GIOVANNI Direct Leave In Weightless Moisture Conditioner - Co-Wash, Great for Curls & Wavy Hair, Wash & Go, Salon Quality, No Parabens, Infused with Natural Botanical Ingredients - 8.5 oz

Works great. Good coverage

I bought this conditioner for my mom for Mother's Days since she has a mixture of 3-type curls and could never find the right product. So many products have mango in them which she is allergic to. It was hard to find one that doesn't have mango, doesn't smell like coconut or fruit, is reasonably priced, and is light weight enough for fine loose curls but can cater to tighter, thicker hair types. This product did just that and her hair LOVES it! It's moisturizing, has a smooth creamy texture, has an extremely light almost not existent scent, and is affordable. I definitely recommend this for people with curls or waves who like lightly scented products.The product I received said: Giovanni Direct Leave-In Weightless Moisture Conditioner and had the squares on it with Eco-Chic Technology.This are the ingredients that were on bottle I received:Purified WaterCetyl AlcoholTocopherol (Vitamin E)Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)Citric AcidPhenoxyethanolNatural FragranceCitrus Grandis Extract (Grapefruit)Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera)Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Sunflower)Glycine Soja Seed Extract (Soybean)Betula Alba Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract (Mallow)Achillea Millefolium ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Matricaria)Equisetum Arvense ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Extract (Lavender)Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract (Rosemary)Salvia Sclarea Extract (Clary)Thymus Vulgaris Extract (Thyme)Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract (Coltsfoot)Urtica Dioica Extract (Nettle)

(preamble - I am a biracial guy (black father, white mother) - I never paid much attention to the curly hair types but at at glance I'd suppose I have 3A or 3B. Long and loose)I am another former Mixed Chicks user who decided to check this stuff out once the Mixed Chicks leave-in ran out and I was looking for a less expensive alternative.Well, not only is this stuff less expensive (a 3-pack of these 8.5 oz bottles is only slightly more expensive than a single 10 oz bottle of MC), it also works far better for my hair! MC was the first stuff I found that could keep my hair from frizzing and puffing out without also locking it in place like a helmet. But it still did leave a bit of a "crunch" behind and didn't react well to disturbances. Also, I was obviously growing dissatisfied with the amount I'd have to use what with the cost of a 10oz bottle.The Giovanni Direct Leave-In provides all of the same benefits with none of the problems. My curls are well-defined and behaved but still feel soft and springy. They can be played and messed with and suffer no ill-effects. It also seems like the Giovanni Leave-In is actually conditioning my hair into a better more hydrated state. I don't need to use as much and if I skip a day it's not a total disaster! The other stuff seemed more like it was just sitting there and doing an OK job, but Giovanni is behaving more like a treatment.All told, I am extremely satisfied and have found a new product for the long haul!

I am a mixed Native American/African American woman and I just bought this conditioner in preparation for my natural hair after removing extensions. I haven't taken the extensions out yet, but they're nearing the very end of their life, so when I recieved this shipment I thought, hey, I'll jus try them on my (human hair) extentions and see if it helps at all. Let me tell you it helped a LOT. Not only does the hair feel softer, but it's less frizzy, and it even brought back some of the natural curl that was there originally. Needless to say, I'm impressed.Will update this review after I get to try this stuff on my natural hair.UPDATE 3/26/14Extensions have been removed me after a healthy haircut (I'm also transitioning from chemically relaxed to natural hair), I can officially say this stuff rocks. I've never had less trouble detangling my hair, and it helps my hair hold moisture lots better. I get great curl definition when combined with other curling agents. I've even put a bit of this in a spray bottle with some water to help with nighttime detangling. This is great. Get a bottle somewhere and at least try it.

Tried this base on other reviews and I am pleasantly surprised! This leave-in does its job! I'm wearing a short, texturized cut and this is the perfect weight for that...I get moisturized hair but not heavy, weighed down hair. I did have a learning curve...I find that putting this in soaking wet hair is a no-no, it foamed up a lot and it became necessary to rinse a good bit out. Second time around, I applied it to damp hair after washing in the shower and yes, that's the ticket! I live in the south, and this is just right for summer or anytime you want a lighter leave-in...this with a little cream styler and I'm done...after that, during the week I can add a little of this or just a moisturizer as needed. Will definitely purchase again. oh, and no need to be heavy handed, a little goes a long way.