Infusium 23 or Giovanni Direct? Which?

[AsTheCurlzTurns]

Which one of the 2 Leave-Ins is better than the other? You can explain why you chose that option if you like, or if you choose other please explain what you use. Pretty please?

 

[AsTheCurlzTurns]

Just for responses.

 

[fivetimestwo]

I voted for Giovanni Direct. I've tried the new infusium and it seems to cause breakage issues for me. I've been using Giovanni for over 6 months now and I don't know how I got along without it before.

 

[Adgirl]

Infusium makes my hair extra dry and causes brakage and it harder to apply since it's watery. I love Govanni direct since it makes my hair soft.

 

[Tenacious]

I use Infusium 23 because there's a variety of types to use depending on your problem. Color, Moisture, Repair, Frizz or Volume. I use both the Moisturologie and Repairologie and alternate when needed. I'm also a 3b-3c, so a lighter, watery leave-in is best for my type to prevent too much product build-up (and weighing my hair down).

I would say if your hair has too much protein, I would use a moisturizer like SCurl or Sta-Sof-Fro. Infusium can cause brittleness if your hair already has lots of protein.

 

[Mook's hair]

I think it differs from head to head.

I currently have both products. I'm not really fond of the Giovanni unless I mix it with coconut oil.

I prefer Infusium especially when I'm wearing braids. I skeet some infusium on my head every day.

 

[sunnydaze]

After using Infusium for years (my mom put it on my hair) and giving Giovanni a try quite a few times, I will say Infusium..but only the regular formula..the moisturixing one is coating.

 

[AsTheCurlzTurns]

Thanks for the replies ladies, I have Giovanni Direct here, and I'm just not sure of if I should have gotten this one or the Infusium 23. Hence, for making this poll. So thanks again!

 

[marla]

Giovanni Direct because it has sunscreen in it and out here in Southern California it can get HOT!!!

 

[jamaicalovely]

I use Infusium 23. However, I've been getting a lot of recommendations to use Giovanni. Can you get this from Walgreens, Walmart, etc.?

 

[AsTheCurlzTurns]

Thanks ladies!

jamaicalovely: I honestly don't think you can get this at Walmart, but Walgreen's I'm not so sure about. Maybe someone else can chime in and let you know other places. I got mine's from The Olde Wheat Barn, which has things like natural and organic products among other things. So maybe a health store around you may have it. But, now that I think about it, I think someone mentioned possibly finding it in Whole Foods maybe??

 

[ALWAYZL8]

I buy Giovanni products at Whole Foods.

 

[Coffee]

I saw Giovanni Direct at Walgreens today! It's not with the regular cons and shampoos tho. But my PJ eyes spotted it anyway. They also have some Jason products. GD was $7.99 for all their products.

 

[aloof one]

I just bought it at HEB!

Sounds good, I didn't even wash my hair just threw it on and it did the trick. I needed something to moisturize my hair in between washes when I don't straighten and I think this is pretty good.

 

[AsTheCurlzTurns]

al00fone, I would have NEVER thought to just slap it on dry hair!! LOL, I'm definitely going to try seeing if that works for me too! Thanks!!

 

[tricie]

After using Infusium for years (my mom put it on my hair) and giving Giovanni a try quite a few times, I will say Infusium..but only the regular formula..the moisturixing one is coating.

Ditto, except I haven't tried any but the old school brown and white bottle. Love it!

 

[Isis]

The results are going to vary from person to person. I started out my journey with the original Infusium 23 and had to stop because of breakage--too much protein. I then switched to Nexus Headress and Biolage Leave-in tonic, both without protein and I still enjoy these. I started on Giovanni direct last year and it also has protein but not as much as Infusium 23. I buy mine at health food stores, usually the Vitamin Shoppe.

 

[Tenacious]

I just bought it at HEB!

Sounds good, I didn't even wash my hair just threw it on and it did the trick. I needed something to moisturize my hair in between washes when I don't straighten and I think this is pretty good.

Hey, in your sig, how is that Organix Coconut Serum? I've been dying to try that line, but I need to stop spending my money. Have you tried the shampoo or nething? I'm looking for an all natural shampoo that doesn't strip my hair....

 

[crazydaze911]

Both work, but giovanni smells really good and has MUCH BETTER and more natural ingredients. I do like SOME THINGS with petroluem and junk, but if i can do without the things i can't pronounce, with similar results, then i will
i get mine at the vitamin shoppe.

 

[gmw]

I like them both for different reasons...

 

[Ms. Plain Jane]

I don't use either... I use Salerm 21 w/B5. It's awesome. It's nice and creamy and very moisturizing. I used to use Infusium 23, but it would sometimes leave my hair feeling crunchy. I can't have that!

 

[AsTheCurlzTurns]

Thanks so much ladies!

 

[Jade Feria]

Definitely Giovanni Direct. Infusium tends to make my hair a little hard. With Giovanni, it's much easier to comb through, wet or dry, and my hair is so soft and manageable when it dries, even if I don't comb through it.

 

[AsTheCurlzTurns]

^^^Thanks so much Jade

 

[PecanCandy]

Definitely Giovanni Direct. Infusium tends to make my hair a little hard. With Giovanni, it's much easier to comb through, wet or dry, and my hair is so soft and manageable when it dries, even if I don't comb through it.

I totally agree with everything she said.

I "seal" mine in with a little castor oil for extra softness. I love how my hair feels afterwards.

 

[AsTheCurlzTurns]

^^^^^^Thanks PecanCandy, didn't think about the sealing part, hmmm I may have to try that when I do the GD again. But so far, my hair loves the stuff!

 

[Monigirl]

Which one of the 2 Leave-Ins is better than the other? You can explain why you chose that option if you like, or if you choose other please explain what you use. Pretty please?

I selected other.
I have used Infusium 23 (liked it) but I replaced it with Razac. My hair loves Razac leave-in conditioner better. Does not make my hair hard. I dilute it w/ water.
I have used Giovanni Direct Leave (it was ok) but I replaced it with Wave Noueava. Wave Noueava Moisture Lotion is so moisturising and adds softness to my hair.

I use a quarter amount of both and seal with Amla Lite Oil and style.

Razac & Wave Noueava makes my hair feel soft and moisturized longer than any leave-in product I have used in the past. Now I can go four days without apply any product to my hair and it doesn't feel or make my hair look dry.

The Giovanni is sitting under my sink at the moment. I no longer use Infusium 23 just because.

My funny husband loves the Giovanni and uses it all the time. LOL!!!

 

[jamaicalovely]

I selected other.
I have used Infusium 23 (liked it) but I replaced it with Razac. My hair loves Razac leave-in conditioner better. Does not make my hair hard. I dilute it w/ water.
I have used Giovanni Direct Leave (it was ok) but I replaced it with Wave Noueava. Wave Noueava Moisture Lotion is so moisturising and adds softness to my hair.

I use a quarter amount of both and seal with Amla Lite Oil and style.

Razac & Wave Noueava makes my hair feel soft and moisturized longer than any leave-in product I have used in the past. Now I can go four days without apply any product to my hair and it doesn't feel or make my hair look dry.

The Giovanni is sitting under my sink at the moment. I no longer use Infusium 23 just because.

My funny husband loves the Giovanni and uses it all the time. LOL!!!

Love the Razac lottion so I can just imagine the hair care products.

 

[jamaicalovely]

Both work, but giovanni smells really good and has MUCH BETTER and more natural ingredients. I do like SOME THINGS with petroluem and junk, but if i can do without the things i can't pronounce, with similar results, then i will
i get mine at the vitamin shoppe.

Thanks, CrazyDaze. I finally know where to get Giovanni. Off to Vitamin Shoppe I go.

 

[Monigirl]

Love the Razac lottion so I can just imagine the hair care products.

I have always wondered how the lotion would feel. I might have to invest next time I hit the BSS.