Feeling tired of your dull and frizzy locks? Sometimes, your hair care routine needs more than just regular shampoo and conditioner to amp it up. If you have been searching for the next hair care products, you might want to add leave-in conditioners to your list. Although they may seem underrated for some reason, this product can actually improve your overall hair conditions. To get you started, Beauty Insider has gathered all the essential deets that you need to know about leave-in conditioners.

What is a leave-in conditioner?

A leave-in conditioner is a conditioning product that is applied to freshly shampooed and conditioned hair and left on after your next wash. Unlike the usual conditioners that you would need to rinse out after a few minutes, you do not need to rinse this out, as it needs to stay in your hair until the next time you wash your hair.

Leave-in conditioners are used to add extra conditioning to your hair and provide your locks with moisture and softness. Also, leave-in conditioners come in forms of liquid, creams and sprays.

What is the purpose of using leave-in conditioners?

Moisturises dry hair

One of the main purposes of leave-in conditioners is to provide further moisture and keep your hair hydrated. These conditioners are usually used on kinkier types of hair that require more moisture than a regular conditioner is able to provide. Not only that, leave-in conditioners typically contain humectants that help soften and hydrate your hair making the strands of your hair stronger and elastic.

Detangles knots

A good leave-in conditioner has ingredients that add softness and slip to unruly hair. That makes the detangling process a whole lot smoother. Also, if your hair tangles and knots easily, using a leave-in conditioner will help release the knots and make your hair more brushable and easier to style. Additionally, this conditioner also prevents your hair from breakage, helps retain the length of your hair and smoothens your split ends.

Protects hair and environmental damage

When you get too much of sun and when you swim in pools that are filled with chlorine, your hair becomes dehydrated, the colours of your hair fades, it becomes brittle and has split ends. Hence, when you use leave-in conditioners, the product coats your strands of hair and protects it from the damaging effects of environmental agents.

Barrier against heat

Before you blow-dry your hair, use hair straighteners or curling irons, you need to use a heat protectant to shield your hair from the damaging effects of heat. When you use a leave-in conditioner, it acts as a heat protectant that provides your hair with an extra layer of protection against damage that is caused by heat appliances.

Combats frizz

If you constantly find yourself having frizzy and dry hair, you would definitely benefit from using a leave-in conditioner. What it does is that it enhances the softness or your hair as well as provides lasting frizz control by locking in the moisture in the shaft of the hair. This then reduces your frizz.

How to use a leave-in conditioner?

  • Shampoo and condition your hair as you normally would
  • Squeeze out all the water from your hair
  • Apply a generous amount of leave-in conditioner onto your hair
  • Comb your hair from the room to the ends so the conditioner would be evenly applied
  • Air dry or use a hairdryer or diffuser

Best leave-in conditioners in Singapore

1. Briogeo Rosarco Milk Reparative Leave-in Conditioning Spray

What you will love about this leave-in conditioner is that it is infused with a blend of rosehip, coconut and argan oils. This spray helps you manage your hair better without weighing it down or leaving product buildup in your hair. Also, the rosehip oil that is infused in this conditioner helps protect your hair from UV damage.

Why we love it:

  • Heat damage protection
  • Leaves no buildup
  • Gentle to the scalp

Price: $33.50

Where to buy: Lookfantastic

2. Sachajuan Leave-in Conditioner

This is an oil-free leave-in conditioner that is super lightweight and makes for a great choice for those of your with fine to very fine hair. Also, for those of you who suffer from hair breakage, or are having trouble managing your hair, this product will do wonders for your crowning glory. Not only that, but this product is also delivered to you in a packaging that is equally chic and has a unisex scent.

Why we love it:

  • Formulated for fine to very fine hair type
  • Tackles hair breakage
  • Unisex scent

Price: $38.00

Where to buy: Sephora

3. OUAI Leave-in Conditioner

Apply this god-sent leave-in conditioner after the shower and go on to style your hair whichever way you want. After you’ve styled your hair, you will notice that your hair is still shiny and healthy. Not only that, your hair will be smelling so fragrant and it will also be extremely soft. It’s so good that you might not even need perfume.

Why we love it:

  • Leaves hair healthy and shine
  • Gentle to the scalp
  • Revitalise

Price: $39.00

Where to buy: Sephora

4. Marc Anthony Grow Long Leave-in Conditioner

If you’re looking for the best leave-in conditioners, look no further because Marc Anthony Grow Long Leave-in Conditioner is a cult favourite product that is essential in every girl’s routine. Infused with vitamin E, caffeine, and ginseng, it boosts hair growth, detangles the hair and prevents split ends. With its super nourishing formula, it retains moisture and strengthens the hair structure, making it the go-to solution for those who experience breakage. Spritz directly to damp hair starting from the hair roots to ends before you comb your hair.

Why we love it:

  • Help to prevents split ends
  • Nourishing
  • Retains moisture and strengthens hair structure

Price: $18.90

Where to buy: Marc Anthony official store

5. Yves Rocher Repair Sleeping Care

This leave-in conditioner provides your hair with an 8-hour repair duration as you wear it to sleep. When you wake up, you will find your hair 20 times more resistant and strong. Even though its texture is rich and creamy, it does not leave your hair oily, nor does it stain your pillow when you sleep with it. Additionally, this product is formulated with 96% of ingredients from natural origin and it is also free from silicones, parabens and colourants.

Why we love it:

  • Free from silicones, parabens and colourants
  • Improve hair health and resistant
  • Does not leave hair oily

Price: $18.00

Where to buy: Lazada

6. Bumble and Bumble Tonic Lotion

If you’re having trouble with your scalp and your hand, then this product gives you that double benefit. The tea tree oil, peppermint and rosemary extracts that are infused in this hair tonic gives you a tingle treat for your hair and scalp. Not only that, but it also helps with easing the tangles and also encourages the hair growth of your hair.

Why we love it:

  • Stimulates hair growth
  • Treat hair and scalp
  • Help to prevents hair tangles

Price: $32.00

Where to buy: Zalora

7. Shea Moisture Strengthen & Restore Leave-in Conditioner

This product works magic on curly hair. Anyone with curly hair would tell you that this product works wonders for them. The formula of this conditioner is rich and is packed with ample moisturizers including shea butter. This then leaves your curl patters more defined and gives your hair thicker textures along with a frizz-free hair.

Why we love it:

  • Moisturising
  • Help to thicken hair textures
  • Frizz-free hair

Price: $24.50

Where to buy: lookfantastic

8. Living Proof No Frizz Leave-in Conditioner

As hydrating as this leave-in conditioner is, it also gives your hair with an oomph of extra conditioning and frizz protection. What’s special about this product is that it weightlessly blocks out humidity and it smoothens your hair texture in the process so your hair strands are frictionless, nourishes and polished.

Why we love it:

  • Hydrating
  • Help to stop frizz hair
  • Nourishing

Price: $37.00

Where to buy: Sephora

9. IGK Thirsty Girl Coconut Milk Leave-in Conditioner

If you’re thinking this doesn’t look like a leave-in conditioner but a hair spray, you’re right. It is a conditioner but it works like a hair spray. It works to moisturise your tresses all thanks to the patented Hyaluronic Acid Technology that not only provides hydration for your hair but also protects your hair against pollutants.

Why we love it:

  • Revitalise
  • Hyaluronic Acid Technology
  • Hydrating

Price: $42.00

Where to buy: Sephora

10. KRISTIN ESS Weightless Shine Leave-In Conditioner

This is an all-in-one leave-in conditioner that gives your hair shine while not weighing it down. Not only that, but it also detangles, moisturises, smoothes, softens and strengthens the strands of your hair. Now that’s more than 2 or 3 benefits from one product. Additionally, this product has been carefully formulated to suit all hair styles and it also primes your hair for all types of heat styling that you wish to do. Hence, no one can tell you not to use heat styling products for your hair anymore.

Why we love it:

  • Leaves hair shine and light
  • Help to detangles and strengthens hair
  • Suitable for all hair types

Price: $21.00

Where to buy: Sephora

11. Rene Furterer Absolue Keratine Leave-In Cream

With Rene Furterer’s Absolue Keratine Leave-In Cream, you can enjoy the luxury of freshly permed hair in the comfort of your own home. This treatment, made with a keratin-based mix, is designed to address the demands of very damaged and brittle hair, providing a lavish dosage of intense nourishment.

This leave-in cream restores dull hair to its natural shine by going beyond the surface to provide stronger, healthier strands — the ideal result for anyone looking for revitalised and robust hair. Rene Furterer brings the salon experience to you, so you may enjoy the transformational results of this excellent leave-in treatment.

Why we love it:

  • Formulated for damaged and brittle hair
  • Restores and ]strengthens hair strands
  • Nourishing

Price: $65.33

Where to buy: iSHOPCHANGI

12. Paul Mitchell Lavender Mint Conditioning Leave-In Spray

The Paul Mitchell Lavender Mint Conditioning Leave-In Spray is designed to offer a touch of sweetness and relaxation to your hair care routine. This conditioner, infused with relaxing lavender, mint, and tea tree, not only nurtures your hair but also produces a calming treat.

Experience the ultra-nourishing treatment that works in tandem with vitamin E to reduce frizz and leave your hair silky and lustrous. The added benefit? A lovely and long-lasting fragrance that envelops your hair and makes it smell fantastic all day. Enjoy the benefits of a relaxing shower experience as well as the long-lasting elegance of nicely conditioned hair when you use Paul Mitchell.

Why we love it:

  • Ultra nourishing
  • Long-lasting scent
  • Infused with lavender, mint, and tea tree

Price: $42.90

Where to buy: Zalora Singapore

13. Klorane Desert Date Leave-In Conditioner

Klorane’s Desert Date Leave-In Conditioner is a reliable solution for individuals concerned about the potential danger of chemicals in standard conditioners. This conditioner is a trusted ally for your mane, with a biodegradable mix loaded with natural active ingredients such as extracts from the desert date tree unique to tropical Africa.

The recipe is designed to address common issues such as split ends and flyaways, and it not only nourishes but also repairs your hair, leaving it irresistibly smooth and soft to the touch. Accept nature’s bounty with Klorane Desert Date Leave-In Conditioner, a soft and effective remedy that will never let you down.

Why we love it:

  • Leaves hair smooth and soft
  • Tackles split ends and flyaways
  • Contains natural active ingredients

Price: $17.99

Where to buy: iSHOPCHANGI

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