9 Best Conditioners for Gray Hair 2025, According to Hairstylists

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Going gray doesn’t just mean a color change—texture and even hair type can also change with age. The best conditioners for gray hair help with this shift by targeting brassiness and yellow undertones, dullness, and dry or coarse textures.

“As we age, gray strands often feel drier, rougher, and more wiry,” says celebrity hairstylist Mia Santiago. “That’s because we make less oil and lose pigment that keeps hair soft and shiny.” With these changes in mind, Santiago says a good gray hair conditioner can keep it soft, smooth, and shiny instead of dry, frizzy, and dull. “Think of it as your hair’s daily drink of water, with a side of glow.”

To give your grays a refresh, start with your conditioning routine. Ahead, we spoke with top hairstylists on which formulas they recommend, including ones with and without purple pigments. And check out our list of best shampoos for gray hair for more options.

The best conditioners for gray hair, at a glanceBest Overall: Arey Smooth Conditioner, $32Best Drugstore: L’Oreal Paris EverPure Silver Care Sulfate Free Conditioner, $9Best Brassiness: Clairol Professional Shimmer Lights Purple Conditioner, $22Best Gentle: Pureology Strength Cure Blonde Purple Conditioner, $37Best Low-Maintenance: dpHUE Cool Blonde Conditioner, $28Best Repairing: Amika Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Repair Conditioner, $28Best Hydrating: Aveda Blue Malva Conditioner, $36Best Deep Conditioning: Kérastase Blond Absolu Cicaflash Conditioner, $25Best Overall: Arey Smooth Conditioner

Arey Smooth Conditioner

Pros: Designed specifically for aging hair; formulated with ultra-nourishing oils for hydration; Doesn’t weigh down hairCons: Not a purple shampooPurple conditioner is used to brighten and tone gray hair, but using it every wash can actually dye hair and result in a lavender tinge. For those in between washes, Santiago says to reach for the Arey Smooth Conditioner. This hydrating formula is safe for all hair types, including dry hair and curly hair. It’s designed specifically for aging hair and features nourishing ingredients such as watermelon oil, sunflower seed oil, jojoba oil, and shea butter to soften gray or going gray hair. It’s also enriched with barley protein, which can strengthen strands for less breakage and overall damage.

Best Drugstore: L’Oreal Paris EverPure Silver Care Sulfate Free Conditioner with Peptides, Ever Silver