After Sifting Through Dozens of Conditioners, Our Editors Discovered the 9 All-Time Best

Healing and preventing damage are two different things, but this bond-building formula from Olaplex does both. It contains ingredients that make detangling easier, resulting in less breakage and frizz. "This is an old-trusted," saysBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing Beauty Director Erin Jahns. "It halts breakage in its tracks, and I notice a serious difference (and not in a good way!) when I stray from it for too long."

Pro: Increases shine, treats dryness, prevents damage

Con: May cause irritation for some

Key ingredients: Glycerin, panthenol

Hair type: All

Size: 8.5 oz

Customer review: "This hair product is AMAZING it’s a must-have in my hair routine. It’s fixed my breakage, and every time I use it it leave my hair SILKY smooth, my hair appears shinny and healthy. This product really is a game-changer."

While this conditioner is ideal for all hair types, it's especially helpful for those with thick hair. The ingredients make up an ultra-rich formula that hydrate strands and make them easier to manage. "I love Cécred's Deep Moisturizing Conditioner," says associate editor Maya Thomas. "It provides just the right amount of slip to work through my 4c coils and works wonders for keeping them bouncy and hydrated (particularly between protective styles)."

Pro: More hydrating than standard conditioner, nourishing ingredients, sustainable packaging

Con: Works better when heat is applied during use

Key ingredients: Shea and murumuru butter blend, African oil blend, hyssop extract, bioactive keratin ferment, signature fragrance

Hair type: All

Size: 10 oz

Customer review: "This deep conditioner is everything anyone with dry or coiliy hair would want. My hair is natural 4a/4b, and my hair loves this conditioner. It's very thick yet the slip is amazing. For extra hydration, I use a hooded dryer and let it sit for 20 minutes. I would purchase again!"

I've been using Pattern for over five years now, and the brand's medium conditioner is one that I always come back to. While you can buy the standard 13-ounce option, I'm a fan of the Jumbettes since it lasts me longer. The formula is thick and makes detangling a breeze. Plus, it smells earthy but not too strong—it gets me compliments on the regular.

Pro: Makes detangling easy, good slip, smells great, hydrating

Con: Expensive

Key ingredients: Jojoba oil, olive oil

Hair type: Dry, coily, curly

Size: 29 oz

Customer review: "I have a wavy/curly hair and have struggled to find a good conditioner that moisturizes my hair enough. I have been using this brand of shampoo and conditioner for about a year and a half, and my hair loves it. It's worth the price!!"

Struggling with dull hair? If so, you'll appreciate this hydrating conditioner from Davines. In addition to adding shine and minimizing frizz, it also gives hair body. "I love Davines OI Conditioner," says Jahns. "In one use, this literally transforms my dry, sometimes straw-like, colored hair. Nothing makes my strands softer or shinier!"

Pro: Boosts shine, protects against heat damage, UV protection

Con: Not ideal for thick hair

Key ingredients: Roucou oil

Hair type: All

Size: 8.8 oz

Customer review: "This is one of the only conditioners I have used that actually softens my hair, controls the frizz, and adds shine. I’m not crazy about the scent, but it’s not that big of a deal considering how nice my hair looks. It is quite pricey, but it lasts longer than other conditioners, in my opinion."

While this may be one of the more expensive options on this list, best believe it has a reputation that precedes it. This Oribe conditioner transforms dry, brittle hair for a softer, more nourished look and feel after just a few uses. "Oribe's Gold Lust Conditioner is a classic," says Jahns. "It's super luxurious and really gives you that commercial-level shine."

Pro: Treats split ends, dryness, and damage

Con: Expensive for the amount of product

Key ingredients: Bio-Restorative Complex (biotin, plant collagen, caffeine, and niacinamide), Mediterranean cypress extract, Oribe Signature Complex

Hair type: All

Size: 6.8 oz

Customer review: "This conditioner makes my blonde, over-processed, and brittle hair looking healthier. I usually keep it on for couple of minutes, reduces freeze, and makes hair silky."

If you frequently color your hair, odds are your strands need a little extra TLC. Luckily, this Hydrate Sheer Conditioner for Fine Hair from Pureology has you covered. It contains ingredients like green tea, sage, and jojoba to fight dryness and boost shine. "I use the sheer formula because I have fine, colored hair, but I love that they have a richer version for thicker hair types," says Jahns. "This is such a solid all-around formula that really does it all, and I recommend to literally everyone."

Pro: Lightweight, protects color-treated hair

Con: Smell may be too strong for some

Key ingredients: Green tea, jojoba, and sage

Hair type: Fine to medium

Size: 9 oz

Customer review: "The perfect conditioner for fine, dry, frizzy hair. Really hydrates my hair without weighing it down. Also smooths and makes my hair extremely soft."

Another great option for those with thick hair is this Hydrating Cream Conditioner from Innersense. My hairstylist has used this on my friends and me several times, and we agree that the results give our curls the shine and hydration we need. The formula is key to achieving salon-quality results at home. While it does smell amazing, it's worth noting that it may be too strong for anyone sensitive to fragrance.

Pro: Good slip, hydrates, and strengthens

Con: Not ideal for sensitive skin types

Key ingredients: Certified organic rice, quinoa and flax seed, shea butter, and coconut

Hair type: Thick

Size: 10 oz

Customer review: "I'm so happy I found this. I was needing a super-moisturizing conditioner for wavy hair but also needed it to be gluten free and have a scent that isn't overpowering or too sweet like many hair products. This is the only one I was able to find that hit every mark, and I'm thrilled."

In case you didn't know, 40% of all women will experience some form of hair loss by 50. Fortunately, there are products like this conditioner from Virtue that are created specifically to address those concerns. The green tea and probiotics provide hair with body for a fuller appearance while softening strands to prevent unnecessary breakage.

Pro: Thickening, softens hair, prevents breakage

Con: Not ideal for thick hair

Key ingredients: Green tea and probiotics

Hair type: Thin

Size: 6.7 oz

Customer review: "Absolutely love these products. It has been extremely humid on the east coast with soaring temperatures, and my hair has NOT frizzed up at all. I get my hair blowed out every single week, and my stylist absolutely loves that I bring these products in—she also loves them."

I don't know who needs to hear this, but it's totally okay to swap out a conditioner for a hair mask instead. The results from this hair mask by Briogeo are proof! "Briogeo's new hydration hair mask is incredible," says senior editor Jamie Schneider. "I use it as a regular conditioner since it's targeted for finer strands and mine are quite dense. It's magic, and it smells like absolute heaven."

Pro: Prevents breakage and frizz, adds shine

Con: May not be ideal for thick hair

Key ingredients: Açaí extract, passionfruit oil, and hydration complex

Hair type: Fine to medium

Size: 8 oz

Customer review: "This hair mask does everything you want in a hair mask + smells like a fruit smoothie. A must-have!!!"