10 Hair Moisturizers That You Should Be Using, Uh, Yesterday

Hi, I'm about to drop some serious knowledge on you: Every single hair texture—including thick and coily, or flat and fine—requires a moisturizer. Yup, even if you use the most hydrating cleansers and conditioners, you're still missing out on so much potential for shine, softness, and strength when you don't treat your hair to a moisturizer. For the record, hair moisturizers are any leave-in or rinse-out treatment that's specifically formulated to hydrate the sh*t out of your hair (among other things, obvs, like smooth flyaways, create definition, or treat damage). And because they come in so many varieties, whether you're looking for a lightweight leave-in conditioner or a creamy mask, there's really no excuse not to be using one with now.

But the broad concept of "hair moisturizers" can be a bit...confusing. That's why I made it easy for you by handpicking the 10 best hair moisturizers for every texture and concern, ahead. Do yourself a favor and start using these this ASAP (your dry-ass hair will thank you).