Leave-in’s — they’re not just a hair indulgence, they’re a necessity. From fighting against colour fade to detangling or breathing youth back into your strands, leave-in treatments are one of the best ways to improve the health of your hair in virtually no time at all.
Whether you have a multi-step hair care routine or you’re a fan of a low-commitment regimen, we’re breaking down exactly how to choose a leave-in product just for you.
There are so many products to choose from, it can be dizzying to narrow it down to the right one for you. Instead of giving up or just sticking to your current routine, let’s have some fun this season and try something new.
Whether you’re always in a rush or are looking to add a targeted step to your routine, leave-in conditioners are the icing on the cake that can rebuild, repair and most of all—protect. From enhancing moisture to building bonds or adding heat protection, anytime you wash your hair, a leave-in treatment should follow.
No two heads of hair are made the same. And for this reason, choosing targeted leave-in products that are made for your hair type and texture patterns are key. There are a range of leave-in treatments that go from lightweight to more impactful. Those with finer, thinner hair should always choose weightless formulas and start off with less. While those with thicker, coarser hair will most likely need a more indulgent formula — or perhaps two!
Lightweight leave-in's: STAYING.ALIVE, HEATED.DEFENSE
Leave-in’s for thicker/coarser hair: UN.TANGLED, HEATED.DEFENSE
Finding a routine that works for your hair type and also your styling habits can come down to the right product choice. When air drying, the biggest issue is usually frizz which is why leave-in’s with anti-frizz ingredients that help define texture patterns are ideal. When blow-drying it’s all about heat protection and enhancing a smooth, long-lasting finish.
Anti-Frizz Leave-In’s: SMOOTH.AGAIN, LEAVE-IN.REPAIR
Smoothing Leave-In’s with Heat Protection: HEATED.DEFENSE, LEAVE-IN.REPAIR
While the main purpose of a leave-in treatment is usually to enhance moisture, hydration and the health of the hair, there are multi-taskers that can also double as stylers as well. These are especially useful if you want a streamlined routine or you’re travelling.
There are a few leave-in’s that make it into this hybrid category and that includes:
With a bond-building and pH balanced formula, this leave-in strengthens while providing repair and colour protection. A great layer before air-drying or blow-drying, it is ideal to not only rebuild the hair but also provides moisture and a silky soft finish that goes with any hair type.
Lightweight enough to be used on any hair type, but impactful enough to shield against heat damage on temperatures of up to 232ËšC / 450ËšF, this foam leave-in can be used on any hair type and adds a gorgeous amount of conditioning and moisturising while protecting your strands.
Nourishing and strengthening with the added benefit of heat protection, this leave-in can be used on all hair types whether you’re looking for strength or shine.
The versatility of this leave-in lies in the ability to be used across a range of styles. Blow drying your hair straight or wearing your natural curl, the power of this leave-in is in its ability to promote a smooth finish no matter what style you’re after.
Yes. Leave-ins protect hair after washing by locking in moisture, reducing breakage and adding heat protection. Products like LEAVE-IN.REPAIR help strengthen and smooth instantly.
Fine hair benefits from lightweight formulas like STAYING.ALIVE, while thicker hair needs richer options like UN.TANGLED to hydrate, detangle and improve manageability.
Absolutely. Multi-taskers like EVERLASTING.COLOUR LEAVE-IN hydrate, strengthen and protect colour, while HEATED.DEFENSE adds conditioning and heat protection in one step.
