It doesn’t matter if you are natural or relaxed, conditioners especially the good ones are a must have in your product arsenal. Personally, if a conditioner does not have slip it goes into what I like to call the rubbish cabinet. You americans would probably call it the “trash cabinet”. That is the cabinet that has all the products with the fancy label and bold claims but literally nothing of substance inside the bottle. Don’t you just hate that? You spend lots of time researching a product, or in my case, being taken in by some flashy ad, only to realise later that you wasted your money. But back to the subject at hand…
What is slip and why is it so important?
Slip is that almost silky glide that a product gives you when you apply it on your hair. It’s that slippery, smooth feeling that you get that makes you feel like maybe, just maybe this time your wiry strands will turn into silk.
Putting aside wishful thinking, in practical terms, slip in your hair products helps lessen the friction in your individual strands so that your hair tangles less making detangling and styling easier and ultimately it also prevents breakage. Slip should be one of the first characteristics you should look out for when deciding which product to buy.
There is a little-known way to identify a conditioner with slip and it’s hidden in plain sight right there on the product label. You simply want to look at the ingredients and search for emollients. Examples of emollients are Shea Oil, Jojoba* Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, and even mineral oil* which has a bad rap in natural hair circles but it is still an emollient.
To help you along, since we are lovely like that, here in no particular order are our picks for the best 6 conditioners that have fantastic slip!
1. Design Essentials Almond Butter Express Instant Moisturizing Conditioner
This conditioner contains sweet almond oil* amongst other ingredients which aid in repairing and strengthening the hair shaft. It delivers incredible slip as the formula is super creamy, and when you add it to your hair you can literally feel the tangles melt away. It has hydrolyzed protein but doens’t seem to cause any brittleness or drying so this makes it a huge hit for many with low porosity or protein sensitive hair.
It does a great job of absorbing into the strands and it works great on its own without you having to add oils or humectants to rev it up. Although that is always an option if you are that way inclined of course. This gets the greenlight as an awesome addition to your go-to product shelf. Don’t be stingy with it however, add enough to allow you hands to slip through your hair with little resistance with each pass as you detangle. When a product is so bomb it is pushing other brands to the back, you know it’s the business!
2. Curls Dynasty Give Me Slip Blast Hydration Conditioner
This one is a multitasking ninja. It can be used for deep conditioning*, co-washing and detangling kinky*, curly and coily hair. It lives up to its name as it hydrates extremely well and is being touted as one of the best detangling potions for your hair hands down.
The slip is amazing and the conditioner though not super thick in consistency, it still puts in work. The fact that it is not as thick allows it to absorb well and not just coat the hair.
It is free of silicones, parabens and mineral oil* just to name a few and it won’t leave your hair weighed down so it can be used daily. If you like it but feel like you are missing the thick consistency you prefer, just add a dollop of whipped shea butter* and a little oil to the conditioner, mix well then use as normal. You will not be disappointed.
I’M LOOKING FOR SOME RODUCTS FOR MY DAUGHTERS HAIR. HER HAIR IS 4C AND I WOLD LIKE SOME HELP ON WHAT PRODUCTS I SHOULD BE USING FOR HER HAIR. ALL OPINIONS ARE WELCOME!!
My fave four at the end!
I LOVE my Aussie Moist conditioner with a tablespoon of baking soda and coconut oil !!! …..Look it up, I have amazing results 🙂
What does it do for your hair
I have low porosity hair, so the baking soda opens up the cuticle so that the conditioner and oil can penetrate better….. Works AMAZINGLY. You can close the cuticles back with an ACV rinse or cool water, but personally I just choose to do a second conditioning with a higher quality conditioner (to make sure I get out all the baking soda mixture) and then rise, dry and style.
Has anyone tried satinique?
Your question was posted almost 6 months ago and was wondering if you have since tried the Satinique Hair Care line. And if so, what were/are your thoughts?
The Traders Joes conditioner is my absolute favorite! And it’s only $2.99!
I want to try the Traders Joe line
I’ve tried 3 (Shea Moisture, Trader Joe’s, and Herbal Essences). The only one that gave me a lot of slip was the Herbal Essence.
Can it be used as a leave in, or is it rinse out only?
..the herbal essence that you use..
The one I use is a rinse out one.
Alrighty. Thanks doll!
You’re welcome!
What does slip mean?
I wanna know too?
Slip means that the conditioner makes the comb/fingers feel like its easily slipping thru ur hair during detangling process
Slip makes it easier to detangle. It feels like your fingers glides down your hair.
I have them all except the Trader Joe’s. I love them all!
I had purchased all those expensive conditioner and always end up back to VO5 instant slip on my hair
Where’s the DevaCurl? … truly best conditioner for curly hair (IMO)
Tresemme is my staple conditioner now.
Herbal Essences is great as we’ll.
I use the V05 as a leave in for my daughter’s hair.
One ‘n Only Argan oil conditioner work very well. Most buy works wonders! ! Love it!
Herbal essences works great on my daughter’s hair.
the shea moisture does not give me good slip….it leaves my hair dry I had to put olive oil in it to finish both the shampoo and conditioner off.
I like Suave Almond & Shea
I like Keracare Humecto Cream Conditioner. It is awesome. I buy a big tub of it.
Has anyone done research on DMDM hydation…it’s in a lot of shampoos ans conditioner and leavin and it can release formyldah or however its spelt (same thing in kertain treatments)
Love Hello Hydration
The first two are a joke, at least for transitioning hair. Tangle city.
Love herbal essence
Personally, the trader joes did nothing for me, I’ll try tresseme next.
Trader Joe’s Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner is excellent
Aussie Moist all day everyday. Love how soft and easy it is to detangle with. Also love the smell ^-^
Aussie moist is the best… And the deep conditioner is great also Family Dollar usually marks them down.. Walgreen’s too..
Trader Joe’s I have never heard of it.. Or over looked it… Where can I buy the products??
At Trader Joe’s
I’ve never heard the term “slip” before, regarding hair. What does it mean?
I’ve tried all of them (product junkie). Believe me when I say out of these conditioners, Tresemme Naturals has the best slip, conditioning and smell!!!! My favorite!!!! And it’s silicone and paraben free!!
I tried Tresemme after the supposed change in formula. The old formula must’ve been great. I can’t rave about this one. I get minimal slip.
However, I get fantastic slip from VO5 and Hello Hydration.
Herbal Essences 🙂 my fav
Organix is the bomb. I don’t see many people mention those. I have very course dry hair and as soon as I put it in my hair girl up naturally and I finger comb
Yes what does slip mean?
Nessa Lyn
I use Creme of Nature Detangling Shampoo conditioner. Loved it back in the day and started back using it again
The slip is when your hair feels silky and you can finger omb thru to detangle your hair..Havent tried V-05 but I have 4 C low porosity hair, Auggie Moist works the best. I need to check out Trader Joes Brand too.
What do you mean by “slip”? Slip your hands right through your hair?
I never heard of this “slip” either
Yes, slip your hand through your hair. And to make it easier to detangle
Aussie Moist and Spa Conditioner are the truth, they are inexpensive and work great at detangling my hair. I’ve been using them for years! VO5 is good too if you are on vacation and forgot to bring conditioner with you. It’s cheap so if you leave it or don’t bring it home you won’t lose any sleep over it.
Thank you
Slip refers to the feeling of your hair when conditioner is in it. When your able to use your fingers, comb or brush can slip through your strands with ease.
The tresume naturals is all I use!!
Its A 10 is really good
Treeseme natural is my fav.
What’s the best for natural hair?
Herbal essence hello hydration conditioner is good but don’t buy the shampoo
all of these are old posts…Anybody out there got any info on the best conditioners with the best slip properties for today?
Who else? <3