Curl definer/moisturizer

Hello Ladies
I am looking for something to help define my curls and keep them moist at the same time. I have tried a few things but they seem to harden my hair. I have tried MJ, Curly Pudding and KCC, but they both hardened my hair when they dried. Any other suggestions out there? Thank you and Gobble Gobble

HAVE YOU TRIED JUST USING CONDITIONER IN YOUR WET HAIR AND LETTING IT DRY? I THINK ITS CALLED CONDITIONER ONLY METHOD

I agree with Costa...i use Deva Care One conditioner &/or Cantu Shea Butter leave in and my curls really pop with those products.. (of course on wet hair)

likewise here...overmaniputlating my hair when it was drying trying to "define" curls just made it a mess! I have 4a/b/3c hair and i wanted to figure out how to make it look like it does dry the same way it does when wet.

I found that the best way to do this is is as follows:
1. Wash my hair, put in conditioner (I use Herbal Essence Hello Hydration or Totally Twisted, btw I like Totally Twisted better)

2. detangle it in sections (with fingers) and put it in very large twists (5-6 over the entire head) while I continue detangling my hair.

3. After the whole head is done, I gently take out the twists and shake my head a few times and (not so patiently) wait for it to COMPLETELY air dy.

If I want more volume and body, I use a blow dryer to the roots after it has completely dried on a low setting. If I want the 'wet look' with my curls (which I dont really like) I spritz on 3-4 spritzes of spray gel on my head while it is soaking wet (after I took down the twists)

It sounds like a lot, but it really takes like 5 minutes + drying time

oh adding the gel will most likely make your hair hard as well (which is why i dont like to use it)

I add a little bit of shea butter to my hair while wet as well, and once it dries in problem areas to combat frizzies

i like that method cutep! i may try tom on wash day...ive been considering trying aloe vera gel...anyone tried that?

i apply a leave-in conditioner like elucence then i use KCCC. it never made my hair hard & it was always soft to touch. my hair had to be sloppy wet before application & it took a day to dry but it was worth it.

@curly aloe vera gel is the only that I use if I ever use gel...never tried using a gel like that for a WNG though...I prefer the gels that spray like a mist

@vmoore for some reason I cant work the diffuser right lol so my hair takes FOREVER to dry too