Rating of the best hair balms for 2024

Every woman dreams of having shiny, silky hair. After all, luxurious hair is not only an indicator of beauty, but also a guarantee of a healthy body. But the hair is not always what we would like. They can get confused, become dull, split. All this can be corrected with the help of a properly selected hair balm.

Balm is a cosmetic product that cares for hair, nourishes it with useful substances (supplies various minerals, proteins, essential oils).

What balms are there?

There are four types.

• Simple, which is made only from natural ingredients. Thanks to its composition, it makes hair manageable and silky.
• Rinse aid. It should be applied to the entire length of the hair, kept for a while, and washed off. Restores pH balance, restores shine to hair, and makes it soft.
• Air conditioning. Its composition often dispenses with rinsing. Suitable for weakened hair (after dyeing, curling). After application, the hair is not electrified, it is easy to comb.
• Mask. The composition is saturated with nutrients, is easily applied to the hair, restores the damaged hair structure to the maximum. It must be applied to damp (clean) hair, kept for about 15 - 20 minutes, rinsed.

Balm selection rules?

It is important to understand what end result is needed. If the hair is dyed, then a regular consistency balm will do. For dry hair, you need a product that contains avocado oils, shea butter, jojoba, quince extract, etc. For oily hair, the use of a balm is not advisable. It is possible to provoke an abundant secretion of sebum.

How to use?

Each bottle of the product has instructions for use. But there are general rules of use. The head must be washed with shampoo. After that, apply the balm to the full length, massage. No need to apply to the scalp. Leave on hair for 5 to 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water. It is important to rinse each curl well. It should be used one to three times a week.

List of the best hair balms in 2024

Hair balms are produced in almost every country. Each brand of shampoo has its own balm. There are professional and home-use products with a completely natural composition. You can purchase an expensive product or a cheaper equivalent.

Balms from this list are used by many girls. These products make curls voluminous, shiny, well-groomed. These balms do not have fragrances, are economically consumed, easily distributed over wet hairs, and contain natural ingredients.

DOCTOR NATURE

Mineral conditioner balm. Bottle volume: 250 ml, produced in Israel. The design of the bottle is dominated by white color and several shades. The design is discreet, not flashy. The inscriptions are clearly visible and easy to read. The appearance is conducive to buying.The label contains all the necessary information - composition, instructions, expiration date, etc. The content has an ideal consistency - it does not spread on the fingers, does not roll into a lump. It is easy and quick to apply. It does not dry out on the surface of the hair over time, it envelops every hair.

The color of the balm is white, matte. Easily washed off with both warm and cold water. Suitable for all hair types, even colored hair. When used, it does not take away the coloring pigment from the hair structure. After the first time, the effect is already noticeable. Hair becomes more obedient, softer, combed without problems.

Economical consumption. One bottle is enough for 20-25 sessions. And it should be used several times a week. Although the manufacturer says it is suitable for daily care.

Effects on hair - hydration, nutrition, ease of combing and styling, less tangling.

Cost: about 100 rubles per bottle.

• Economical;
• Natural composition;
• Great price;
• Interesting design;
• Large volume;
• Nourishes and regenerates hair;
• Result after the first application;
• Easy to apply to hair;
• Has a pleasant color and smell;
• Washes off quickly with cold and warm water.

• Not very comfortable lid (difficult to open with wet hands).

GLISS KUR

A simple balm produced in Germany. Bottle volume: 200 ml. The design of the bottles is easy to recognize on store shelves, it is specific. Identical to shampoo design. For the convenience of buyers, products with similar properties have the same color. Colors are used bright, catchy, varied. The letters are clear, of different sizes. Everything is easy to read on the front side, but problems arise on the back. The manufacturer gives a lot of information, but very little. The composition is written in Latin letters, which makes it difficult to read. Manufacturers have placed the cap at the bottom of the bottle, which is practical. You can use the entire contents of the bottle, it goes down to the cap by itself.

The consistency is soft, non-flowing, perfectly distributed throughout the hair. The manufacturer advises to apply the balm to slightly damp hair. Due to its shape, the bottle does not slip in hands, even when they are wet. Rinse off with cool water. Hair feels slippery after application. You can easily get rid of it. Rinse your hair thoroughly.

Effects on hair - add natural shine, softness, strengthen the hair structure, close the scales of the latter, restore the lost color.

Economical consumption, one bottle is enough for 20 sessions. The approximate cost ranges from 200 rubles.

The highlight of this brand is the UV filter, which protects the hair from the harmful effects of sunlight.

• Brings shine to hair;
• Economical consumption;
• Convenient bottle shape;
• Profitable price;
• Famous brand;
• Nice smell;
• Bright bottle design;
• Doesn't dry on hair;
• Sun protection.

• The effect of slippery hair after application.

NIVEA Hair Care

Manufacturer - Germany. Refers to conditioner balms. Bottle volume: 200 ml. The designers decided to place the cover at the bottom for the convenience of clients. But the bottom was made more than up. When used "in half", the stability of the tube is broken. Its color is bright blue with large letters. Made of dense plastic, slightly rough. This reduces slipping in wet hands. But it is difficult to open the lid, hands must be dry.

A lot of information is written on the label, but it practically does not carry useful data. Contains more advertising slogans.

The balm is easily removed from the tube, it smells good, soft, of medium density. Envelops every hair with ease. According to the manufacturer's recommendations, you can not keep it on your hair, but immediately rinse it off. It is better to do this with hot water. As cool leaves the effect of slippery hair.

Effects on hair - easy to comb, shine, tangle-free, smooth, soft. Styling, after Nivey balm, is done much faster than usual.

Economical consumption.One bottle is enough for 30 uses. The average cost is 150 rubles.

Manufacturers take care of their customers, added a UV filter to the composition, which protects curls from the influence of the sun.

• Excellent consistency;
• Easy to apply;
• Ideal for colored hair;
• Famous brand;
• Convenient, bright bottle;
• Enough for a long time;
• Profitable price;
• Makes hair soft;
• Easy to style, comb;
• UV filter.

• It is difficult to open the cover with wet hands;
• A lot is written on the label, but their content is questionable (more advertising).

LONDIAL

Professional conditioner for colored hair with color protection. Manufactured in Russia. Bottle volume: 250 ml. On a store shelf, it will definitely attract attention. The designers took care of this. Bright yellow color, rounded shape and attracts the eye. The label is voluminous, but not very informative. In addition to the composition, the expiration date, there is advertising information. The letters are clear and easy to read. The bottle is created according to the principle - the cap is at the bottom. But the bottom is too narrow, unlike the top. When half of the balm remains, it becomes unstable, overturns. What makes it inconvenient to use.

Consumers note that the consistency is liquid, runs out of the tube without unnecessary pressure. But the smell is pleasant, the composition is soft to the touch. It is not convenient to apply on hair because of the density of the balm. It is not always possible to distribute it evenly. If kept for the prescribed time, it can drain from the hair. For convenience, it must be well beaten (massaged).

The manufacturer recommends keeping LONDIAL on your hair for about 5 to 7 minutes. It is better to wash off with warm water. This must be done carefully, otherwise the hair will be "heavy" and quickly become greasy.

Effects on hair - soft, delicate, smooth hair. The dyed hair became brighter, more pleasant to the touch.

This balm cannot be called economical, it is too liquid. The cost of a bottle ranges from 150 to 300 rubles. But it will not last long, since there is no dispenser.

• Famous brand;
• Fruity smell;
• Bright bottle;
• Contains jojoba oil, avocado;
• Makes hair soft, smooth;
• Ideal for colored hair;
• The font on the bottle is large and easy to read.

• Liquid consistency;
• Runs off the hair when applied;
• The label contains many "advertisements".

Despite the presence of disadvantages, the effect on the hair is good. This balm is ideal for ladies with colored hair.

PANTENE PRO-V

Famous French brand of conditioner balm. Bottle volume: 200 ml. The design combines rigor and tenderness, white with gold. The inscriptions are large and easy to read. The label contains all the necessary information - composition, expiration date, instructions, batch number, etc. Separately, it should be noted that the composition contains oxybenzone. This synthetic formulation protects scalp and hair from UV rays. The bottle is comfortable to hold in your hands, even when they are wet. The lid is at the bottom, which is convenient to use. No need to wait for the contents to drain to the lid. Thanks to its shape, the tube is stable in any filling.

The consistency is creamy, pleasant to the skin. Easy to apply to hair, does not drip or dry out. There is a dispenser that will prevent unnecessary consumption of the product. Users note the pleasant aroma of the balm, which remains on the hair for several hours after. The manufacturer does not say how much it costs to keep the conditioner on the hair. Everyone determines this time independently.

The balm is used sparingly. For medium-length hair, you need quite a bit of the product, which is evenly distributed on the palms, and then transferred to the hair. Washes off quickly and easily. Both cold and hot water will do. The price is also pleasing, about 200 rubles.

Effects on hair - the color of dyed hair improves, shine, softness, silkiness appears. But the effect is short-term, it lasts for several days.

• Delicate design;
• Stable tube;
• It is economically consumed;
• Large volume;
• Famous brand;
• You can pick up a shampoo for a balm;
• The label contains all the information you need;
• Holds well on hair, does not dry out;
• Suitable for all hair types
• Profitable price;
• Value for money.

• There is none of them.

Planeta Organica balm Savon De Cleopatra

Balm with an interesting name for strengthening weakened hair. The volume of the bottle is 400 ml. The design of the bottle is interesting and intense. All the information you need can be found on the back. The composition contains wheat extract.

It is convenient to use, the bottle is easy to hold even with wet hands. The pump cap is located at the top of the tube, convenient and practical. With one press, a certain dose of the substance is released, which is economical.

The composition is written in Russian, which is convenient. There is no need to look for a translation and doubt the naturalness of the drug.

The balm has a good consistency, not thick, flowing. Color - beige with a yellow tint. It is applied easily to the hair, it is distributed evenly. Has a pleasant herbal scent that lasts on dry hair. It is better to apply on damp hair, hold for a few minutes is enough. The effect is noticeable after the first use. Washes off easily and quickly, does not weigh hair down. This can be done with cool or warm water.

Effects on hair - become softer, more manageable, flowing.

Thanks to the large volume, it will last for a long time. Short hair is enough for 55 applications, long hair for 45. A bottle costs about 150 rubles.

The manufacturer takes care of its customers. The balm has the ability to envelop each hair, just like using keratin. For such a low cost, the consumer receives maximum care for his hair.

• Suitable for all hair types;
• Large volume;
• The composition contains wheat extract;
• Convenient packaging;
• Nice smell;
• Natural composition;
• The cover can be easily pressed even with wet fingers;
• Makes hair soft, pliable;
• Adds shine;
• Hair grows faster;
• The edges stop breaking;
• Perfectly moisturize;
• The effect is like a keratin mask;
• Good price;
• Excellent consistency.

• There is none of them.

White Mandarin CITRUS

Balsam rinse of Russian production. The bottle has an unusual volume of 230 ml. At first, it may seem that the design is not flashy, not attractive. But if you take the bottle in hand, you can see that the designers have made it laconic. Used natural, not bright colors. The words are clearly written and easy to read. The tube is square with a cap at the top. The manufacturer put all the necessary information on the back surface - composition, shelf life, batch number, instructions. In addition, the operation of all components is described in detail. Made of dense plastic, which makes it difficult to squeeze out the product (especially at the end).

The balm is thick, has a citrus scent. It is applied to the hair evenly, simply. Does not dry out while waiting, does not run off. Washes off easily and quickly (regardless of hair length).

Effects on hair - soft, obedient, brilliantly combed. The colored ones become brighter, the effect lasts up to seven days.

It is consumed economically, but there is an amount of funds that cannot be squeezed out. It remains inaccessible. On the one hand - a beneficial balm, on the other hand - the presence of a residue. You can buy it for 90 rubles.

• Good price;
• Suitable for all hair types;
• Smells like citrus;
• The label contains enough information;
• Makes hair soft, manageable;
• Improves combing;
• It is economically consumed;
• It fits perfectly, does not run off, does not dry out;
• Domestic brand.

• Not striking design;
• The cover is difficult to open;
• Not all the contents of the tube can be squeezed out.

Comparative table of hair balms.

Name	A type	Volume (ml)	Cost (rubles)
DOCTOR NATURE	Balm conditioner	250	100
GLISS KUR	balm	200	100 — 200
NIVEA Hair Care	rinse aid	200	150
LONDIAL	Protecting colored hair	250	300
PANTENE PRO-V	rinse aid	200	200
PLANETA ORGANICA	air conditioning	400	150
CITRUS	rinse aid	230	90

Balm is a care product for all types of hair, which makes them healthy, silky and manageable. After using it, it is much easier to comb, to style the curls. It is important to choose the right balm that suits your hair type. You should not mindlessly make a purchase, you need to familiarize yourself with the contents of the bottle. It is important that it is made from natural ingredients.