new to transitioning

I am new to cn and I just want to say that this is a wonderful site. I am also a new transitioner. I don't think I would of been motivated to go natural if it wasn't for this site. I am looking for a leave in conditioner. Would anyone know a good leave in conditioner? I have 4b hair and as everyone knows, It's dry, dry, and dry. I have been shopping around for products because this week I am starting my journey.

I have been transitioning since 12/09 and I have two leave-in's that I use: Cantu shea butter leave-in conditioner and Giovanni Direct leave-in conditioner.

Welcome to CN and good luck transitioning!

Hi, I'm a new transitioner too, with 4b-ish hair as well. And I have also been using Cantu Shea Butter Leave-in, and it makes my hair super soft. One downfall; it does have a cone in it, so if your looking for cone free (like I am now), you may not want to get it, but I really do like what it does for my hair, so I'm not looking forward to giving it up

I use Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat and Giovanni VitaPro Fusion

Hey yall, I am 2 months into transitioning and I have been using Organix Lavender Soymilk Shampoo and Conditioner and All Natural 100 % organic and unrefined Shea Butter to give my hair some moisture. I have really coarse hair, am I on the right track? I wanted some advice on products?

I am 8 months into my transition and my staple leave-in conditioner is Giovanni Direct Leave In. Its great, makes my hair soft, and its organic. Good luck on your search.

I am new to the website as well, and I also use Cantu Products, I love the way that they smell and the way that they make my hair feel. If anyone knows of any products without cones in them, I am open for suggestions. I am a type 4 with kinky curly hair.

The Giovanni Direct Leave In is a good one, I've also been using a product I purchased from youtuber ShidaNatural. She has a moisturizing cream and spray that leave my hair super duper soft and moisturized. Her site is www.shidanaturals.webs.com. This stuff is amazing!!!

I'm not sure what my hair type is but I like Karen's Body Beautiful Hair Milk as a leave in. It really detangles well for me. I use Cantu sometimes too, but I like the KBB better.

Thanks,
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newcurlieque wrote:The Giovanni Direct Leave In is a good one, I've also been using a product I purchased from youtuber ShidaNatural. She has a moisturizing cream and spray that leave my hair super duper soft and moisturized. Her site is www.shidanaturals.webs.com. This stuff is amazing!!!

Thanks for this info! Off to check her out [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

fonie_mo wrote:I am 8 months into my transition and my staple leave-in conditioner is Giovanni Direct Leave In. Its great, makes my hair soft, and its organic. Good luck on your search.

Im currently 8months post my last texlax and Giovanni Direct Leave In worked GREAT for me but then I got hold of a bottle with different ingredients... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Not the same affect. So now Im using Lacio Lacio (which Ive used before)...and its doing great! I actually airdry so I layer my creamy leave in w/a water based one---Shescentit Moisture Mist or Shescentit Green Grape Leave in.
http://www.shescentit.com/
I also like Shescentit's Coco Creme Leave-In Conditioner.

I am new the site too [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] !
My last relaxer was in October, 2009 and have cut off much of my relaxed ends since. I have a very thick curly head of hair and am currently use one of the following for leave-ins:
*Hair One Cleanser and Conditioner ~Olive Oil for Dry Hair (is an all-in-one, including a leave-in) does have "cones", but does wonders for me.
*A spritz made of Aussie Moist Conditioner and water...about 1:4 ratio...GREAT! Also has "cones"
*Raw unrefined Shea Butter, but am mostly using it to seal.

I haven't yet quite figured out why all the scare over silicones? I think it's like any other product; just because something doesn't work for some doesn't necessarily mean it must be bad for all! Just like the mineral oil/petroleum bandwagon, my hair hates it, but there are others that swear by it! I say if it's not broke....don't fix it!

Hello.. Im new to transitioning.. i have a slight clue as to what
exactly needs to be done to my hair but idk if im doing something wrong
using the wrong products.. my hair just seems extremely hard all the
time. what can i do?? i use the organics line.. the conditioner shampoo
deep conditioner.. what should i use for moisture detangler and curl
maitenence. naturally my hair is a spongy 3c.. any one can help me
please??

MissyMani wrote:Hello.. Im new to transitioning.. i have a slight clue as to what
exactly needs to be done to my hair but idk if im doing something wrong
using the wrong products.. my hair just seems extremely hard all the
time. what can i do?? i use the organics line.. the conditioner shampoo
deep conditioner.. what should i use for moisture detangler and curl
maitenence. naturally my hair is a spongy 3c.. any one can help me
please??

I'm new also...my last relaxer was early November 2009. It seems keeping your hair moisturized is important. Make sure you are using a moisturizing shampoo, deep conditioner and leave in. I don't use shampoo often...maybe twice a month. I'm not familiar with the organics line. I use Pureology Hydrate shampoo and conditioner and it works for my thick hair. I've read Giovanni is good. I recently purchased the Giovanni Smooth as Silk Shampoo, Deep Conditioner and Giovanni Direct leave in. I hope the Giovanni works because Pureology is expensive. I also apply aloe vera gel and jojoba oil to my hair twice daily...morning and night, and a little shea butter to my ends. I hope this helps.