Hydrated hair is healthy hair. Curly-headed individuals understand this more than anyone. As the key to combatting frizz, enhancing definition, and ensuring the overall health of your hair, moisture is the solution to a curly girl’s bad hair day. And not just any form of moisture, we’re talking conditioners for curly hair.
Conditioning can be considered the most important step in your curly hair routine. The days of slapping on conditioner, washing it out and calling it a day are over!
We’re now dedicating as much time to conditioning as we do our styling steps.
The benefits? Bouncy, defined, healthy curls, of course.
If this sounds like hair you’d be proud to show off, accomplish the look with these seven curl-enhancing conditioners…
The best conditioners for curly hair in Australia
Aveda Be Curly Conditioner
We say: Tame frizz and boost shine with the Be Curly Conditioner. As with Aveda’s entire Be Curly range, the key ingredients wheat protein and organic aloe vera expand when wet and retract when dry to produce a beautifully defined look.
You say: “I found this product great for my hair! I have naturally wavy hair and I found this product really helps to tame the frizz in my hair and enhance my curls… another great product from Aveda!” – LINA782
$50 at Adore Beauty
Want to know more? Read more Aveda Be Curly Conditioner reviews…
Clever Curl Rich Conditioner
We say: If you’re after a rich and smooth conditioner, look no further. Designed to rehydrate thirsty hair, this intensive conditioner is perfect for coarser hair types that require extra hydration.
$39.95 at Oz Hair & Beauty
Wella Professionals NUTRICURLS Detangling Conditioner for Waves & Curls
We say: This lightweight conditioner works to softly define and detangle. The infusion of wheat bran extract and jojoba oil will nourish the hair without weighing it down, giving your manea healthier look and feel.
$34.95 at Hairhouse
Leave a review for Wella Professionals NUTRICURLS Detangling Conditioner for Waves & Curls…
Davines MOMO Conditioner
We say: Prepare for soft, silky hair! MOMO’s key ingredient, carticciaru melon extract delivers long-lasting hydration due to its richness in water, vitamins and mineral salts. Plus, the addition of jojoba oil will work to lightly nourish the hair.
$44.95 at Oz Hair & Beauty
Redken Extreme Conditioner
We say: While targeted to damaged hair, the Extreme Conditioner’s intensely moisturising properties also work a treat for curly hair. The unique blend of proteins and ceramides deeply nourish and eliminate any overly dry or misbehaving spirals.
You say: “After using this conditioner my hair is silky, smooth, retains body, no residue and formula does not weigh down my fine textured hair. Very easy to detangle wet after towel drying. Shine retained. Does everything good conditioner is supposed to, even on my very long damaged hair.” – Yohanna
$32 at Chemist Warehouse
Want to know more? Read more Redken Extreme Conditioner reviews…
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What’s your go-to conditioner? Have you tried any standouts?
I’m using Tony and Guy hair mask atm and I quite like it.
I wish I had curly hair. Mine is straight. Won’t hold a curl without a perm and looks meh.
I always wished I had straight hair lol
My hair sounds the same as yours. I put curlers in and not long after I take them out the hair is straight again!!
I haven’t tried any of these before but I do need a good conditioner if I want to leave my hair curly
My hair is very straight so wont be needing any of these.
I would love curly hair. Sadly, it was not meant to be.
I feel the same Karma Llama but it was just not meant to be.
No curly hair for me unfortunately but these conditioners sound great.
Currently using Matrix Mega Sleek. It’s a standout for me.
It’s so hard to find a good one because they can weigh my hair down, I might give some of these a try.
My hair is the complete opposite, short, fine and straight but I can appreciate the benefit and need for the right conditioners for curly hair.
I like the sound of the Redken extreme conditioner, I could do with some of that right now
I don’t have curly hair, although I always wished I had.
Me, too!
Some nice brands and products
Shea Moisture is my holy grail brand.
I used that redken one and maui one. Both good
I have straight thin hair but used a curly hair leave-in conditioner and it surprisingly gave my hair volume.
I havent worn my natural curly hair in years, so inspired with these products.
I’ve tried clever curl and wasn’t a fan honestly i felt like it dried up my hair so much
I’m more frizzy than curly, but a couple of these sound like they’d help me.
I haven’t try any of these. But i use leave in conditioner to keep my natural waves.
That’s a good idea
I’d like to try the Aveda for curly hair though mine’s more wavy these days
Lots of good brands
Adding the Momo to my cart!
I don’t have curly hair. But my on use Husk Curling cream to maintain his curls.
My hair is only curly when it’s short, so this is only an occasional issue for me.
My hair isn’t curly.
I don’t have curly hair but would try Davines MOMO Conditioner.
Some lovely products
Curls look fantastic, but I understand that it’s pretty hard to manage them.
My hair is more wavy than curly but I’d like to try Aveda