The Best Leave-Ins for Wavy Hair
The best leave-ins for wavy hair
How We Picked
We handpicked these products and tested them ourselves on our own or client's wavy hair, looking for products that provided frizz-resistance without weighing down waves
Leave-in Detangler
All About Curls
Softens curls, controls frizz on no-cleanse days, and makes detangling and styling easy for all curl types
Curl Wow Flo-etry Vital Natural Serum
Color Wow
A lightweight curl primer that delivers deep moisture without buildup to leave hair feeling product-free
Slip Detangler
Curl Keeper
Loosens knots, adds moisture, and locks in color without buildup or dullness
Mane Magic 10-in-1 Primer
Eva NYC
Strengthens, protects from heat/UV/frizz, detangles, softens, adds shine, smooths, nourishes, and cuts drying time
Pamper My Curls All-in-One Moisture Mist
Inashi
A lightweight, oil-free mist that moisturizes and refreshes curls without weighing them down
Perfect Repair Leave-in Treatment
NatureLab Tokyo
A protein-packed leave-in foam that speeds up drying, protects against heat, fights frizz, and adds shine
No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum
Olaplex
Shields hair from pollution and protects against heat damage while adding satin shine and reducing static and tangles
Refresh & Detangle Spray
Rizos Curls
A refreshing detangling spray that revives curls between washes and smooths freshly washed hair
OPP One Pass Press Heat Protectant Spray
The Doux
Prevents heat damage while also bonding and repairing hair
Leave-in Conditioner
The Vida Bars
A lightweight leave-in bar that adds moisture, strengthens, thickens, and boosts volume, shine, and curl definition
Soft Leave-In Cream
Tootilab
A lightweight leave-in that prevents your hair from getting dry
Maximum Thermal Primer
Uncle Funky's Daughter
This quick-drying formula protects your hair from heat while fortifying each strand for strength and resilience.