5 Best Hair Conditioners for Women that Work!

By Ruchi Sharma

The evergreen debate of shampoo vs. conditioner is not new at all. Be it your extremely busy lifestyle or something as simple as trying to not use many chemical products on your hair, not using conditioner is something quite a lot of us do. But did you know you are doing more harm than good? If you are thinking that there are only special instances when conditioner should be used, you got that totally wrong. Conditioner is shampoo’s unfailing sidekick, while one does the cleansing purpose, the other brings back the lost moisture for your hair. If you are someone big into hair styling, then it is even more important to ensure proper conditioning for your hair. Investing in a good conditioner can work all around right from taming the frizz to minimising the heat damage from styling. 

What Factors You Should Consider Before Choosing a Conditioner:

Right Ingredients:

Always check the ingredients at the back to know what works for you. If you are someone who wants to go in for a sulphate-paraben free shampoo or looking for essential ingredients like Argan oil or Jojoba oil or alcohol free products, the list at the back of the container can answer all your queries.

Your Hair Type

It all depends on whether you have frizzy hair, thin hair, oily hair, curly hair or coloured locks as you might need to choose a conditioner that works the best for your hair type.

Your Hair Goals

Again it depends on what you are seeking- whether its luscious voluminous locks or something lightweight that enhances your curls, choice of the hair conditioner depends on what your hair goals are.

Scent

This goes true for shampoo as well as conditioners, sometimes you might want a fruity or citrusy smell to be your best friend throughout the day. Though it's one of the least in priority, smell matters too! You don’t want to smell of chemicals after shampooing right?

5 Best Hair Conditioners for Women 

Here’s a list of regular 5 conditioners that work on nearly all types of hair (Though before buying don’t forget to tick mark the above checklist!).

1. Mamaearth Almond Conditioner

Firstly, it’s smell is amazing, a small dollop of it and you crave for some more. With the goodness of cold pressed almond oil, vitamin E and coconut oil, it reduces breakage and makes hair smoother and healthier. Mamaearth’s products are made from natural ingredients so that is a plus too. The MRP is Rs. 349 for 250 ml and it’s 100% Vegan that works for chemically treated hair too.

You can buy it here.

2. Tresemme Keratin Smooth Conditioner

One of the most popular buys, it claims to control frizz for up to 3 days and make the hair visibly smoother and shinier. The conditioner itself is infused with Keratin and Argan Oil. Available at an MRP of Rs. 220 for 190 ml, it is suitable for both men and women. If you prefer more moisture boost for your hair, you can also try out the TRESemme Pro Pure Moisture Boost Conditioner, with Aloe Essence which is Sulphate and Paraben free.

You can buy Tresemme Keratin Smooth Conditioner here.

3. Dove Intense Repair Conditioner

Dry and damaged hair requires an extra step in caring for it. When it comes to one of the best conditioners for dry hair, this one surely achieves a place in the list. It contains Keratin actives that claim to help in achieving smooth silky hair as it repairs damage along the lengths. It works for all hair types and is moderately priced at an MRP of Rs. 190 for a pack of 175 ml.

You can buy it here.

4. Herbal Essences Argan Oil of Morocco Conditioner

The good part is it contains no parabens and colourants and PETA recognises this brand as cruelty free. It claims to work well for damaged hair and can make them softer and smoother. The scent is nice too, and in addition it is made from naturally derived ingredients up to 90%. With an MRP of Rs. 600 for 400 ml, it is enriched with real plant extracts.

You can buy it here.

5. L'Oreal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Conditioner

Enriched with 6 different oils it helps in utmost nourishment and claims to work well on lifeless hair. The goodness of Argan oil, coconut oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, olive oil and camelina oil infused in one works for soft, strong and manageable hair. This one is priced for a 175 ml bottle at Rs. 229.

You can buy it here.

P.S.: Always do a patch test before applying!

Simple things like how long you leave on your conditioner and the quantity you apply also lead to varied results. Also, whether you prefer deep conditioning or simple one, you can choose a variety of options for that as well!

So, here were some of the best hair conditioner brands, do tell us which is your favourite pick in the comments section below.