# Conditioner for thinning hair

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/conditioner/for-thinning-hair/
Category: Beauty > Conditioner. Updated 2026-10-16. Based on 208 counted first-hand reports from Ulta and Sephora shopper reviews, Sep 2020 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which conditioner is good for thinning hair?

**Short answer:** Pureology Strength Cure Conditioner has the best record for thinning hair, with 15 of 15 shoppers saying it softened and detangled their hair without weighing it down or making it look flat or thinner, though that group is small. Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner follows at 17 of 21, then Bondi Boost HG Conditioner at 9 of 11, while the last three each sit at 8 of 10. Each record counts just shoppers who said they have thin or thinning hair.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Soft, not weighed down | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pureology Strength Cure Conditioner | 15 of 15 | 100% | yes |
| 2 | Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner | 17 of 21 | 81% | yes |
| 3 | Bondi Boost HG Conditioner | 9 of 11 | 82% | yes |
| 4 | Pureology Hydrate Conditioner | 8 of 10 | 80% | yes |
| 5 | OUAI Fine Hair Conditioner | 8 of 10 | 80% | yes |
| 6 | Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Conditioner | 8 of 10 | 80% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Pureology Strength Cure Conditioner

The scent earns praise in 48% of its 31 reviews, and 6% mention added shine.

- Praised for: Nice scent (48%), Tames frizz (6%), Adds shine (6%)
- Reports counted: 31

### 2. Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner

More shoppers stated a result for this conditioner than for any other here, 21 in all. Moisture gets a mention in 22% of its 59 reviews and added shine in 14%.

- Praised for: Moisturizing (22%), Adds shine (14%), Nice scent (10%)
- Complaints: Not moisturizing enough (3%)
- Reports counted: 59

### 3. Bondi Boost HG Conditioner

Moisture comes up in 14% of its 50 reviews and added shine in 12%, though 4% report build-up.

- Praised for: Nice scent (22%), Moisturizing (14%), Adds shine (12%)
- Complaints: Not moisturizing enough (4%), Build-up (4%)
- Reports counted: 50

### 4. Pureology Hydrate Conditioner

Shoppers mention added shine in 18% of its 22 reviews.

- Praised for: Adds shine (18%), Moisturizing (9%)
- Complaints: Bad or strong scent (23%)
- Reports counted: 22

### 5. OUAI Fine Hair Conditioner

Its 2 misses said it left their thin hair weighed down or greasy, while 12% of its 16 reviews praise the scent.

- Praised for: Nice scent (12%)
- Reports counted: 16

### 6. Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Conditioner

Praise for the scent appears in 40% of its 30 reviews, while 13% say it isn't moisturizing enough.

- Praised for: Nice scent (40%), Adds shine (10%), Tames frizz (7%)
- Complaints: Not moisturizing enough (13%), Bad or strong scent (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

## Questions

**Which conditioner works for thinning hair?**

Pureology Strength Cure Conditioner has the best record (15 of 15), followed by Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner (17 of 21), Bondi Boost HG Conditioner (9 of 11), Pureology Hydrate Conditioner (8 of 10), OUAI Fine Hair Conditioner (8 of 10) and Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Conditioner (8 of 10). The ranking weighs how many shoppers stated a result, so Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner sits above Bondi Boost HG Conditioner even though Bondi Boost HG Conditioner has the higher share, at 82% against 81%. The last three share the same record, so treat them as a tie.

**What should I do about hair loss or sudden shedding?**

See a doctor or dermatologist for hair loss or sudden shedding, since a conditioner just changes how hair feels and looks. These records are about how each conditioner felt and looked on thin hair.

**Are these results from a lab test?**

No. The counts are what shoppers with thin hair said after using each conditioner, not a lab test, so follow the label directions.

**Which of these conditioners are sold on Amazon?**

Every conditioner here except OUAI Fine Hair Conditioner is sold on Amazon by the brand or Amazon itself. OUAI Fine Hair Conditioner is sold there through third-party sellers, so check who the seller is. Pureology Strength Cure Conditioner, the leader, is also the best pick sold on Amazon.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/