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.
$35.50
The leave in conditioner removes any tangles and helps my curls clump better. ...Shiny curls that last all day...This leave in conditioner is absolutely amazing. I can’t believe how soft it leaves my hair.
What it is: A blue-tansy-based daily leave-in conditioner that preps, strengthens, and repairs dry or color-treated hair.
Hair Type: Medium and Thick
Hair Texture: Curly and Coily
Hair Concerns: Curl-Enhancing, Damage/Split Ends/Breakage, Heat Protection
$27.00
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
Leave in conditioner...I have thick curly hair and this product was heaven sent. I never brush my hair dry because of the curls so I used this product when my hair was semi wet out the shower. ...I have less frizz and my curls look pretty defined and hydrated. Btw I use a redken shampoo and conditioner, the Ouai curl cream and Kerastase hair oil on my ends.
What it is: A leave-in conditioner that primes, detangles, preserves color vibrancy, protects from heat damage up to 450° F, and adds shine from root to tip.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture:Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Frizz
- Heat Protection
$15.00
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. ...Great Leave-in product!...I am always searching for a good leave in for my curly, color-treated hair. This product is fantastic.
What it is: A leave-in conditioner that primes, detangles, preserves color vibrancy, protects from heat damage up to 450° F, and adds shine from root to tip.
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
$44.00
Perfect Leaving Conditioner For my Curly Hair...Every time I try an Olaplex product I know it's going to be very hard not to fall in love with it. And in this case the leave conditioner has quickly become one of my favorites for my 3b curly hair. ...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
$49.00
Didn't really work very well in my wavy/curly hair, no curl definition or conditioning properties at all!...Help my wavy hair to curls...My hair seems to try so hard to curl but my curls always fade away when they dry.
What it is: A leave-in conditioner infused with vitamins and antioxidant-rich argan oil to keep curls soft, defined, and hydrated.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
-Curl Enhancing
- Dryness
- Frizz
ITEM: 2657443
Size: 9.8 oz / 289.8 ml
$38.00
Great for boosting curls...I received this leave in conditioner from pattern beauty. I have always had curly hair but since having kiddos my hair has turned from curly to frizzy and way less curly. ...Curly curly curly...I got the shampoo and the leave in conditioner. I have mixed loose curls I thought my curls went away.
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.
$38.00
Best curl leave in I’ve tried so far...I used the Moisture Milk after using a spray leave in conditioner and this is the best curl leave in I have used by far! ...Overly rich conditioners/ leave-ins make my hair greasy and this one is offers and the perfect balance for my hair.
What it is: A lightweight moisturizing cream for curls, coils, and tight textures providing long-lasting moisture, leaving strands shiny and supple.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Frizz
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Provides long-lasting moisture for curls
- Leaves strands shiny and supple
- Perfect for refreshing twist outs and wash-and-gos
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also glute