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Our everyday go-to rinse-off conditioner, delivering lightweight moisturization without weighing hair down.
Adds slip for easier detangling
Provides long lasting hydration
Suitable for curl & texture types (Wavy, Curly, Coily)
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Essential Moisture Conditioner
How does it perform across different curl types?
Wavy (2A-C)
Hair Texture:
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Curls (3A-C)
Hair Texture:
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Coily (4A-C)
Hair Texture:
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Great
Works
Not designed for
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Product Specifications
Product type:
Conditioner
Best for:
Dry to Normal Curls, Dull Curls
Feels like:
Lightweight Creamy Texture
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The Formula
Our mission is to provide clean, effective products that help you achieve the curls of your dreams. We’re constantly looking for feedback and finding ways to improve on existing formulas to deliver better results and experiences to our community.
Avocado Oil
One of the few oils that can penetrate the hair, delivering intense moisture from within.
Shea Butter
Moisturizing miracle used in Africa for thousands of years because of its unique nourishing properties.
Coconut Oil
Helps seal the hair and reduces protein loss, keeping the hair healthier and more resistant against breakage.
How to use
1
Apply in the shower on wet hair, after you have fully rinsed out your shampoo.
1/4
2
Rake through your curls to ensure each one is evenly coated.
2/4
3
Use your fingers or a detangling tool to gently remove all knots.
3/4
4
Leave on for 1-2 minutes, then rinse well and proceed with your Curlsmith® leave-in conditioner and styler.
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Essential Moisture Conditioner
$26
Hair type:
Wavy, Curly, Coily
Best suited to:
Dry to Normal Curls, Dull Curls
Benefit:
Moisture
Type:
Conditioner
Curl Conditioning Oil-In-Cream
$27
Hair type:
Wavy, Curly, Coily
Best suited to:
Medium to Coarse Textures. Very Thirsty Curls
Benefit:
Moisture
Type:
Leave-in
Overall rating: 4.712575 / 5 from 668 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Essential Moisture Conditioner is praised for its ability to provide the perfect amount of moisture without weighing down hair, leaving it soft, hydrated, and frizz-free. Customers also appreciate its great slip, making it easy to detangle hair, and its effectiveness in reducing frizz. The conditioner is noted for making hair look fantastic and healthier, with a shiny and healthy finish. The product's amazing scent is also a highlight, although some customers mentioned it leaves their hair soft and shiny.
Summary topics
- Moisture (9%): Customers raved about how this moisturizer gives their hair the perfect amount of moisture without weighing it down.
- Conditioner Results (5%): It was noted by customers that this conditioner provides great results and leaves hair shiny and healthy.
- Detangling Ease (10%): Customers appreciated the great slip of this conditioner, making it easy to detangle hair.
- Hair Appearance (4%): It was noted by customers that this product makes their hair look fantastic and healthier than when they were younger.
- Frizz Reduction (3%): It was noted by customers that this product effectively reduces frizz and leaves hair feeling moisturized and soft.
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Review highlights
- "Great product, smells lovely and makes my hair feel hydrated" —
- "I can add additional moisture afterwards with other styling products and my hair feels much lighter with no frizz." —
- "great smell, my hair feels instantly soft and hydrated." —
Reviews
"I typically love my Curlsmith products, but the Essential Moisture doesn’t work for my hair at all. It leaves my hair feeling very dry/straw like after washing, and even using the matching conditioner my hair doesn’t have that soft, moisturized texture that I’m used to from other Curlsmith products. My hair type is 3A, and this left my hair feeling flat and dry."
Love the Conditioner, Not the Pump
"I really like this conditioner and it works really well for my curly hair. The only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars is the packaging. The conditioner is quite thick, so once the bottle is about a quarter full, the pump struggles to get the remaining product out and it becomes difficult to use. I would much prefer a regular lid instead of a pump so it’s easier to get all of the product out."
Love curlsmith
"Great conditioner! Its super moisturizing and smells absolutely amazing! I have been a loyal customer for about 6yrs now and I will never switch. I use multiple products from them and love them all. Try it ... its so worth it. Sheri"
Soft, Hydrated Hair. Easy Detangling
"When I bought this product, it was the first time I was buying Curlsmith products. This conditioner was so amazing. It left my hair really soft, it felt nourished? Maybe hydrated is a better word. Even when washing my hair with hot water. It made it very easy for me to detangle my hair. I absolutely love it, to the point I am looking for an alternative to buy it while it is out of stock."
I needed help and the essential moisture delivered
"I needed help with my dry hair and used alone or with the essential shampoo it delivered. The conditioner all by itself left my hair soft and bouncy. But, used together with the shampoo it is a true tag team!"
Love this conditioner
"I alternate between the Essential Moisture Conditioner and the Leave-in Conditioner. Both are awesome. Leave my hair soft."
I have rediscovered my hair!!
"Absolutely on love with this product. I have fallen in love again with my hair. Thank you Curlsmith!!!"
Finally a product that works for my hair!
"I am Jewish gal with the mop of fine, but abundant curls that always turn into a fuzzy “Cousin of Bozo” mess as soon as the weather turns the tiniest bit damp or windy. At long last, I have found Curlsmith with their line products that keep my curls curly in any do! Thank you so so so much!!"
Good Product
"This is a nice conditioner that nourishes my curls."
Q&A
- Is this safe for color treated hair?
- Hi Amanda, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. While we cannot guarantee the outcome for every individual as hair types and reactions can vary, we designed this conditioner with the utmost care to be suitable for all hair types, including color-treated hair. If you have further questions. Please reach out to us at hello@curlsmith.com and our team will be able to help you. Thanks, Curlsmith
- Does it smell like coconut?
- It has a fruity scent
- Does this contain protein? Trying to find a balance with other protein-heavy products in my hair.
- This is protein free!