An essential step in any hair care routine, conditioner's primary purpose is to add moisture back into your hair after shampooing, which keeps your hair hydrated, nourished, and strong.
But the benefits don’t stop there: “[Conditioner] detangles, adds shine, and many of the conditioners on the market now can deeply repair heat damage after one-time use,” says Sunnie Brook, a Los Angeles-based celebrity hairstylist. “It also refortifies the cuticle with a protective coating, ensuring your hair continues to grow and not break.”
To find the best conditioners for every hair type, we spent hours researching ingredients, formula types, overall value, and more for dozens of products. In addition to talking to Brook, we also sought the advice of two more experts: Chad White, the national director of education at Zenagen Hair Care, and Shelly Aguirre, a hairstylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago.
Read on to learn more about our top picks and find out how to choose the best conditioner for your hair.
