If, like us, you've had your doubts about leave-in conditioners and their somewhat (literally) greasy reputation, put them aside. A new year's about to dawn, and it's about time we set things straight! Maybe you've been using one for a hair type that's not your own or you simply happened upon a bad formula—in any case, we've created a cheat sheet so you won't have to go through all that trial and error again.
Below, the mane game: 10 leave-in conditioners to address every kind of tress stress.

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Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil, $28, aveda.com
For: Colored tresses that require UV protection

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TIGI Bed Head Superstar Leave-In Conditioner, P1930, beautymnl.com
For: Limp, flat hair

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Bumble and Bumble Quenching Complex, P1750, sephora.ph
For: Brittle hair needing simultaneous hydration and anti-frizz properties

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Alterna Caviar CC Cream 10-in-1 Complete Correction, P1404, beautymnl.com
For: Hair perfection 10 ways (moisture, shine, smoothness, softness, UV protection, manageability, strength, anti-breakage, heat protection, and light hold)

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Dove Hair Treatment Vitamin Capsules, P75, supermarkets nationwide
For: Dry and damaged strands that are prone to breakage

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Kérastase Résistance Ciment Thermique, P2150, Kérastase Institute by Salon Esa, 6750, Ayala Center, Makati
For: A 2-in-1 styling heat protectant combined with total nourishment

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Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream, $49, birchbox.com
For: Coarse, thick hair that needs shine and smoothness

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Davines Glorifying Treatment Color Protective Leave-In, P1500, beautymnl.com
For: Bleached hair that's struggling to fight free radical damage

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René Furterer Karité Leave-In Nourishing Cream, $28, beauty.com
For: Humidity-induced frizz

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TRESemme Split Remedy Leave-in Conditioning Spray, P250, supermarkets nationwide
For: Split end repair
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