Reddit mentions of Alba Botanica Leave-In Conditioner, 7 oz.

Last couple of suggestions. 1) You could try combing it. Lol. 2) You could get some leave-in conditioner, it will help manage it and make you like it more during the times when you're unhappy. I got this stuff off Amazon and I love it.

Things I do that seem to help:

• Brush hair before showering
  
• Condition/rinse twice
  
• Dry hair with an old t-shirt instead of a towel
  
• Apply Alba Botanica Leave-In Conditioner to damp hair
  
• Air dry
  
• Then brush

i use desert essence fragrance free shampoo and conditioner: https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Essence-Fragrance-Shampoo-Conditioner/dp/B00W33MQPE/

and alba botanica fragrance free leave-in conditioner: https://www.amazon.com/Alba-Botanica-Advanced-Leave-Conditioner/dp/B0011DL6R6/

they work well, but the grass is always greener, so I might also have to check out the new Cantu line and the SheaMoisture beauty hack line, too!

(also, for unscented gel, I use the 'maybe doesn't actually have aloe in it but whatever it seems to work' Fruit of the Earth aloe vera gel: https://www.amazon.com/FRUIT-EARTH-ALOE-VERA-GEL/dp/B001GION5I/)

I hope it helps! I know the pain all too well. I too abuse hot water. Not warm, hot, as hot as I can stand it until I turn into a lobster. I have learned that's a nono so if I want to scald my skin I wear a shower cap or at least pull my hair away to keep the hot water off.

So here is my shampoo and conditioner(erm, I don't know why it's $45 for a 2pack, you may need to try a different variety or vendor, should be about $6 each), very affordable and I am very happy with all aspects. Here is the leave in conditioner I use -- it is the only I have tried so no basis for comparison but I like it. I use about a dime size on my palm mixed with 4-5 drops of Argan oil then kind of rub my palms together to spread it out and run it very lightly through my hair (usually with my head upside down so it is easier to access the different parts). The key is to spread it lightly and evenly.

Also, I am a guy who always had short hair prior and didn't care about products etc. Well now I have shoulder length hair (it's fabulous!) and I can see how much trouble it is to have long beautiful locks! I had to relearn how to properly shampoo and condition, well more condition than shampoo. Just make sure you again spread the conditioners evenly (I even squeeze some excess water out with my hands so it is less runny) and let it sit for 2-3 minutes as I wash the rest of me.

All these tips have come from reading Reddit, I should add! So cheers to our community. The next trick I want to try is a satin wrap for my hair when I sleep, it is supposed to be great!

i also use this: https://smile.amazon.com/Alba-Botanica-Advanced-Leave-Conditioner/dp/B0011DL6R6/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486408336&sr=8-1&keywords=alba+botanica+leave+in+conditioner

i find it really helpful especially since i have dry, fly away hair most of the time.

Sounds similar to mine, here's what I've figured out as I've been growing mine out for around a year now. I have recently started to use a leave in conditioner and that's been helpful making it more managable. I also use argan oil like the above poster said, and will also use an anti-frizz serum on days I think I'll really need it (like humid ones or days I might be more active). I'd also look into getting a boar bristle brush if you really want to grow it out, that has really helped me out.

What have you done so far to help the frizz and volume situation? Have you tried a leave-in conditioner? I find leave-in conditioner helps keep my hair from frizzing very much. If you need a leave-in, Alba Botanica Advanced, Leave-In Conditioner may help.