Updated 3/29/2024

This post actually excites me because I get to talk about my first love, hair! Here are some of my favorite clean, non-toxic leave in hair conditioners that you must have in your haircare routine.

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Note: This is solely based on my research, knowledge, and opinion.

First up: Melanin Hair Care Leave-In Conditioner

This baby here has been a game changer. When I first started my clean non toxic haircare journey, I immediately looked at my haircare products because I love all things hair. I am sad to say, I had to throw away almost 90 % of my products. Yikes! (I do not recommend this by the way). Your girl was disappointed but I was also determined.

Randomly scrolling through Instagram, I came across the founder of Melanin Hair Care page and through some research and digging, I found this gem.

What makes it Clean: This non toxic leave in conditioner is formulated without the standard haircare toxins. For a full list of ingredients you should avoid. click here.—> Toxic List.

Key Ingredients: ProVitamin B5, Bamboo Extract, Wheat Amino Acids and Hydrolyzed Wheat Proteins to strengthen, fortify and reduce breakage, while rebuilding from the inside out. The Turnip Root Extract, White Tea Leaf Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Hops Extract, Chamomile, Aloe Vera, Argan Oil, Baobab Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil and Spearmint work to instantly hydrate, soften, condition, promote the elasticity and flexibility of the hair, stimulate hair growth and reduce hair fall. For the complete list of the leave-in ingredients, click here—> Ingredient list.

My Experience: This leave in conditioner has become my holy grail. It is the perfect blend of moisture and light protein to keep your hair in check and prevent breakage. With a PH of 4.7, my oldest daughter with a hair type of (4a), my son has a hair type of (4c), my youngest daughter has a hair type of (3c) and me with a hair type of (4a), all have well hydrated moisturized hair. The slip is amazing and the ingredient list is something you can actually read and understand.

Recommendation: I highly recommend this product. If you are serious about taking steps toward a non toxic haircare lifestyle, this leave in conditioner is a no brainer and an easy first step. You will reduce the number of toxins that are in your haircare routine which in turn, will reduce the number of toxins that will go into your body. Honestly, this is a win! Tip: this is great for all types of hair, fine hair or thick hair.

Here is a pic of my youngest hair after using this leave in. BOMB!😍

To see my daughter’s hair routine, see here —> LINK

Reviews: What’s a product without a good review, right? Checkout a few reviews from some of my favorite hair influencers.

1. First YouTube review

2. Second Youtube review

3. Third Youtube review

Melanin Haircare Instagram page: Melanin Hair Care

Where to buy: As of now, this product is sold at their website and Ulta.

Second up: Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Leave-In Conditioner

When it comes to looking for a brand that offers consistent and quality products, SheaMoisture is definitely in the running. SheaMoisture has always created products with pure, natural, and raw ingredients so it was no surprise that they have a variety of clean toxic free hair products, and this leave in hair conditioner is one of them.

What makes it Clean: This non toxic leave in conditioner is formulated without the standard haircare toxins.

Key Ingredients: Organic Shea Butter which deeply moisturizes the hair and conditions the hair and scalp. Jamaican black castor oil has tons of reparative omegas that healthy hair growth. Last, invigorating peppermint that stimulates the scalp bringing healthy blood circulation. For a full list of the leave-in ingredients, click here—> Ingredient list

My Experience: This leave in conditioner is thick with a faint sweet smell that goes on nicely and absorbs into the hair making it moisturized and soft. My hair feels amazing after using this! It is pretty thick so I would apply it sparingly and add as you go. A little goes a long way.

Recommendation: This has never disappointed and leaves my hair moisturized and feeling like butter. 16oz is a lot of product for $14 dollars and like I mentioned a little goes a long way. Note: I did try this on my youngest daughter who has 3c hair and it was a little heavy for her hair so I would recommend for my 4c hair types to pick this one up. Trust me, you will not be disappointed…and did I mention it was toxic-free? Shea Moisture has a long list of deep conditioners and hair mask that have great ingredients as well!

Reviews: To checkout some reviews on this product, please see below.

1. First Youtube review

SheaMoisture Instagram page: SheaMoisture

Non Toxic Leave In Hair Conditioners - Honorable Mentions

Here are some non toxic leave in conditioners that I cannot dare pass up to mention.

1. This one is a great leave in conditioner for my curly hair types. Ecoslay: Rice Pudding Leave-In Conditioner and Moisturizer
   

2. This leave-in conditioners is a little new on the scene but delivers on demand. It absorbs into the hair quickly and provides instant moisture. Naturall: Hydrating leave-in conditioner

3. Adwoa Moisturizing Leave In Conditioning Styler

This amazing leave in conditioner softens the hair like no other. Ingredients are clean and this one is woman black owned.

4. Adwoa Blue Tansy Leave In Conditioning Styler

Another wonderful leave in conditioner that softens that hair but provides a light protein fix for a two in one leave in conditioner.

5. Ceremonia Guava Leave-In Conditioner

This is a great leave in for the curly girls. Clean ingredients and light weight moisture. Latinx brand.

Don’t see your multi-use/leave-in hair conditioner in the list? Let me know and list it in the comments so I can learn! Take small steps toward your non toxic haircare journey with the suggestions above.

Hair Care Ingredients to Avoid

Here is a list of haircare ingredients that are typically found in hair products, that should be avoided: to see the complete list of toxic ingredients to avoid, click here —> The Toxic List

• Shampoo, conditioner, gels, hair sprays, foam, spritz, leave-ins, oils

  • Benzalkonium Chloride

  • Butylatedhydroxy Anisole and Butylated Hydroxytoluen

  • Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)

  • Hydroquinone

    • Benzene

  • Methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone

  • Benzophenone, Oxybenzone, and Octinoxate

  • Parabens (methyl-, isobutyl-, propyl- and others)

  • Ethoxylated Ingredients

    • Ceteareth-20, Emulsifying wax, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate-20, 1,4-Dioxane, Ethylene Oxide

  • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS and SLES)

  • Synthetic flavor or fragrance

  • Ethylhexylglycerin

  • Phenoxyethanol (maximum concentration of 1.0%)

  • Polyethylene glycol (PEG compounds)

  • Petrolatum and Paraffin

    • possible PAH contamination. PAH (which stands for Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons)

  • Triclosan and Triclocarban

  • Aluminum Chlorhydrate

  • Ethanolamines (MEA/DEA/TEA)

  • Formaldehyde

    • Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea and Quaternium-15

  • Food dyes

    • Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6

You will hear me say this throughout this journey at the end of every blog, this is a jog, not a sprint, and you got this.

You do not have to tackle everything at once. Take it one step at a time and I will help you along the way!

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With Love,

Mundi🌱