Best Conditioners November 2026
Finding the right conditioner can transform hair health, whether you need intensive bond repair, deep hydration, or anti-breakage care. This independently ranked guide lets you compare top salon-grade formulas by hair type, key benefits, and bottle sizes. Use our overview to easily find the ideal match for your daily hair routine.
Last updated: 1 November 2026
The list is unchanged since the last update.
Conditioners: Top 5
1
Olaplex No5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner 250ml
from £14.9912 stores
from £14.99
12 stores
2
Kerastase Curl Manifesto Fondant Hydratation Essentielle Conditioner 250ml
from £24.606 stores
from £24.60
6 stores
3
Redken All Soft Conditioner 500ml
from £27.156 stores
from £27.15
6 stores
4
Olaplex No5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner 1000ml
from £42.997 stores
from £42.99
7 stores
5
Kerastase Genesis Fondant Renforcateur Conditioner 200ml
from £21.496 stores
from £21.49
6 stores
Olaplex No5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner is formulated to restore, hydrate, and strengthen distressed hair without weighing it down. It is vegan, sulphate free, and suitable for all hair textures, including colour-treated and bleached strands. The formula leaves hair smoother and easier to manage after every wash.
£14.99
£0.06/ml/g
In stock
Pros
Strengthening bond repair formula
Vegan and cruelty free
Free from parabens and sulphates
Suitable for all hair types
Cons
Small 250 ml standard bottle
Must be rinsed out
Kerastase Curl Manifesto Fondant Hydratation Essentielle is tailored specifically for curly, coiled, and frizzy hair types. It delivers lightweight moisture to boost curl definition and detangle coarse strands easily. The sulphate-free formula strengthens the hair fibre while keeping curls soft and bouncy.
Pros
Formulated specifically for curly hair
Enhances moisture and smoothness
Free from parabens and sulphates
Helps detangle coarse textures
Cons
Targeted mainly at curly or frizzy hair
Smaller 250 ml bottle size
Redken All Soft Conditioner delivers intense moisture and softening benefits to dry, brittle, or distressed strands. Its vegan, sulphate-free formula improves hair manageability and shine across all hair types. The larger 500 ml bottle ensures lasting supply for daily hair care routines.
£27.49
£0.05/ml/g
In stock
£29.92
£0.06/ml/g
In stock
Pros
Generous 500 ml bottle size
Vegan and sulphate free
Softens dry and distressed hair
Works across all hair types
Cons
Bulky bottle for travel
Must be rinsed out completely
The 1,000 ml salon edition of Olaplex No5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner provides long-lasting bond repair and moisture. It strengthens damaged strands, eliminates frizz, and adds brilliant shine to all hair types. The generous volume makes it convenient for regular users seeking sustained hair health.
£42.99
£0.04/ml/g
In stock
£57.35
£0.06/ml/g
In stock
£60.55
£0.06/ml/g
Unknown stock
Pros
Large 1,000 ml salon size
Vegan and cruelty free
Proven bond-repair technology
Free from parabens and sulphates
Cons
Large bottle requires more shower space
Higher upfront purchase tier
Kerastase Genesis Fondant Renforcateur is an anti-breakage conditioner designed to fortify weakened hair and prevent fallout from brushing. It adds volume, moisture, and shine while reinforcing delicate fibres against daily stress. The lightweight formula leaves strands soft, resilient, and easy to detangle.
Pros
Targets hair loss due to breakage
Adds volume and body
Free from parabens and sulphates
Strengthens weakened hair fibres
Cons
Smallest bottle in the list at 200 ml
Must be rinsed out
Compare specifications
| Hair type | Normal, Dry, Colour treated, Greasy/oily, Fine, Blond/highlighted, Mixed, Distressed, Grey/White, Curly/permed, Frizzy, Coarse/thick, All | Greasy/oily, 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable for | Women | Women | Women | Women | Women |
| Leave-in | No | No | No | No | No |
| Features | Shine, Smoother hair, Moisturising/softening, Strengthening, Repairing, Paraben free, Cruelty free, Sulphate free, Vegan | Smoother hair, Moisturising/softening, Strengthening, Repairing, Paraben free, Sulphate free | Shine, Smoother hair, Moisturising/softening, Strengthening, Repairing, Paraben free, Sulphate free, Vegan | 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 |
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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.
