Best Leave-In Conditioner? - The Long Hair Community Discussion Boards

Vianka · October 18th, 2009, 02:50 PM

What is everybody using right now? I need some suggestions for a good leave-in conditioner. I haven't used one before, but now that my hair is getting longer I think I might need it.

~GypsyCurls~ · October 18th, 2009, 02:54 PM

I love both Alba Botanica leave-in (creamier), and Kinky Curly's Knot Today(thinner). I'm not sure if you use cones or not but I have a hard time finding cone-less leave-ins.

ravenreed · October 18th, 2009, 04:47 PM

I mixed up some of the fake Biolage Matrix from Sally's with a wee bit of castor oil and coconut oil. I water it down quite a bit because it is really dry where I live. My hair really loves it. It gives good slip too, so I can detangle.

wavywords · October 18th, 2009, 06:29 PM

I'm using Giovanni Direct Leave-In these days. It's the first leave-in I've ever used, and so far so good.

Yozhik · October 18th, 2009, 06:36 PM

I have used Aussie and Garnier Fructise leave-ins in my hair -- both of them work well, in my opinion. Make sure you don't put too much in, though, just enough that your fingers/palms are coated, otherwise your hair might look a little greasy.

Laylah · October 18th, 2009, 07:10 PM

I use a bit of shea butter mixed with the same amount of coconut oil. Maybe a chunk about 1cm in diameter for each. I only use this on the hair that is below the bottom of my ears, either when damp or dry.

eta: I used garnier fructis leave in conditioner in my pre LHC days. It was awful- made my hair dull and waxy, causing it to tangle a lot.

Longlocks3 · October 18th, 2009, 08:02 PM

I use coconut oil, shea butter or whatever conditioner I've COed with. Also the recipe for Foxs Shea Butter is amazing, and I like Kimberlilys Defrizzing Spray.

I'm not much of a help with all those choices huh?

I like to change it up often!

Copasetic · October 18th, 2009, 09:12 PM

Giovanni Direct Leave In is pretty great. I think I have gone through 3 bottles now, and I have no plans to stop using it.

Liluri · October 18th, 2009, 09:17 PM

I mix some coconut oil (tiny amount) with my Alchemy (lavender & anthyllis 24 hour leave in conditioner), it's the best I've used to far, and still the only way I can use coconut oil on my hair

Konstifik · October 19th, 2009, 08:08 AM

Karen's Body Beautiful hair nectar and hair milk. They do wonders to my hair, and the smell is heavenly.

October 18th, 2009, 02:50 PM	#1
Vianka Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Age: 39 Posts: 156 Length: 5" / ? / BSL + Type: 2a / M / ii iTrader: (0)	Best Leave-In Conditioner? What is everybody using right now? I need some suggestions for a good leave-in conditioner. I haven't used one before, but now that my hair is getting longer I think I might need it.

October 18th, 2009, 02:54 PM	#2
~GypsyCurls~ Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Too Far Away Age: 27 Posts: 840 Length: 14shr / 27wst / 39cls Type: 2c/3a / M/C / ii/iii iTrader: (0)	Re: Best Leave-In Conditioner? I love both Alba Botanica leave-in (creamier), and Kinky Curly's Knot Today(thinner). I'm not sure if you use cones or not but I have a hard time finding cone-less leave-ins. __________________

October 18th, 2009, 04:47 PM	#3
ravenreed Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Mexico Posts: 559 Length: 29 / 32 / 38 Type: 1b/1c / M/C / ii iTrader: (3)	Re: Best Leave-In Conditioner? I mixed up some of the fake Biolage Matrix from Sally's with a wee bit of castor oil and coconut oil. I water it down quite a bit because it is really dry where I live. My hair really loves it. It gives good slip too, so I can detangle. __________________ Current Length: So close to tailbone it hurts... (How is it possible that my tape measure STILL says 32 inches?? Either it's lying or I am shrinking! I give up measuring.)

October 18th, 2009, 06:29 PM	#4
wavywords Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Age: 37 Posts: 47 Length: pixie / weird / waist Type: 2a/2b / / iTrader: (0)	Re: Best Leave-In Conditioner? I'm using Giovanni Direct Leave-In these days. It's the first leave-in I've ever used, and so far so good.

October 18th, 2009, 06:36 PM	#5
Yozhik Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Age: 22 Posts: 152 Length: chin / SL / BSL Type: 2c / M / ii iTrader: (0)	Re: Best Leave-In Conditioner? I have used Aussie and Garnier Fructise leave-ins in my hair -- both of them work well, in my opinion. Make sure you don't put too much in, though, just enough that your fingers/palms are coated, otherwise your hair might look a little greasy.

October 18th, 2009, 07:10 PM	#6
Laylah Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 224 Length: APL / hip / clsic Type: 2c / M / iii iTrader: (0)	Re: Best Leave-In Conditioner? I use a bit of shea butter mixed with the same amount of coconut oil. Maybe a chunk about 1cm in diameter for each. I only use this on the hair that is below the bottom of my ears, either when damp or dry. eta: I used garnier fructis leave in conditioner in my pre LHC days. It was awful- made my hair dull and waxy, causing it to tangle a lot. __________________ finally I have an avatar! Last edited by Laylah; October 20th, 2009 at 04:56 PM.

October 18th, 2009, 08:02 PM	#7
Longlocks3 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Michigan, USA Age: 20 Posts: 693 Length: 12 / 42.5 / term Type: 1a/1b / M / ii iTrader: (10)	Re: Best Leave-In Conditioner? I use coconut oil, shea butter or whatever conditioner I've COed with. Also the recipe for Foxs Shea Butter is amazing, and I like Kimberlilys Defrizzing Spray. I'm not much of a help with all those choices huh? I like to change it up often! __________________ KAITLIN Growing until it decides to stop

October 18th, 2009, 09:12 PM	#8
Copasetic Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 773 Length: 21 / 27 / 32 Type: 3b / M / ii iTrader: (0)	Re: Best Leave-In Conditioner? Giovanni Direct Leave In is pretty great. I think I have gone through 3 bottles now, and I have no plans to stop using it. __________________

October 18th, 2009, 09:17 PM	#9
Liluri Bon Vivant Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 2,137 Length: 35cm / 81cm / 100cm Type: 2a/2b / F/M / ii iTrader: (20)	Re: Best Leave-In Conditioner? I mix some coconut oil (tiny amount) with my Alchemy (lavender & anthyllis 24 hour leave in conditioner), it's the best I've used to far, and still the only way I can use coconut oil on my hair __________________ "I can't stand makeup commercials. 'do you need lipstick that keeps your lips kissable?' no, I need lipstick that gets me equal pay for equal work. how about eye shadow that makes me stop thinking I'm too fat? maria bamford" Conefree Conditioners in Oz

October 19th, 2009, 08:08 AM	#10
Konstifik Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In the borderlands of the arctic circle Age: 21 Posts: 372 Length: 19 / 21.6 / Waist Type: 1c/2a / F / i/ii iTrader: (0)	Re: Best Leave-In Conditioner? Karen's Body Beautiful hair nectar and hair milk. They do wonders to my hair, and the smell is heavenly.

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