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Moisture Lock®

Name: Moisture Lock® Leave-In Conditioner
Brand: Ouidad
SKU: 92208
Price: 26.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (1620 reviews)

Leave-In Conditioner

$26.00

This best-selling leave-in conditioner boosts hydration, encourages curl formation, adds slip for detangling, and primes hair for styling.

Prime Hydration Moisture

Best For: All curl types, 2A to 4C

4.7 stars (1620 reviews)

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Our best-selling Moisture Lock® Leave-In Conditioner boosts hydration to encourage curl formation, adds slip for detangling, and primes hair for styling. The breathable formula works by sealing nourishment and hydration into each strand to fight frizz and add shine. Moisturizing arnica and prickly pear botanical extracts, antioxidant-packed green tea, and vitamin B5 help to repair curls and promote hair health.

Ingredients

Prickly pear cactus extract: Locks in moisture
Green tea and vitamin B5: Help repair curls and add shine
Arnica extract: Adds nourishment and hydration

Water Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol Amodimethicone amamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Stem Extract Hydroxyethylcellulose Disodium EDTA Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) Behentrimonium Methosulfate Stearyl Alcohol Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer Butylene Glycol Polyvinylpyrrolidone/PVP Polyquaternium-59 Citric Acid Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Fragrance Citrus Limon Peel Oil Pinene Citronellol Coumarin Geraniol Hexyl Cinnamal Hydroxycitronellal Limonene Linalool

How to

Start with a quarter-size amount and apply to wet or damp hair. Avoid the scalp area and do not rinse out. This formula can also be used for added moisture after styling.

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Who is it for

All Curl Types

Why you'll love it

- Best-selling leave-in conditioner that adds hydration and primes curls for styling
- Weightless, breathable formula infused with prickly pear and green tea to seal in nourishment and encourage curl formation
- Prevents frizz, promotes shine, and adds slip for easy detangling before styling

Why it's special

Free From Non-Water Soluble Silicones, Parabens, Mineral Oil, Phthalates, Petroleum, Gluten

Curl Routine

Perfect for detangling and priming your curls before styling

Expert Curl Tip

"Leave-ins are an essential step in any curl routine for optimal curl formation. This is one of our most loved products because it's made to add weightless moisture before styling, and it works on all curl types. Not to mention your curls will respond better to the styling products you layer on top."

MARGO H.

OUIDAD EDUCATION MANAGER

Model with coily hair and model with wavy hair

Moisture Lock® Leave-In Conditioner FAQs

What does the Moisture Lock® Leave-In Conditioner do for curly hair?

Your curls get an immediate boost of hydration the moment you apply the Moisture Lock® Leave-In Conditioner–it seals nourishment into each strand, fights frizz, adds shine, and primes your hair for styling. The weightless, breathable formula is infused with prickly pear and green tea to lock in moisture without weighing curls down, and it adds slip for easier, gentler detangling. It's a best-selling curly hair conditioner because it works on every curl type, from loose waves to tight coils.

When should I apply the Moisture Lock® Leave-In in my routine?

Apply the Moisture Lock® Leave-In Conditioner after washing and conditioning, it's designed to be used on wet or damp hair before styling. Start with a quarter-size amount, distribute through mid-lengths to ends (avoiding the scalp), and do not rinse out. Layering it before your styler gives your curls a moisturized, primed base that helps styling products perform better and last longer.

Is the Moisture Lock® Leave-In good for fine or wavy hair?

Yes, the Moisture Lock® Leave-In Conditioner is formulated for all curl types, including fine and wavy hair. Its lightweight, breathable formula adds hydration and encourages curl formation without heaviness, so it won't collapse wave patterns or weigh fine curls down. If you have finer waves, start with a small amount and build up as needed.

Can I use the Moisture Lock® Leave-In as a detangler?

Absolutely. Adding slip for easy detangling is one of the Moisture Lock® Leave-In Conditioner's core benefits–t's specifically noted on the product as a key function. Apply to wet or damp hair before reaching for a comb to help fingers and tools glide through curls more easily, reducing breakage and knot stress at the same time.

How is the Moisture Lock® Leave-In different from the Advanced Climate Control® All-In-1 Leave-In?

Both are leave-in conditioners for curly hair, but they're built for different priorities. The Moisture Lock® Leave-In Conditioner is a cream-based formula focused on hydration, shine, and curl formation–infused with prickly pear, green tea, and vitamin B5 to seal in moisture and promote hair health. The Advanced Climate Control® All-In-1 Leave-In Conditioner is a silicone-free spray formulated with Anti-Frizz Nano Technology® and heat protection up to 450°F–it's the better pick if you're styling with heat or need active frizz defense in humid conditions.

How To Use

Start with a quarter-size amount and apply to wet or damp hair. Avoid the scalp area and do not rinse out. This formula can also be used for added moisture after styling.

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Overall rating: 4.684568 / 5 from 1620 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Moisture Lock® Leave-In Conditioner is highly praised for its ability to hydrate and prime curls, effectively preventing frizz and promoting shine. Customers appreciate its weightless, breathable formula infused with natural ingredients, which leaves hair feeling soft and healthy. The product is also lauded for its pleasant scent and cruelty-free, vegan formulation.

Summary topics

Frizz Prevention (4%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the product as it effectively eliminates frizz and leaves their hair soft, soft, and hydrated.
Product Scent (12%): Customers keep praising the smell of the product, describing it as great, amazing, fresh, and divine.
Curl Formation (17%): A significant number of customers remarked that this product makes their curls look great with no frizz.
Hair Feel (6%): Customers raved about how this product leaves their hair feeling soft, healthy, and hydrated all day.
Moisture Addition (7%): It was observed by customers that this product is great for moisturizing and adding extra moisture to their hair.

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Review highlights

"My hair feels so soft and my loose waves look healthy and shiny." — Marisol V.
"It smells good, doesn't feel heavy, yet makes my hair feel moisturized and soft." — Emily
"It smells good, moisturizes my hair well and helps to restore my curls" — Jean F.

Reviews

Love ❤️

"Makes me hair so soft - no frizz - dried well snd smells good"

— Nadine K. (5/5)

"Love, love, love I have tried everything from expensive to drugstore. I couldn’t find anything that would go into my cuticles. Everything just sat on top of my hair. This is it and they’re cleansing conditioner. My hair is soft. It doesn’t feel like there’s way down."

— Vanessa (5/5)

Love this product. My hair

"Love this product. My hair is still soft but curly. Shiny as well!"

— Bernadette N. (5/5)

"Definitely a staple for me. Works like a miracle for my frizzy 2c/3a hair."

— Rose (5/5)

"This conditioner is truly awesome!!!! Took me years to find it…but im sooo happy I did!"

— Mary (5/5)

"Been using for over 14 years now"

— Genesis (5/5)

Moisture Lock Leave-In Conditioner

"Love it! I have curly hair so moisture it important. I also tried it on next day and third day hair to refresh my curls by wetting my hear and using a small amount. Work great and my hair feels very soft."

— Linda S. (5/5)

Nice!

"I love the product, although it does get in the way of defining my curls."

— Tina O. (5/5)

Moisture Livened Curls

"Hair became curlier than I have seen in a long time. Really made my hair happy with shiny curls that were spiraled."

— Nancy C. (5/5)

not for me

"to be honest, it left my hair feeling like straw. no thank you"

— Linda T. (1/5)

Q&A

Are these products safe for color treated hair?: Yes, it is.
Are these products free of proteins?: This product is protein free

Moisture Lock®

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How to

Hydrated, Primed, and Detangled Curls

Expert Curl Tip

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Moisture Lock® Leave-In Conditioner FAQs

How To Use

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Love ❤️

Love this product. My hair

Moisture Lock Leave-In Conditioner

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Moisture Livened Curls

not for me

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