13 Best Leave-In Conditioners For Every Hair Type and Concern

LolaVie Perfecting Leave-In Conditioner ($31)

Best for: Lightweight styling

Free of water and 99 percent naturally derived, this frizz-fighting, hydrating and protecting formula is the little black dress of any hair routine. It does it all in one lightweight, non-greasy step you can always count on.

Odele Leave-In Conditioner ($12)

Best for: Defining curls

This lightweight formula infuses strands with amino acids for softer, more resilient hair over time. It’s great for all hair types and textures, but is seriously impressive when defining and adding bounce to curls.

K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask ($75)

Best for: Bleached or chemically treated hair

Patented peptide technology powers this leave-in formula that reverses hair damage in just four minutes, making it a no-brainer for nursing bleached or seriously damaged hair back to health.

Crown Affair The Leave-In Conditioner ($48)

Best for: All-day maintenance

Made to hydrate and protect hair whether wet or dry, this daily leave-in formula is packed with lightweight oils and natural actives to delete dryness and frizz on contact—whether before styling or as a midday refresh.

MONDAY Repair Leave-In Conditioner ($6)

Best for: Budget-friendly repair

Along with adding smoothness and shine, keratin, wheat protein and natural oils like jojoba and almond oils get to work to hydrate and repair damaged strands.

Dae Hair Mirage Mist Leave-In Conditioner ($30)

Best for: Heat-styling protection

Packed with desert botanicals like prickly pear seed oil and cactus flower extract to condition and strength train hair, this multitasking mist also protects from high heat, softens and detangles for a does-it-all hair solution you’ll love.

Coco & Eve Like A Virgin Leave-in Conditioner ($22)

Best for: Damaged, brittle hair

This detangling and hydrating leave-in conditioner uses a blend of coconut, avocado oil and rice proteins to help restore damaged hair back to its softest virgin-like state.

Bondi Boost Tangle Therapy Leave-In Conditioner ($30)

Best for: Tangles

If unruly hair is your main concern, this tangle-taming formula’s worth trying. Amino acids, vegan collagen and pro-vitamin B5 help to hydrate and reinforce strands while keeping knots at bay.

The Rootist BioBrew Fermented Leave-in Hair Serum for Damage Repair ($48)

Best for: Scalp health

Not your average leave-in conditioner, this concentrated treatment is free of water and infused with the brand’s multivitamin superfood (Rootbiomic Ferment) to hydrate, tame, protect and repair for “up to three times stronger hair in just one use.”

Act + Acre 2% Squalene Anti-Frizz Leave In Conditioner ($48)

Best for: Dry hair

A must-try for frizzy, damaged or dry hair, this high-tech formula is infused with a high concentration of squalane, snow mushroom and meadowfoam seed oil to keep hair healthy, hydrated and shielded from the elements.

Arey Live In Mist Leave-In Conditioner ($36)

Best for: Preventing grays

Antioxidant-rich raspberry seed oil and hydrating jojoba oil power this smart leave-in conditioner that shields hair from UV damage, a key contributor to grey hair.

Better Not Younger No Remorse Heat Protection & Taming Spray ($33)

Best for: Mature hair

Super hydrating and able to protect hair from heat up to 450 degrees, this vitamin E–infused formula keeps mature hair looking young and healthy.

Donna’s Recipe Sweet Potato Pie Extra Creamy Leave In Conditioner ($16)

Best for: Natural curls

Loved for its ability to deeply nourish between washes and “keep curls defined,” this leave-in from Tabitha Brown has countless five-star reviews. Along with its curl-loving benefits, users can’t get enough of the “out of this world” scent.