Bath & Personal Care

Conditioner

Conditioners that soften and detangle hair, with clear ingredients and fragrance-free options.

Conditioning agents help smooth hair, while oils and moisturizers can improve softness and manageability.  We assess those benefits alongside the preservatives and scent in the formula.  Bars, rinse-out conditioners and leave-ins are described for the way they are used, so you can make a useful swap without adding unnecessary perfume to your routine.

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Phillip Adam Apple Cider Vinegar Conditioner — 12 fl oz Phillip Adam Apple Cider Vinegar Conditioner — 12 fl oz Why we recommend it: A lightweight conditioner for fine to normal hair, with plant-derived conditioning agents and glycerin to soften strands and make them easier to comb.  The maker names apple extract as its scent ingredient rather than an unspecified perfume blend.  This is the scented version; very dry or frizz-prone hair may need a richer conditioner. Materials: plant-derived conditioning agents · glycerin · apple cider vinegar · pea protein · apple extract $21.60★ 4.6 · 500+ ratings View on Amazon
Ecoslay Banana Cream Deep Conditioner — 8 oz Pouch Ecoslay Banana Cream Deep Conditioner — 8 oz Pouch USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Okra and marshmallow-root extracts help with detangling, while coconut cream and plant oils soften dry hair.  This rich, silicone-free conditioner can be rinsed out or used sparingly as a leave-in. Made in Atlanta.  The 8-ounce refill pouch contains plastic and does not include a jar; refrigerate after opening as directed by the maker. Materials: aloe vera · okra and marshmallow-root extracts · coconut cream $32.00★ 4.5 · 200+ ratings View on Amazon
AROMATICA Rosemary 3-in-1 Rinse-Out Hair Treatment — 160 ml AROMATICA Rosemary 3-in-1 Rinse-Out Hair Treatment — 160 ml Why we recommend it: This silicone-free rinse-out mask combines plant proteins with argan, babassu and moringa oils to soften rough-feeling hair.  Its full ingredient list identifies the oils responsible for the herbal scent.  Reviewers often like the softness and shine, but some find it heavy or insufficiently moisturizing.  The strong essential-oil fragrance may irritate sensitive scalps; this is not a hair-growth treatment. Materials: hydrolyzed plant proteins · argan, babassu and moringa oils · glycerin $18.00★ 4.4 · 83 ratings View on Amazon
Ecoslay Rice Pudding Leave-In Conditioner — 8 oz Pouch Ecoslay Rice Pudding Leave-In Conditioner — 8 oz Pouch USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Fermented rice water, detangling botanical extracts and pro-vitamin B5 make this a lighter leave-in conditioner than a heavy oil mask.  Made in Atlanta without silicone, it is scented with jasmine and vanilla oils—not fragrance-free.  Refrigerate after opening; the refill pouch contains plastic. Materials: fermented rice water · marshmallow root and slippery elm · pro-vitamin B5 $34.00★ 4.4 · 200+ ratings View on Amazon
AROMATICA Rosemary Hair Thickening Conditioner — 6 fl oz AROMATICA Rosemary Hair Thickening Conditioner — 6 fl oz Why we recommend it: Babassu and moringa oils soften hair, while glycerin helps it retain moisture in this silicone-free rinse-out conditioner.  Its rosemary scent comes from disclosed plant oils.  A useful lighter-conditioning option, though some reviewers with dry or easily tangled hair wanted more moisture.  Essential oils may bother sensitive scalps; it is not a hair-loss treatment. Materials: babassu oil · moringa oil · glycerin $14.58★ 4.3 · 53 ratings View on Amazon
ATTITUDE Hydrating Conditioner — Peppermint & Sweet Orange (16 fl oz) ATTITUDE Hydrating Conditioner — Peppermint & Sweet Orange (16 fl oz) Why we recommend it: For dry lengths that need a richer conditioner, shea butter and argan oil add softness, while hydrolyzed jojoba and quinoa proteins help with manageability.  The peppermint-and-orange scent comes from named essential oils, which may bother a fragrance-sensitive scalp.  Supplied in an aluminum bottle with a plastic pump. Materials: shea butter · argan oil · hydrolyzed jojoba protein $22.94★ 4.3 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Organic Leave-In Hair Crème Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Organic Leave-In Hair Crème USDA ORGANICUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Organic coconut, jojoba, avocado and hemp oils soften dry ends in this silicone-free leave-in cream.  A small amount also gives light styling hold.  It suits shoppers who want an oil-based conditioner, but can leave some hair greasy or filmy; start sparingly.  Scented with peppermint oil, not fragrance-free. Materials: organic coconut oil · organic jojoba oil · organic avocado oil · organic hemp seed oil · peppermint oil $12.99★ 4.2 · 3,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Sienna Naturals Dew Magic Leave-In Conditioner Sienna Naturals Dew Magic Leave-In Conditioner USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Coconut and baobab oils, shea butter and a conditioning base soften curls without silicone.  The lavender and geranium scent comes from named oils, not an undisclosed fragrance blend.  Start with a small amount: some reviewers find it greasy or not moisturizing enough.  It is a leave-in conditioner, not a styling gel, and the fragrant oils may bother sensitive scalps. Materials: coconut and baobab oils · shea butter · glycerin $28.00★ 4.2 · 77 ratings View on Amazon
Chagrin Valley Argan Sunflower Hair Oil, 2 fl oz Chagrin Valley Argan Sunflower Hair Oil, 2 fl oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Argan and sunflower oils add slip and shine to dry, coarse or curly lengths without silicone or added perfume.  This Ohio-made blend can be used sparingly on the ends or before washing.  Rosemary antioxidant extract helps keep the oils fresh; it is not a fragrance oil.  Start with a little, since an oil treatment can weigh hair down. Materials: argan oil · sunflower oil · rosemary extract $15.95 View product
Chagrin Valley Cocoa Butter Whip Hair Balm, 2 fl oz Chagrin Valley Cocoa Butter Whip Hair Balm, 2 fl oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Cocoa butter gives this whipped balm a richer texture for coarse, curly or particularly dry ends, with babassu and jojoba oils for softness.  Its chocolate-like scent comes from the butter, not added perfume.  The Ohio-made three-ingredient formula contains no silicone or beeswax.  Use a small amount; this is a concentrated balm rather than a rinse-out cream. Materials: cocoa butter · babassu oil · jojoba oil $12.95 View product
Chagrin Valley Jojoba Grapeseed Hair Oil, 2 fl oz Chagrin Valley Jojoba Grapeseed Hair Oil, 2 fl oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Jojoba and grapeseed make a lighter finishing blend for smoothing flyaways without a fragranced silicone serum.  Apply a few drops through the lengths, adding more only if needed.  Made in Ohio, with rosemary antioxidant extract to protect the oils from oxidation.  The unrefined ingredients have a natural scent, even though no perfume is added. Materials: jojoba oil · grape-seed oil · rosemary extract $15.95 View product
Ecoslay Silver Slay Lemongrass & Rosemary Deep Conditioner Ecoslay Silver Slay Lemongrass & Rosemary Deep Conditioner USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: For dry gray or silver hair, this rinse-out treatment pairs jojoba, babassu and avocado oils with detangling okra and marshmallow extracts.  The formula conditions without silicones or purple toning pigments; rosemary and lemongrass oils give it a noticeable scent.  Made in Atlanta and sold in a plastic-containing pouch. Materials: aloe vera · jojoba and avocado oils · okra and marshmallow-root extracts $22.00 View product
Moon Valley Organics Sweet Carrot Conditioner Bar Moon Valley Organics Sweet Carrot Conditioner Bar USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: This solid conditioner uses a plant-derived conditioning agent with shea butter and broccoli seed oil to help detangle and soften hair.  It comes as a concentrated bar instead of a bottled liquid and is made in Washington State.  Orange, bergamot, carrot seed and cypress oils provide the scent, so it is not a fragrance-free choice. Materials: broccoli seed oil · shea butter · coconut-derived MCT oil $17.99 View product
Plaine Products Unscented Conditioner, 16 oz Refill Plaine Products Unscented Conditioner, 16 oz Refill USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Aloe juice, fatty alcohols, shea and mango butters give this rinse-out conditioner its softening base without added scent or silicone.  Made in the USA, it comes in an aluminum bottle eligible for the maker's return-and-reuse program.  The bottle does contain a resin lining, so it is not entirely plastic-free.  This refill is capped; keep your existing pump or buy one separately. Materials: aloe vera · shea butter · mango butter $33.00 View product
Tangie Unscented Solid Conditioner Bar, 1 oz Tangie Unscented Solid Conditioner Bar, 1 oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Tangie combines cocoa butter and plant oils with a detangling conditioning agent in a compact bar, so there is no liquid conditioner bottle to replace.  The U.S.-made formula has no added perfume or essential oils and comes in glassine and paperboard.  For strict fragrance avoidance, note the retailer's warning that storage near scented bars can leave a faint residual scent. Materials: cocoa butter · coconut oil · glycerin $13.75 View product
The Unscented Company Nourishing Conditioner Bar, New Formula, 65 g The Unscented Company Nourishing Conditioner Bar, New Formula, 65 g Why we recommend it: This water-free bar is designed for fine to wavy hair, using a detangling conditioning agent alongside shea and cocoa butters.  It avoids added perfume and dyes and replaces a liquid conditioner bottle with a paperboard box.  Made in Canada with globally sourced ingredients; let the bar dry between uses and keep it away from excessive heat. Materials: coconut oil · shea and cocoa butters · castor oil $15.00 View product
Under Luna Luna Clear Conditioner, 9.5 oz Under Luna Luna Clear Conditioner, 9.5 oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: For a fragrance-free rinse-out option, Luna Clear combines a detangling conditioner base with jojoba oil and softening fatty alcohols.  It adds no perfume or essential oils, though the formula does contain rosemary and bay hydrosols and several botanical extracts.  Made in Oregon, it is intended for lightweight conditioning rather than a heavy hair mask. Materials: jojoba oil · chamomile and calendula · glycerin $38.00 View product
Wellnesse Restoring Conditioner — 8 oz Subscription Wellnesse Restoring Conditioner — 8 oz Subscription EWG VERIFIEDUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Argan oil, shea butter and plant-derived conditioning agents soften hair without silicone.  The current formula matches its EWG VERIFIED record, and a hands-on tester found softer, more defined curls.  Peppermint and citrus ingredients add scent; this is not fragrance-free.  Price is per subscription delivery, with a choice of one-, two- or three-month intervals. Materials: argan oil · shea butter · plant-derived conditioning agents $17.00 View product

What we avoid

These are category-level exclusions when materials or treatments are disclosed.  Each product card explains why we recommend it and lists the disclosed materials.

Parabens Phthalates Synthetic fragrance Sulfates (SLS/SLES) Formaldehyde releasers