8 Conditioners That Deeply Hydrate & Manage Thick Hair

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Hair growth is all the rage right now. From topical treatments to viral hacks, it seems everyone wants to grow more, healthy hair. But if you're in the very lucky boat of already having thick hair, you might want to take a different approach when it comes to taking care of your hair.

As someone with thick hair myself, I look for formulas that won't weigh my hair down further (since it can already feel heavy as it is), but still provide moisture and hydration from root to tip. My quest for the perfect conditioner has led me to try many options over the years, including these:

• Editor-approved formula: Nutrire C.3 Quench Conditioner
• Best conditioner for thick, color-treated hair: COLOR WOW Color Security Conditioner
• Best damage-repair conditioner: K18 Damage Shield Protective Conditioner

Some of the key attributes you should look out for when shopping around include moisture and hydration (think emollient ingredients like shea butter and argan oil), plus strengthening and protein support.

The best hair of your life is just a scroll away! Read on to shop our favorite conditioners made for thick hair.

Editor's Pick

Nutrire C.3 Quench Conditioner

Mango seed butter, castor seed oil, rice bran extract and the brand's Complex8 come together in this conditioner, specially formulated for thick hair. I could feel (and see) an immediate difference after just one use!

And I wasn't the only one who noticed a difference: my coworkers have too.I got two compliments for both shine and volume upon arriving to the office after the first time I used this.

OUAI Thick Hair Conditioner

This nourishes and repairs thick strands, and is ideal for any hair texture. It strengthens and adds shine, while repairing and detangling thanks to marshmallow root extract, avocado oil and shea butter.

K18 Damage Shield Protective Conditioner

Dealing with damage? This conditioner protects hair from environmental aggressors, UV rays and mechanical styling.

Shoppers Say: "My hair felt smoother and less brittle within the first couple of uses, not weeks later. The real proof was when I ran out and switched to something else — the difference was obvious right away, so it’s back in the rotation permanently. A little goes a long way too."

amika hydro rush intense moisture conditioner

Need extra hydration ASAP? The conditioner is packed with squalane, hyaluronic acid and sea buckthorn to boost moisture.

Verb Moisturizing Glossy Conditioner

Yes, you can get glass hair even if you have thick locks! You'll get a glossy shine with this conditioner thanks to peach oil, rosehip oil and squalane.

Shoppers Say: "Love verb's line of products. They leave my hair soft, shiny and manageable. Plus the smell is pleasant and clean."

Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Conditioner

Oribe's Gold Lust line is loved by shoppers and editors alike, thanks to the bio-restorative complex that repairs damage and deeply nourishes hair.

Shoppers Say: "Awesome product! Does not dry out hair and while it is expensive it lasts a long time. I have super thick hair and only need about a nickel size worth of conditioner and shampoo. Great smell as well"

COLOR WOW Color Security Conditioner

If you're worried about maintaining your color, a conditioner that won't allow it to dull is what you need!

How We Choose

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