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Home • Hair

9 Best Leave-In Conditioners For Dry Hair

These leave-in conditioners are perfect for hydrating low porosity hair.
9 Best Leave-In Conditioners For Dry Hair
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By Jennifer Ford · Updated December 6, 2020
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Summer has officially begun, so it’s time to stock up on leave-in conditioners that will keep your hair hydrated as temperatures rise.

For women with low porosity hair, a hair type that doesn’t easily retain moisture, it’s important to select a leave-in conditioner that contains humectants like honey, aloe vera and rice proteins, to prevent further moisture loss.

It’s also essential to use a lightweight formula. Thick leave-in conditioners tend to sit on top of low porosity hair, and this could lead to product buildup, which in turn could make it more difficult for locks to get the moisture they need.

So below, we created a list of leave-in conditioners for low porosity curls and coils that check all of the boxes.

01
Camille Rose Honey Hydrate Leave-In Conditioner
This leave-in conditioner made from pure honey, locks in moisture, and transforms crunchy curls into soft, smooth strands.
9 Best Leave-In Conditioners For Dry Hair
Photo: Target
available at Target $14 Shop Now
02
MICHE Lavish Leave-In Conditioner
Women of all curl-kind swear by this moisture-rich leave-in conditioner for detangling hair and quenching dry curls.
9 Best Leave-In Conditioners For Dry Hair
Photo: MICHE
available at MICHE $18 Shop Now
03
OYIN Handmade Honey Hemp Detangling and Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner
This Black-owned brand developed a leave-in conditioner made from hemp seed oil, pure honey and silk, that will leave your hair feeling luxuriously smooth.
9 Best Leave-In Conditioners For Dry Hair
Photo: Oyin Handmade
available at Naturally Curly $14 Shop Now
04
As I Am Leave-In Conditioner
Not only is this rich leave-in conditioner formulated to seal in moisture, but it’s also made to strengthen our tresses.
9 Best Leave-In Conditioners For Dry Hair
Target
available at Target $10 Shop Now
05
SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Leave-In Milk
This formula made from Manuka honey soothes the scalp and leaves locks soft and ultra-moist.
9 Best Leave-In Conditioners For Dry Hair
Photo: Target
available at Target $10 Shop Now
06
tgin Green Tea Super Moist Leave In Conditioner
Replenish thirsty curls with this mix of hydrating ingredients that includes Green tea and Argan oil for reducing breakage, and nourishing strands from the root to tip.
9 Best Leave-In Conditioners For Dry Hair
Photo: Target
available at Target $15 Shop Now
07
Mielle Rice Water Collection Moisturizing Hair Milk
This daily rice water moisturizer is infused with ingredients like castor oil and coconut oil for strengthening and moisturizing dry hair.
9 Best Leave-In Conditioners For Dry Hair
Photo: Mielle
available at Mielle $10 Shop Now
08
Creme Of Nature Mango & Shea Butter Ultra-Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner
Here’s a creamy leave-in conditioner that’s made from natural mango and shea butter that leaves hair feeling soft and smelling amazing!
9 Best Leave-In Conditioners For Dry Hair
Photo: Amazon
available at Amazon $7 Shop Now
09
Carol’s Daughter Almond Milk Daily Leave-In Conditioner
This lightweight mist is perfect for protecting hair from breakage and environmental damage while in a protective style.
9 Best Leave-In Conditioners For Dry Hair
Photo: Target
available at Target $11 Shop Now
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