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Kristin Ess + Baobab Leave-In Conditioner - Peptide Bond Repair Hair Treatment Dry & Damaged Hair - 5 fl oz
$20.99
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Highlights
- repairs + strengthens
- helps prevent breakage
- lightweight moisture
- heat protection up to 450°F
- for dry + damaged hair types
Description
Deeply hydrating and restorative without adding weight, this moisture-rich leave-in conditioner with heat protection up to 450°F and Bondmimetic² Molecular Complex™ merges Bond Building + Biomimetic Peptide Technologies in one supercharged repair formula. Clinically tested to increase hair strength and repair hair from heat, bleach, color, chemical + UV damage.*
*Based on an 8-hour clinical study of 30 hair tresses with UV damage, heat + chemical services using the Peptide Restore Shampoo, Conditioner, and Leave-In Treatment regimen
HOW TO USE
1. Depending on the thickness and length of your hair, start with a small amount of leave-in conditioner.
2. On damp hair, apply from the bottom and work your way to the top, skipping the last inch or two near the root.
3. Comb through and blow dry or air dry as desired.
EXPERT TIP: Curly hair? I recommend applying your leave-in quickly after the shower, while hair is its most damp, to improve curl definition.
Key Ingredients:
Baobab Seed Oil: Known to help moisturize dry hair and strengthen weak, brittle, dry hair.
Panthenol: Also known as Vitamin B5, it is known to help seal the cuticle, smooth hair and prevent frizz.
Contains Bondmimetic² Molecular Complex™ formulated to support hair strength while helping repair dry, damaged hair to improve, moisture, shine, manageability, and help protect against future damage with continued use.
Featuring our honey cream fragrance with notes of almond, violet, honey, vanilla cream + sandalwood.
cruelty free | color + keratin safe | vegan
free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates + silicones
*Based on an 8-hour clinical study of 30 hair tresses with UV damage, heat + chemical services using the Peptide Restore Shampoo, Conditioner, and Leave-In Treatment regimen
HOW TO USE
1. Depending on the thickness and length of your hair, start with a small amount of leave-in conditioner.
2. On damp hair, apply from the bottom and work your way to the top, skipping the last inch or two near the root.
3. Comb through and blow dry or air dry as desired.
EXPERT TIP: Curly hair? I recommend applying your leave-in quickly after the shower, while hair is its most damp, to improve curl definition.
Key Ingredients:
Baobab Seed Oil: Known to help moisturize dry hair and strengthen weak, brittle, dry hair.
Panthenol: Also known as Vitamin B5, it is known to help seal the cuticle, smooth hair and prevent frizz.
Contains Bondmimetic² Molecular Complex™ formulated to support hair strength while helping repair dry, damaged hair to improve, moisture, shine, manageability, and help protect against future damage with continued use.
Featuring our honey cream fragrance with notes of almond, violet, honey, vanilla cream + sandalwood.
cruelty free | color + keratin safe | vegan
free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates + silicones
Hair Type: All Hair Types, Dry
Health Facts: Vegan, Sulfate-Free, Silicone-Free, Paraben-Free, Contains Baobab Oil, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate-Free, Sodium Laureth Sulfate-Free, Artificial Color-Free, Dye-Free
Product Form: Cream
Beauty Purpose: Moisturizing, Strengthening, Damage Repair, Heat Protection
Net weight: 5 fl oz (US)
TCIN: 92353504
UPC: 840797175327
Item Number (DPCI): 063-00-5084
Origin: Made in the USA
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Ingredients:
water (aqua/eau), alcohol denat., cetearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, dicaprylyl ether, cetyl esters, behentrimonium chloride, fragrance (parfum), phenoxyethanol, dipropylene glycol, panthenol, fructose, itaconic acid, arginine, adansonia digitata (baobab) seed oil, pentylene glycol, glycerin, linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed extract, salvia hispanica (chia) seed extract, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, sodium citrate, avena sativa (oat) peptide, benzyl alcohol, t-butyl alcohol, sodium hyaluronate, caprylic acid, xylitol, sodium hydroxide, caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, citric acid, sodium benzoate, benzoic acid, tocopherol, polyporus umbellatus (mushroom) extract, denatonium benzoate, citronellol, geraniol.' '
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 1.85 inches length x 2.2 inches width x 6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.37 pounds
Return details
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: Is this effective if applied to dry hair? 
submitted by Amanda G - 11 days ago
A: Hey Amanda, Great question! For best results, apply the Kristin Ess + Baobab Leave in Conditioner- Peptide Bond Repair treatment on damp hair. Apply from the bottom and work your way to the top, skipping the last inch or two near the root. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page. https://www.target.com/c/beauty/-/N-55r1x
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 10 days agoBrand expert
Q: Is the bottle supposed to have a foil seal under the cap?
submitted by HelloWorld - 7 months ago
A: Hi there, it is not supposed to have a foil!
submitted byKristin Ess Hair - 7 months agoBrand expert
Kristin Ess + Peptide Hair Care Collection
About the collection
We tasked our labs with creating safe and streamlined bond-building and next-generation color protection. Our breakthrough takes it much further. Kristin Ess+ Peptide Restore and Peptide Protect use advanced peptides that go to work at multiple levels. These powerful new formulas combine and compound multiple tested technologies to check all the boxes and more—that’s the +.
Your signature style is more effortless than ever—Kristin Ess+ clinically tested repair and protection has your hair health covered today and beyond. Color and keratin safe, cruelty-free, vegan and free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates and silicones.
Your signature style is more effortless than ever—Kristin Ess+ clinically tested repair and protection has your hair health covered today and beyond. Color and keratin safe, cruelty-free, vegan and free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates and silicones.
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The Kristin Ess Hair Peptide Restore Bond Recovery Leave In Treatment has garnered positive feedback for its ability to hydrate, strengthen, and protect hair without leaving a greasy residue. Guests appreciate its lightweight formula that enhances manageability and shine while reducing frizz and breakage. The pleasant scent and stylish packaging add to the overall appeal, making it a valuable addition to any hair care routine, especially for those with damaged or dry hair.
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4.6 out of 5 stars with 491 reviews
effectiveness: 3.5 out of 5
quality: 3.5 out of 5
value: 3 out of 5
88% would recommend
9 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
11 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Love this Leave-in
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best Leave-in I have tried in a while. Leaves my hair non-greasy and manageable without weighing it down. Give a very nice shine and somewhat volume too to my hair. I really like it a lot
5 out of 5 stars
28 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Healthy hair
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This whole collection has left my hair feeling and looking so much healthier. I feel like it helped repair damage, leaving it stronger and shiny. It is a very affordable set. I love the packaging of the bottles.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
12 July, 2025Verified purchase
Not impressed, makes hair sticky with frizzies
Unfortunately I had to return this item. This is $20! For $20 I expect it to perform on par with products I'd get a Sephora. This DOES NOT. Once I dispense it into my hair following the directions (staying away from my roots) and blowdry with a blowdryer brush, my hairs till feels sticky and my hair still is frizzy. Weirdly it also tends to get greasy faster too! The smell is not great Imo (it kind of smells like cough syrup) YUCK! I did give it two stars b/c it does seem to make my hair dry faster.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
8 July, 2025Verified purchase
Hair saver!
This leave in conditioner along with the serum has saved my dry, damaged, fried looking hair. My hair use to air dry to an untamed frizzy mess and felt rough/dry with breakage and split ends (I have slightly wavy hair) but now it dries so beautifully when I let it air dry. My hair looks smooth and healthy and feels so soft even without styling with hot tools. I first apply the serum in this line, brush it through with my Kristin Ess detangle brush, then follow up with the leave in conditioner, and brush through one last time. 100% would recommend this product, you won’t be disappointed.
4 out of 5 stars
19 June, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Better than the Air Dry Creme
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have frizzy, wavy hair that’s kind of all over the place on a good day, so I’m always looking for products that can help smooth things out without making my hair feel heavy or greasy. This leave-in treatment has honestly been a game-changer. I use it right after I wash my hair—just a few pumps on damp hair, mostly on the ends and mid-lengths—and it instantly makes my hair feel softer and more manageable. It helps tame the frizz without weighing my waves down, which is huge for me. My hair still feels like my hair, just less puffy and way smoother. I then use it with my Dyson and use the curler. The scent is really nice too. Light, clean, and not too strong. I can still wear my regular perfume without it clashing. I’ve also noticed way less breakage when I brush my hair out. It just feels healthier overall. This is definitely staying in my routine—especially for those humid days when my hair usually does its own thing. I also have the Air dry creme and I like the peptide better for my hair type. Frizzy, prone to breaking and wavy.
5 out of 5 stars
16 May, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Love it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this leave in treatment because it keeps my hair healthy and it smells good, too. I like using it with the shampoo and conditioner- such a great combo!
5 out of 5 stars
15 May, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Leave-in treatment
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The hair treatment worked for me, it really helps with straightening my hair when used regularly. I am very happy with how my hair looks after this treatment. The ends of my hair are less likely to break and overall I see my hair is healthier.
2 out of 5 stars
6 May, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Not a fan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The scent was great but that’s about it. Did not feel like this helped my hair and left a weird feeling on my hair for days. Wouldn’t recommend unfortunately
5 out of 5 stars
2 May, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
New favorite
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Application is very easy!! And your hair looks beautiful, with a delicious scent!! Use all three products and you'll see the magic from the first day you use it!! My new favorite hair care kit!
3 out of 5 stars
1 May, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Just ok
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had high hopes for this leave-in, especially with the “bond recovery” claims. While the scent is pleasant and it didn’t weigh my hair down, it also didn’t do much to improve the texture or softness. My hair felt the same—maybe even a bit drier. Probably wouldn’t repurchase.
5 out of 5 stars
19 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Stronger hair
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This leave-in treatment really works well. I see less breakage after using this product for a couple of months. My hair feels stronger. It smells great too. and I like the packaging.
4 out of 5 stars
14 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Great product!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great product! I have been using this for about a month, and my hair feels amazing! The packaging is sheek and cute! It smells great, and i love how it's working!
3 out of 5 stars
14 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Not sure how well it works on me
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Now this one is the one i have a bit of an up and down feeling. I feel it helps out but i also think I've been having dandruff lately and it might be due to this or the other products i use with this.
5 out of 5 stars
9 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Very nice
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a really great leave in of you have dry hair. It’s a nice lightweight formula that adds moisture and hydration to the hair. It works really well for detangling the hair
5 out of 5 stars
9 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
A good leave in
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I loved using the leave in to get that extra treatment for the week. My nieces have curly hair, so I thought it would be exceptionally good for them, especially since they’re so little, and can be prone to breakage with a bunch of cute hairstyles, this worked out perfectly. The packaging was nice. I like to squeeze out bottle, and the smell is so good!! I love that the scent still lingers even after the hair is dry.
5 out of 5 stars
8 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Love it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the bottle design easy to open/ squeeze product out leaves my hair smelling and feeling amazing product my hair feels amazing and it's not dry and dead how it was before using all these products
3 out of 5 stars
7 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Just not for my hair
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ok in my opinion Nice packaging and smells lovely however I don’t feel like I felt a huge change or difference from my favorite leave in product that I use in the Florida humidity
5 out of 5 stars
7 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Divine
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The leave in treatment has really helped recover my hair from brittle and dry to full of life. Its very affordable and well packaged. Worth the money.
4 out of 5 stars
2 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Pretty good
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My hair was super easy to brush through after adding this. The smell could of been more fruity or floral. It did. It did not leave my hair greasy which was a plus. I will definitely purchase in the future.
5 out of 5 stars
1 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Love this leave in treatment
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This leave-in treatment really does help strengthen hair (when used with the shampoo and conditioner). It smells amazing, and it doesn't leave hair feeling greasy feeling or heavy. I love that this product and Kristen Ess Strengthening haircare system are super affordable!