The 13 Best Conditioners for Thin Hair That Won’t Weigh It Down

Looking for a little lift in the hair department? It all starts in the shower. Since we already got you covered withthe best volumizing shampoos, we’re here to help you with part two: the best conditioners for thin hair. We consulted with three pro hairstylists to uncover what they are, including picks that won’t weigh down your strands, but will make them look lush and bouncy. Here’s what we learned, along with our recommendations to suit a range of hair types and needs.

Meet the Experts:

• Bridget Brager, a celebrity hairstylist in Los Angeles
• Harry Josh, a celebrity hairstylist and founder of Harry Josh Pro Tools
• Connor Daniels, a stylist at Mirror Mirror Salon in Austin, Texas

“Using the wrong conditioner can leave your hair feeling flat, greasy or dry. Luckily, this can be avoided if you know what to look for,” assures Daniels. To that end, there are a few ingredients he says to avoid: sulfates, formaldehyde, polyethylene glycol (PEG) and dimethicone. “These ingredients can leave your hair feeling dehydrated and can even increase frizz and cause breakage,” he warns. “And in the case of dimethicone, which is a type [of] silicone that makes your hair feel smoother initially, it can dry out your hair in the long run and cause build-up at your roots, which will weigh things down,” he explains.

Brager agrees, adding that you should also steer clear of conditioners that are “high in alcohol content,” which can be super drying. “These conditioners zap the moisture from your hair, making it feel more voluminous for the day, but long-term use will cause breakage and damage to thin hair, which is usually more fragile to begin with,” she cautions.

“When shopping for a conditioner, look for ingredients such as amino acids, silk peptides or skin care ingredients, like bio ceramides, hyaluronic acid and omegas, which will help improve hydration, without sacrificing on volume,” advises Brager.

Two things: You don’t want to use too much conditioner; you only need a nickel-size amount at most. And when it comes to the application, focus the conditioner on your mid-lengths and ends only, where your hair is driest and skip the roots.

• Most Nourishing:KMS MoistRepair Conditioner
• Most Popular:Fekkai Full Blown Volume Conditioner
• Best for Smoothing:Rodan + Fields Volume+ Conditioner
• Best Natural Formula:Rahua Voluminous Conditioner
• Best Scent:Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner
• Editor's Pick:Living Proof Full Conditioner
• Most Lightweight:Goldwell Kerasilk Repower Conditioner
• Best for Curly Hair:Ouidad Curl Quencher Conditioner
• Best Drugstore Conditioner:L'Oréal EverStrong Conditioner
• Best for Oily Hair:Biolage Scalp Sync Conditioner
• 最好的增厚:Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner
• Best Leave-In Conditioner:Alterna Caviar Clinical Densifying Scalp Treatment
• Best Splurge:Christophe Robin Delicate Volumizing Conditioner

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Jenny Jin is PureWow’s Beauty Director (and resident skincare expert). Since beginning her journalism career at Real Simple magazine over eight years ago, she has become a human encyclopedia of products, trends and ingredients. Equally comfortable in front of the camera as she is behind a computer screen, she always aims to deliver information that's educational, entertaining and accessible to all. You can find her on Instagram (where she will happily reply to any DMs regarding nail polish, sunscreen and BTS).