Best Conditioners September 2026
Finding the right conditioner depends on your hair type, moisture needs, and daily routine. This independent ranking lets you compare popular leave-in and rinse-out formulas by bottle size, key benefits, and overall strengths. Explore each option below to find the ideal match for smoother, healthier hair.
Last updated: 1 September 2026
Olaplex No5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner 1000ml climbed 1 position
Conditioners: Top 5
1
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Leave-In Conditioner, 200ml
from £18.995 stores
from £18.99
5 stores
2
Olaplex No5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner 250ml
from £17.9910 stores
from £17.99
10 stores
3
Kerastase Genesis Fondant Renforcateur Conditioner 200ml
from £18.996 stores
from £18.99
6 stores
4
Olaplex No5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner 1000ml
from £49.957 stores
1
from £49.95
7 stores
5
Kerastase Nutritive Lait Vital Conditioner 200ml
from £24.447 stores
from £24.44
7 stores
This leave-in treatment delivers hydration directly to dry and fine strands without requiring a rinse. It softens the hair while keeping your daily routine quick and straightforward.
Pros
Convenient leave-in formula
Moisturises and softens dry hair
Formulated for fine and dry hair types
Cons
Not a rinse-out conditioner
Smaller 200 ml bottle size
Olaplex No5 is a bond-repairing rinse-out conditioner that strengthens, softens, and restores shine to damaged strands. Its vegan and sulphate-free formula suits all hair types, including colour-treated and frizzy hair.
Pros
Strengthens and repairs damaged bonds
Vegan and cruelty-free formula
Free from sulphates and parabens
Suitable for all hair types
Cons
Requires rinsing out
250 ml bottle empties quickly
Kerastase Genesis Fondant Renforcateur fortifies weakened strands to reduce hair breakage and promote natural volume. It rinses out easily while smoothing, softening, and enhancing overall shine.
Pros
Targets hair fall caused by breakage
Adds volume and natural shine
Sulphate-free and paraben-free
Strengthens weak hair strands
Cons
200 ml volume is relatively small
Not a leave-in product
This 1,000 ml salon-sized bottle of Olaplex No5 delivers the same bond-repairing and smoothing benefits as the standard version in a long-lasting volume. It hydrates, repairs, and protects all hair types while remaining vegan and cruelty-free.
Pros
Large 1,000 ml bulk bottle
Repairs and strengthens hair bonds
Vegan and sulphate-free
Suitable for all hair textures
Cons
Bulky bottle takes up shower space
Higher upfront investment
Kerastase Nutritive Lait Vital provides essential nourishment to dry and distressed hair, leaving it soft, manageable, and radiant. Its lightweight rinse-out formula hydrates without weighing down your hair.
Pros
Deeply moisturises dry strands
Leaves hair smooth and shiny
Free from sulphates and parabens
Strengthens and softens hair
Cons
Compact 200 ml bottle
Must be rinsed out
Compare specifications
| Hair type | Dry, Fine | Normal, Dry, Colour treated, Greasy/oily, Fine, Blond/highlighted, Mixed, Distressed, Grey/White, Curly/permed, Frizzy, Coarse/thick, All | Normal, Dry, Colour treated, Greasy/oily, Fine, Blond/highlighted, Mixed, Distressed, Grey/White, Curly/permed, Frizzy, Coarse/thick | Normal, Dry, Colour treated, Greasy/oily, Fine, Blond/highlighted, Mixed, Distressed, Grey/White, Curly/permed, Frizzy, Coarse/thick | Normal, Dry, Colour treated, Fine, Blond/highlighted, Mixed, Distressed, Grey/White, Curly/permed, Frizzy, Coarse/thick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable for | Women | Women | Women | Women | Women |
| Leave-in | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Features | Moisturising/softening | Shine, Smoother hair, Moisturising/softening, Strengthening, Repairing, Paraben free, Cruelty free, Sulphate free, Vegan | Volume, Shine, Prevents hair loss, Smoother hair, Moisturising/softening, Strengthening, Repairing, Paraben free, Sulphate free | Smoother hair, Moisturising/softening, Strengthening, Repairing, Paraben free, Cruelty free, Sulphate free, Vegan | Shine, Smoother hair, Moisturising/softening, Strengthening, Repairing, Paraben free, Sulphate free |
How we create the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular among our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert assessments. Specifically, we weigh how many users follow the product via price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in retail. The texts on this page are AI-generated and created to give you a quick and clear overview. No products are paid placements – the ranking is driven solely by data.
