Curl Conditioner
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Skip the silicone and transform the condition of hair with this luxe, hydrating conditioner. Moisturizes + detangles all curl types to visibly define curls straight out of the shower.
Ingredients
FAQs
Have questions? We’ve got answers to your most common hair care concerns.
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Curl Conditioner is a luxe, silicone-free, hydrating conditioner formulated for wavy, curly + coily hair. It moisturizes + detangles all curl types, defining curls straight out of the shower. Paired with Curl Shampoo, it makes curls 3x stronger in one use.
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Curl Conditioner moisturizes + detangles curls while improving curl definition. The silicone-free formula hydrates without weighing curls down, helping them look defined + healthier straight out of the shower. Paired with Curl Shampoo, it also makes curls 3x stronger in one use.
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Anyone with wavy, curly, or coily hair should use Curl Conditioner. It was formulated for people who want to hydrate, detangle + define their natural curl pattern, across the full range of curl types.
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Curl Conditioner works by moisturizing + detangling curls without the heavy ingredients that flatten them. Curly hair tends to be drier than other textures, since the natural oils from your scalp have trouble traveling down each twist + bend. Curl Conditioner's Healthy Curl Complex delivers hydration + slip that smooth the cuticle, define curl pattern + make detangling easier.
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The Healthy Curl Complex is the proprietary, silicone-free blend at the heart of Curl Conditioner. It uses biopolymer film formers + emollients to detangle, strengthen + define curls. Together with Curl Shampoo, the Healthy Curl Complex helps make curls 3x stronger in one use, with healthier-looking definition wash after wash.
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Yes, Curl Conditioner works on all curl types, including wavy, curly + coily textures. The formula was designed to moisturize + detangle across the full range of curl patterns, from loose waves to tight coils.
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Yes, Curl Conditioner helps with frizz. By moisturizing curls + smoothing the cuticle, it reduces the dryness that causes curly hair to frizz. Used as part of the Curl System, it provides 90% frizz control while defining + detangling your curls.
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Yes, Curl Conditioner will define your curls. The hydrating formula moisturizes + detangles to help curls clump + form their natural pattern, defining them straight out of the shower. For longer-lasting definition, follow with Curl Definer, Living Proof's dedicated curl styler.
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No, Curl Conditioner does not contain protein. Some people with curly hair are sensitive to protein or want to avoid protein overload, which can leave curls feeling stiff or brittle. Curl Conditioner relies on hydrating, detangling ingredients instead.
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Curl Conditioner is formulated to moisturize without leaving heavy residue, though how it behaves can depend on your hair type + how you use it. To avoid buildup, apply it to your mid-lengths + ends rather than your scalp, and rinse thoroughly. If you use rich curl products often, working a clarifying wash into your routine can help keep buildup in check.
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Apply Curl Conditioner from your mid-lengths to your ends, where curls need the most moisture + definition. The ends are the oldest, driest part of each strand, while the scalp produces its own oils. Keeping conditioner off the scalp helps prevent buildup + keeps roots from feeling weighed down.
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How much Curl Conditioner you should use depends on your hair's length, density + curl pattern. Start with a quarter-sized amount + add more if your curls absorb quickly. Tighter, coarser, or longer curls tend to need more, while finer or looser curls do well with less to avoid heaviness.
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Curl Conditioner is a rinse-out conditioner, so apply it, spread it through your curls, then rinse. Working it through with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb while it's applied helps detangle + define your curls before you rinse. For leave-in conditioning + styling, follow with a dedicated leave-in or curl styler.
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Curl Conditioner is formulated to moisturize curls without heavy silicones, but richer curl formulas can feel heavy if you use more than your curls need. To keep curls bouncy, start with a smaller amount, apply it to your mid-lengths + ends, and rinse thoroughly. Finer or looser curl patterns in particular do best with less product.
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Curl Conditioner is different from other Living Proof conditioners because it's specially formulated to hydrate, detangle + define wavy, curly, or coily hair. Other conditioners within Living Proof's lineup target different haircare challenges, including volume for fine hair, hydration for dry hair, damage repair + frizz control.
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Whether you should use Curl Conditioner or No Frizz Conditioner depends on the look you want for your hair. Choose Curl Conditioner if you want to enhance + define your natural curl pattern with moisture + bounce. Choose No Frizz Conditioner if you have curly or frizz-prone hair but want to smooth it out for a sleeker, more polished look.
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Yes, you can use Curl Conditioner every day, though most curl types do well with less frequent washing. Curly hair tends to be drier than other textures, so many people with curls condition once or twice a week to preserve moisture + definition, conditioning more often only when their curls feel dry.
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How often you should use Curl Conditioner depends on your curl pattern, scalp condition + lifestyle. Wavier hair often does well conditioning two to three times per week, while tighter curl patterns + coily textures may condition once a week or even less. A simple cue: Condition when your curls start to feel dry, rough, or hard to detangle.
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It doesn't take long to see results from Curl Conditioner. Paired with Curl Shampoo, a single use makes curls 3x stronger, with hydrated, more defined curls straight out of the shower. With regular use, curls look + feel healthier wash after wash.
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Yes, you can use Curl Conditioner without the matching Curl Shampoo. The silicone-free formula still moisturizes, detangles + defines on its own, regardless of which shampoo you use. If you want stronger, more defined curls, though, pair it with Curl Shampoo for best results; the 3x stronger claim is based on using both together.
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Yes, you can use Curl Conditioner with any other Living Proof products, including [but not limited to]: shampoos, treatments, stylers, heat protectants + dry shampoos. For a complete curl care routine, pair it with Curl Shampoo + Curl Definer. Take the free haircare quiz to get a custom lineup of Living Proof product recommendations.
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People who shouldn't use Curl Conditioner are typically those with straight hair or hair without a curl pattern to define. If you have fine, flat hair seeking volume, try Full Conditioner. For dull or dry hair that isn't curly, Perfect hair Day™ Conditioner is the better fit. Hair with significant damage may see better results from Restore Conditioner.
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Yes, Curl Conditioner is silicone-free. The formula uses Living Proof's Healthy Curl Complex to deliver slip, moisture + definition without the heavy residue traditional silicones can leave behind.
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Yes, Curl Conditioner is sulfate-free. It does not contain SLS or SLES, two harsh surfactants that can strip the natural oils curls depend on.
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Yes, Curl Conditioner is vegan. The formula contains no animal-derived ingredients, and Living Proof does not test on animals.
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Yes, Curl Conditioner is safe for color-treated + chemically processed hair, including dyed, highlighted, balayaged, keratin-treated, relaxed, permed + smoothed strands. The gentle, silicone-free formula conditions without stripping color or undoing the wear of chemical services.
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Curl Conditioner has a light citrus scent that's similar to what's found in most other Living Proof products. The scent is subtle + clean, designed to feel fresh without lingering heavily throughout the day.


