having better success w/ little or no leave-in

[Supergirl]

This is just based on the last two weeks. I'm getting a much smoother,less stiff air-dry when I don't use leave-in or only use a teeny tiny bit.

 

[Allandra]

How much leave-in were you using at first? I only use a quarter size amount (or a bit less) for all of my hair. Keep in mind, I only use creamy, thick leave-ins.

 

[sithembile]

Supergirl, was it Biolage leave in that made your hair stiff?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

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Supergirl, was it Biolage leave in that made your hair stiff?

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I would like to know that too. I know it is great for detangling but when my hair is dry it feels a little stiff too!

 

[Supergirl]

Pretty much any leave-in I was using wasn't giving me the soft silkiness that I'm getting without a leave-in.

Allandra, it could be that I was using too much. Wednesday evening, I applied a very small amount (like a dime) of the Elucence MB as a leave in and I got good results.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I am going to try less next time too!

 

[inthepink]

I haven't experienced any stiffness using leave-ins but I guess it's all trial and error and finding whatever works for you.

 

[Isis]

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Supergirl, was it Biolage leave in that made your hair stiff?

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I would like to know that too. I know it is great for detangling but when my hair is dry it feels a little stiff too!

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I used Biolage for the first time two nights ago and I started out using just a little (since I wasn't sure what to expect) and my hair was detangled and very soft. And still is soft. Maybe the "less is best" saying applies in this case.
One of these nights maybe I'll try not putting in a leave-in, just to see what happens...

 

[lunalight7]

This may be true, supergirl. when I first tried Giovanni Leave-In, I used a huge amount because too much came out of the bottle at once (duh!). Last nite, I used less than a dime sized amount w/ a little profective 3 in 1 Phase Oil and my air dried hair is silky smooth today.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Sounds like less is better.

 

[inthepink]

DSD, only in some cases! I use TONS of leave-in conditioner and I haven't experienced any stiffness.

 

[lunalight7]

I think it depends on the leave-in. If I use Headdress w/ oil, I can use way more w/o a problem.

 

[inthepink]

Maybe it also has to do with how you wear your hair afterwards? I usually braid and put perm rods on the ends. Maybe if you're wearing straight hair there's a difference? Not sure b/c I also used leave-in I was fully relaxed and blowdrying my hair every week.

 

[lunalight7]

True...when I rollerset, the heat sucks up some of the product and my hair is never greasy/heavy afterwards even when I used a lot of leave in. When I airdry, too much stuff on my hair leaves it kinda greasy and clumpy looking...

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

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DSD, only in some cases! I use TONS of leave-in conditioner and I haven't experienced any stiffness.

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I won't give up on it just yet bcause I love the way it helps detangle!

 

[Supergirl]

DSD,

The Biolage has been the best

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

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DSD,

The Biolage has been the best

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Thanks Supergirl. I like it too much to give up on it. I will probably just use a lot less next time around!

 

[Supergirl]

DSD,

I'm going to start pouring it into my hand and putting it in my hair like that instead of spraying it on. I'm pretty trigger-happy with a spray bottle

 

[DatJerseyDyme]

I didn't use a leave in last week, but I used one yesterday, and my hair is DEFINATELY not as soft. Would someone mind telling me what we use a leave-in for anyway?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

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DSD,

I'm going to start pouring it into my hand and putting it in my hair like that instead of spraying it on. I'm pretty trigger-happy with a spray bottle

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Yeah, I get trigger happy too! That's a great idea, Do you think they put it is spray bottles because they know we will use more that way?

 

[Supergirl]

DSD,

You're a smart woman! Of course they want us to use more

More $$$$$$$$$$$$ for them

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

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DSD,

You're a smart woman! Of course they want us to use more

More $$$$$$$$$$$$ for them

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It's a conspiracy! lol

 

[inthepink]

I'm extremely trigger happy but I guess I need it now. I find the spray bottle it comes in doesn't saturate my hair quickly enough so I always pour my leave-ins into a "trigger" spray bottle b/c I get more coverage that way!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Hairlove I had to do the same thing!

 

[sithembile]

Is biolage a cream or a liquid?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

It's like a milky liquid. Maybe like a thin gravy.

 

[inthepink]

I used a little less leave-in today and got the same results as before! Basically, my hair has not been as tangly since I do a final comb through with the shower head before I get out. This will save me dough on the Biolage!

 

[Supergirl]

Hairlove,

I agree that since detangling in the shower under the shower head I've had far less tangles

 

[ballet_bun]

I just did my hair yesterday. Decided to use less leave-in than usual. My hair doesn't seem as hard and dry this morning. I'm glad that I read this post!!!

Ballet Bun ...