The best leave-in conditioners for afro hair

If moisture and curl definition is something you're looking for in a leave-in, then this is the one for you. This leaves hair feeling soft, helps to reduce frizz and combat dryness. Plus, a little goes a long way thanks to its thick consistency. Sounds good to us.

Amazon review: "My mixed-race daughter has very tightly curled hair that is extremely difficult to care for. It’s hard to brush, gets dry very easily, hard to control. This product is great as it can be washed out or left in her hair. She very rarely shampoos her hair she tends to only use this product."

Give your locks some serious moisture with this gem. ORS is always on hand to help us with our hair care needs, and this is no exception. This hair lotion is thick and rich, leaving hair feeling softer and strengthened. If that's not enough, this also promotes healthy hair growth.

Look Fantastic review: "I have naturally thick curly hair which gets dry, especially in winter. This thick oil-based cream spreads and absorbs well into my hair leaving it moisturised and smelling lovely!"

Make dryness a thing of the past with this leave-in. This conditioner hydrates and moisturises hair without leaving it feeling too heavy. If you find yourself faced with a sea of tangles, this will help you tackle them. It also smells great.

Amazon review: "Tried so many deep conditioners and leave-ins on my bleached hair - nothing worked at all. It felt like they all just sat on my hair, didn't sink in. I have straight hair which was so dry that it was constantly knotted. After a couple of applications of this stuff, it's feeling wonderful. Not heavy or oily at all."

Sometimes you want to get a bang for your buck, and Melanin Haircare's cream will do just that. Using this unique formula, one can have a leave-in conditioner to hand, as well as a pre-shampoo, or a styling cream. Non-toxic and vegan, this leave-in works to reduce hair fall and improve the hair’s flexibility and elasticity with bamboo extract, wheat amino acids and provitamin B5.

Space NK review: "This is my favourite leave-in conditioner for my low porosity 4c hair. It’s moisturising and it melts into my hair strands. I love the size of the leave-in conditioner because it lasts a long time. The most important thing for me on wash day is a good leave-in conditioner, with melanin haircare my wash days are more enjoyable."

Prepare for hydration and strengthened tresses with this leave-in. This contains a blend of two of our fave oils, coconut oil to condition and repair. Plus baobab oil to restore the hair. Use on dry or damp hair and let the leave-in work its magic.

Amazon review: "I love this cream. I have afro hair and I’ve tried A LOT of leave-in conditioners over the years, but I think I’ll be sticking with this one. It makes my hair very soft and smooth and gives it a lovely shine. It doesn’t leave too much build-up between hair washes either, and it smells really nice. I would highly recommend people to try this!! It’s great!!"

If like many of us, your hair is paying the price for too much heat damage or colour treatment, this product is a must-have. Shea Moisture has come through with this leave-in, which includes one of our fave products - Jamaican Black Castor Oil. It strengthens to help bring your hair back to health.

Amazon review: "SheaMoisture’s Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Conditioner has been a game changer for my haircare routine. It’s a power-packed conditioner that’s free of silicones and sulphates, making it a top-notch product for anyone, whether their hair is chemically processed, heat-styled, or natural...One of the most striking features is its incredible blend of ingredients. Jamaican Black Castor Oil, renowned for its nourishing properties, forms the heart of this product. Not only did it restore my hair’s health, but it also promoted a healthier scalp, which has aided in overall hair growth."

Anyone who has spent five minutes of hair TikTok, or HairTok, will know that rice water and rice milk are beloved on the platform. Rice milk has unique strengthening and fortifying abilities, and Camille Rose hair milk does just that. Combined with a trio of replenishing oils (Avocado, Castor and Macadamia Seed) softens tresses and seals strands to reinforce and prevent breakage.

Look Fantastic review: "My household has different curl types and this is one of best hair moisturizers we can all use on a daily basis and leaves our hair soo wonderful. I would definitely recommend, great for afro hair."