So, I would really like to find some moisturizing conditioners, moisturizers, sprays, etc. that do not contain DRYIING alcohols. Anybody have suggestions? I think ORS Carrot Oil might fall under this category if I remember correctly. Any suggestions? Thanks girls!
Okay then. Here's a few things you might want to try.
Store Bought or Bought Online
Handmade
- Back to Basics Leave-In Conditioner/Detangling Spray
- Suave Tropical Coconut (good for cowashes)
- Suave Humectant (good conditioner)
- Shea Moisture Leave-In Conditioner
- Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose (Shampoo & Conditioner)
- Elasta QP DPR - good for deep conditioning
- ORS Hair Mayonnaise is a light protein, but can be very moisturizing as well; just add honey and some extra virgin olive oil to the mix
- Dark & Lovely Leave-In Styling Mist
- Qhemet Biologics Alma & Olive Heavy Cream - excellent moisturizer
- Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Butter Cream-excellent moisturizer
- Qhemet Biologics Olive Cream Conditioner & Detangler - excellent conditioner and detangler All Qhemet Biologics Products can be found online at www.qhemetbiologics.com
- Oyin's Honey Hemp Conditioner - very good conditioner for some; can be found at www.oyinhandmade.com They have some other pretty good products, too.
- I haven't tried their products, but I've heard a lot of good things about the moisturizing capabilities and the wonderful smells of the products found at Hairveda http://hairveda.com/default.aspx The almond glaze and the whipped cream looks particularly nice.
Hope this helps.
- add olive oil, honey, coconut milk, to any deep conditioner to increase moisturizing effects; olive oil and honey on their own can do a good job of conditioning the hair
- Shea butter, mango butter, almond butter are all great moisturizers. Just melt a little in your hands and spread onto your hair or, if you want, mix it with a few other natural products and create your own personalized moisturizer
- handmade leave-in spritz: water, veggie glycerine, aloe vera juice, coconut oil, a couple drops of essential oils (rosemary, tea tree, lavender, or peppermint) use daily and seal with an oil for good moisturizing effects
- The website www.motowngirl.com has A LOT of good recipes for leave-ins and conditioners that moisturize, clarify, etc. You name it and she probably has it featured on her sight
- Oil rinses are a good way to get moisturized detangled hair as well. Just check out this thread on LHCF http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=150965
Yeah, I'm lazy. Sistaslick also has an article that talks about good alcohols or fatty alcohols in moisturizing conditioners. I'll give you the link.
