Leave-in conditioners are the most underrated hair care product—here’s why
Instant shine
If you want to elevate your hair care game in one simple step, we’ve got just the thing. Here’s why leave-in conditioners deserve a spot in your routine.
Here’s how it usually goes: First, you hop in the shower and wet down your hair. Then, you lather up once or twice with shampoo (depending on how greasy your roots are, of course) before following up with a conditioner and, on special occasions, a hair mask. It’s a routine that has been drilled into your psyche—and one that has actually worked decently well over the years.
But, while your hair is soft enough and manageable, it’s still missing that Hollywood finish. That, and you really aren’t masking up often enough to make up for all the damage you’re inflicting on your tresses with hot tools and dye. So, what do you do? Well, actually, you can upgrade your routine with a leave-in conditioner. The idea that one product could take your hair from drab to fab may sound too good to be true, but we’re here to assure you that the results speak for themselves.
If you want healthier, glossier locks (um, who doesn’t!?), then find out more about our not-so-secret weapon ahead:
What do leave-in conditioners do?
To put it simply, leave-in conditioners do everything your regular conditioner does—and then some. Formulated to penetrate deep into your hair’s cortex, they are designed to improve moisture and elasticity in your strands, and in some cases, deliver additional UV and environmental protection. They’re great as a pre-styling step to ensure a painless detangling process and a frizz-free, glossy finish. In a nutshell, leave-in conditioners go the extra mile to get your hair looking and feeling silkier.
How should you use a leave-in conditioner?
The how-to is simple—all you need to do is apply your leave-in conditioner evenly throughout your freshly washed, damp hair, going from ends to roots. Then, after combing through your tresses to distribute the product, just let it sit for five minutes before styling as usual.
Want to give leave-in conditioners a try? Shop our picks:
Davines Oi All-in-One Milk, RM132
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This multitasking milk is powered by Roucou oil, provitamin B5 and a functional amino complex—everything you need to control frizz, soften your hair, and protect it from stress and heat (up to 230°). All you have to do to achieve shiny, silky strands is spritz the Oi All-in-One Milk through your hair and work it into your strands as you detangle. Then, just style as normal.
PS: This multi-functional leave-in treatment milk won the award for ‘Best Hair Reincarnator’ in our 2023 BURO Beauty Empties!
Olaplex No.5 Leave-In™ Moisturize And Mend Leave-In Conditioner, RM165
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This leave-in conditioner doubles as a reparative treatment. Using Olaplex’s Bond Building Technology™ and High-Adhesion Sealing Complex, it penetrates the cortex of each hair strand to mend your hair from within while sealing split ends between washes. Basically, it’s healthier-looking hair in a bottle—and it works for all textures!
Briogeo Superfoods™ Avocado + Kiwi Mega Moisture 3-in-1 Leave-In Spray Conditioner, RM130
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This three-in-one leave-in spray uses nourishing phytonutrients like avocado, kiwi, spinach, chia seeds, and cocoa seed butter to improve the condition of your strands. In addition to detangling and conditioning your hair, this spray has UV protection benefits to protect your hair from damaging and drying UV rays—basically, it’s a must-have for every beach holiday and beyond.
Virtue Labs Refresh Purifying Leave-in Conditioner, RM180
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Fortifying, lightweight and protective, this conditioning treatment uses Virtue’s iconic Alpha Keratin 60ku® protein to revive curls, reduce frizz in coarser texture and temporarily seal split ends. Better yet, it works its magic without leaving any product buildup on your strands, so you don’t have to compromise on volume for softer, silkier strands.
Coco and Eve Hair Repairing Leave-in Treatment, RM146
For those in need of a little strengthening in their strands, Coco and Eve’s new treatment has you covered—in just three minutes! The treatment’s hair repair complex works to mend damage from heat, chemical treatments and colour. Essentially, it strengthens the hair by up to 71 percent over 28 days, leading to reduced breakage, reduced split ends, and a vast improvement in hair texture and hydration.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Joia™ Milky Leave-In Conditioner, RM140
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This leave-in conditioner detangles, repairs, protects and fights frizz for up to 72 hours so you can keep your styles in tip-top shape for longer. Plus, it’s scented with Sol de Janeiro’s iconic Cheirosa 62 scent, so you won’t be able to resist tossing your tresses at every opportunity.
Ouai Leave In Conditioner, RM155
This leave-in conditioner is the perfect pre-style prep step, helping to detangle your hair and protect each strand against heat. Spray it throughout your hair from root to end and style for silky, lustrous locks.
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