If you have curly hair, you know that it can sometimes be a challenge to find the right products. You want something that will give you moisture and keep your curls looking great, but you also want something that won't weigh them down. The best leave-in conditioners will do all of these things while still keeping your hair soft and shiny. Here are some of our favorites.

$49.00
A good curly hair product to style post-shower!...’oreal Professional Curl Expression products. It does enhance my curls and makes them feel nourished and healthy. ...A definite curl routine add on!...Doesn’t weigh down my curls. Doesn’t leave my hair crunchy like hair gels do and definitely enhances my natural curl pattern.
What it is: A leave-in cream for curl and coil patterns that smooths hair to ease styling, while providing up to two times more hydration.
Hair Texture: Curly and Coily
Hair Type: Medium and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Hold and Styling Extension
Key Benefits:
- Leaves curls and coils feeling up to two times more hydrated
- Smooths hair to ease styling
- Paraben-free formula
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycerin: Provides long-lasting hydration.
- Hibiscus Seed: Strengthens and softens hair while adding moisture.
- Urea H: Protects curls and coils.
What Else You Need to Know: This is a hydrating leave-in cream for curly to coily hair patterns. It is best used

$67.50
Kerastase Curl Manifesto Is Pure Awesomeness...And a little (dime-size dollop) is all I need for my long hair. I lightly scrunch and let my hair dry. Kerastase Curl Manifesto Curl Enhancing Leave-In Cream is great for curls/fine hair - pure fire! ...Great leave-in conditioner for curly hair. It left my hair soft and I could tell that it improved my curls.
What it is: A lightweight leave-in cream for all curly and coily hair types that restores, strengthens, and intensely moisturizes curls for enhanced definition and all-day frizz control with added shine.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Dryness
- Frizz

$40.00
Hydrated & Happy Curls :)...Your curls will thank you for this amazing leave in conditioner. ...I've got a mixed 2A/3A curl pattern with fine, protein-thirsty hair; I bought this in conjunction with their Blue Tansy conditioner, and after a first use, I've instantly fallen in love.
What it is: A thick, creamy, and rich daily leave-in conditioner to prep, rehydrate, and soften kinky, curly, and wavy hair textures.
Hair Type: Medium and Thick
Hair Texture: Curly and Coily
Hair Concerns: Dryness, Frizz, and Curl-Enhancing

$30.00
I have used this a couple weeks now in between washes. I have dirty blond, curly hair. It works to soften my curls as well as add some shine. ...Not hydrating as most other leave in conditioners but not too bad either. Not very detangling.
What it is: A three-in-one mist for toning, detangling, and hydration, designed to neutralize brassy yellow hues, refresh hair, and condition ends.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, and Curly
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Straightening and Smoothing
- Brassiness
Key Benefits:
- Neutralize brassiness
- Refresh and brighten blonde tones
- Smooth and detangle
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Pro-Grade Violet: Cancels out yellow and brassy tones.
- Açai Extract: Purple superfruit high in antioxidants helps nourish hair.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Maintains color vibrancy.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and SLS & SLES. It is also vegan, gluten-f

$47.50
This product is at the top of my top 3 leave in conditioners. I have fine, curly hair and use this product as a detangler and leave in conditioner. ...I have curly hair and it is difficult to find a product that is good for both my curls and hair color.
What it is: A hydrating, anti-frizz leave-in conditioner and detangler that primes, adds shine, preserves color, and protects hair from heat up to 450°F.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture:Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Frizz
- Heat Protection

ITEM: 2798692
Size: 3.3 oz / 100 mL
$46.00
The Olaplex No.5L Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner has been a game changer for my curls. ...OLAPLEX No.5 Leave In Moisturize & Mend Leave In Conditioner is an excellent product for enhancing the health and appearance of curly hair.
What it is: This moisturizing leave-in provides instant results and continuous repair and protection from cortex to cuticle. No.5LEAVE-IN immediately seals split ends and promotes visibly healthier hair after one use. Go beyond hydration with OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™ and High-Adhesion Sealing Complex.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Medium and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
- Dryness
- Shine

$36.50
Best curly cream...I just put this on my hair and brush it through , it helps to hydrate my curls and leaves them define. ...No crunchy curls!...We all know having curly hair can be a task. This product makes the process of doing your hair so easy!
What it is: A rich leave-in conditioner perfect for protective styles and for adding moisture to coarse, extra-thirsty hair.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Frizz

$36.50
A dream to refresh curls...This moisture memory spray is the dream for a curly girl. It is PERFECT to refresh your hair, and gives life back to your curls without weighing them down. ...This set is perfect. My hair looks amazing every time I use it. The shampoo is great for curly hair is very moisturizing and non stripping which my hair loves.
What it is: A weightless leave-in spray with time-release moisture technology to provide long-lasting hydration for smooth, soft, bouncy curls.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Dryness
- Frizz
Key Benefits:
- Tames frizz
- Provides long-lasting hydration
- Detangles
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES.
What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight curl-memory spray harnesses time-release moisture technology to provide all-day hydration, leaving curls soft, smooth, and full of life.

$36.50
Received complimentary from Curlsmith in exchange for my honest review. I have flat dull curly hair, and this leave in conditioner works really well to give a nice bouncy volume to my curls. ...Full luscious curls!!...I am one happy curly girl! 10 out of 10 highly recommend. Gifted by curl smith
What it is: A leave-in conditioner that nourishes the cortex to plump hair and boost volume, for big, bouncy, moisturized curls.
Hair Type: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Provides immediate volume to your hair*
- Increases volume by 153%, transforming flat curls from dull to plumped and bouncy*
- Plumps density
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant-Based Stem Cell Complex: Nourishes the hair cortex.
- Jojoba Oil: Nourishes and moisturizes the hair.
- Ivy Leaf: A moisturization agent that’s ideal for hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldeh

ITEM: 2657443
Size: 9.8 oz / 289.8 ml
$40.50
The PATTERN Palo Santo Leave-In Conditioner is a fantastic product for healthier curls. ...I love the pattern brand for my daughters hair. She was really curly and thick hair. This leave in conditioner really moisturizes her curls and leaves them more manageable and keeps her hair feeling soft.
What it is: A leave-in conditioner that seals in moisture, detangles, and adds extra hydration while giving soft curl pattern definition.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Hold & Style Extending
Key Benefits:
- Tracee’s holy grail for styling
- Seals in moisture after washing and conditioning
- Adds extra hydration and soft curl definition
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aloe and Honey: Natural humectants that attract hydration.









