Design Essentials

Design Essentials Natural Almond And Avocado Detangling Leave In Conditioner 12oz

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Curly and coily hair loses water faster than any other texture, and knots itself while doing it. A leave-in is the step that addresses both at once, and this is the lightweight version rather than the heavy cream.

Almond and avocado oils do the conditioning. The formula smooths the cuticle so fingers and combs move through without catching, which is where single-strand knots turn into breakage if you rush. It seals moisture in, keeps frizz down and holds curl definition for longer, and it does that without mineral oil or the build-up that leaves hair feeling coated after a week.

For 2A to 3B hair that needs slip and protection between wash days, it sits nicely between a spray, which is often too light, and a butter, which is often too much.

Apply to damp hair after washing, section by section, and rake through with your fingers. 12oz, and no rinsing required.

Application tips

Best applied while the hair is still dripping slightly, because water is what carries a leave-in through the hair. Work down each section with the palms rather than raking from the root.

Give the ends a second helping and leave the scalp alone. From there, add a cream or a gel over the top if you are styling, or just let it dry as it is.

Results

Fingers and combs stop catching. Single-strand knots loosen instead of tightening, which is where most of the damage happens if you rush a detangle.

Once dry, the hair holds its curl definition and the frizz stays down. Nothing coats the strand or accumulates over a week, so the hair still feels like hair rather than like something wearing a jacket.

Composition

No mineral oil
Almond Oil
Smooths the cuticle so a comb passes through without catching
Avocado Oil
Locks moisture in between wash days and keeps frizz down

The full INCI is printed on the pack. We publish it here as soon as the brand supplies it, and we will read it off the bottle for you if you ask.

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