A conditioner is a hair styling product that helps to keep hair healthy and looking good by providing nutrients and moisture. It can also be used to reduce frizz and smooth out the hair. Here are some of the best gentle conditioners available today.
ITEM: 2379097
Size: 8.0 oz/ 236 mL
$38.00
This is a very gentle conditioner, which I love. I have fine, oily hair so heavy conditioners can really weigh my hair down. ...I like that this is a very gentle and nourishing conditioner without sulfates or silicones.
What it is: A gentle, hypoallergenic, dermatologist-approved conditioner with nourishing and soothing ingredients—and without fragrance or essential oils.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Shine
- Color Safe
Key Benefits:
- Gentle and free of essential oils
- Soothes the skin
- Calms, nourishes, and hydrates
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aloe Vera: Contains vitamins and minerals known to provide antimicrobial and irritation-minimizing benefits.
- Oat Milk: Contains polysaccharides and is rich in omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin B.
ITEM: 2379105
Size: 5.9 oz/ 174 mL
$34.00
It gets the job done and has a gentle fragrance. If makes my hair super soft and less frizzy. ...Briogeo is my go to brand and this aloe and oat milk leaves my hair soft, hydrated, and frizz free! I use this right after the shampoo & conditioner set for the best results!
What it is: A dermatologist-approved, fragrance- and essential-oil-free leave-in detangler formulated with aloe vera and oat extract to leave hair shiny.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Shine
- Color Safe
Key Benefits:
- Gentle and free of essential oils
- Soothes skin
- Calms, nourishes, and hydrates
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aloe Vera: Contains vitamins and minerals that are known to provide anti-microbial and irritation-minimizing benefits.
- Oat Milk: Contains polysaccharides and is rich in omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin B.
ITEM: 2431278
Size: 33.8 oz
$93.50
It gives that deep surge of hydration without weighing my fine hair down, leaving it soft and healthy-looking instead of coated. Knowing it’s vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and made with clean, natural ingredients makes it even better & it’s proof that a product can be both gentle and seriously effective....Great conditioner for dry hair....This is one of my top conditioners I’ve ever used. I have wavy, thick hair and I don’t like when it feels heavy with a lot of conditioners.
What it is: A bestselling, super-moisturizing conditioner that quenches dry hair and is scientifically shown to decrease hair breakage after just two uses.
Key Benefits:
- Nourishing and hydrating ingredients restore essential moisture to dry, damaged hair
- Gentle formula is great for daily use
- Rich and creamy formula leaves all hair types and textures feeling soft and smooth
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Micro-Encapsulated Argan Oil: Conditions hair to combat dryness and minimize frizz.
- Sweet Almond Oil: Boosts moisture and enhances shine.
- Algae Extract: Provides a potent dose of antioxidants to help nourish and protect hair
ITEM: 2971034
Size: 8 fl oz/236 ml
$38.00
What it is: A limited-edition take on Briogeo’s Super Moisture Conditioner—the same hydrating, strand-strengthening formula, now with a gourmand vanilla-cake scent.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
- Dryness
Key Benefits:
- Nourishing and hydrating ingredients restore essential moisture to dry, damaged hair
- Gentle formula is great for daily use
- Rich and creamy formula leaves all hair types and textures feeling soft and smooth
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Micro-Encapsulated Argan Oil: Conditions, combats dryness, and minimizes frizz
- Sweet Almond Oil: Boosts moisture
$25.00
What it is: A color-safe conditioner for all hair types that leaves oily, dull, and limp strands beautifully lustrous and bouncy without stripping or over-drying.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
What Else You Need to Know: Take care with gentle daily cleansing that supports healthy hair. Oily, dull, and limp strands are left beautifully lustrous and bouncy without stripping or over-drying. Color-safe and designed for all hair types.
$76.00
I love this 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner for my curly hair. It is gentle enough for using every day and helps with my tangles as well. ...Helps me to throughly wash my scalp and avoid all the buildup I tend to get from other shampoos and conditioners. Makes my hair soft too! This was gifted to me by curlsmith in exchange for my honest review.
What it is: A two-in-one shampoo and conditioner that gently cleanses hair—without stripping away its natural oils.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Flaky/Dry Scalp
- Scalp Build Up
$19.00
I’m learning that taking care of the scalp is a necessity to maintaining your hair. This conditioner felt so moisturizing and I love the clean gentle scent. ...It leaves the scalp feeling soothed and the hair soft, smooth, and easy to detangle. With a gentle formula and a pleasant fragrance, this conditioner promotes scalp health while keeping hair nourished and manageable.
What it is: A nourishing, moisturizing conditioner that soothes oily and dry scalps—formulated with niacinamide and salicylic acid to visibly reduce flakes and redness.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Flaky, Dry Scalp
- Oily Scalp
Key Benefits:
- Hydrates the scalp and soothes discomfort
- Visibly reduces flakes, oiliness, and redness
- Leaves hair soft, bouncy, and shiny
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Argan Oil: Is an antioxidant-rich, natural oil that nourishes the hair and scalp.
- Salicylic Acid: Is a gentle exfoliant that fights flakes and prevents oil buildup.
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3):
$40.50
The conditioner adds just the right amount of moisture. ...I feel like conditioners are the staple of any solid haircare regimen, so if the conditioner does its job then everything else had to have effectively done its job as well, and this conditioner was a win.
What it is: A nourishing, moisturizing conditioner that soothes oily and dry scalps—formulated with niacinamide and salicylic acid to visibly reduce flakes and redness.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Flaky, Dry Scalp
- Oily Scalp
Key Benefits:
- Hydrates the scalp and soothes discomfort
- Visibly reduces flakes, oiliness, and redness
- Leaves hair soft, bouncy, and shiny
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Argan Oil: Is an antioxidant-rich, natural oil that nourishes the hair and scalp.
- Salicylic Acid: Is a gentle exfoliant that fights flakes and prevents oil buildup.
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3):
$90.50
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] This conditioner is amazing! It leaves your hair soft and smooth, but it also leaves it super clean. ...[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] The Ashita Supreme Ultra Smoothing Conditioner has significantly improved my hair care routine.
What it is: A multi-benefit gentle conditioner that nourishes hair for immediate and long-lasting frizz control, less breakage, and hair that’s three times shinier.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
$30.00
So, if you're looking for a conditioner that's gentle on your curls and packed with benefits, VERB Curl Conditioner is definitely worth a try....Makes my hair soft - worth a try...However, I usually only wash my hair twice a week and I noticed that with this conditioner my hair doesn't stay as soft and manageable between washes as it does with other conditioners I've used in the past.
What it is: A conditioner that detangles waves, curls, and coils while providing moisture and frizz control.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Frizz
Key Benefits:
- Defines curls and softens hair
- Reduces frizz
- Increases curl elasticity
Highlighted Ingredients:
- SunflowerCurl Complex: Helps nourish, detangle, and define curly hair.
- Castor Oil: Adds rich moisture to hair.
- Jojoba Oil: Moisturizes hair and protects against dryness and breakage.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclosan,
