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"Dear split ends, I've decided to split up."
Psst, you can also use this to protect your hair against the hot wrath of a flat iron.
Promising review: "This is an excellent product! I put some on before I flat-iron my hair: it moisturizes without leaving a greasy feeling, and helps protect my hair from damage. I bought a bottle at my hairdresser's salon, but this price is better!" —JC Jazze
Get it from Amazon for $18.23.
Plus, the micro-conditioners help fight frizz. Hooray!
Promising review: "This is by far the best flat iron I've ever used. I've been using it for a month now, and I see a huge difference. Ladies, no more frizz and this doesn't burn your hair at all! It just makes it shiny and straight." —ST
Get it from Amazon for $37.48.
Lots of oils will leave your tresses feeling gross and greasy — but not this one! The formula is lightweight and won't weigh down your hair.
Promising review: "I've tried so many different kinds of hair products, and this stuff is amazing! It does the impossible — it softens, hydrates, and adds shine, but doesn't feel oily. I iron, curl, and blow dry my hair, but this spray makes my hair look naturally straight and so soft. I can't stop touching it!" —SCB
Get it from Amazon for $5.45.
And less heat time = less damage time.
Psst, this has a 60 minute auto shutoff feature! Never spend the day worrying about whether you turned off your curling iron...ever again.
Promising review: "This wand does such a good job! I love the temperature control feature, and I don't see or feel damage to my hair!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $26.49.
They also contain plant-based amino acids, which help rebuild hair fibers, and vitamin B5, which helps soften and protect your hair.
Promising review: "I refuse to use any other brand of shampoo or conditioner after using L'Occitane. These products not only makes your hair smell wonderful with a beautiful, natural shine and no 'weighed down' feeling, but they help lock in the natural ingredients that make your hair healthy and lovely all the time." —Sarah P.
Get the repairing shampoo and conditioner from L'Occitane for $24 each.
This gloss is packed with keratin, argan oil, and ginseng extract to help retain moisture while enhancing your hair color.
Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for! This is like a watercolor wash for your hair: subtle and natural-looking. It's not damaging, is very gentle, and improved the texture of my hair. My hair actually feels healthier than it did before!" —fuzzydragon
Get it from Sephora for $30. Available in five colors.
Just apply this argan oil spray to your hair before heat styling to prevent damage.
Promising review: "I LOVE this product. It's amazing how healthy and strong my hair feels! I wish I knew about this a LONG time ago. Plus, after blow-drying, my hair feels soft, silky, and frizz-free." —Jennifer St. Louis
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Just apply this creme formula to your hair before you go to bed. And have no fear: this serum isn't sticky, so it won't leave any gunk on your pillow.
Promising review: "I killed my hair bleaching out a bright blue I'd done recently: it made my hair look dull, and it felt brittle and terrible. I've been using this serum every night, and my hair is noticeably healthier, shinier, and softer. This product really does work wonders! Plus, a little goes a long way." —Colleen
"Please...no...more..." —my fried ends, begging me to just let them be.
Psst, this product has over 3,000 reviews and 4.6/5 star rating. Whoa.
Promising review: "I got these as a gift for myself! Curling my hair with heat was beginning to damage it so badly, so I decided to give these a try — and it works! The curls come out amazing and look so natural." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of 42 from Amazon for $12.99.
Plus, this splurge-worthy organic conditioner is alcohol-free and promises to give you some extra va-va-volume.
Promising review: "My hair has been really dry lately, and my usual conditioner wasn't doing enough. I'm trying to stick with organic products, so I decided to try this. I'm so glad I did! My hair felt softer and smoother after just the first use. I use this on freshly washed, wet hair, and it feels like I'm not breaking as many strands when I brush it out." —S. Burch
Get it from Amazon for $27.60.
Washing your hair too much = stripping your hair of natural oils = drying out it out, which leads to breakage. Using dry shampoo is a great way to combat over-washing and over-styling your hair!
Promising review: "I have thin, oily, and bleached hair. The roots get oily, but my ends get as dry as can be. I've always struggled to moisturize my ends without making my roots oily until — VOILA — I tried this dry conditioner! This keeps my ends moisturized without weighing them down." —EIPen321
Get the dry shampoo and dry conditioner from Sephora for $23.
It promises (and delivers) strength, UV protection, softness, shine, moisture, manageability, light hold, anti-breakage, smoothness, and heat protection.
Promising review: "This product has saved my hair! My stylist burned my hair, and I became desperate for a product that could heal my hair and help get rid of the awful burning smell your hair can leave behind. This product smooths my hair, protects it from the flat iron, and leaves it looking healthy and feeling soft." —Edie
Get it from Amazon for $17.37 (5 oz).
Swap out your usual shampoo and conditioner for this hair "resurrection" combo: it's packed with micro shields that'll literally make your damaged hair come back to life.
Promising review: "I had severely damaged hair because I'm always styling it with hot tools. My hairdresser used this on me once, and I immediately got hooked: my hair was long and beautiful in no time. I love love love this." —Sherrylynn
Get them from Target for $18.49 (shampoo) and $13.99 (conditioner) or the shampoo from Ulta for $14.99.
The infrared energy also ensures that your locks won't lose their luster and shine.
Promising review: "I've used a lot of straighteners over the years, but this one is the best. I have curly hair that takes FOREVER to straighten and I had done some serious damage to it, but this straightener does double the work in half the time. The rotating barrel is fantastic and the heat control rocks!" —Ashley
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
Argan oil is known for being super hydrating, but it's also great at preventing future hair damage by strengthening your hair follicles. Pssst, this is sulfate- and paraben-free!
Promising review: "This stuff is AMAZING!! My hair is damaged from coloring, but if I use this every other wash or so, it keeps it looking healthy and shiny." —PLN
Get it from Amazon for $1.77.
Just spritz a little in your hair (it smells fantastic) and voila! Because you know what they say: if you can't take the heat, get some leave-in protector and call it a day.
Promising review: "I love this spray! It smells so good, and the smell stays in your hair for a very long time. I don't use any heat in my hair without this: it's the best heat protector I've ever tried. It even helps protect my hair from sun damage which, living in California, is really important."
Dry hair is easily damaged, so it's important to have as much ~hydration~ as possible. Basically, this shampoo is like a tall drink of water for your hair.
Promising review: "This shampoo smells AMAZING. It leaves my hair super moisturized, but doesn't make it feel oily like a lot of other moisturizing products do." —elewis12
Get it from The Body Shop for $6 (originally $10).
Leave this gluten-free masque in wet hair for up to five minutes. The green tea and apple blossom extracts, which are antioxidant- and nutrient-rich, will rejuvenate your hair and give it a surge of much needed moisture.
You'll definitely love this so matcha.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $12.
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.