A leave-in conditioner is supposed to provide moisture, help detangle hair, and be a protective base for all other styling rituals. But is your leave-in handling business properly? Nubian Heritage's Honey and Black Seed Heat Protect Leave-In Conditioning Cream ($13) pulls its weight without weighing hair down. Carrot oil shields hair from scorching temperatures of heat styling, black seed oil heals the scalp, and Arabian honey hydrates and seals in moisture. And because this cream is meant to serve as a heat protectant, the formula is lightweight, not greasy. It also performs well sans heat. Applied underneath a styling gel, it leaves a soft, touchable hold on even coarse strands with no white flakes or crunch left behind. As for detangling, this conditioner gives a slippery surface to your strands; a comb will glide through like butter. Maybe it's time to put your leave-in conditioner up for review.
Whether you're looking for help with detangling or frizz, there are a profusion of leave-in conditioners available — from volumizing to softening curls to heat-protecting. After figuring out which one will work for your hair type (try a light spray for fine hair, a cream for thicker hair), simply squeeze out excess water after your regular shampoo and conditioner regimen. Lightly towel dry and apply your leave-in, focusing on the ends or wherever dryness has stricken. Some women with curly hair like the 
