Question about moisturizing..

[Glamiam]

Okay so being a member on here has taught me ALOT about moisturizing and sealing to retain length. I am currently 4a relaxed and since majority of the time I am usually doing protective styles,(bunning, bantu knot outs) i have no problem moisturizing and sealing. Other than that, when i want to wear my hair out i find that moisturizing and sealing makes my hair too heavy and "cakey". I don't get that light flowey look after moisturizing and sealing when i wear my hair out. Are there any moisturizers that i can use that are not too heavy? The ones i use are mainly butters and creams, so i know for sure that they are making my hair heavy.

Thanks alot ladies for your responses!!

 

[EightiesBaby]

maybe your using too much moisturizer, it may not seen like enough but all you really need is about a dime size amount or moisturizer and seal. I use aloe oil creamy moisturizer

 

[dedicatedshopper]

I use Jane Carter Solution Nourishing Creme which is extremely light and does a great job.

 

[BlackDiamond21]

Bumping... I find that to be true for me to when I want to wear my hair straight for a whole week

 

[C@ssandr@]

I moisturize and seal at night and then in the morning, if need be, i'll dab some more stuff on my ends. Makes a huge difference.

 

[RainyDaze]

I have been wondering the same thing myself. I have found a good sealing oil, but yet to find a good moisturizer that leaves my hair light and airy without weighing it down.

 

[Myjourney2009]

Coconut oil is a good one if you are anti -cone, however if use cones (which I do when wearing my hair out) any type of serum will do on the ends and to help with fly-aways. I will switch btwn the two during the time that my hair is out. Also if you find your hair getting weighed down and piecy, go a day or two without using something also take a paddle brush and a large tooth comb and go through your hair once or twice a week to aerate and give it that flow again (thanks MsKbibbi). Here is the link: YouTube - mskibibi's Channel

 

[Missjae09]

when my hair is straight I also like to use a few drops of jojoba oil and that gets me moisturized without weighing it down too much.

 

[Glamiam]

Okay thank you ladies so i always thought that coconut oil and jojoba oil only sealed and didn't moisturize. Thanks for clearing this for me!

 

[Myjourney2009]

Okay thank you ladies so i always thought that coconut oil and jojoba oil only sealed and didn't moisturize. Thanks for clearing this for me!

EVCO penetrates to the cortex so it can be used as a moisturizer. Jojoba oil is a wax so it just seals but if it is used periodically it is fine.

 

[Glamiam]

awesome..i just love the knowledge i get on here!

 

[AlliCat]

You could just opt out of moisturizing/sealing all together, when your hair is straight. as previous posters mentioned you could use a few drops of oil to condition your hair without weighing it down to much

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

Long term relationship leave in (when your hair is straight), Neutrogena Silk touch leave in, kimmay version of leave-in mix (WITHOUT THE OILS.... OR POSSIBLE 1/2 THE OILS SHE USES)

on days that you are wearing a wrap, OPT for moisturizers and skip the sealing... or seal with Finishing sheen or conditioning spray... I HAVEN'T BEEN STRAIGHT FOR SOME TIME NOW... but i think the red bottle was the finishing sheen & conditioning spray (ANYONE KNOW THE NAME? ... FORGOT)

ALSO Optimum conditioning spray ... (not an oil sheen)

If retention is your goal, I will admit sometimes I have to just give in on the weighed down look
Moisturize & seal then roll your hair on huge rollers....wear a beautiful slightly weighed down straight/rollerset
But those other moisturizers and conditioning sprays mentioned DO NOT WEIGH THE HAIR DOWN
I have extremely fine hair

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

you're so smart... I just love you

 

[Myjourney2009]

Long term relationship leave in (when your hair is straight), Neutrogena Silk touch leave in, kimmay version of leave-in mix (WITHOUT THE OILS.... OR POSSIBLE 1/2 THE OILS SHE USES)

on days that you are wearing a wrap, OPT for moisturizers and skip the sealing... or seal with Finishing sheen or conditioning spray... I HAVEN'T BEEN STRAIGHT FOR SOME TIME NOW... but i think the red bottle was the finishing sheen & conditioning spray (ANYONE KNOW THE NAME? ... FORGOT)
ALSO Optimum conditioning spray ... (not an oil sheen)

If retention is your goal, I will admit sometimes I have to just give in on the weighed down look
Moisturize & seal then roll your hair on huge rollers....wear a beautiful slightly weighed down straight/rollerset
But those other moisturizers and conditioning sprays mentioned DO NOT WEIGH THE HAIR DOWN
I have extremely fine hair

Yup its called Finisheen (that was my ish back in the day)

Speaking of oil sheens, Avlon kercare makes a good one that has a humidity blocker (I still have the same bottle from over 3 years ago. I love the way it smells.

 

[Bnster]

If you are looking for a moisturizer that is light and does it job, Neutrogena Triple Moisture (NTM) Silk Leave-In Cream I found was the best for my hair, then I seal with my oil. Oh it is really good also to put on your roots when stretching relaxer for detangling. HHJ!

 

[LaidBak]

Moisturize by misting with a liquid leave in and then seal with a light oil like sunflower. Sunflower doesn't weigh hair down at all.