Leave-In Conditioner

Hello Gorgeous!

Leave-in conditioner... what's it all about?

I have naturally curly hair, which in turn, is quite dry.  I also use my blowdryer, flat iron, and curling iron quite often so my hair suffers a significant amount of heat damage on a daily basis.  Leave-in conditioner is a product that helps add moisture to hair, while protecting it against heat styling.  The idea behind a leave-in conditioner is to provide our hair with extra moisture so that when heat styling, the moisture of the conditioner is pulled out of our hair, rather than the natural moisture our hair creates.  

There are many types and many levels of leave-in conditioner, and I have tried a great deal of them.  After some time, I have found one that I feel works perfectly with the dynamics of my hair, Abba Gentle Conditioner .  My hairstylist recommended this to me a few years back and I have been hooked on it ever since, "this product is ultra gentle, and provides hair with nutrients.  I use it in my own hair daily," said Trina, my hairstylist.  I do have to admit, this product is a bit pricy, but it literally lasts forever.  I bought a big bottle of it a year ago, and I still have a little under half of the bottle left.

I use this product when I get out of the shower.  I use a nickel sized amount in the palm of my hand, and pull the product from crown of my head, all the way down to the ends of my hair.  I do not recommend putting a leave-in conditioner at the roots of your hair, as it will make it greasy.  Putting it on from the crown of your head, down will help to moisturize the driest part of your hair.  

Another less expensive option for a good leave-in conditioner is Garnier Fructis Leave-In Conditioning Cream .  I bought this when I was in a pinch and was not able to get my hands on the Abba leave-in conditioner.  I will say for the cheap price, this stuff works great and is available at any drugstore.  I have repurchased it a few times, and I continue to remain impressed with it!

Do you have any leave-in conditioners that work great for you?  If so, leave a comment below, as I would love to hear from you!

Have a great day, and I will talk to you very soon!

Xoxo,
Jeana