Do you often find that your natural hair could use a much-needed moisture boost? We hear you. Afro hair requires a lot of TLC because - as we all know - maintaining our tresses requires time, effort, and a whole heap of amazing products. Getting the right products that work for you and your hair type is essential, but this can be a bit of a trial and error process because curl types and textures vary so much.
Luckily, introducing a leave-in conditioner can truly change your haircare game; they help stop breakage, refresh curls and prevent the one thing we all dread - tangles.
Thinner hair types will benefit from lighter products to prevent the hair from being weighed down. If you have thicker hair, richer products are a better choice, because let's face it, getting through bottles of products to condition your hair is never ideal.
If you're currently rocking your natural hair, you’ll know how important it is to keep your luscious locks hydrated, as it doesn't take much for the dreaded dryness to set in.
Take a look at some of our faves below to help leave your hair feeling nourished.
SHOP: Leave-in conditioners for textured and curly Afro hair
SHOP: Best leave-in conditioners for afro hair
1 of 6Cantu Shea Butter Leave in Conditioning Repair Cream
If moisture and curl definition is something you're looking for in a leave-in, then this is the one for you. The Cantu shea butter leaves hair feeling soft, helps to reduce frizz and combats dryness. Plus, a little goes a long way thanks to its thick consistency. Sounds good to us.
£7.99
2 of 6Incredibly Rich Oil Moisturizing Hair Lotion
Give your locks some serious moisture with this gem. ORS is always on hand to help us with our hair care needs, and this product is no exception. It's thick and rich, leaving hair feeling softer and strengthened. If that's not enough, it also promotes healthy hair growth.
3 of 6African Pride Moisture Miracle Coconut Oil & Baobab Oil Leave-In Cream
Prepare for hydration and strengthened tresses with this leave-in. It contains a blend of two of our fave oils, coconut oil to condition and repair. Plus baobab oil to restore the hair. Use on dry or damp hair and let the leave-in work its magic.
£8.35
- Rrp: £8.99
4 of 6Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil
If like many of us, your hair is paying the price for too much heat damage or colour treatment, this product is a must-have. Shea Moisture has come through with this leave-in, which includes one of our fave products - Jamaican Black Castor Oil. It strengthens to help bring your hair back to health.
5 of 6Aunt Jackies Quench Moisture Intensive Leave In Conditioner
Make dryness a thing of the past with this leave-in. This conditioner hydrates and moisturises hair without leaving it feeling too heavy. If you find yourself faced with a sea of tangles, this will help you tackle them. It also smells great.
£9.94
6 of 6FYC Leave In Conditioner for Curly Hair
FYC For Your Curls has all bases covered when it comes to leave-in conditioner. After treating your curls with their hair care line make your afro hair pop with the vegan-friendly sulfate-free leave-in packed with shea butter, olive oil and aloe vera to moisturise and define curls.
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Why should you use a leave-in conditioner?
Afro hair requires a lot of maintenance, so it’s important that we take time to look after it so that it can remain as healthy as possible. Leave-in conditioners should be applied after shampooing and conditioning, but you may find that your hair needs a boost afterwards.
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Leave-in conditioners can be used alongside other hair products you use to care for your tresses. Leave-ins are a great way of strengthening hair that may have been heat or colour damaged. If your hair is thick, this can also help make your locks more manageable.
How often should you apply leave-in conditioner to your hair?
This is definitely down to personal choice and what you think is best for your hair. You may feel that your hair has all the moisture it needs after one use, but often a leave-in may have to be applied a few times before your next wash. Hair should be well moisturised, and a leave-in is great for this. Leave-ins can also be used regularly as a styling product to help revive curls.