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Best All-In-One
Moroccanoil All In One Leave in Conditioner
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Best All-In-One
Moroccanoil All In One Leave in Conditioner
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- Hydrating
Cons
- Fragrance can be overpowering
Built around Morocconoil's star ingredient, argan oil, this leave-in conditioner fortifies weakened strands, protects against heat, and hydrates.
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Best Quick Fix
Maui Moisture Frizz-Free + Shea Butter Leave-in Conditioning Mist
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Best Quick Fix
Maui Moisture Frizz-Free + Shea Butter Leave-in Conditioning Mist
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- Smells amazing
Cons
- Watery consistency
A leave-in conditioner in the form of a mist makes wash-day more manageable and less time-consuming. Besides the intoxicating smell, the leave-in mist keeps frizz at bay so your curls can shine.
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Best for Everyday Health
MADAM by Madam C.J. Walker Detangling Leave-In Conditioner
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Best for Everyday Health
MADAM by Madam C.J. Walker Detangling Leave-In Conditioner
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- Easily combs through hair
Cons
- Thick consistency
While every product in the line promotes healthy scalp care, this leave-in, in particular, focuses on building up the hair's barrier to protect it from damage and any other stressors that can impede your hair's progress.
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Best for Moisture
Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner
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Best for Moisture
Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner
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- Great for detangling
Cons
- Can make hair crunchy
With honey as the main ingredient, you know you're getting moisture, hydration, and strength all in one bottle.
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Best for Protective Styles
Taliah Waajid Protective Styles Moisturizing & Strengthening Leave-in Conditioner with Biotin
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Best for Protective Styles
Taliah Waajid Protective Styles Moisturizing & Strengthening Leave-in Conditioner with Biotin
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- Gets under braids easily
Cons
- Can get messy
Whether you're about to install a protective style or you're taking down an old one, reach for Taliah Waajid's leave-in treatment, formulated with coconut milk, aloe, biotin, and more to keep your hair resilient no matter what style you put it in.
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Best For Strengthening
Rucker Roots Daily Leave In
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Best For Strengthening
Rucker Roots Daily Leave In
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- Softens hair
Cons
- Can get messy
The best part of this leave-in is the spray applicator. Refresh your hair mess-free with this treatment, which is formulated with biotin and sunflower seed oil for strength.
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Best For Salon Results
Kérastase Nutritive Blow-Dry Primer for Dry Hair
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Best For Salon Results
Kérastase Nutritive Blow-Dry Primer for Dry Hair
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- Great heat protectant
Cons
- Overpowering smell
Usually, leave-in conditioners are reserved for your hair after styling. However, Kérastase's leave-in treatment is meant to be used before applying heat, as it doubles as a moisturizing leave-in and a heat protectant.
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Best For Wash Day
PATTERN Leave-In Conditioner
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Best For Wash Day
PATTERN Leave-In Conditioner
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- Amazing slip
Cons
- Strong smell
Pattern Beauty's leave-in conditioner is a wash-day savior. When you need to smooth any knots or tangles, this product has just enough slip to glide effortlessly through your strands and leave your hair soft, luscious, and bouncy.
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Best Drugstore
L'Oreal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Heat Protection Leave-in Conditioner
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Best Drugstore
L'Oreal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Heat Protection Leave-in Conditioner
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- Super affordable
Cons
- Can feel greasy
Split ends and breakage often mean it's time for a cut. Thankfully, L'Oreal created a nourishing cocktail of oils and vitamins to repair damage to avoid a massive haircut.
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Best Splurge
Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil
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Best Splurge
Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil
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- Great for dry hair
Cons
- A bit pricey
If you need a leave-in conditioner that’s insanely nourishing and treats damaged hair, try Oribe’s Gold Lust Nourishing Oil. “This is a treatment for dry or damaged hair,” says celebrity stylist Charles McNair. “It can be used as an overnight treatment, applied before a blowdry or even after to add some shine to the hair.”
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Best For Taming Frizz
Briogeo Farewell Frizz Rosarco Milk Leave In Conditioning Spray
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Best For Taming Frizz
Briogeo Farewell Frizz Rosarco Milk Leave In Conditioning Spray
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- Great for fighting frizz
Cons
- Can be a little crunchy
Briogeo's Farewell Frizz stands out from the rest thanks to its spray bottle applicator. No more messy wash days, just spray the product throughout your hair and watch your hair flourish.
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Best For Humidity
Living Proof No Frizz Leave-in Conditioner
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Best For Humidity
Living Proof No Frizz Leave-in Conditioner
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- Softens hair
Cons
- Not best for fine hair
“This lightweight conditioner is perfect for all hair types and is great to keep hair bouncy and moving even on the most humid days," says Tracee Ellis Ross' hairdresser Yene Dametew.
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Best For Thirsty Curls
Kurlee Belle Thirsty Kurls Leave-in Conditioner
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Best For Thirsty Curls
Kurlee Belle Thirsty Kurls Leave-in Conditioner
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- Revives limp curls
Cons
- A bit watery
The Kurlee Belle Leave-In Conditioner gives your hair the same relief drinking water on a sweltering hot summer day gives. Because it has such great slip, your thirsty coils will be more manageable to manipulate and softer than ever.
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Best For Detangling
Sunny in Denbigh Leave In Conditioner/Detangler
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Best For Detangling
Sunny in Denbigh Leave In Conditioner/Detangler
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- Moisturizing
Cons
- A bit pricey
This miracle product transforms limp, dull hair with African medicinal herbs and essential oils to strengthen and hydrate your hair.
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Best For Curls
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Leave In Conditioner
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Best For Curls
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Leave In Conditioner
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- Great slip
Cons
- Can be flaky
Mielle Organic's cult-favorite leave-in conditioner is the reliable product your hair can always count on. Dry ends? Frizzy hair? Shapeless curls? Babassu oil, honey, and a slew of other natural ingredients work together to fight damage.
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Best For Weightless Feel
Garnier Whole Blends Leave-In Conditioner Legendary Olive
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Best For Weightless Feel
Garnier Whole Blends Leave-In Conditioner Legendary Olive
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- Super affordable
Cons
- Can feel sticky
Who says you can't find fantastic hair products at the drugstore? Hairstylist Tommy Buckett's favorite leave-in conditioner is Garnier's Whole Blends Replenishing Legendary Olive Conditioner. “I love Garnier's Whole Blends Replenishing Legendary Olive Conditioner because it’s lightweight and can be used as a styling product, plus it adds major shine.”
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Best For Heat Protection
it's a 10 miracle leave-in product
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Best For Heat Protection
it's a 10 miracle leave-in product
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- Great for heat styling
Cons
- Can feel sticky
A staple in every hair stylist's bag, the it’s a 10 miracle leave-in does exactly what the name suggests—works miracles. The multipurpose product moisturizes and protects the hair, especially before heat styling. The spray also adds sheen without weighing the hair down.
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Best For Intense Moisture
Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner
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Best For Intense Moisture
Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner
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- Super moisturizing
Cons
- Can feel greasy
Need some serious hair TLC? Then Mizani’s 25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Treatment is a must. According to celebrity hairstylist Mann Nance, this product is nothing short of a miracle. “Not only does it condition hair, but it also provides 25 useful benefits such as improved moisture, strength, and overall hair health. It’s also a wonderful primer that preps hair for various styles.”
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Best For Frizz Prevention
OUAI Detangling and Frizz Fighting Leave in Conditioner
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Best For Frizz Prevention
OUAI Detangling and Frizz Fighting Leave in Conditioner
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- Smooths hair
Cons
- Overpowering scent
This leave-in is infused with thermal protection to fight frizz and tame flyaways. But it’s the smell that really pulls you in, leaving your hair smelling like a bed of roses.
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Best For Detangling
Vernon Francois Leave-In Conditioner
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Best For Detangling
Vernon Francois Leave-In Conditioner
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- Great slip
Cons
- Not best for fine hair
Don’t you love a product that makes detangling easier? Vernon Francois’ leave-in is formulated with African tulip tree extracts and amino acids to define curls, tame frizz, and nourish strands with just a few spritzes.
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