Why again do we....

[MsLizziA]

Use leave-in conditioners? I was writing a blog post and just realized i forgot why we use leave in conditioner.. anybody wanna refresh my memory?

 

[westNDNbeauty]

to help detangle and impart moisture.

for me thats the purpose.

 

[knt1229]

My purpose is to moisturize my hair.

 

[classychic1908]

I use my DC as a leave in, so it's to moisturize.

 

[nymane]

Moisture and to prepare the hair for styling.

 

[MsLizziA]

I was just thinking cuz we do ALOT for moisture. We use a leave-in and then we moisturize and THEN we seal... I mean i do all 3 of these things but am i the only 1 that thinks while im doing it "damn this is alot of stuff"

 

[MaryJane3000]

I use it to provide extra conditioning to my hair. IMO leave in conditioners should penetrate your hair's shaft better than your typical moisturizer that only reaches the outer cuticle/hair shaft. I use different leave-ins for different things. When I need more protein I use my Giovanni Direct when I need more moisture I use my homemade concoction. I don't moisturize every day.

 

[Meritamen]

I was just thinking cuz we do ALOT for moisture. We use a leave-in and then we moisturize and THEN we seal... I mean i do all 3 of these things but am i the only 1 that thinks while im doing it "damn this is alot of stuff"

LOL. I guess it can seem like a lot but, for my hair, it's necessary. I'm too afraid to NOT give my hair extra moisture for the fear that it would dry up and break off.
Also, sometimes in-between washes, I like to apply a light leave-in instead of my heavy moisturizers as to not weigh down my hair more but to give my hair the moisture it needs.

 

[bride91501]

I was just thinking cuz we do ALOT for moisture. We use a leave-in and then we moisturize and THEN we seal... I mean i do all 3 of these things but am i the only 1 that thinks while im doing it "damn this is alot of stuff"

I never apply my leave in and then moisturize again. My leave in IS my moisturizer after I wash.

 

[lilsparkle825]

It's all for the moisture.

I don't really use a separate moisturizer -- I dampen or cowash my hair and add leave-in. I wouldn't use a leave-in, then moisturize, THEN seal all in one night/session; the leave-in and sealing once my hair is mostly dry is enough.

 

[trackstar]

kimmaytube says her leave-in is to alter the PH so as to lay the cuticle down

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

for me leave in is purely about appearance. it helps keep my curls smooth, frizzless, soft, and maintained.

my moisturizer is a spritz and too light. if i did the spritz alone, my hair would air dry very soft but it would be a cloud of hair instead of curls.

my oil that i seal with can also keep my curls under control and sometimes i can do my spritz and oil and call it a day but i use the cream leave in for that extra control

 

[EllePixie]

I don't really use a separate moisturizer either...I either use a leave-in (or use a moisturizer as my leave-in), then my styler (unless my styler feels drying, then I might add some serum on top or a watery moisturizer to give my hair more softness), or go straight to my styler and fluff out with a moisturizer when it's dry. To be honest, I rarely seal separately - it's not that cold here and my leave-in usually contains oils and/or butters. If I use an oil on wet hair it's usually to add more "slickness" over my LI if needed...like for instance, KCKT works better for me if I layer it with jojoba oil. By itself, I barely get any slip.

 

[~marti26.]

I use straight aloe vera juice as my leave in. It lays the cuticle down and leaves my hair (ends included) feeling smoother than any leave in has EVER felt. That done, my hair still isn't moisturized so that's when I apply my moisturizer which is a shea lotion that I make. I honestly think some companies make moisturizers and call them leave ins.

 

[MsLizziA]

My hair is highly porous and it sucks up everything. I need to go back to using Roux regularly because that really made me see a difference in my hair as far as moisture retention is concerned. I promise i was using less products when i was using that on the regular

 

[iri9109]

my leave in is my moisturizer...if i use a moisturizer, thats my leave-in...i dont use both at one time...most of the time i just leave-in some regular condish though and thats my leave-in/moisturizer

 

[Lola Laughs]

My leave-in and moisturizer are one in the same, I don't bother with 2. I remember reading somewhere that leave-ins are supposed to be your hair's "underwear," like a last defense against the elements.

 

[thecurlycamshow]

I always mix my leave-in with aloe vera because my hair soaks up moisture (moreso when I exercise )

 

[Ms Lala]

Honestly I don't always use one. I rinse my DC to touch (meaning until it doesn't feel that I don't have any excess but hair is still soft) then seal and that works well. When I do protein treatment or I'm just in the mood I'll rinse all out and use a leave in but using a moisturizing DC and leaving some of that in works really well for me.


I should add that I do use a moisturizer to help w/combing when styling. I use Taliah Waadjid and that can double as a leave-in.

 

[BlaqBella]

I use straight aloe vera juice as my leave in. It lays the cuticle down and leaves my hair (ends included) feeling smoother than any leave in has EVER felt. That done, my hair still isn't moisturized so that's when I apply my moisturizer which is a shea lotion that I make. I honestly think some companies make moisturizers and call them leave ins.

I agree with the bolded..my most moisturizing leave-in (for my hair) is HE ltr. Recently found out that aphogee keratin can be used on my flat ironed hair (sparingly of course) to keep it moisturized (brittanynic kinda method). Btw how do you apply your aloe juice and is it mixed? With what?TIA.

 

[MsLizziA]

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I agree with the bolded..my most moisturizing leave-in (for my hair) is HE ltr. Recently found out that aphogee keratin can be used on my flat ironed hair (sparingly of course) to keep it moisturized (brittanynic kinda method). Btw how do you apply your aloe juice and is it mixed? With what?TIA.

I would like to know the answer to this as well

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

i use a leave-in because it makes my hair soft and helps to detangle. then i put a regular moisturizer over it. ♥

 

[ZkittyKurls]

i have a question regarding leave ins...i use kckt and then seal it with oyin burnt sugar pomade and sometimes evoo but i wonder after i do this and the next day i feel the need to moisturize...i would do the same thing..is the leane in still penetrating the hair? because its starting to seem to me that all i am doing is putting product over product over product. so would i have to constantly wash my hair then use the leave in and seal?

 

[~marti26.]

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I agree with the bolded..my most moisturizing leave-in (for my hair) is HE ltr. Recently found out that aphogee keratin can be used on my flat ironed hair (sparingly of course) to keep it moisturized (brittanynic kinda method). Btw how do you apply your aloe juice and is it mixed? With what?TIA.

I use Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice and I simply put it in a spray bottle (kept in the fridge of course) and spray on my hair after my DC or cowash. Ladies, I swear this has been a Godsend for me. I have 3 dd's with all different types of hair and my oldest has super duper tightly coiled hair that is a real handful to deal with simply because the datbgling process takes so long. 1 hour minimum. Keep in mind I have 2 other kids. Lol. After using this once, the next washing session I detangled her hair in 15, YES FIFTEEN minutes. UNHEARD OF!!! Oh and no I don't mix it with anything.

ETA: I think I'll make a thread about this.

 

[ceecy29]

i have a question regarding leave ins...i use kckt and then seal it with oyin burnt sugar pomade and sometimes evoo but i wonder after i do this and the next day i feel the need to moisturize...i would do the same thing..is the leane in still penetrating the hair? because its starting to seem to me that all i am doing is putting product over product over product. so would i have to constantly wash my hair then use the leave in and seal?

Wow! We use the same combo of leave in and sealant, it's the only thing that's been able to leave my hair feeling soft and moisturized during styling after washing. I don't have an answer to your question cos I wonder the same thing too (my hair is needing re-moisturizing by day 2). Hopefully others can chime in.

To answer the OP, I always use leave-ins to moisturize.