In the winter, hair exposed to freezing windchills — and the searing hot shower that follows — is prone to extreme dryness. Right now, that moisture zap may be worsened by seasonal itchy scalp, at-home colour, or the fact that your hair hasn’t seen a pair of scissors in months, with the split, frizzy ends to prove it.
If you can relate, you might be in need of a conditioner upgrade. According to Fabian Lliguin, NYC-based hair pro and co-founder of Rahua, a hydrating conditioner will be your best defence against winter damage. “Dry, porous hair can be exhibited as flat, frizzy, or fried-looking strands, depending on your texture,” Lliguin explains. “The best and easiest way to avoid this is to keep your hair as hydrated as possible, using a sulphate-free shampoo followed by a hydrating conditioner to create a protective, moisture-sealed barrier around the hair shaft.”
If you’re set with a gentle, non-stripping shampoo, find a best-in-class moisturising conditioner ahead.
Ouidad Curl Immersion Triple Treat Deep Conditioner
If you’re looking for extra moisture plus curl definition, a deep conditioner may be your best bet. This one from Ouidad combines coconut, avocado, and grapeseed oils to instantly revive brittle and breaking ends.
Ouidad Curl Immersion Triple Threat Treat Deep Conditioner, $, available at Naturalistic Products
Rahua Hydration Conditioner
Lliguin’s go-to conditioner is his own: Rahua’s Hydration formula. The proprietary blend of Amazonian oils and protein-bonding sugars help drive moisture deep into the cuticle of the hair to restore bounce and shine.
Rahua Hydration Conditioner, $, available at Cult Beauty
Briogeo Curl Charisma Rice Amino + Shea Curl Defining Conditioner
One of our favourite Black-owned hair brands, Briogeo, makes a top-rated moisturising conditioner that restores elasticity to curls and leaves hair feeling soft and detangled. Grab the Super Moisture shampoo for a double dose of hydration.
Briogeo Rice Amino & Shea Curl Defining Conditioner, $, available at Beauty Bay
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Conditioner
This naturally-derived honey-and-oil blend infuses hair with humectants that lock in moisture to restore even the most brittle strands.
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Conditioner, $, available at Lookfantastic
Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
If you haven’t tried Olaplex yet, now’s the time. Snag the Bond Maintenance conditioner and your hair will feel smoother and healthier almost instantly.
Olaplex No 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, $, available at Cult Beauty
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Conditioner
Think of this conditioner like a water-gel moisturiser. It’s featherlight, making it great pick for anyone with thin or fine hair in need of hydration without the extra weight.
Bumble and bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Conditioner, $, available at LookFantastic
Moroccanoil Hydrating Conditioner
Not only will your hair feel smoother and more manageable with this Moroccanoil conditioner, it’ll smell amazing — like a blend of tropical florals and amber musk.
Moroccanoil Hydrating Conditioner, $, available at FeelUnique
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