6. Yea baby, she is still here and still going strong, Infusium 23 Leave in Treatment is not going anywhere when it comes to the best leave in conditioners of all time. The product is expertly made with emulsifiers and moisturizers that help keep it in women’s hair cabinets year after year.
If you have relaxed hair, this will be liquid gold for your strands, if you have natural hair, especially fine hair, you will not go wrong if you use a splash of this leave in conditioner* in your regular regimen.
There you have it, the 6 best leave in conditioner* picks for natural and relaxed hair, what are your favorite leave in conditioners?
kai says
AMAZING DETANGLING LEAVE INS ARE: kids organics shea butter detangling moisturizing lotion, texture my way easy comb, and beautiful textures tangle taming leave in
Demiera says
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!
surVIVEr28 says
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.
S. says
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.
Melissa Angela Pierre says
#3 is really good, I use it for my daughter
Jessica Flanigan says
#3! 🙂
Kathy Jackson says
Yep… I got #1 & #3….
#vitaminshoppe&walmart
Shonese Patrice says
yes 5
Teronica Guyton says
#3 smells so good♡
Terry Norman says
Number 3!
LaVern Browne says
I only use #6, I love it.
See Jay says
I hate Cantu
Sherr Jmf says
See Jay why?
See Jay says
I have fine hair strands that stuff is to heavy for my head. It will leave a white residue on my strands
Nikki Christian says
Based on these comments i Guess I’m going to go buy #3
Dominique Higgins says
How did ppl use #6 my experience was not great, it made my hair feel sticky
Nonie Oboli says
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!
Bonita Mae Hamann says
I like the number 3 and the pudding for hair
Mieshel Jett says
Tried 1, 3, hair didn’t like it..
Jaycelyn Tipps Ketchum says
I love #1, interested in #5 or #6. I don’t care for #3 at all.
Brittny Roberts WorknProgress says
I like 3…. use it on my daughters hair. Not sure if it works on relaxed hair tho
Carmella McCoy says
It does. I even saw a relaxed girl use it for a twist out.
Stacy Joyner says
Number 2 it leaves me moisturize for days
Gigi McDaniel says
Number 1 added with virgin olive oil… I swear by it!!!!
Shanice Candice Morales says
what is the name of #1 i can’t see the name ?
IAm Nykita says
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
See Jay says
I use that too only thing that works for me so far
Carmella McCoy says
1&3 are definitely my staples
Maurita Donaldson says
Infusium 23 is the bomb
Cecinia St.juste says
3 is the best one
Melika Jackson says
#3 ♥it
D'Angela Webb says
I use number 3
Jackie Kadziyanike says
I use 3
Larissa Collier says
Cantu all the way
Michelle Williams says
Cantu Shea Butter..And Cream Of Nuture Leave In Is The Best..
Akilah Smith says
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
See Jay says
i need to try that i only like plant based products but im allergic to most unless its coconut based
Lacy Wacy says
I love the smell of #3 but I find that it leaves residue on the hair which I hates!!!!!
Gigi McDaniel says
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…
Michelle Williams says
Mix Chicks Is Good Also..
Princess Meka says
#3 the only products that works on my hair and my biracial kids hair
Gigi McDaniel says
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.
Gloria Lashun Abercrombie says
Number 3 leaves white cream in ur head an doesn’t come out
Sarah Jennings says
I use 3 and love it
Lourdes Brown says
3.
Laurie Deloach says
I have number 3, and it is realy good.
Michelle Moses says
I use #3 🙂
Neosha Larmonie says
4 dries your hair out
Nysha Newland says
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.
Antoinette Walker says
#4 makes the hair soft and silky
Codou Biram says
Cantu ALL THE WAY!! The white residue ALWAYS disappears when the hair dries- in my case at least…
Olamide Fagbeyiro Olabode says
Cantu cantu cantu!
Suzie Brooks-Calvaire says
Cantu
Wykeema Stanley says
Cantu leaves my hair feeling weird. But that Giovanni Direct Leave In though <3
Katrina Crockett says
Number 1 and 3 are awesome conditioners. Love them
Sarah Thornton says
3 for me
Deanne George says
Just started using #3 and I love it so very much makes my hair feels so soft n smells great
Anessa Kent says
One of the best posts ever. #3 & #4 are excellent! Can’t wait to try the others.
Rolene Robinson says
I use the shea butter leave in on mine and my daughters hair. Love it
Edica Reece says
I used #3
Wendy Jean-Louis says
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.
Nessa Rene'e says
Same thing happened to me
See Jay says
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!!!!!!!!!!
Wendy Jean-Louis says
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#
Devera Smith Robinson says
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.
Denise Haydee Caceres says
Infusium has never done good in my hair. Whether relaxed or natural. Leaves it hard n dry. But Cantu… Lawd!!!!!
Nessa Rene'e says
Has anyone tried 5? A hair dresser used what I think was 5 and it was the best ever
Shirley Beckford says
I love number 3
Bonnie Marrow says
I love the shea butter
Eleanor Kendrick says
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
Alesha Bell says
Dang mine not up there! Lol
Alesha Bell says
Are any of these products all natural?
Joycelyn Lanae says
Number 2 Been using it since Kimmaytube recommended it with her homemade conditioner. Also 1 is good as well
Kimberlin Clark says
#2, Kinky Curly Knot Today is my all-time favorite!
Nadia Hewitt says
My bad i meant 3 I don’t like it in my hair Reneé Maycock
Shrika Matthews says
#2 & #4 Are both great leave ins #4 is not as expensive. Love them both
Endenezjia Graham says
Cantu shea butter leaves my hair so flaky and dry.
Lynette Lynch says
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.
Andrea Whyms says
Cantuuu
Melissa HoodTimes says
Cantu shea butter
Treva Peace Hicks says
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.
Fadi Niare says
3 is the best
Mire Turner says
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.
Andrea Rose Valentine says
Which one is Cantu???
Tanika Pickney says
#3!!!!
LovelyLady SoBlessed says
I just got #6…sumthn new to my transitioning hair…ugh wat a journey im having….
Shakeia Williams says
Cantu left white residue (lil balls) but works great as a deep conditioner..
Francine Pryear says
Shea butter is gud
Karen Ilovemusic W says
#1 and #2 are staples for me
Tanika Pickney says
I have been using #3 for years! It’s great!
Tanika Pickney says
I thought kinky curly was for ppl with naturally curly hair? I guess not
Toni Cheefa Grant says
I dont lime the cantu, it flakes when it dries
Alicia Johnson Tiongison says
I only love #1
Miriam Pierce McPherson says
#1 is the best, but your going to pay the most for it. About $10 or more depending where you purchase it.
Qianna Brown says
Yes to number 3
Pheadra Pic says
Taliah Waajid Leave-in Conditioner.No build-up, soft hair.
Tina Martin says
#1 is the best!
Klarkak Gocha says
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 🙂 🙂 🙂
Frankye Stafford Campbell says
Alright !!!
Fallon Johnson says
3 all day
Brigitte Lee says
#3 do work!!!!! Grew my short cut to fast!!!
Sabe Morgan says
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
Vanessa Johnson says
I have 3 and 5. They work great for me!!
Frankie Parson says
5 I love .
TjMarie Hunt says
#3 work great
Missy Louis says
#1
Shelly Knox says
It depends on the texture of your hair….
Felicia Small says
Shea butter the best!
Shavonne R. Boyd says
Porosity not texture….texure has zero to do with how your hair absorbs a product.
Geneva J Mask says
I use #3 and I love it
Cherrice Arnold says
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.
Sheila Wiggins says
i love number (3). I’ve been using it for years…………
Ladonna Greenidge says
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
Jordan Banks says
Number 1 and 3… works amazing wonders in my hair 1 week in a half braid out styles… #3 smells wonderful
#4yearsNatural
Rashonda says
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 ! 🙂
Nessa says
My fave leave in conditioner is the Alikay Natural Lemongrass Leave In. I love the smell and the fact that its so lightweight.
Sharon says
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 ?
Deadra Rahaman says
Karen’s Body Beautiful sweet ambrosia leave-in is excellent and is a staple for my thick, course hair!
Deitra says
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.
Alister Jacob says
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.
Melissa says
I prefer Pro Naturals!
Nicole L. Mack says
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.
Terri Norman says
That cantu Shea butter is the truth
Dee Threatt says
❤️#2!
LaToya Wells says
#3
Spence-johnson Bev says
#3 is our life
Lakrysha Mcfarlin says
#3 my fav
Christine B. Culler says
#3 #Staple
Eilyon Dye says
I only use #1
Aiesha TrulyBlessed Tashawn says
Cantu is the best
Denise Williams says
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
Kimberly Sanders-Johnson says
I use #1 for my kimmaytube. But I, too, love #3!
Tasha CamilleHbic Drake says
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.
Lenora John says
I have #3 but I love the Jamaican-Black-Castor-Oil-Strengthen-Grow-Restore-Leave-In-Conditioner. My hair loves it!
Jazmine Turman says
where do you buy the castor oil from?.. =)
Vanessa Hinds says
What’s the brand of the castor oil?
Nikki Smith says
Yes I love the Jamaican oil…got it outta Sally’s n fell n love with it
Lenora John says
It’s Shea Moisture
Stacy-ann Thompson says
I have them both n i use them n they does wonders for my hair
Jenice Mckenzie says
Number 3 is good but it contains a carcinogen. Read the ingredients and do your research if you do not believe.
Piano Queen says
That’s true – that’s why I didn’t buy that product!
Theresa Loscocco says
Well you did your research apparently. What’s the name of this “carcinogen”??
Tiffany Harris Randle says
#3 was my favorite until I tried Shea Moisture’s JBCO Strengthen, Grow, & Restore Leave-In Conditioner. I love it!
Brittany Richardson says
#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!
Sharon Yvette Scranton says
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.
Cristen Moore says
Love #3
Cheryl Hughie says
Cantu Shea Butter. …… I’ve been using this since I’ve been natural. A little over 3 yrs now. Love it………
Elyna Walker says
#3 for me!!
Melanie Castillo says
I hate the way Cantu products smell.
Cheryl Bagley says
Me too. But it does wonder
Laura Rose Stephens-Sentell says
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!
Akhimaa Bryant says
3
Cb Sampson says
shea butter by cantu
LaVern Browne says
#6 is the only one that works for me. I love the smell too.
Annette Caines says
3
ShiShi Maze says
1,2 & 3 depending on how I style my hair.
LaShawn Strachan-Brown says
3…is everything
Veronica Patrick says
Koils by Nature needs to be added to this list!
Jazmine Turman says
yes “Cantu” is amazing!!
Vedejah Scroggins says
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
Shynisha Jay says
#4 is everything!! The whole Triple Moisture line is amazing!
Tiara S Evans says
Idk why but every client that sits in my seat that uses cantu has very dry, brittle hair. Just a 2 year long observation.
Tonya Jones says
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.
Katrina Davis says
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
Felicia Foster says
Shea Moisture JBCO Leave In
Trice Marie says
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
Cheryl Bagley says
Cantu is the bomb. And almost everyone on here agrees
Turoneda Thompson says
Number 3
Teoka McGriff says
3 for life
Deanny Epistola says
#2
Harriett Bailey says
Shea Moisture raw shea transitioning milk is good also
JoJo Smith says
None of the above fo me
Tanya Day says
Cantu is terrible it leaves a film and makes my hair hard
Stacy-ann Thompson says
Cantu alllll the way no joke
Gigi Robinson says
Silk elements intense mayo
Alegra FormallyknownasHolloway Ellis says
#3 without it as the basis nothing else works. I cnt use it alone but mixing it with my other 2 staples works wonders!
Maria Martinez says
African oil, Infusium, coconut oil, pink lotion. Fructis leave in conditioner.
Lynda Wilder Williamson Burrell says
I’ve used #2, 3, not satisfied with either.
Yoli says
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.
rosadonaldson says
Karmin makes the best in my opinion :p
leahneumann says
Best I have ever
used is the Karmin Hair Repair System <3
Felicia Cameron says
My hair is naturally thin and soft. Is there a leave-in conditioner someone would recommend or should I even use one?
AASIF ASLAM says
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.
kay says
I’m #6 all the way.