16 Deep Conditioners That Do the Work So You Don’t Have To

Maui Moisture’s hair mask is basically paradise bottled up in a 12-ounce jar. Its version of “paradise” feels like an intensely moisturizing cocktail of coconut oil, shea butter, and macadamia oil that work together to smooth, soothe, and restore your hair.

So, your at-home hair bleaching session took a left turn? Kérastase is here to make things right. The buttery texture fights to build up brittle, weak hair and restore elasticity and moisture.

If you can’t retain length due to constant breakage, this “miracle” mask is just the fix for your hair needs. The mask is formulated with keratin, which reinforces protein back in the hair to strengthen for a frizz-free, shiny finish. It also helps protect against heat damage and humidity.

Healthy, strong, frizz-free hair is just three minutes away. With Aussie’s nourishing blend of aloe and Australian sea kelp, you can combat humidity and stubborn flyaways.

Living Proof’s Overnight Perfector mask does all the work while you catch up on your beauty sleep. The pillow-safe treatment can be used once a week for visibly healthier and shiner hair that lasts between washes.

Yes, this restorative treatment works wonders on its own, but when paired with heat for deep steam, it turns your head into a bed of pillow-soft strands, making it easier for your follow-up products to penetrate seamlessly.

Many deep conditioners are branded as treatments or hair masks, and this masque from Design Essentials lives up to its name. The highly penetrating moisture treatment is infused with the nourishing properties of almond and avocado to strengthen and soften hair.

Finding a product that deep conditions and helps with detangling is basically like hitting the jackpot. Even better, this patented formula is activated by water, helping to lock in moisture for kinks, curls, and coils of all types.

Olaplex has quickly become reputable for repairing damaged hair. This highly moisturizing, reparative conditioner protects and repairs damaged hair, split ends, and breakage by re-linking broken bonds and strengthening your strands.

Just like the name suggests, this Carol’s Daughter hair mask repairs damaged hair with nourishing almond milk, aloe butter, and shea oil. Formulated without parabens, this deep conditioner is perfect for all curl types from 4c coils to 1c waves.

You’re probably not used to putting your hair products in the freezer, but this Ice Cream Treatment provides a cooling sensation for your scalp while avocado and moringa seed oil repair dry, damaged, and over-processed hair for healthy hair growth.

Hydrated hair is healthy hair, and this intensive hydration masque provides hair with a healthy dose of nutrients. The healing properties of manuka honey and mafura oil work together to replenish and hydrate dry hair, reducing frizz for an overall healthier look and feel.

If you’re looking to give your curls that soft, bouncy feel while boosting strength and shine, this antioxidant deep conditioner is your new go-to. The formula is made from 97 percent naturally-derived ingredients including algae extract to enhance the hair’s natural moisture and hydrate dry strands.

You can never go wrong with a shea butter-based deep conditioner. This one from Fekkai has a blend of natural shea butter, monoi oil, and botanical extracts to tackle dry hair and frizz and help hair retain lasting hydration.

The smell alone is enough to make this deep conditioner a winner. This paraben- and sulfate-free formula is gentle enough for all curl types, providing moisture and strength as well as enough slip to make detangling a breeze.

Come for the packaging, stay for the results. After just a few uses of this creamy deep conditioner, your hair will be left feeling softer and stronger than ever. Borage oil helps to strengthen the hair follicles to prevent breakage while the lack of parabens and sulfates makes this gentle, clean formula the perfect choice for color-treated locks.