![]() Brushing out very tangled hair, or using hot tools and blow-dryers without heat protection, can all add to breakage.” This leave-in, Lundy explains, has “multiple benefits” including being great for detangling, conditioning (thanks to camelina and olive omega-3 oils), and acting as a heat and UV protector. “When hair is delicate from being colored, it’s important to prevent breakage and further damage. “Color-treated hair, especially chemically lightened hair, is more fragile and can benefit from extra moisture and definitely needs a good heat protector,” she says. Lundy, a stylist at Le Shag, uses Pureology’s line of products generally for the high-quality vegan ingredients, but specifically likes this leave-in for color-treated hair because it not only helps to keep color intact but also doubles as a heat protectant. Non-greasy hydration: Omega-3 oils | Scent: Floral, spicy, woody | Size: 6.7 ounces “The added bonus is the heat protectant protects the hair from both environmental heat damage and heated tools.” Her advice is to use it post-wash and before applying stylers for a really intense boost of hydration. “This treatment adds an instant surge of softness and moisture, which really simplifies the detangling process for even the most resistant textures!” she explains. Bennett recommends interchanging this with the new (and equally good-value) TRESemme Pro Collection Keratin Repair Leave-in Treatment, which offers excellent shine and manageability by repairing split ends. Stylist Koni Bennett calls this a “low-cost hidden gem.” While it’s good for all hair types, Bennett says it works particularly well on kinky-curly hair as it “adds the perfect ‘slip’ to textured hair, making detangling a breeze.” It also protects against different forms of damage, including bleaching, coloring, curling, flat-ironing, and more, while the biotin in the formula actively repairs damage already done. Non-greasy hydration: Biotin | Scent: Floral, fresh | Size: 10.1 ounces It’s also a favorite of Strategist beauty columnist Rio Viera-Newton, who used it to nourish her double-processed hair, saying that it gave her hair that “final kick of moisture and nourishment it needs to ensure it feels perfectly silky and smooth once dry.” Giovanni Vaccaro, artistic director of Glamsquad, says he likes to use it on clients who love beachy waves: “I’ll spray it in to detangle before using a wave spray.” He adds that on top of it being color-safe, he loves its bergamot-, lemon-, and magnolia-laced scent. Karen Miller, a stylist at Spoke and Weal, recommends the Ouai Leave-In Conditioner “for any hair type.” For straight to wavy hair, Miller says you can spray it on with the option of letting it air-dry or styling it because it “acts as a heat protectant as well.” For more coily textures, she loves how it leaves the hair “feeling silky rather than oily” after you straighten it. As well as vitamin E, it contains moisturizing ingredients like tamarind seed extract and amino acids. Three of our experts recommended the Ouai Leave-in Conditioner for its hydration across all hair types. ![]() Non-greasy hydration: Vitamin E oil | Scent: Citrus, floral, white musk | Size: 4.7 ounces Similarly, a person with curly, coarse, or high-porosity hair (meaning there are larger gaps in the cuticle that absorb and lose moisture easily) who’s already using a rich shampoo may like the extra layer of locked-in hydration and protection to safeguard against heat styling. ![]() Someone with straight, fine, or low-porosity hair (a tight cuticle layer resistant to moisture intake and loss, which means wash-out conditioners have to work harder to penetrate) might be pleasantly surprised by the extra shine that a leave-in affords them. While not every hair type will respond to them in the same way, there is certainly a leave-in for every hair type. And while a protective styling spray may well shield hair effectively from heat, it won’t necessarily deliver on moisture, detangling, and next-level shine the way a leave-in conditioner can. A leave-in conditioner can also detangle more efficiently and offer better shine, and has the bonus of heat protection over its rinse-out counterpart. ![]() Essentially, a leave-in should offer more moisture than a wash-out conditioner, but won’t be as heavy or greasy/oily as a hair mask often is (leave-ins are, on the whole, surprisingly lightweight). It’s easy to get confused by what makes a leave-in conditioner different from a mask, spray, or serum. ![]() “No matter how great the color turned out, it won’t thrive unless the hair is healthy,” says Austin Medearis, a master colorist at Butterfly Studio Salon. A good leave-in conditioner can even prolong the life of your dye job. It’s no exaggeration to say that leave-in conditioners can be a lifeline for thirsty or damaged hair. ![]()
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