Don’t get it twisted, the best conditioners deserve a place in a well rounded haircare routine. Even if you think you’ve got things covered with a weekly deep conditioning hair mask and a hydrating hair oil, conditioners do actually serve a unique purpose. “A conditioner smooths and seals the hair’s cuticle after shampooing, adding shine, detangling, and providing light hydration,” celebrity hairstylist Briget Brager tells Vogue. Fellow pro hair stylist agrees, encouraging us to think of conditioners as part of our daily (or however often you wash your lengths) hair health care.
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Below are the best conditioners for every hair type, according to the experts. After a few washes, you won’t have to go to great lengths (see what we did there) to see softer, more manageable hair.
Best for Super Soft Hair: Roz Hair Foundation Conditioner
- Why We Love It: Think of this conditioner as the haircare equivalent of a nourishing face cream. It features the kind of high-quality ingredients you’d normally associate with luxury skincare, which contributes to its indulgent feel. “Roz’s smoothing conditioner is great for all hair types, especially fine, straight, wavy hair. It’s light and perfect for daily use—it’s formulated with peptides and packs a nice little punch without adding any extra weight to your lengths,” says Brager. After rinsing and drying, expect hair that feels soft, smooth, and almost plush—like it’s been pampered with professional-level care
- Editor’s Note: “I’ve been loyal to Rōz’s Foundation shampoo and conditioner since it launched—the scent is heavenly (Mara, you’re a genius!) and formulated with a botanical oil blend of grape seed, walnut, ginger root extract, and frankincense that makes my natural waves look their best when air-dried.” —Talia Abbas, associate shopping director
- Key Ingredients: Avocado oil, pea protein, peptides, walnut seed extract, grape fruit extract, ceramide blend (NP, AP, and EOP)
- Best For: All hair types in pursuit of softer-to-the-touch lengths
- Size: 10.1 oz
