question about leave-in products

Hi there!Most leave in conditioners conatin fixatives (look for PVP or acrylates coploymers) and this is why your hair feels sticky-- it's actually like a mix of conditioner and spray gel. If you have read any of my posts before, you will know that I am not a fan of leave-ins, rather i prefer to use a very small, pea sized amount of my regular conditioner as my 'leave in'. I have been doing this for years and it works very, very well. I get better conditioning benefits that a reg. leave-in, but without any sticky, coated feeling. I think that you should give it a try. Best of luck! PS- I also have damaged hair and loose curls, so I think this would wotk for you, just be judicious about the amount that you use.Sherry~> It seems like every leave-in product I use on my hair> always leaves it feeling sticky and tangled and when I> brush my hair it sounds like I'm breaking it. I'd just> like to know what ingredients to look for that are> coating the hair and is there a texturizing cream or> conditioner that simply moisturizes and really does> leave your hair soft and not stiff. I've tried> Infusium, Citreshine, and Potion 9 and they all leave> my hair feeling like I coated it with hairspray. I> feel like I need some kind of leave-in product since I> haven't been able to find a regular conditioner strong> enough to fix my damaged hair. Thanks!

Hi Roberta,Actually, during the past few weeks I have kinda been shying away from ARTec. I have loose, curly hair and I beleive that it has been wieghing my hair down. So, I am now trying to search out products that are moisturizing, yet light. Have you ever tried the Biolage Conditioning balm? Althoug it is rated for dry, overstressed hair, I think that this stuff is very light, yet moisturizing. I have also been messing around with Rusk Sensories Calm Condtioner- also very light. In addition, I am thinking of trying out the Bumble and bumble conditioner. This conditioner is marketed as a leave-in or rinse out, so I bet it is nice and ligt too. I'll let you know. If you like the regular conditioner you are now using, I would suggest trying that out first (remember use a tiny amount, and emulsify in your palms). Take Care!Sherry~> Thanks for the info, that makes a lot of sense now. Is> there a conditioner you would recommend that wouldn't> weigh my hair down (it's also thin but I have a lot of> it). I know you're a big fan of ARTec but it just> didn't work for my hair. Thanks. :)

Hi RobertaI have used a product called BioIntense NoRinse Treatment and Phyto9. I switch off between the two and my hair hasnever been so smooth.