The 21 Best Deep Conditioners for Dry, Damaged Hair 2024

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Travel Friendly

Pantene Pro-V Anti-Frizz Booster

Travel Friendly

Pantene Pro-V Anti-Frizz Booster

Now 33% Off

Pros

• Single-use treatment

Pantene's tried-and-true Rescue Shots recently got a major upgrade. Small but mighty, these booster come in four variations for fighting woes like frizz, dryness, color-fade, and damage. Mix in with your regular conditioner for a supercharged treatment.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"I struggle with frizzy hair appearing after my hair air dries from the shower but with this mix in, I noticed immediately my hair was softer and not as frizzy as it normally is. I would recommend this to anyone who has the same problem as i did!" —kellyk141

Best for Coils

Pattern Beauty Intensive Conditioner

Best for Coils

Pattern Beauty Intensive Conditioner

Pros

• Comes in three different sizes
• Designed for low-porosity hair

The hardiest conditioner in Tracee Eliss Ross's line for curly and textured hair, the Intensive Conditioner is packed with soothing natural oils to hydrate and define curls before you even step out of the shower.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"This Intense Conditioner is like nothing I’ve ever experienced on my hair! I am in LOVE with how my hair is responding to this Conditioner and I haven’t even put the Leave In on my hair yet! I’m very impressed." —Melinda

Best for Dry Hair

L'Oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil Rapid Reviver Deep Conditioner

Best for Dry Hair

L'Oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil Rapid Reviver Deep Conditioner

Now 24% Off

Pros

• Deeply hydrating
• Affordable price point

You only need a spare 60 seconds for this oil-infused mask to detangle, smooth, and hydrate hair. That being said, we like to leave it on a tad bit longer as part of our daily commitment to self-care (and hair care).

What the Reviews Are Saying:

" I LOVE all of the L'Oreal Elvive products! It turns my dull, dry hair so soft and silky! It's a bonus that it smells amazing too!" —Rose355

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Great for All Hair Types

Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask

Great for All Hair Types

Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask

Pros

• Repairing ingredients

This once-weekly mask for dry hair is filled with so many nourishing goods: B vitamins, rosehip oil, argan oil, collagen, and silk proteins. Give it only five minutes to see your hair restored.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"I stopped using this a year ago and switch to other hair masks. I looked at year-old photos and realized my hair looked much healthier when I was using this so I repurchased. You can totally tell the difference. It only took 3 washes to compare see how good this is for your hair. It’s the best for repairing and restoring damaged hair!" —makeupgt5

Clean Pick

JVN Deep Moisture Mask

Clean Pick

JVN Deep Moisture Mask

Pros

• Hydrating yet lightweight

Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness has a JVN Moisture Mask that has been a cult-favorite since it launched. A powerhouse trio of squalane, hemi-squalane, and rice protein improve the strength of strands over time. Use it before heat styling for a shinier and frizz-free result.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"Leaves my hair incredibly soft, smooth, and shiny. My hair feels and looks so healthy and hydrated." —toekneeann

Refreshing Scent

adwoa beauty Baomint Deep Conditioning Treatment

Refreshing Scent

adwoa beauty Baomint Deep Conditioning Treatment

Pros

• Also soothes dry, itchy scalps

From your scalp to the tip of your curl, this deep conditioner makes hair feel soothed and revived. Plus, we love the clean formula and subtle minty scent.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"This product along with their conditioning shampoo made such a difference in my hair. The product had great slip for detangling in the shower, my hair felt moisturized and scalp felt so clean. The smell also lasted for almost 3 days which never happens!" –im24ward

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Curl-Friendly

Oribe Moisture & Control Deep Treatment Masque

Curl-Friendly

Oribe Moisture & Control Deep Treatment Masque

Pros

• Frizz-control formula
• Silicone-free

Yes, this damage-repairing, cuticle-smoothing Oribe mask is on the pricey side, but consider it an investment in your hair. And when you factor in how many uses you get out of it (compared to one trip to the salon), it's well worth it.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"As someone who alternates between blowdrying my hair straight and wearing it curly, it's really important that I use a product that brings the moisture back into my hair. This does that and more! It's my absolute favorite hair mask." —Rosheen

Leave-In Treatment

NatureLab. Tokyo Perfect Repair Leave In Treatment

Leave-In Treatment

NatureLab. Tokyo Perfect Repair Leave In Treatment

Pros

• Great for color-treated hair

This one's not like any deep conditioner you've tried before, promise. For one, it comes out of the bottle as a lighter-than-air foam—and once you apply it to your hair, you don't need to rinse it out. Nevertheless, expect the formula's bamboo stem cells, keratin, and argan oil to help repair damage like it was never there.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"This leave-in treatment is a must have!! I do not have a complete hair line without this product. I have tried many other products but this one is the absolute perfect one. This treatment has a gentle feel on hands while applying, light as air. The scent is subtle and fresh." —Cassandra T

Great for Dry Scalp

Curlsmith Hydro Crème Soothing Mask

Great for Dry Scalp

Curlsmith Hydro Crème Soothing Mask

Sometimes, your hair needs extra help. Not only does this deeply hydrating mask provide moisture to dehydrated hair, but it also calms down your scalp—thanks to a little skincare ingredient known as hyaluronic acid.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"I really like this mask! It has amazing slip and instantly detangles and moisturizes my hair. My fiancé even uses it in his beard because it smells amazing and makes your hair so soft!" —Lexi

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Great for Fine Hair

OUAI Treatment Mask for Fine and Medium Hair

Great for Fine Hair

OUAI Treatment Mask for Fine and Medium Hair

Pros

• Won't overwhelm fine and medium textures
• Smells great

Ouai's hair mask has experienced a few transformations, from jar to tube and now back to jar. What's inside has undergone some changes too: The newest iteration of the mask offers different treatments depending on the thickness of your hair, so there's no chance it will weigh down fine hair. The keratin and proteins help prevent split ends and breakage while reducing frizz.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"If I could give a higher rating, i would! Left my hair feeling like absolute butter! After every use, I felt as if I had just left the salon! The scent lingers and lasts all day." —903jennifer501

Stylist-Approved

Color Wow Money Mask Deep Hydrating & Strengthening Hair Treatment

Stylist-Approved

Color Wow Money Mask Deep Hydrating & Strengthening Hair Treatment

Pros

• Great for shine

When Kim Kardashian's hairstylist Chris Appleton has a hand in a mask, you know it's worth the splurge. Blue sea kale binds damaged keratin together and algae creates long-lasting moisture. Whether you have thick or fine hair, this luxe treatment leaves your hair looking glass-like and expensive.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"Take my money is all I'm saying. DON'T use too much. Just as much as your hair needs. I leave it on for a couple of minutes and I end of feeling like a movie star."—CdlE

Best for In-Between Washes

IGK Antisocial Dry Hair Mask

Best for In-Between Washes

IGK Antisocial Dry Hair Mask

Pros

• Great for nourishing dry ends

Have you ever heard of a dry hair mask? Unlike typical deep conditioners and treatments, this mask is sprayed onto dry hair and releases bond-building ingredients overnight. So there's no reason to wait until wash day to add shine and hydration to locks.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"I am so in love with this spray! It's already done wonders for my hair. I only wash my hair once a week so it's usually looking pretty dry and frizzy by day 4-5 but this spray has kept it looking and feeling SO soft. I could tell a huge difference in my hair just after the first use." —Lacy

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Rich Texture

SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque

Rich Texture

SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque

Pros

• Affordable price point

Despite its custard-like thickness, this mask won't actually weigh down hair. Leave it on overnight for a boost of intense moisture and repair.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"I use this once a week, leave it on my hair for about 30 minutes. Leaves my hair soft and manageable the whole week." —Lily

Great for Damaged Hair

Crown Affair The Renewal Mask

Great for Damaged Hair

Crown Affair The Renewal Mask

Pros

• Has a light, fresh scent
• Can be used on color-treated hair

Dye jobs can look great post-salon, but they also wreak havoc on your hair. For color-treated hair, Tang recommends looking for a treatment that will repair without sacrificing color. Yuzu extract stars in this nourishing mask to add elasticity and smoothness, and even makes a comeback in the light and fresh scent.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"This mask is absolutely perfect. The signature scent is amazing, it leaves my fine hair hydrated but never weighed down. After using once a week for a few months my hair also looks noticeably healthier. A little also goes a long way!" —Julianna10

Travel Friendly

Nexxus Keraphix Damage Healing Treatment Masque

Travel Friendly

Nexxus Keraphix Damage Healing Treatment Masque

Pros

• Single-use packaging

Slather on this protein-boosting mask while you're shaving your legs or using a body scrub—something that gives it at least ten minutes to penetrate hair. After just one use, you'll notice that your hair not only looks shinier and feels softer, but that it also holds up better against heat styling, too.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"Amazing deep conditioner! I left it on for 10-15 minutes, then blow-dried my hair to take full advantage of it. My hair was less frizzy and had a shine to it! I’m buying this again and putting it on my favorites list!" —KT

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Frizz-Fighting

Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Hair Mask

Frizz-Fighting

Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Hair Mask

Pros

• Strengthens chemically treated hair
• Smells great

As a rule of thumb, any hair product that has monoi oil on the ingredient list is going to intensely condition dry and curly hair. Plus, we love how delicious this mask smells.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"My hair is so much softer and shinier after using this product. I've also gotten a lot of compliments on my hair from friends and family. Definitely recommend." —Michelle

Airy Texture

dpHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Masque

Airy Texture

dpHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Masque

Pros

• Great for color-treated hair

dpHUE's Apple Cider Vinegar mask will help to revive dead ends thanks to smart proteins that target and attach to the most damaged areas. Best of all: It’s super lightweight and smells divine.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"I really enjoy using this mask. It's a pasty consistency and has a beautiful hint of luminescence. The quality ingredients give me ideal results. My hair is soft, smooth, and shiny without being weighed down." —Sara

Cult Favorite

Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner

Cult Favorite

Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner

Pros

• Helps protect against frizz and split ends

Got over-processed or freshly dyed hair? With Olaplex in your beauty arsenal, you'll be able to actively repair broken bonds to heal each strand from the inside out, resulting in significantly healthier hair.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"I have very coarse hair, thick and frizzy. This product smooths my strands and gives my hair great texture. Not to heavy so it does weigh it down. Can’t leave without my Olaplex." —javamamacoffey

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Splurge Pick

Kérastase Resistance Mask for Damaged Hair

Splurge Pick

Kérastase Resistance Mask for Damaged Hair

Pros

• Suitable for severely damaged hair

Packed with pro-keratin and ceramides, this ultra-rich mask not only restores hair fibers, but makes them feel instantly soft and smooth.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"My processed hair was breaking off in little pieces. I couldn’t even touch it or detangle without breakage. This saved my hair after 2 uses. Do not over use it though. Once a month is great." —eboneezer

Best for Chemically-Treated Hair

Davines NOUNOU Conditioner

Best for Chemically-Treated Hair

Davines NOUNOU Conditioner

Pros

• Great for dryness due to hair color or hair treatments

Farm to...shower? Fiaschetto tomato, which is filled with vitamin C and antioxidants, is packed into this conditioning treatment to intensely moisturize hair without weighing it down.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"This conditioner is by far one of my favorites. it leaves my curly hair so smooth and soft. It’s so much easier to style now as well. It keeps the moisture in and helps create less frizz. would recommend this to anyone!" -Zoe

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