Maintaining proper moisture is important for all hair types, but coily hair is even more susceptible to damage if it lacks moisture. Because of the structure of coily hair follicles, moisture can escape from the shaft quite easily, so not only is it a must to restore and maintain precious moisture, it’s important to find a way to seal it in. Here are 12 products to help moisturize coily hair and keep that moisture in!
1. Light-Weight Moisturizer
Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner
This is a conditioner every coily/curly needs in their arsenal! It provides enough slip for detangling (even on dry hair”> and is supremely moisturizing without leaving a residue or weighing the hair down.
2. Must-Have Moisturizer
The Doux Fresh Rinse Moisturizing Conditioner
Formulated with the perfect combination of Shea Butter, Sea Silk, and Hibiscus, the ultra-moisturizing conditioner will hydrate your hair and provide thermal and environmental protection.
3. For Regular TLC
Oyin Handmade Honey Hemp Conditioner
This light, penetrating, silky blend enriched with aloe vera gel, hemp oil, honey, and hydrolyzed silk protein. It’s got nice detangling slip and serious moisturizing power. It rinses cleanly and also makes a nice pre-shampoo deep conditioning treatment. It can even be used as a creamy, nourishing leave-in!
4. Worth the Splurge
Obia Natural Curl Moisture Cream
This pH balanced leave-in conditioner is full of luxurious oils that seal in moisture and minimize frizz by smoothing and closing the cuticle. Antioxidant rich Argan Oil, Burdock Root and Grape seed Oil strengthens and adds shine.
5. For Those Who Wash N’ Go
Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker Marshmallow and Agave Leaf Extract
Made with natural horsetail and beet extracts to transform your hair into curls without leaving it hard or crunchy. Your hair will have amazing curl definition, bounce and moisture that every curl or coil will love.
6. Shrinkage Fighter
ORS Curls Unleashed Shea Butter and Honey Curl Defining Creme
Helps to add shine, define and moisturize coils without any shrinkage (a common curly/coily girls problem”>. Because it does provide some hold, it is perfect to use for wash and go’s, twists, braids, and up do’s.
7. For Protective Styling
Cantu Coconut Curling Cream
This thick and creamy concoction defines, conditions, and helps add manageability. It’s perfect for adding sheen and moisture, especially when prepping for protective styles (like twists and braids”>. It’s also great for smoothing down edges and up do’s.
8.Ultimate Deep Treatment
Camille Rose Natural Algae Deep Conditioner
hand-mixed with amazing Blue Green Algae, which is rich in Vitamin B, and helps to improve hair cell regrowth, resulting in thicker, stronger, longer hair. Plus, it will soften and moisturize dry, moisture-craving hair giving it the care and love it needs to have body and shine, naturally!
9. Ultimate Deep Treatment Masque
SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen, Grown & Restore Treatment Masque
This product is a hair-superhero because it will save you from bad hair days and whip kinky hair into shape! Use only after shampooing. Apply evenly throughout hair paying attention to ends with any size comb. Can be worn in hair for 10-15 minutes plastic-wrapped under warm dryer or without heat for up to an hour.
10. For Scalp Health
Ouidad Moisture Lock Leave In Conditioner
A lightweight moisture treatment created with skincare innovations in mind. It works with each individual strand to pull moisture from the atmosphere and hold it there, while preventing frizz and promoting a healthier scalp.
11. Best Detangler around
Kinky Curly Knot Today
Most often used as a detangler, this lightweight leave in conditioner was designed to smooth the cuticle and is great for adding moisture and shine to coils without weighing them down.
12. Multi-purpose Oils
Darshana Natural Indian Hair Oil
Have you tried all-natural products but the results weren’t exactly what you’d expected? Well, this botancial blend of natural oils is known for being a great sealant and used a curly cocktail, pre-poo and hot oil treatment.
Was your favorite listed? Let us know your go-to moisturizer in the comments below. This post was originally posted in 2015 and has been updated.
