Leaving in your deep conditioner?

[YellowMellow]

Ok this a weird question. But recently I bought Sally's version of macadamia oil deep repair masque. When I put it in my hair it made my curls just POP! Like never before!!! Lol by using this as a leave in... Am I risking getting "mushy" hair?

 

[Pompous Blue]

Off the top of my head, I have used darcysbotanicals.com Pumpkin Seed DC and happynappyhoney.com's Pink Sugar Hibiscus DC as leave-ins and have not experienced mushy hair. They work great as DCs and LIs.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

I second Pompous Blue. Darcy's Pumpkinseed condish actually works better as a leave in than rinsing it out as a DC for me.

 

[tiffers]

I use dc's as leave-ins all the time.

 

[gabulldawg]

Interesting! I've never thought of using DC's as a leave in. May try it if I experience super dryness.

 

[BillsBackerz67]

I use dc's as leave-ins all the time.

same here its the only thing that keeps my hair from drying out.

 

[gabulldawg]

same here its the only thing that keeps my hair from drying out.

Interesting. I think I am going to give this a try this week after my next wash.

 

[Dilettante]

I think there are some DCs that can be used as leave-ins - however I think they're probably not the best DCs! Deep conditioning should provide really penetrative moisture. I side eye any DC that doesn't over moisturize hair when left in because to me that says it's not moisturizing enough to truly count as a DC in the first place.

 

[freecurl]

I get my best hair using deep conditioners or reconstructors as leave ins. My hair is usually so juicy and moist, which is interesting because I have very fine hair. Currently I have in Giovanni Nutrafix. I've also used Aphogee 2 minute and Wen ReMoist Deep Treatment

 

[PeaceFlow]

Can people give examples of DCs that are good to leave in please.

 

[YellowMellow]

Wow this is interesting! Thanks for all the input. Its nice to know I'm not the only one! I guess I'm still on hunt for a good DC. But I have found my perfect leave in that's for sure.

 

[PeaceFlow]

I just tried this.

I didn't leave it all in completely. I had my hair still in twists and rinsed the DC lightly. There was still quite a bit left in my hair, but not as heavy as leaving it all in. When it all dried I put some burdock root cream on and sealed with coconut oil. My hair is so soft today and my hair is never soft the day after wash day.

 

[january noir]

I tried using my Shea Moisture Manucka Honey Masque as a leave-in yesterday and it was the bomb.com for my hair. I plan to use it both ways - I stocked up on a few jars thank heavens! My hair smells so good when I use this stuff.

 

[FemmeFatale]

I tried using my Shea Moisture Manucka Honey Masque as a leave-in yesterday and it was the bomb.com for my hair. I plan to use it both ways - I stocked up on a few jars thank heavens! My hair smells so good when I use this stuff.

It doesn't leave your hair mushy as a leave in?
Yes I agree it smells so darn good. I think I'm going to get the body products.

 

[cynd]

I tried this successfully last year using slightly watered down Aussie 3MM and totally forgot about it. Thanks for jogging my memory OP.

 

[lenu80]

I use my DC as a leave in all the time.

 

[niknakmac]

I use all shea moisture conditioners as leave in's and they work well.

 

[YellowMellow]

Man oh man I finally experienced what it's like to have your curls melt! I used this as my dc and then added just a tiny bit to my leave in. First wash n go ever where my hair isn't tangling on itself!

 

[Lita]

Yes,I do especially on the ends..

Happy Hair Growing!