The very best leave-in conditioners

There are soooo many leave-in conditioners, it can get expensive to try most of them. So I am asking for results everyone has had so I can decide without spending a bundle during this quest!

I have used Herbal Essences Intensive Blends Creme Leave-in and the Leave-in Conditioner Lightweight Formula. The latter is a spray and leaves my hair "crunchy" when it dries, so I use it more when I want my hair to stay put. I don't like hairsprays or gels. The Creme stays soft, so I use it more to nourish my hair. They both smell nice.

My husband uses the Horse Mane 'n Tail, which he has been perfectly happy with, but he wants to find something new. He likes the way it leaves his hair in place without making it crunchy. And it gives it a sheen so its not all frizzy just after he washes it.

I have to find something he likes just as much! You see his ex is the one that started him on the Horse Mane 'n Tail and it's a gentle reminder of someone we both don't want a reminder of. But he told me that none of my products are good... I use Back to Basics (I don't know if they have a leave-in though), Nature's Therapy (the Un-frizz is great), and Herbal Essences (which I love).

I would love to hear reviews, good and bad on leave-ins. Drug store brands and salon brands, everything on everything.

Thanks so much!
wittils

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Thanks for the replys...

Lyris, my hair is very fine and not too dry although I use Natural Instincts once in awhile. I like the Herbal Essence Clarifying shampoo, believe it or not, because it works for me. It leaves my hair and scalp feeling good. But my main stay is the Back to Basics line. Right now I use the Ginger Therapy.

But I am asking mostly for my hubby.

His hair is long and medium texture with wave and some curl. He prefers the creme leave-ins, not the sprays like I do.

But I would love to hear about any and all leave-ins that people have had good or bad results with, because I am always looking too.

Again, thanks!
wittils

I recommend Phytotherathrie products. They were the best I had ever come across and used them to brilliant effects until I decided to go for the product-free approach.

I suggest you try the following:-

1. Phyto 9 & Phyto 7 botanical leave-ins. No cones and deep moisturization without grease.

2. Phyto Defrisant hair relaxing gel. Will straighten out waves and condition hair at the same times. Makes wavy hair progressively straighter with regular use.

You can get these products from the HairBoutique Marketplace (I think).

Good luck!!

i have used aveda elixer everyday for three years now and I love it.  it doesn't weigh my hair down or dry it out.

I have used aveda elixer leave-in for three years straight and I love it! It is not the best smelling conditioner but it is wonderful.

Aussie Miracle Hair Insurance does it for me very time, its very lightweight and leave you hair smelling divine!