Leave-In Treatments

Leave-in conditioners  are great for all types of hair. They should be used every time you wash your hair to act as a barrier between you and the elements. They also add moisture, tame fly-aways and combat frizz. Choosing the right one is a matter of balance. You need something that will leave hair soft, shiny and conditioned without becoming weighed down or greasy. If you have oily hair, chances are a leave-in treatment  is not one of your top priorities.

For Dry or Damaged Hair

• In addition to a deep conditioner  in your weekly routine you'll also need a daily leave-in that is a cream formula chock full of silicone products, oils and butters. The trick is to not to apply so much that it leaves your hair greasy. Start with a little and add as you go, making sure to coat each section of your hair evenly.
• Sebastian Potion Number 9. 
• Healthy Sexy Hair, Soy Potion Miraculous Leave-In Treatment. 
• Phyto 7 Plant-Based Treatment Cream 

For Fine or Thin Hair

• If you have fine or thin hair, the most you'll want to put in your tresses is something with a light oil in a spray form. Here are some great picks for those with fine or limp hair who can't have anything weighing down their locks.
• Neutrogena Triple Moisture Sheer Hydration Leave-in Foam 
• Aussie Hair Insurance 
• Redken Extreme AntiSnap Leavein Treatment 
• Scruples Reconstruct Leave-In  for slightly dry, easily tangled, fine or thin hair.
• There are several recommendations shown below that are good to try too.

For Normal Hair

• Normal hair needs something light, usually in liquid form, such as Infusium 23  or any of the products mentioned here.
• Matrix Biolage Daily Leave-In Tonic 
• Curl Friends Replenish Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair 
• TIGI Bed Head Moisture Maniac Conditioner 

Quick Picks

Dove Advanced Care Sheer Moisture Leave-In Replenishing Mist  This is a lightweight moisturizing formula that will tackle frizz without weighing down curls.	PhytoSpecific Extreme Shine Spray  This somewhat pricey little bottle of shine will give hair a soft sheen without looking greasy. Ideal for curly or dry hair.	Ojon Hydrating Mist  Protect and calm frizzies and flyaways with a spritz or two of this hydrating conditioner and hair spray in one.	HSuan Wen Hua Hair Treatment by LUSH  Both nourishing and reasonably priced, this is a great pick for anyone with normal to dry hair.	Bumble & Bumble Prep  As the name implies, this formula helps prep the hair for everything to come by moisturizing, detangling and smoothing.

Redken All Soft  Infused with sweet smelling almond oil, it truly makes your hair feel soft and silky. The more pricey option is Philip B Rejuvenating Oil for Dry to Damaged Hair.	Ouidad Botanical Boost  Ouidad Botanical Boost is light, not sticky, and perfect for thin hair of any type. The lightweight formula won't weight hair down but will add just enough hydration to stop flyaways.	So Smooth Liquid Fixx Miracle Repair Treatment  Got2b's Liquid Fixx may claim to be a miracle, but it's just a good basic spray on leave-in conditioner with a very reasonable price tag.	Color Solutions Color Defense Leave-In Protector  Rusk is basic and inexpensive, but efficient. It might help slightly to keep color in check, but don't expect too much.	KMS AMP Volume 2-in-1 Thickening Creme  KMS AMP is a great conditioner that works on all types of hair, provides nourishment and a slight, non-sticky hold.

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