I’ve been coloring my hair since the 7th grade. And by “coloring” my hair, I mean the first time I dyed my hair black it somehow ended up green?! But over the better part of two decades, I’ve colored my hair dark, I’ve bleached the crap out of it, I’ve straightened it, curled it and abused it daily. When your hair is treated or processed like mine, you need to give it some TLC. These products will help repair damaged hair and bring lackluster strands back to life.
This is one of my holy grail products. You apply it generously to your hair after shampooing and before conditioning to help restore the bonds, strengthen hair and revive sad, damaged locks.
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Strengthening Treatment Oil
This oil is super lightweight, yet packs a punch. It works on all hair types to hydrate, reduce frizz and fix damage like split ends and breakage.
Living Proof Restore Perfecting Spray
Having a quality detangling spray is crucial when you have processed hair. This spray is light as a feather but conditions, adds shine and helps comb through tangles so you don’t break your strands. It also helps protect your hair against hot tools up to 400 F.
Speaking of brushing your hair, a quality boar bristle brush makes a world of difference. I personally love this one from Drybar because it’s on the affordable end of boar bristle brushes, but it totally makes a difference in the appearance of my hair. A boar bristle brush can add shine and smoothness, while also stimulating your scalp and encouraging healthy hair growth.
Matrix Biolage Styling Smooth Shine Milk
This creamy spray is fortified with blue agave for repairing damage, while helping to style hair by smoothing and providing a light hold.
Julien Farel Haircare Vitamin Restore Treatment
Twice a week, skip your shampoo and conditioner for this plant-based treatment. It restores chemically and color-treated strands with a rich conditioning formula. This treatment utilizes plant stem cells to promote collagen production for a stronger head of hair while hyaluronic acid continually hydrates each follicle.
This is one of my favorite hair masks. I use it in the shower once or twice a week to restore hydration and give my hair a boost. It makes my hair feel softer, healthier and more manageable.
This silkening hair serum and split-end treatment is a must if you’re looking to restore, fortify and preserve color-treated hair. It’s the perfect way to fix split ends and preserve every shade of haircolor.
These are a game changer. Not only does it dry my hair quicker, but it also is better for your hair than a traditional towel. It creates less friction in your hair than your standard towel so you’re left with smoother hair that’s free from breakage.
Redken Extreme CAT Anti-Damage Protein Reconstructing Rinse-Off Treatment
Use this rinse-off treatment in the shower to repair strands and prep your hair before your next process or chemical treatment.
Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair
Help reduce breakage by 90 percent in one week with daily use. It’s formulated with quinoa protein to help give you stronger, longer hair, while macadamia, a conditioning oil, helps smooth the hair surface. It also contains soy, which helps to nourish the hair.
Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask with Rare Prickly Pear Seed Oil
I highly recommend using this mask if your hair is seriously in need of some TLC. Why prickly pear seed oil? The rare and antioxidant-rich oil with deeply restorative properties boasts higher antioxidant content per milliliter than argan oil. It helps restructure hair to make it stronger and shinier, and even revive pigments.
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