Leave-in Conditioner

Leave-In Conditioners and Leave-In Hair Treatments

A leave-in conditioner goes on after washing and stays in, adding moisture, slip and easier detangling without a rinse. Adore Beauty's range covers sprays, lotions and creams, as well as richer leave-in hair treatments, from brands including AVEDA, Coco & Eve, Kérastase, Oribe, Redken and Virtue.

How to Choose a Leave-In Conditioner for Your Hair Type

Start with what your hair needs most. For dry or dehydrated hair, look for hydrating formulas. The Virtue Strength And Shield Leave In Conditioner is listed for dry, dehydrated and frizzy hair and includes heat protection. You can also browse our hair treatments for dry hair and frizzy haircare ranges.

Colour-treated or damaged hair can suit the Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave in Lotion 150ml, which is listed for colour protection, breakage and split ends, and frizz. Fine hair generally does better with lightweight formulas, such as the Oribe Supershine Light Moisturising Cream, a lightweight leave-in listed for fine or limp hair. Whatever you choose, apply a small amount to the mid-lengths and ends, and add more only if you need it.

For curls and waves, our curly haircare range is a good place to start. The Oribe Supershine Light Moisturising Cream is listed for curl control and frizz, and suits curly, wavy and straight hair. The Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave in Lotion 150ml is listed for curly, wavy and coily hair types. Apply to damp hair and work through the lengths with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb.

Leave-In Conditioner Formats: Sprays, Lotions and Creams

Sprays are quick to apply evenly and tend to feel the lightest, which makes them a practical choice between washes. Lotions sit in the middle, with light hydration and detangling. Creams and richer leave-in hair treatments give more nourishment and usually suit thick, coarse or very dry hair. Many leave-ins also include heat protection, but check the label, and if yours doesn't, layer it under a separate heat protectant before styling.

How to Use Leave-In Conditioner

Apply to towel-dried or damp hair after shampooing and conditioning, concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends rather than the roots. Comb through to distribute the product, then style as usual. Not sure whether your hair is dry or dehydrated? Our guide to the difference between dry and dehydrated hair can help you choose.