Found: The 11 Best Leave-In Conditioners That'll Take Your Fine Hair From Dry to Silky Smooth

Asley Streicher, celebrity hairstylist and R+Co collective member says that those with fine hair should look for a leave-in conditioner with hyaluronic acid and collagen, lightweight ingredients that won't weigh your hair down. Enter: Eva-NYC's H2-Whoa Hydrating Lead-In Conditioner. Just spritz this mist formula onto your hair starting mid-length, and kiss frizz goodbye.

• Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, vegan collagen
• Heat protectant? No

Glowing customer review: "I have fine, thin hair and finding products that work is kind of hard. But this product works so great! I usually spray after I shower, once it dries it leaves my hair feeling soft and moisturized without that heavy feeling."

This serum spray from The Rootist—winner of the 2024 Holy Grail Beauty Award for Best New Hair Brand—isn't technically a leave-in conditioner, but it is a multi-use product that Cosmo's Beauty Editor, Beth Gillette, swears by. In fact, she keeps a spray in her cosmetics case at all times. "I travel almost exclusively with this leave-in conditioner," she says. "I just shake up the bottle to mix the bi-phase serum inside, spritz three or four times all over damp hair and brush through."

• Key ingredients: Vitamin C, hydrolyzed yeast protein, hyaluronic acid
• Heat protectant? Yes

Glowing customer review: "This product is insane. It took away all my frizz, knots, and dryness in one use, IMMEDIATELY! It smells amazing and is so lightweight, but effective!"

There is nothing worse than stepping out of the shower and discovering that your freshly washed hair is full of knots and tangles. This Dae leave-in conditioner is a master de-tangler thanks to ingredients like moringa seed oil and squalane.

• Key ingredients: Moringa seed oil, squalane, prickly pear oil
• Heat protectant? Yes

Glowing customer review: "I finally found a leave-in that ACTUALLY detangles! Yes, the smell is incredible, but what I truly love about this is the way it helps detangle my fine wavy hair. Not many leave-in products actually do that."

I love a hair color moment, but the dry and brittle hair aftermath is a lot. Enter: the Pureology Color Fanatic leave-in conditioner, a color-friendly leave in spray that is both a bit on the heavier side, and yet not greasy or heavy. This product contains coconut oil and olive fruit oil to help revive dry, color-damaged hair.

• Key ingredients: Coconut oil, olive fruit oil, vitamin E
• Heat protectant? Yes

Glowing customer review: "I have the most fine, tangle-prone hair known to man. I've tried every kids and adult detangler/leave-in spray on the market. NOTHING comes even slightly close to this product. It has completely transformed every aspect of my hair. I used to spend 45 minutes detangling after a shower, and now it barely needs a comb through."

LolaVie is Jennifer Aniston's haircare line, and reviewers agree this is a celeb brand that actually works. The brands Perfecting Leave-In has a thin, creamy texture, which might be intimidating to those with fine hair. Pro tip: use sparingly, a little bit goes a long way.

• Key ingredients: Coconut fruit extract, squalane, bamboo extract
• Heat protectant? Yes

Glowing customer review: "I have super thin, dry, chemically damaged hair. I can't use most products because they're too heavy and weigh my hair down, but not this one. This lightweight, it doesn't make my hair greasy or crunchy. Half a pump leaves my hair hydrated and smooth for minimum 3 days until I wash my hair again. It even makes it look fuller and shinier!"

The Adwoa Beuty's Melonberry Hair Milk is the perfect option for hair that is maybe too curly or dry for a mist, but too fine to be weighed down by a cream. The creamy formula contains panthenol to smooth and hydrate which might be too heavy for some, but will go a long way for those with curly hair.

• Key ingredients: Aloe vera, avocado oil, melon seed oil, panthenol
• Heat protectant? No

Glowing customer review: "This is by far one of the best leave-in conditioners I have ever used. I have fine/thin wavy hair. It has made my hair look shinier, bouncier, and healthier. If you have fine hair, all you need is a small amount. It's not heavy or greasy in any way and the smell is divine."

I love Fable & Mane hair products because they're effective and don't leave any unwanted residue. The MahaMane leave-in conditioner is no exception. Formulated with safflower seed oil and aloe vera, this light spray is great for brushing out any post-shower tangles without weighing down the hair or leaving it feeling waxy.

• Key ingredients: Safflower seed oil, aloe vera
• Heat protectant? Yes

Glowing Customer Review: "Absolutely a must for me. I have thin, fine hair that gets extremely tangled after a shower. This worked like a charm."

It's a 10 offers multiple versions of its classic It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In, one with keratin and even one for blondes. As you've probably already figured out, the Miracle Leave-In Lite is formulated for those with fine, thin hair who want the benefit of the original product without the weight. Not only is this a great post-shower de-tangler, it's also a heat protectant and contains chamomile extract to soothe the scalp.

• Key ingredients: Green tea leaf extract, aloe vera, marshmellow root extract
• Heat protectant? Yes

Glowing customer review: "I have tons of fine, frizzy hair that gets tangled all the time. This made detangling after the shower so easy (took me 2 min instead of the usual painful 15 min of pulling and suffering while trying to get all the knots out) and left my hair feeling super smooth."

The Oribe Supershine Light Moisturizing Hair Cream is a bit heavier than most other options on this list, but it's also the best leave-in conditioner if shine is what you're after. The formula is packed with ingredients like panthenol, which helps smooth the hair shaft, thus allowing for more shine. Pro tip for those with thin hair: start with a small amount and work your way up as needed.

• Key ingredients: Watermelon fruit extract, panthenol
• Heat protectant? No

Glowing customer review: "I adore Oribe products. They are expensive, but they are always worth it in terms of performance and this shine serum is no different. I have very fine hair that gets weighed down easily and this product leaves my hair looking polished and shiny without being greasy at all."