Is Good Also..
#3 the only products that works on my hair and my biracial kids hair
Shanice Candice Morales dont forget to use a bag to cover your hair after you apply it to your hair.. it cost 6 or 7 bucks… I got mine at the beauty supply store.
Number 3 leaves white cream in ur head an doesn’t come out
I use 3 and love it
3.
I have number 3, and it is realy good.
I use #3 🙂
4 dries your hair out
i use 3. i cant say anything else about the other products but they are probably pretty good too. 3 is in my price range i know that.
#4 makes the hair soft and silky
Cantu ALL THE WAY!! The white residue ALWAYS disappears when the hair dries- in my case at least…
Cantu cantu cantu!
Cantu
Cantu leaves my hair feeling weird. But that Giovanni Direct Leave In though <3
Number 1 and 3 are awesome conditioners. Love them
3 for me
Just started using #3 and I love it so very much makes my hair feels so soft n smells great
One of the best posts ever. #3 & #4 are excellent! Can’t wait to try the others.
I use the shea butter leave in on mine and my daughters hair. Love it
I used #3
I love cantu. Found it after sheamoisture had bad reaction on my hair. Hair was shedding and left painful boils. And my hair started falling apart. Am thinking maybe am allergic reaction to something in sheamoisture. But cantu came to the rescue. I want to try Giovanni but to afraid to stray away from my cantu.
Same thing happened to me
i use sheamoistre im allergic to most of there product but thats because im allergic to most fruits and vegetables i can only use the curly line. I dont no what your allergic tooo in there!!!!!!!!!!
I thought I was the only person until I met other people like us who had that reaction. Up until then I thought it was something I was doing until I stopped and the boils stopped. But I could not salvage the hair. It was do damaged. I spent around two years cutting out damaged hair. But they have a new leave in. I bought it and love. http://bestcurls.com/brands/cantu-shea-butter/cantu-shea-butter-for-natural-hair-leave-in-conditioning-repair-cream-12oz.html#
I didn’t like the residue from the Cantu and it didn’t go away when dry, just flakes everywhere. I’m currently using Creme Of Nature and I like it.
Infusium has never done good in my hair. Whether relaxed or natural. Leaves it hard n dry. But Cantu… Lawd!!!!!
Has anyone tried 5? A hair dresser used what I think was 5 and it was the best ever
I love number 3
I love the shea butter
I’m in love Miss Jessie’s. Haven’t tried a leave in (don’t know if there is one) but the shampoos and wah out conditioners are wonderful
Dang mine not up there! Lol
Are any of these products all natural?
Number 2 Been using it since Kimmaytube recommended it with her homemade conditioner. Also 1 is good as well
#2, Kinky Curly Knot Today is my all-time favorite!
My bad i meant 3 I don’t like it in my hair Reneé Maycock
#2 & #4 Are both great leave ins #4 is not as expensive. Love them both
Cantu shea butter leaves my hair so flaky and dry.
I haven’t tried any I have been natural for almost two years , although I’m not mixed race I have been using mixed chicks my hair is fine it doesn’t way it down . Could anyone suggest another leave in that work wonders on fine hair? Mixed chicks is a bit expensive.
Cantuuu
Cantu shea butter
I wonder what type of hair everyone has 4a,4b,4c? I need a leave-in but I don’t want something that leaves a residue.
3 is the best
I use #3 cantu shea butter. I put it in a night then wrap my hair it makes my hair a little damp. But it seems to work just fine.
Which one is Cantu???
#3!!!!
I just got #6…sumthn new to my transitioning hair…ugh wat a journey im having….
Cantu left white residue (lil balls) but works great as a deep conditioner..
Shea butter is gud
#1 and #2 are staples for me
I have been using #3 for years! It’s great!
I thought kinky curly was for ppl with naturally curly hair? I guess not
I dont lime the cantu, it flakes when it dries
I only love #1
#1 is the best, but your going to pay the most for it. About $10 or more depending where you purchase it.
Yes to number 3
Taliah Waajid Leave-in Conditioner.No build-up, soft hair.
#1 is the best!
it really depends on the texture ad well as if you have color treated hair. I have blonde in my hair. I also have medium to course hair. Wella professional products has done my hair justice.:-) 🙂 🙂 🙂 #3 was a”no go” on my hair but when I used it on my client hair with the same texture but not color treatment it did wonders 🙂 🙂 🙂
Alright !!!
3 all day
#3 do work!!!!! Grew my short cut to fast!!!
3 is definitely the best for your money that’s why people are staying by it. It’s the number one selling product. Number 2 and 1 Givonnai, are very good. I love them both. I never Went back to 1 though because it’s so pricey. I get good coverage and curls with Kinky curly
I have 3 and 5. They work great for me!!
5 I love .
#3 work great
#1
It depends on the texture of your hair….
Shea butter the best!
Porosity not texture….texure has zero to do with how your hair absorbs a product.
I use #3 and I love it
I use # 6 on my hair and my 3 daughters hair and it is wonderful… Each of us has a different grade of hair but this doesn’t leave a film on our like Cantu #3… I use it on wet and dry hair with no problem.
i love number (3). I’ve been using it for years…………
i love cantu when using ensure you use it on freshly washed hair or else it can lead to residue from product build up and try not to use too much
Number 1 and 3… works amazing wonders in my hair 1 week in a half braid out styles… #3 smells wonderful
#4yearsNatural
I like Cantu. But it weighs my hair down. Another product I would recommend is Nutress Hair leave-in conditioner. It is the bomb! Its spray on so there is not a lot of product build up. This should have made the list . You ladies should check it out ! 🙂
My fave leave in conditioner is the Alikay Natural Lemongrass Leave In. I love the smell and the fact that its so lightweight.
I have been told by my braid stylist leave-ins make your scalp dry and not to use them what is everyone’s opinion on this ?
Karen’s Body Beautiful sweet ambrosia leave-in is excellent and is a staple for my thick, course hair!
Karen’s Body Beautiful is awesome and smells amazing! I started out using Giovanni, and also tried Shea Moisture Curly Milk but Karen’s is the best for my hair.
Giovanni Direct leave in dries my hair. Instead of adding moisture to my hair it sucks the moisture out. I have tried it numerous times and just ended up giving the bottles to my daughter. Cantu and kinky Curly knot today are okay. I have tried numerous formulas from Shea Moisture. I am still on a quest for a good leave in conditioner for MY hair.
I prefer Pro Naturals!
I’ve never had any success with a leave-in, so I figured they don’t work on my hair. Yet as I study healthy hair habits almost every article, book, blogger, YouTube guru mentions them. I’ll have to give it 1 more shot.
That cantu Shea butter is the truth
❤️#2!
#3
#3 is our life
#3 my fav
#3 #Staple
I only use #1
Cantu is the best
I fell in love with 1 but now can’t find it in st Petersburg, so I use Shea moisture leave in, with black castor oil
I use #1 for my kimmaytube. But I, too, love #3!
For some reason, when I went to the hair store the other day, I brought #3. Glad I did cause I’m trying to go natural without cutting my hair.
I have #3 but I love the Jamaican-Black-Castor-Oil-Strengthen-Grow-Restore-Leave-In-Conditioner. My hair loves it!
where do you buy the castor oil from?.. =)
What’s the brand of the castor oil?
Yes I love the Jamaican oil…got it outta Sally’s n fell n love with it
It’s Shea Moisture
I have them both n i use them n they does wonders for my hair
Number 3 is good but it contains a carcinogen. Read the ingredients and do your research if you do not believe.
That’s true – that’s why I didn’t buy that product!
Well you did your research apparently. What’s the name of this “carcinogen”??
#3 was my favorite until I tried Shea Moisture’s JBCO Strengthen, Grow, & Restore Leave-In Conditioner. I love it!
#3 should be replaced with the cantu argan oil leave in instead. Now that stuff is heaven. And #6 i would recommend it on relax hair, works like a charm but dont use on natural hair because it will dry it out. I will try the others!
I can’t use any of those things in my hair or even put in any leaving conditioner I don’t know what it is the different products I think it might be there my hair course is totally different is not thick is silky and all I can do is just wash it sprayed with oil sheen beautiful after I air dry.
Love #3
Cantu Shea Butter. …… I’ve been using this since I’ve been natural. A little over 3 yrs now. Love it………
#3 for me!!
I hate the way Cantu products smell.
Me too. But it does wonder
Slip in a couple drops of your favorite smelling oil. I dilute it with water a little anyway since its so thick and my babies hair just loves it!
3
shea butter by cantu
#6 is the only one that works for me. I love the smell too.
3
1,2 & 3 depending on how I style my hair.
3…is everything
Koils by Nature needs to be added to this list!
yes “Cantu” is amazing!!
I like its a ten literally one bottle has lasted me a year it’s crazy and that’s with me washing every week I may have missed a few times but my hair noticed it only takes a few squirts like 3 for your whole head to be covered
#4 is everything!! The whole Triple Moisture line is amazing!
Idk why but every client that sits in my seat that uses cantu has very dry, brittle hair. Just a 2 year long observation.
It’s the protein. When I was newly natural I loved Cantu as well, but I had to get away from it, my hair was dry. I think it would be better for permed hair.
I’ve used a lot of stuff for my natural hair Cantu has always been the best and now the only product that I use
Shea Moisture JBCO Leave In
I’m currently wearing a relaxer and cantu seems kinda thick to me. But good for natural hair. Personally I like Keracare leave in mixed with a little gloss serum by cream of nature argan oil brand. Always comes out silky
Cantu is the bomb. And almost everyone on here agrees
Number 3
3 for life
#2
Shea Moisture raw shea transitioning milk is good also
None of the above fo me
Cantu is terrible it leaves a film and makes my hair hard
Cantu alllll the way no joke
Silk elements intense mayo
#3 without it as the basis nothing else works. I cnt use it alone but mixing it with my other 2 staples works wonders!
African oil, Infusium, coconut oil, pink lotion. Fructis leave in conditioner.
I’ve used #2, 3, not satisfied with either.
KJ Naturals Marshmallow Detangler & Leave-in, hands down the best leave-in for my hair! It’s lightweight but very moisturizing. I seal in moisture with one of her whipped butters or pomade. I stocked up on the leave-in so I am never without.
Karmin makes the best in my opinion :p
Best I have ever
used is the Karmin Hair Repair System <3
My hair is naturally thin and soft. Is there a leave-in conditioner someone would recommend or should I even use one?
An amazing detailing for people who are confused to buy conditioners for their hair. Personally, I liked the Giovanni Direct Leave-in Conditioner which I will buy much sooner.
Thanks, Petra once again.
I’m #6 all the way.