Quick question about moisturizing...

[ohsosuzy]

Is it okay to use a conditioner as an everyday moisturizer? Particularly one that can be used as a leave in conditioner. My new growth is sooooo dry and the regular stuff just doesn't seem to cut it. My humectress said it was okay to use as a leave-in so I've been thinking about using it as a moisturizer. I don't really have to many issues with product build up, but I will be relaxing my hair soon. Thanx

 

[Artemis]

Humectress is definitely a good idea to use as a daily moisturizer

Personally I use Paul Mitchell's "The Conditioner"... a little bit each day for moisture prior to applying Vatika or jojoba oil.

Other ladies should chime in soon

HTH

 

[Isis]

ITA about the Humectress. It's great as a moisturizer and the liter size says "for use as a hair dressing, massage a small amount into damp or dry hair". I'm using the Nexxus Phyto-Organics line now and if necessary, I use it on dry hair as a moisturizer too .

 

[naturallylovely]

does the conditioner have to say that it can be used as a leave-in or daily...or will any conditioner do the job?

 

[LocksOfLuV]

does the conditioner have to say that it can be used as a leave-in or daily...or will any conditioner do the job?

I have found that any conditioner will do the trick (depending on your hair).

I used Suave and V05 cheapies on my hair with GREAT success!

 

[RubyWoo]

I do! My hair doesn't feel as weighed down when I use a leave-in conditioner. I've been doing this since January and I haven't had any issues whatsoever. I find moisturizing lotions, cremes or anything similar weighs my hair down.

 

[ohsosuzy]

Thanks ladies... I actually got impatient and put some in while I was waiting for a response LOL. I'd still like to hear about some more suggestions on conditioners that can be used as moisturizers and which ones should be avoided.

 

[LocksOfLuV]

For *my* hair, conditioners that I avoid are intensely moisturizing conditioners such as silicon mix.

I use light conditioners like V05 Strawberries or Suave Milk N Honey. My hair LOVES those! Any watery/cheapie conditioner works for me.

 

[ohsosuzy]

I find moisturizing lotions, cremes or anything similar weighs my hair down.

I've noticed this too... They weigh my hair down but sometimes it still feels dry. Just dry and greasy (weird but true).

I only put a little (humectress) on and i feel a difference... lets see how it feels later

 

[LovelyLionessa]

From time to time, I'll use conditioners as leave-ins. My favorites are AO Honeysuckle Rose, Proclaim Aloe & Shea Butter or Tresemme Moisture Rich. These make a nice treat for dry ends.