Hey fellow PJ
I'm also in the South (FL). I avoid glycerin or honey in my leave in conditioner or styler.
For hold I use one of the following:
Aloe Vera moisturizing gel (Fruit of the Earth,Target, CVS or Walgreens brand)
Kinky-Curly Curling Custard
Shea Moisture JBCO Edge treatment gel
Shea Moisture 3 Butters Utility Gel-Mousse
Eden BodyWorks Coconut Shea Curl Defining Creme
My leave ins are:
Tressemmé Naturals Vibrantly Smooth, Nourishing Moisture or Radiant Volume conditioners
Tresemmé Expert Selection Perfectly (Un)Done conditioner
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine conditioner
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Extra Moisture Detangler
Oyin Handmade Hair Dew
Alaffia Everyday Shea Conditioner
I seal with one of the following:
Vatika Naturals enriched coconut oil
Ramtirth Brahmi oil (coconut-based)
Baiyddynath Mahabringraj (sesame-based)
Auromere Hair Conditioning oil (sesame-based)
Grapeseed, moringa or marula oils
Pure shea butter