The 12 Best Leave-In Conditioners For Natural Hair

Co-washing, conditioning, or deep conditioning hair during a shower is one thing—but you're missing an entire piece of the puzzle if you aren't using leave-in conditioner afterwards, too. Sprays, serums, and creamy conditioners help natural hair retain moisture, wave away breakage, and add a bit of ease (and de-tangling) to your styling routine. Ahead, 11 editor-approved leave-in conditioners for curls, coils, and natural hair of any style.

PATTERN

ulta.com

$42.00

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Mielle

mielleorganics.com

$9.99

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Uncomplicated and easy on the wallet, this cult favorite from Mielle is the hair version of your favorite all-in-one facial moisturizer. Avocado and almond oils work quickly in the short term for styling, and help to create more moisturized, shinier hair with repeated use.

Curls

sallybeauty.com

$8.74

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Have your curls reached their breaking point—literally? Then it's time to grab Curls' very recognizable bottle. The leave-in formula is specifically made for overworked hair, with coconut oil and hydrolyzed quinoa here to save the day. Or, at least, make your hair so much softer and happier.

Mizani

sephora.com

$23.00

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Coconut oil might be the key ingredient adding noticeable shine and moisture to hair, but the real star here is fennel seed oil—it's the ingredient that will keep your hair strong and breakage-free.

Jim And Henry

blkgrn.com

$30.00

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Cleanly formulated with refreshing rosemary oil, this water-based leave-in uses shea butter to moisturize curls and coils, and doubles as a hydrating styler.

Ranavat

ranavat.com

$70.00

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Ranavat's luxurious and lightweight hair serum is formulated with only three ingredients: sunflower oil, jasmine oil, and amla extract. Still, its benefits are impressive—use it if you want to keep breakage away and fortify dry hair and scalp. (Plus, it smells like a jasmine perfume for your hair.)

EVOLVh

credobeauty.com

$29.00

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Sometimes, you just don't want to get hands (or nails) covered in conditioner. This spray-on formula for curly hair types makes moisturizing all over easy and mess-free—while also detangling, heat-protecting, and upping glossiness.

As I Am

target.com

$9.99

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Another budget-friendly favorite, this drugstore leave-in is perfect for anyone that's nursing their hair back to health, since it assists in sealing the hair cuticle and creates effortless, snag-free combing while hair is still wet.

Oribe

dermstore.com

$38.00

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Naturally, Oribe's version of a leave-in is very chic and very powerful. The brand's signature complex—made with watermelon, lychee, and edelweiss extracts—protects hair's natural keratin supply. In other words: your hair looks its best from the inside out.

Carol's Daughter

amazon.com

$10.49

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Breakage is frustrating. Full stop. But the soy protein and pro-vitamin B5 in this leave-in will help strengthen tender, delicate hair quicker than you'd think. Just make sure you get into the habit of actually using it—which is made even easier by the spray packaging.

Briogeo

briogeohair.com

$20.00

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"Frizz" isn't necessarily bad at all—it can actually be great if you're going for a volumized style. But if you're battling flyaways while after sleek hair, then Briogeo's leave-in spray does the trick without feeling heavy.

Bumble and bumble

sephora.com

$28.00

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About to spend all day outside? Then you need UV protection. The filters in this leave-in actually keep your hair healthy and moisturized while you're frolicking under the sun.