Unpopular take: I stopped using leave-in conditioner entirely

I used to think you absolutely needed a leave-in for any blonde or bleached hair, but after 6 months of skipping it on my own clients I've seen way less buildup and the hair feels stronger. Anybody else ditch a product they thought was essential at first?

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graytorres12d ago

Is it just me or do we overcomplicate stuff before realizing simple is better?

the_joel12d ago

My buddy swears by just using a bit of jojoba oil on damp ends now instead of any heavy leave-in. She had this whole fancy 5-step routine for her highlighted hair and was getting that weird stringy buildup at the roots by day two. Ditched the leave-in cold turkey a few months ago and her hair actually looks healthier and has way more natural wave to it now.