Our Top Picks for Leave-In Conditioners

Leave-in conditioners have unique advantages and benefits. One, they provide moisture and often contain ingredients that improve shine, volume, or protection. Two, they help with styling avoiding having multiple products needed to get the style you want. While you may want to use hair conditioners following shampooing, a leave-in can often get the job done for many hair types.

Deep conditioning that leaves your hair shiny and soft for more than a day is achieved through a leave-in conditioner. When choosing a leave in conditioner you’ll want to consider some of the following top-notch products.

Nourish So Strong Leave-In Conditioner

If you're looking for a well-balanced, all-around conditioner that adds shine, strength, conditioning and styling ease, this may be your top pick! An easy-to-use pump spray, So Strong helps detangle and has moisturizing and smoothing agents that help improve body and styling.

Importantly, it is one of the few leave-ins that also contain proteins. This is important in that proteins are commonly used in restorative conditioners. They come in varying molecular weights...each with its own purpose and benefit...silk proteins, in particular, improved shine and strength...and reduce hair products for frizzy hair; and amino acids, extracts and aloe improve silkiness and condition and moisturize the scalp - making it ideal for use with heated styling for flat irons, straightening and blow dryers.

Crème of Nature

Crème of Nature has everything you are looking for in a conditioner. This conditioner works especially well on ebony hair. Its main ingredient, Argan oil, works to relax and nourish hair. Another ingredient, Vitamin E, has long been known to boost circulation as well as jump-start the immune system, both beneficial for healthy hair. For those who would rather not get product on their hands this is a spray on. The unique combination of Argan oil, vitamins and antioxidants penetrates deeply to nourish the strands from the root to the tips.

Living Proof No Frizz Leave-In Conditioner

Hair that gets frizzy in humid weather responds fantastically when treated with a leave-in conditioner like Living Proof No Frizz Leave-In Conditioner. It’s PolyfluoroEster and its hydrating proteins combine to form an emollient that protects strands from moisture. It also lessens the friction in hair that causes the frizz.

Alcohols in the conditioner help to keep your locks clean and pliable. After shampooing, towel dry your hair and then work a small amount of leave-in conditioner through with your fingers. Applied to split ends and other damaged areas, this conditioner has repairative properties. It works its nutrients into the hair shafts and roots to repair cuticle damage and prevent further damage.

Acure

The power of Acure leave-in conditioner lies in its Argan oil and Argan stem cell combination. This conditioner can be purchased for less than ten dollars. It’s a leave-in conditioning spray and should be applied after the shower on slightly damp hair. Combining Argan oil with stem cells of the same Argan bean is a unique way to achieve the utmost in conditioning. Argan oil, spinosa stem cells (Argan stem cells), and Argania spinosa cell culture are some of the main ingredients in this leave-in conditioner. Provitamin B5 (also known as d-panthenol) is effective in the prevention of hair graying.

Ulta Beauty Leave-In Conditioner

Ulta Beauty leave-in conditioner has all the finest ingredients in one product. Glycerin has the palliative properties of a lubricant that gives hair its smooth and silky feeling. Glycerin is an emollient that is found naturally, it adds moisture lubricating the shaft. In addition it will attract moisture, keeping your locks from drying out.

Simethicone is a synthesis of dimethicone and silica gel. These are silicon based and will form a protective seal around individual strands, effectively blocking pollutants as well as UV rays. It can be used as a protectant against high heat styling as well because of the protective properties. Spray the leave-in conditioner onto damp or dry hair. It is lightweight, so styling will still be easy. In addition, it is often recommended for use as a detangler.

Miracle 7 Heavenly Healer Leave-In Conditioner