15 Deep Conditioners For Highly Hydrated Locks

There's so much we can do to our hair, and we have a tendency to do it all. From heat-styling to coloring, it's safe to say we put our locks through a lot. Some are blessed with that impossible-to-break luscious hair that cannot even be tested by heat. Others have tresses that very much reflect all of the damage we put it through. When styled, it may look great, but the signs of wear and tear peak over time. That is why it's key to do as much as we can to repair our hair.

It's on you to keep things in check. Using the right heat protectant spray is key of course. It's also important to maintain a healthy hair wash schedule despite how confusing the many rules can be on what's considered good for your mane. But the number one act of hair self-love you can do is consistently stick to a deep conditioning routine. Intense masks not only yield immediately visible results, as your hair feels softer than ever once you emerge from the shower, but they are key to fully hydrating and repairing your locks in a way that the average conditioner simply cannot. Of course, as with all hair care, there are thousands of moisture products on the market. So, we've put together a list of the best deep conditioners for every hair type and need.

Delving into the world of hair care is no simple feat. There are simply way too many options out there, not that we should complain. While it may seem like having a specific hair type or concern would help narrow things down, it rarely does. With so many choices comes the need to sift through and find the good ones. When selecting the deep conditioners for this list, we took into consideration which brands on the market have earned holy grail status. 

Going viral isn't quite enough, but maintaining relevance for years and remaining a staple for many is the way to deem a product effective. Of course, the most important step to deciphering this is by going straight to the source — shoppers. By analyzing reviews about each product listed below, we've managed to select deep conditioners that users have confirmed are capable of delivering the promises they made. Coupled with the fact that a few of the picks below are actually backed by professional celebrity hair stylists, you simply cannot go wrong with any of these deep conditioners.

This first pick's tub's reputation precedes it. Over the years Briogeo's Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask has grown to become a hair care staple for many. The viral moisture mask has been so successful it inspired the brand to develop an entire range. 

This product isn't only a hit because it smells delicious, but it is the perfect deep conditioner for all hair types. It is a weekly treatment that can be used on chemically-treated hair. Formulated with rosehip oil, algae extracts, almond oil, and B vitamins, it repairs your hair. Avoiding further damage, it doesn't contain any parabens, sulfates, silicone, phthalates, or artificial dyes. The reviews speak for themselves, as one customer shared, "I've tried so many hair masks, and this is the only one that I've ever truly been able to see a drastic difference in the moisture of my hair."

Purchase the Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask at Sephora for $39.

Hair care is one of those categories that you can easily spend some crazy money on or stick to the drugstore. Apothecary products have excelled over recent years and comfortably compete with higher-end brands. A great example is the L'Oreal Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water which some deem a hair miracle product at $10. This affordable deep conditioner doesn't weigh down your hair and gives you silkier, shinier locks after just one use.

The greatest selling point of this product is how easy it is to use. Instead of waiting that dreaded and very cold 20 minutes standing in the shower, this conditioner works in only eight seconds. You only need to quickly coat your hair in the water after shampooing and massage it in before washing it out. 

L'Oreal recommends using the treatment two to three times per week. One Amazon reviewer of the 4.4 star-rated product raved, "I have been looking for a hair product like this for years! I am amazed! My hair is shiny and wavy. No frizz!"

Purchase the L'Oreal Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water at Amazon for $10.99.

On the entirely opposite end of the spectrum comes Oribe's Signature Moisture Mask. Sometimes you want to invest in a beauty product that's going to give you a luxurious experience rather than only providing great results. 

The Signature Moisture Mask is all about the most intensely hydrating experience you can get. You can immediately feel how rich this cream mask is, and it is filled with nutrient-dense ingredients such as macadamia seed oil, ginger root extract, mango butter, and hydrolyzed vegetable protein which all work together to repair and strengthen damaged hair. It also has the added unique component of Oribe's signature complex which protects hair from oxidative stress and slows down the decrease of your natural keratin. 

Fans love how intense this conditioner feels as one Oribe reviewer shared, "Since it's so thick, you really feel like it coats and penetrates the hair. My hair is a lot softer and more manageable on days I use this mask."

Purchase the Oribe Signature Moisture Mask at Sephora for $63.

Fine hair can be one of the most daunting types to care for. You're always looking for something to help aid growth, strengthen your tresses, and thicken it. If you're in search of a deep conditioner that's going to help thicken your fine hair, then Virtue's Flourish Thickening and Hydrating Mask is the perfect pick to give you fuller-looking hair while also deeply hydrating it. 

Virtue's trademark ingredients encourage hair growth and fully hydrate your hair while avoiding weighing it down. The vegan cruelty-free brand offers the added bonus of knowing the deep conditioner is free of parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, mineral oils, and sulfates. 

With an impressive 4.8 star rating, one Sephora reviewer shared, "I have lost a lot of hair postpartum and suffered hair loss. I used this treatment and saw a visible improvement in the volume of my hair."

Purchase the Virtue's Flourish Thickening and Hydrating Mask at Sephora for $70.

That's not to say having thick hair is a walk in the park. The thicker your hair is, the more crucial your deep conditioner is. Keeping all of those luscious locks hydrated and silky becomes a much harder job. That's why you need a heavy-duty deep conditioner like Shea Moisture's Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque. 

Your thick hair has finally met its match in this intense moisturizer. Using all-natural ingredients, this mask contains pure manuka honey and mafura oil which both offer intense moisture and hydration. It is also formulated with African Rock Fig which is rich in Vitamin C to add vibrancy to your hair while also reducing frizz. 

This mask is eco-friendly and cruelty-free, filled with certified organic and fair-trade ingredients, while the packaging contains 25% post-consumer resin. One Ulta reviewer said, "I used it tonight, and my hair is softer than it has ever been. I am so obsessed."

Purchase the Shea Moisture's Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque at Ulta for $14.99.

While not all of us are blessed with those unmatched perfect ringlets that come with having naturally curly hair, it's not the easiest burden to bear. It can be super high maintenance, but you can use the right hair care products to treat your curls best. It's all about hydration and reducing frizz, and the Jessicurl Deep Conditioning Treatment is the perfect product to keep your curls bouncier than ever.

It offers a super intense and ultra-hydrating treatment for your hair by combining cocoa and shea butter to inject your locks with a dose of hydration. It is a full-on thick treatment designed to define the thickest of curly hair. It is also formulated without any fragrance, sulfates, or silicone to keep your tresses bouncy and light. 

Once you try this 4.6 star-rated deep conditioner your curls will never be the same, just take it from this Amazon reviewer, "Love this conditioner! I have never found a conditioner like this one. Finally my very dry, curly, frizzy hair is moisturized!" 

Purchase the Jessicurl Deep Conditioning Treatment at Amazon for $16.95.

Of course, each of these products is going to hydrate your hair by default. However, sometimes you're looking for something a little extra. Crown Affair's The Renewal Hydrating Hair Mask offers that simplicity. The weekly treatment is designed to offer deep moisture for your hair. It is ideal for all hair types, but especially those that struggle with breakage. 

The Renewal Hydrating Hair Mask is formulated with Tsubaki seed oil which strengthens your hair while giving it an unmatched shininess. Crown Affair founder and CEO Dianna Cohen told The Zoe Report about the deep conditioner's special fruit extract: "Yuzu is an incredible ingredient for your hair and skin, and it's a bonus that the scent is naturally soothing and fresh ... It also has multiple hydroxyl groups (oxygen-hydrogen), acting as a powerful yet nourishing moisturizer for your hair."

Purchase the Crown Affair's The Renewal Hydrating Hair Mask at Sephora for $58.

There's no denying that while coily hair can be the most beautiful, it also requires a lot of maintenance. Keeping your 4c hair in check means a lot of extra work, and selecting the right deep conditioner can save you a lot of time and effort. Who better to turn to than the coily hair queen herself Tracee Ellis Ross? Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross is a brand dedicated entirely to tight curls, and the Intensive Conditioner definitely delivers. 

The super-rich product is perfect for coily hair as well as curly and wavy hair types. It is designed to protect from breakage and provide a dose of deep hydration. Specifically formulated for tighter textured hair, Ross herself recommends leaving this on for 10 minutes for an intensive repair treatment, per Sephora.

Packed with rich ingredients such as safflower seed oil, jojoba oil, and avocado oil, the conditioner works to soften and hydrate your curls to keep them weightless and bouncy. One Sephora reviewer confirmed it gets the job done, "It conditioned my 4c hair thoroughly. It also didn't strip my color which I'm grateful for. It left my hair nice and soft, and also easy to comb. I would recommend this."

Purchase the Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Intensive Conditioner at Sephora for $25.

Frizzy hair can often feel like the bane of your existence. If you try to apply serums and oils to keep it in check you can end up with a greasy mess. The best cure for frizziness starts in your shower with the right deep conditioner. Of course, this list would not have been complete without a mention of the hair care heroes Living Proof, and what better pick than the award-winning No Frizz range?

The Living Proof No Frizz Intense Moisture Mask works overtime to reduce frizziness. It promises to smooth out super coarse hair while keeping it weightless and bouncy. Living Proof claims it has been proven to reduce frizz by up to 40% after only one use.

The deep conditioner is formulated with Living Proof's staple healthy hair molecule to prevent frizz, as well as an amino acid blend to increase shininess and seal your hair cuticle. The surface-active conditioning agent reduces friction, and the unmatched moisture provided by shea butter will keep your hair in top condition. One Living Proof reviewer confirmed its claims, "Instantly saw a difference in texture. Hair also felt cleaner for longer." 

Purchase the Living Proof No Frizz Intense Moisture Mask at Living Proof for $42.

Deep conditioning is generally considered a self-care hair treatment, but sometimes you reach for one for the sole purpose of aiding your hair styling process and giving you an even better final result. If you're looking for a styling-focused deep conditioner, then it is definitely the Cuvée Beauty Premiere Treatment Masque. 

This luxurious product is designed for all hair types and feels extra luxurious with its infused champagne. The restorative formula works to seal moisture in each strand and leave it with an intense shine that is perfect for when you heat-style your tresses. 

Formulated with hydrolyzed collagen, this treatment promises to provide 50% smoother-looking hair and 50% less frizz. One Cuvée Beauty reviewer said, "Wow. I've tried lots and lots of hair masks before, and while some of them give me a nice smoothing effect right out of the shower, this is the first one that gives my hair lasting shine and frizz reduction for *days* until my next wash."

Purchase the Cuvée Beauty Premiere Treatment Masque at Cuvee Beauty for $40.

On a completely different note, perhaps you're looking for a deep conditioner with the sole purpose of providing a reparative experience. Something you can coat your hair in while you enjoy a nice hot bath and emerge with hair that feels noticeably healthier. Why not go the extra mile and indulge in the notably luxurious Kérastase Resistance Strengthening Hair Mask?

This beauty-lover favorite is formulated with a unique combination of gluco-peptide, wheat protein derivative, and native plant cells to offer an intensive strengthening treatment that promotes hair growth. It is a perfect pick for those struggling with damaged hair as the rich formula smooths and leaves it super soft while also repairing elasticity. 

One Sephora reviewer wrote, "This stuff is amazing!! The smell is great first off. This mask makes my dry, brittle, extremely damaged hair feel soft and it looks so beautiful. I can brush it without breakage. It's worth the money!"

Purchase the Kérastase Resistance Strengthening Hair Mask at Sephora for $64.

When thinking of phenomenal hair, a few iconic names come to mind. One of which has to be "Queer Eye" star Jonathan Van Ness. While we all continue to envy his locks, he's provided us with the JVN Hair range to give us a fighting chance. As if that weren't enough reason to reach for the JVN Hair Nurture Deep Moisture Mask, it is also completely clean, vegan, and cruelty-free. 

The first thing you'll notice about the deep conditioner is the unique fragrance of lemon, black currant, sandalwood, and vanilla. But the results it delivers are as effective as the smell is delicious. Designed for all hair types, this product infuses hair with intense moisture while enhancing softness and smoothness. 

Formulated with camellia seed oil and rice protein, this mask will add a lot of shine to your hair while strengthening it over time. But Van Ness explained the real star ingredient to Good Housekeeping, "Hemisqualane is half the molecule of squalane. It's tiny, so it penetrates the hair shafts without weighing it down."

Purchase the JVN Hair Nurture Deep Moisture Mask at JVN Hair for $18.

Sometimes you just cannot be bothered to deal with the added time it takes to give your hair a deep conditioning mask. You know it'll pay off, but that extra 20 minutes spent standing in the shower can sound so daunting. But who said deep conditioners were reserved to masks? Leave-in products are the best way to give your hair the extra attention it needs without any extra time. Hair hero brand IGK has come to the rescue with its Antisocial Overnight Bond Building Dry Hair Mask.

This product uses everyone's current favorite bond-repairing technology to help heal and restore your over-styled tresses. With zero need to let it sit or rinse it out, all you have to do is spray this on your dry locks and head to bed before waking up to softer and smoother hair.

It is formulated with vegan silk proteins that work to smooth your hair and strengthen it overnight. This Ulta reviewer confirmed the results, "This little gem did the trick. I apply it at night, before bed, and immediately my hair looks shinier, and healthier, and flyaways are tamed. I wake up and my hair looks and feels as good as it did when I applied it the night before." 

Purchase the IGK Antisocial Overnight Bond Building Dry Hair Mask at Ulta for $34.

When you have dyed hair, you have no choice but to do your due diligence when it comes to hair care products. The wrong one could do more harm than good, but you still need to treat your tresses more than ever to help cancel out the effects of the chemicals. You're guaranteed to be safe trying the Color Wow Money Mask.

This deep conditioner is formulated with a whole slew of unique ingredients designed to improve your hair's strength and elasticity while hydrating it, all while being safe for use on color-treated hair. Containing blue sea kale, hydrolyzed vegetable protein complex, sea kelp, and algae this blend gives your hair a glossy finish like no other. One Sephora reviewer raved, "I love this product! I honestly use it every time I wash my hair which is once a week! I leave it on for about 30 minutes and my hair is so soft and beautiful and bouncy! Best hair mask I have ever tried!"

Purchase the Color Wow Money Mask at Sephora for $45.

The only right way to end this list is with the hair care brand that continues to reign supreme. Many come and go, but none have floored hair care lovers and earned the level of holy grail status like Olaplex. The brand's innovative bond-repair technology is simply unmatched, and if we're talking deep conditioners then the Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask definitely deserves to be discussed. 

Infused with Olaplex's iconic bond-building technology, this deep conditioner is the richest and most intense step of the entire routine. It is a concentrated dose of hydration that works to visibly repair damaged hair. 

The many awards won as well as the cult following of this product speaks for itself, but take it from one of its fans. One Olaplex reviewer unabashedly deemed it, "An absolute miracle ... I'm in love. I will be a lifelong customer."

Purchase the Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask at Olaplex for $30.