The Best Leave In Conditioners for Curly Haired Kids

I have 3 curly haired kids and using leave in conditioners is a part of our everyday routine.

Why should you use leave in conditioners?

Because curly hair needs moisture. The right leave in conditioners have a combination of oils and other natural ingredients that keep the hair shaft healthy and moisturized.

They are also great for detangling! They are best applied to wet hair after it has been washed & conditioned, but can be applied to damp or dry hair.

Some leave in conditioners are light weight, while some are in cream form and heavier. Knowing your curl pattern will help determine the kind you need.

4C hair (kinky, coily curls) typically loves the heavier creams, and wavy curls prefer light weight conditioners and are often weighed down by the heavier creams.

Babies can use leave in conditioner too! Since caring for baby curls is a much simplier process, using a leave in conditioner keep your baby’s hair moisturized while they sleep and play.

What’s the difference between deep conditioners & leave in conditioners?

Deep conditioners add moisture back into dry hair, reduce frizz and are washed out. Deep conditioners can sit on the hair up to 30 minutes and applied with heat for a deeper strenghtening treatment.

Leave in conditioners help to detangle hair.

Keep in mind that the first 5 ingredients are the ones that pack the biggest punch. Try to steer clear of conditioners that include harmful ingredients like sulfates, parabens and ingredients that you can’t pronounce.

Here are some great leave in conditioners that are perfect for curly kids:

Many Ethnicities

Many EthnicitiesÂ makes a wonderful cream based leave in conditioner. It works wonders on my daughter with 3c hair, and my husband won’t braid her hair without it.

The Mane Choice

The Mane Choice is personally one of my favorites. In my house, it works for my daughters with 2c & 3c hair. Their leave in also works for me. I love that they make leave in creams and sprays, so you can find a variety of leave in conditioners that fit your specific hair needs.

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Taliah Waajid

Taliah Waajid Children Tangles Out Today Leave-in Conditioner & Detangler, 8 Ounce is good for all hair types. It’s lightweight, but leaves a nice sheen on the hair and is easy to apply on either wet or dry hair.

Honey Baby Naturals

The wonderful thing about this brand is that it was created by a mom of three who wanted a prodcut that would work for her kids’ different hair types. Necessity is the mother of invention right?

Mielle Organics

Mielle Tinys & Tots Sacha Inchi Detangling Conditioner is a light weight leave in conditioner with great slip. It’s made with certified organic ingredients, so you don’t have to worry about toxic chemicals.