Natural hair conditioners
A natural hair conditioner for every hair type, in organic formulas, conditioner bars and 5 litre refills. A silicone free conditioner suits fine or curly hair that weighs down easily, so look for plant oils such as argan, coconut or shea near the top of the ingredients.
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A natural hair conditioner smooths the hair with plant oils, butters and gentle conditioning agents, so it detangles and shines without heavy build-up. Any conditioner makes hair easier to comb, so the difference is in what stays behind. Look for plant oils such as argan, coconut or jojoba, a scent you enjoy and a size you will finish. Faith in Nature makes most of the range here, with seaweed and citrus, lavender and geranium, rosemary and coconut conditioners. Dot & Lola makes repair and balance conditioners, and Ubiety blends clary sage and ylang ylang. Each one met our standard on ingredients and openness before we listed it.
What a silicone free conditioner means
A silicone free conditioner skips dimethicone and similar ingredients, which coat the hair for slip but can build up and weigh fine or curly hair down. Silicones are not harmful, and some people like the shine they give, so it is a preference rather than a rule. Most conditioners here are silicone-free, but a few use them, so check the ingredients for words ending in -cone or -siloxane. Sulphate free conditioner is a common search, but conditioners rarely contain sulphates. They matter far more in shampoo.
Organic conditioner, refills and bars
An organic conditioner uses certified organic plant ingredients, and Organic Conditioner gathers them. Faith in Nature and MadeKind sell 5 litre conditioner refill sizes, which cut packaging if you decant into a bottle you already own, and Refillable Conditioner lists every refill option. Flawless makes conditioner bars, which travel well and need no bottle at all, and The Powder Shampoo makes a nourishing repair conditioner.
Conditioner for dry, damaged and curly hair
Conditioner for dry damaged hair should be richer, with butters such as shea and oils such as argan. Douvalls makes argan and ungurahua conditioners, and Faith in Nature makes a shea and argan formula. For fine hair, apply conditioner to the mid-lengths and ends only. Leave it on for two minutes and rinse with cool water. A natural conditioner for hair works best after a gentle wash, so pair it with a sulphate-free formula from Shampoo. Vegan Conditioner lists the vegan formulas, and Best sustainable shampoo and conditioner compares our favourites.
Common questions
What is a natural hair conditioner?
It is a conditioner based on plant oils, butters and gentle conditioning ingredients, usually scented with essential oils. Most skip parabens and synthetic fragrance, so check the label for what matters to you.
Is silicone free conditioner better for your hair?
Silicone-free conditioner avoids build-up, which suits fine, curly and oily hair. Silicones are not harmful, so if your hair feels good with them, there is no need to switch.
How often should you use conditioner?
Use conditioner every time you shampoo, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends. Very dry or curly hair may also like a deeper treatment once a week.
Why does my hair feel different after switching to natural conditioner?
Hair can feel different for a few washes while silicone coating from previous products washes out. Give a new conditioner two to three weeks before judging it.
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