Dry, brittle hair and split ends are all too common, but particularly if you are a collector of flat irons, curling irons, and other heating tools, your hair could definitely benefit from some love. Add color treatments on top and oh boy – better be using a moisturizing shampoo to control the damage. Thankfully, there are some pretty great options for resurrecting your abused strands.
What To Look For
If you’re not sure where to start, the best thing you can do is look for products that contain antioxidants, protein, ceramides, lipids, and healing oils to incorporate into your hair washing. Because all types of hair are so drastically different, you may need to experiment a bit to find what works best for you, but here are some of our favorites:
This reparative shampoo restores internal strength and infuses moisture into the hair shaft. Primarily, this product will maintain your bonds and reduce breakage. It’s safe for any hair type and can drastically improve the texture of your hair.
No more frizz or flyaways, reviewers love this shampoo because it gives you instant manageability and a little goes a very long way. It’s a favorite among hair professionals and while the $28 price tag is a bit steep, you’ll soon realize it’s a good investment.
For those on a budget, it is possible to give your hair some relief without taking out a small loan. This drugstore favorite contains provitamin B7 that will infuse into your strands while collagen adds volume and dimension. There are also hydrolyzed wheat proteins that strengthen for thicker, fuller hair. If your hair is bleached and breaking, try OGX for some hair healing.
If you can’t get enough color treatments (we hear you), Pureology is going to be your best bet. This hydrating and damage repairing shampoo is gentle and sulfate-free. It contains jojoba, green tea, and sage to provide superior moisture and touchable softness. It is a great product for nourishing the scalp and it smells darn good too!
If you’ve got fine hair and a loaded pocketbook, this is the reparative shampoo. She Uemura has a long-standing reputation for quality ingredients and thoughtful engineering. It’s gentle and purifying without a lot of extra “junk” added that can weigh hair down. The Japanese sourced rice extract is the key ingredient to help enrich hair and fortify against breakage.
This is a powerful potion for spit ends. The pro-keratin will repair your broken strands and uses resurrection sap, to restore hair fibers. Reviewers refer to it as a “pick-me-up in a bottle.” You may need to put the flat iron down for a moment, but you’ll be grateful you did. The smoothing ceramides will bring back your shine and elasticity.
Conclusion
Damaged, weak hair can be frustrating, especially when you’re used to getting ready in a pinch, but it’s always important to take care of your lovely locks, otherwise, they will fall out and break off. Don’t let that happen! Try one of these shampoos.
