The 13 best moisturising conditioners for thirsty, frizzy hair

Formulated with True Blue Aussie macadamia oil and the god of hydration hyaluronic acid, A'kin is a hero in the hair care space. Plus, it's ideal for bringing your hair’s moisture levels up in a strand-softening flash.

$20 at Woolworths

A deeply moisturising conditioner with ‘de-frizz’ and ‘detangle’ both on its to-do list, it pairs velvety shea butter with deep-penetrating olive oil to repair damage and replenish hydration. P.S. It also smells like guava, so there’s that, too.

$45 at Sephora

Dryness and dullness (unfortunately) go together like wine and cheese; you can’t have one without the other. This nourishing natural oil-enhanced conditioner, however, is packed with vitamin B5 to deliver moisture and luminosity.

$49 at Adore Beauty

If it’s that post-salon silkiness you’re chasing, this sweet almond oil-powered option will treat tresses to some hydration-boosting TLC, and leave even the thirstiest heads of hair glossy, moisturised and gorgeously swishy.

$41.95 at Adore Beauty

Apparently when dry hair can’t get enough moisture it decides to drink your colour instead, so this thirst-quenching wheat and soy protein mix works to both maximise current colour vibrancy and top moisture levels up to the point where it won’t happen again.

$56.50 at Adore Beauty

With mango butter as well as pomegranate oil as the star ingredients, this one will leave your hair smelling like fresh fruity heaven, and looking far softer, stronger and smoother than you thought parched strands could.

$200 at Adore Beauty

Described as a ‘deeper-than-deep conditioner,' this buttery blend isn’t here to play around in the hydrating stakes. It addresses all the side effects of dryness; frizz, colour-depletion and coarseness, harnessing the power of moisturising moringa oil to do so.

$80 at Oz Hair and Beauty

Formulated specifically for hair that’s been through the ringer when it comes to heat styling, this ultra-nourishing, pH-balanced and sensitive-skin friendly pick helps to heal damaged strands, leaving hair feeling soft and manageable. The gentle formula is free from soap, colour, botanical extract and fragrance for no-fuss fabulous hair.

$17.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Enriched with amino acids and wheat proteins to moisturise and strengthen hair to the max, this thickening, repairing conditioner is particularly brilliant for getting mid-length to long hair back in hydrated shape (especially if you're dealing with damage). A bonus? It'll also help to make it look fuller!

$15 at Woolworths

Enriched with keratin and shea butter, this nourishing conditioner delivers 10 epic benefits, including frizz control, enhanced shine, heat protection and detangling. It will leave your hair softer and shinier from the very first wash without breaking the bank. Big yes.

$8.49 at Chemist Warehouse

This sense-stimulating conditioner from Herbal Essences is part of a range designed to specifically ensure your strands are hit with a heaping helping of hydration. With a commitment to using ingredients with a natural origin, this shampoo boasts a 90 per cent natural formula. Free from colourants, parabens and gluten, you can be sure that this conditioner is going to work to nourish your tresses to the nines, leaving behind truly conditioned strands. 

$13.50 at Priceline

If you’re after lightweight conditioning power, but don’t want to sacrifice on the hard-hitting hydration you’re craving, then you’re going to want to choose the restorative and protective powers of the Pantene Pro-V Moisture Renewal Conditioner. Its formula contains (hydrating) lipids and is bolstered with Pantene’s Pro-V B5; these antioxidising benefits work to leave your hair feeling unbelievably soft, silky and nourished.

$9.99 at Priceline

Dandruff is a part of life (one that’s not loved) but you still need to care for your strands while making your way through your scalp care journey. The Head & Shoulders Suprême Conditioner is here to not only help you along your hydrating scalp journey but with powerful argan and avocado oils this formula also works to strengthen your strands, helping you to see less future breakage, all with luxuriously soft locks. 

$16 at Woolworths