Relaxed Hair Conditioner

The Relaxed Hair Conditioner is a moisturizing, sulfate-free conditioner for men and women with relaxed hair that absorbs quickly to leave dry, brittle-feeling hair soft, smooth, shiny and easier to detangle. It is made with Aloe Vera and Rose Flower Hydrosols, Avocado, Broccoli Seed, Buriti, Jojoba, Babassu, Camelina Seed and Olive Oils, Shea Butter, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein and Panthenol, with Grapefruit, Orange Peel, Peppermint and Clary Sage Oils. It is gentle enough for daily use.

Relaxed hair is hair that has been chemically straightened with a relaxer, a cream that permanently loosens the natural curl or coil pattern, and conditioners made for it, like the Relaxed Hair Conditioner, help it stay soft and strong-looking. The straightened part stays straight until it grows out or is cut, while new growth at the roots comes in with your natural texture. Because relaxers change the hair's structure, relaxed hair needs extra moisture and gentle handling.

Relaxed hair needs moisture, gentle handling and a little protein. Wash with a sulfate-free shampoo, follow with a moisturizing conditioner like the Relaxed Hair Conditioner and add a leave-in. Detangle with a wide-tooth comb, never brush wet hair, and use a heat protectant, such as our Heat Protecting Hair Treatment, before any hot tools. Sleep on satin, trim ends regularly and leave touch-ups to a professional, applying relaxer only to new growth.

After shampooing, apply the Relaxed Hair Conditioner to wet hair from the mid-shaft to the ends first, gathering your hair as if you were making a ponytail. Use enough to fully coat your hair, depending on its thickness and length, then work what is left through the roots and crown. Leave it on for 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Follow with a leave-in moisturizer as needed, and let your hair air-dry when you can.

Yes. You can use the Relaxed Hair Conditioner as a co-wash, washing with conditioner instead of shampoo, about once or twice a week depending on your schedule. Wet your hair well, massage the conditioner into your scalp and through your hair for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Co-washing keeps relaxed hair soft between shampoos, but use our Relaxed Hair Shampoo regularly too, so product and oil do not build up on your scalp.

Yes. To pre-poo, mix the Relaxed Hair Conditioner with a little of your favorite oil and apply it to your hair before shampooing, focusing on the ends. Leave it on for a short time, then shampoo and condition as usual. A pre-poo helps relaxed hair stay soft and less tangled during the wash, since shampoo can leave it feeling dry, and it adds an extra layer of moisture for very dry ends.

Yes, in balance. Relaxers break some of the bonds that give hair its strength, so relaxed hair often benefits from a little protein along with plenty of moisture, and the Relaxed Hair Conditioner includes Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein for light, everyday strength. Too much protein can leave hair stiff and prone to snapping, so pair occasional protein treatments with moisturizing conditioners. If your hair feels mushy and stretchy, it may need protein; if it feels hard and dry, it needs moisture.

Yes. The Relaxed Hair Conditioner is formulated to help maintain the look of keratin treatments, perms and color while keeping hair soft and manageable. It is sulfate-free and gentle enough for daily use, and its Broccoli Seed Oil, a natural alternative to silicones, adds a glossy look without oily residue. If you relax and color your hair, ask your stylist to space the services apart, and deep condition often to keep your hair supple.

Yes. The Relaxed Hair Conditioner is sulfate-free, and every ingredient is listed on this page. The Cetearyl Alcohol in the list is a fatty alcohol that softens and helps detangle; it does not dry the hair. It contains Babassu Oil and Shea Butter, so check the full list if you have a nut allergy. Its peppermint and citrus oils are strong, so keep it away from your eyes. It is made in the USA by Just Nutritive, a family-owned company making natural hair and skin care since 2007.

The Relaxed Hair Conditioner has a fresh, clean scent from Grapefruit and Orange Peel Oils, with a cool note of Peppermint and a soft herbal touch of Clary Sage, layered over the light floral scent of Rose Flower Hydrosol. The scent comes from essential oils and botanicals and is noticeable in the shower but becomes softer as your hair dries. Its Peppermint gives a light, refreshing feel on the scalp. If your skin is sensitive to essential oils, try it on a small area first.