The Best Leave-In Conditioners for Curly Hair

Keep your curls in tip top condition with this formula from Shea Moisture's best-selling Jamaican Black Castor Oil range, ideal for curly, kinky, wavy and natural hair.. It's natural, certified organic - and deeply restoring, of course. Castor oil detangles the hair while shea butter softens it and peppermint refreshes your scalp.

Another drugstore favorite hair care product is this leave-in treatment, also from Shea Moisture. Suitable for natural curls from 1A to 4C, this formula is perfect for detangling, hydrating and acting as a barrier against heat damage. It also helps prevent any future breakages using a winning mixture of coconut oil and sweet almond oil. And if that wasn't enough, it’s cruelty-free too.

This leave-in conditioning cream is a firm favourite among curly haired beauty lovers thanks to the ultra-nourishing and moisturising formulation. It contains a blend of pure shea butter and natural oils which help restore your dry tresses while also repairing any damaged split ends. It’s also super affordable, which leaves room to splurge on other beauty essentials.

For a quick and easy option, take a look at this leave-in conditioner spray. Simply spritz onto your damp, freshly washed locks to help add instant hydration. It provides flexibility and bounce to your style without weighing down your curls. For the full curl routine, start with the Curl Passion Shampoo and Curl Passion Conditioner.

Philip Kingsley has a cult following of hair care aficionados and its not hard to see why. Their must-have conditioning spray treatment gets to work quickly repairing damage from heat styling tools and detangling any pesky knots. To do so, the lightweight solution contains hydrolysed elastin, almond seedcake extract and panthenol, which also adds plenty of moisture to your strands.

Infused with Manuka honey and Ceramide for curly, very curly and coily hair, this lightweight mist helps rehydrate and reactivate curl definition between washes. Whether you've skipped one too many wash days or are simply in need of a little boost, this spray allows you to hit refresh on those curls.

Curly hair tends to be dryer than straighter hair, which means it tends to frizz more - but you don't have to worry about all that with this deeply conditioning treatment from Redken. It makes the hair less prone to tangles and knots, fights breakage and moisturises the hair with coconut oil for serious shine and softness.

Label.M deliver the goods with this strengthening leave-in conditioner. It smooths out frizz and dryness, makes curls more defined and manageable, and even shields the hair from UV rays and hot styling tools so you have less damage.

This leave-in treatment from Unite is specially designed for all curly and coily hair types. Use a small amount evenly across the hair to add definition and movement to your curl pattern. Enriched with rice proteins, this formula also helps protect and repair each strand to prevent frizz and flyaways.

A final one to add to the shopping list is the expert offering from Wella, a spray from the brand's Nutricurls range for curly, wavy and textured hair. Powered by Nourish-In Complex, which contains wheat bran extract, jojoba oil, vitamin E and proteins, this leave-in product intensely moisturises hair while also defining rings, taming frizz and shielding the hair from humidity. You'll be left with more manageable and polished hair.