11 Best Silicone-Free Hair Conditioners For The Softest Hair Ever!

Last Updated on April 2, 2024

Who doesn’t love hair that is soft and slippery to touch? And the one product that holds the key to achieving that type of hair is a conditioner. Whether you are looking for regular wash-off conditioners, leave-in conditioners or deeply-conditioning hair masks (saviour for dry hair), there are plenty of silicone-free options these days to choose from.

So I have put together different silicone-free and natural hair conditioner options available in India that can help your manage dry, frizzy hair and keep it soft. Every hair conditioner on this list is made with natural ingredients, devoid of any artificial fragrances, dyes or other harmful ingredients.

And yes, definitely no silicones.

Why Silicone-Free Hair Conditioners Are A Great Choice

A silicone conditioner doesn’t harm your hair. But its benefits are short-lived and very superficial. They form an occlusive film on your hair which prevents moisture loss and makes your hair look extremely smooth and shiny.

This is great news if you want to tame frizzy hair but it is only a temporary fix as the film gets washed off with shampoo. So if your hair is dry, it will continue to remain dry as the silicones only create an illusion of healthy hair.

And while the silicone layer does prevent moisture loss, it also prevents the nourishing ingredients in your haircare products from penetrating your hair strands. So over time, your hair may keep getting drier due to lack of moisture and break off.

And sometimes, the silicones used in conditioner are not water-soluble and thus tend to build on hair strands over time leading to limp hair. So while it is up to your personal preference and hair goals to use silicones, I prefer using a shampoo/conditioner/serum with plant oils, fatty acids and other condition agents to truly soften and moisturize my hair.

And here are the 8 best clean and natural, silicone-free hair conditioners in India that you can buy. 

11 Best Silicone-Free Hair Conditioners in India

1. Earth Rhythm Solid Conditioner Bar

This was my first sold conditioner which I went on to repurchase too. It performs as effectively as liquid conditioners but is much more economical and arrives in plastic-free packaging.

Since it is a concentrated version, a single bar will last you a good part of the year. A wonderful product to reduce plastic waste from your haircare routine.

Read my full review on the Earth Rhythm Solid Conditioner bar here.

2. Vilvah Light Conditioner 

If the heavy use of moisturizing ingredients in natural hair conditioners weighs down your hair, then the silicone-free Vilvah Store’s Light Conditioner is perfect for you.

It helps detangle your hair easily while giving you bouncy, voluminous hair. It is best suited for people who have oily hair or like oiling their hair before shampooing.

3. Vilvah Cream Conditioner

If you have dry, thick, and curly hair that demands a lot of moisture, Vilvah has got you covered too.  This cream conditioner from Vilvah has Brocolli seed oil as the star ingredient which behaves like silicones and adds a natural slip to your hair.

This non-greasy conditioner also helps prevent hair breakage and tame frizzy hair.

Also Read: 6 Easy Steps to Tame Frizzy Hair

4. Soultree Hibiscus Conditioner

A beautiful, lightweight and silicone-free hydrating conditioner that helps detangle your hair and make it silky smooth. This is the first natural conditioner I tried when switching to clean beauty.

I got the Soultree Hibiscus Conditioner during winter when my hair was extremely dry so it didn’t satisfy my hair needs then. But once my hair went back to normal, it suited me well.

So I wouldn’t recommend this silicone-free hair conditioner to people with extremely dry and frizzy hair. But it is a good option for summer or for people with thin, limp hair.

5. The Moms Co. Protein Hair Conditioner

If you do a lot of heat styling, your hair is much more likely to get protein damage. And The Moms Co. natural hair conditioner with hydrolyzed silk and wheat protein is perfect to prevent breakage and add help your hair retain moisture.

6. Mamaearth Argan Hair Mask

If your hair is dry and frizzy, you need to use this silicone-free hair mask as a part of your regular conditioning routine. I have emptied many jars and it makes my hair super soft and silky and even tames flyaways and frizz.

I use a coin-sized amount on my hair and leave it on for 5 minutes before rinsing off. And every 15 days, I use it as a hair mask all over the hair. It makes my dry hair much more manageable and soft. And yes, it is CG-friendly too.

Read my full review here.

7. Himalayan Origins Mango Butter & Argan Oil Conditioner Bar

My hair always felt soft and easily manageable after using this silicone-free conditioner bar from Himalayan origins. They felt more hydrated, with a nice gloss and smoothness all over. And my hair didn’t feel limp too.

It has argan oil, mango butter, Vitamin E, and hydrolyzed silk protein which conditions dry, frizzy hair and leaves it soft and shiny. The small bar lasts a long time so if perfect for budget shoppers too.

Read my full review here.

8. Daughter Earth Purple Rice & Quinoa Conditioner

This is a deeply moisturizing cream conditioner that improves hair shine and hydration. Its silicone-free formula that smoother hair with help of smoothening properties of olive oil, aloe vera, shea butter, coconut oil, and Sancha inchi oil.

The conditioner also has purple rice extract which is rich in antioxidants and amino-acid-rich quinoa seed extract which helps strengthen and protect hair from environmental damage.

9. A’kin Macadamia Oil & Wheat Protein Moisture Rich Silicone Free Conditioner

A’kin is an Australian haircare brand with a range of silicone-free hair conditioners. This conditioner uses nourishing ingredients like macadamia oil, wheat protein and shea butter to deeply condition your hair.

It is a creamy formula that will hydrate and strengthen weak strands to leave them soft, smooth and healthy.

10. Ozone Signature Classic Hair Conditioner

This moisture-balancing conditioner from Ozone Signature- an Ayurveda-inspired brand is formulated with silk protein to repair damaged hair.

Its silicone-free formula has several certified organic natural ingredients like sesame oil, bhringraj, aloe vera, amla, brahmi, henna etc. along with hydrating ingredients like glycerin and panthenol to deeply hydrate, soften and protect your hair.

11. The Switch Fix Viva La Sativa Conditioner Bar

Viva la Sativa is a deeply nourishing formulation with hemp seed oil Vitamin E and baobab. The silicone-free conditioner bar repairs the damage inflicted by the environment and locks moisture into the hair to keep it healthy and moisturized.

It is also shipped in plastic-free packaging so is great if your want to switch to low waste or zero-waste haircare routine.

So these were the best silicone-free conditioners that are available currently in India. Have you tried any of these silicone-free natural hair conditioners? Share your experience in the comments below.

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