If you're overwhelmed by haircare, this list breaks down the best products based on your hair type. Inspired by evidence-based haircare, these are the products I'd recommend to support healthier, stronger, shinier hair.
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Fine Hair (Needs Volume Without Weighing Hair Down)
Dry & Damaged Hair
Bleached & Colour-Treated Hair
Curly & Wavy Hair
Oily Scalp
Hair Growth Journey
Fine Hair (Needs Volume Without Weighing Hair Down)
If your hair gets greasy quickly, falls flat by lunchtime, or struggles to hold volume, this section is for you!
Whenever my hair feels limp, this is one of my go-to shampoos. It adds noticeable body without leaving any heavy residue behind.
REDKEN , VOLUME INJECTION SHAMPOO 10.1 OZ
Finding a conditioner that hydrates without weighing down fine hair is so hard, but this one gets the balance just right.
REDKEN VOLUME INJECTION CONDITIONER 10.1 OZ
Perfect if your fine hair needs moisture but gets greasy easily. It leaves my hair soft without sacrificing volume.
I've been trying to improve the overall fullness of my hair, and this is one of the easiest products to add into my routine. It's lightweight and doesn't make my scalp greasy.
Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density | The Ordinary
I love using this after wash day to give my scalp a little extra attention. It feels refreshing and fits perfectly into my hair growth routine.
The INKEY List Caffeine Scalp Treatment 5.07oz
Humidity is not my friend. This helps smooth frizz while keeping my hair light and shiny without making it flat.
Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray 200ml | LOOKFANTASTIC
One product that does a bit of everything
Redken One United Multi-Benefit Treatment Spray, 25 Benefits, Heat Protection, Detangling and Conditioning 150ml
If your hair falls flat within a few hours (like mine), this gives your roots an instant boost without feeling sticky.
Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken + Lift Spray 150ml | LOOKFANTASTIC
I've snapped so much fine hair over the years, so switching to a gentler brush made a huge difference.
Tangle Teezer Fine & Fragile Detangler Brush
Detangles wet hair with minimal pulling, which means less breakage over time.
WetBrush Original Detangler Brush - Black
Dry & Damaged Hair
These are my go-to products for restoring softness, strength, and shine. Think hydration, repair, and healthier-looking hair from root to tip
A great choice if your hair feels overprocessed or brittle!
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo and Conditioner 500ml Bond Repair Supersize Bundle
Leaves dry hair feeling soft and hydrated without making it heavy
Kérastase Nutritive Bain Satin Hydrating Shampoo for Dry Hair 250ml
One of the most talked-about repair products for a reason
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask
If your hair is feeling dry, this mask leaves it incredibly soft after just one use.
Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask 250ml | CultBeauty
A brilliant all-rounder that detangles, hydrates and protects hair from heat.
It's A 10 Miracle Leave-in, 4 Oz
Lightweight leave-in spray that adds moisture and protects against daily damage.
Pureology Color Fanatic Multi-Purpose Hair Spray 200ml
Adds incredible shine while helping tame frizz and flyaways
Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil L'Huile Originale, For All Hair Types with Argan Oil & Heat Protection 30ml | LOOKFANTASTIC
A classic hair oil
Moroccanoil Treatment Original 25ml | LOOKFANTASTIC
Bleached & Colour-Treated Hair
These bond-repair treatments, nourishing shampoos, and colour-safe essentials help minimise damage, maintain vibrancy
Ideal for keeping colour-treated hair feeling healthy between salon appointments
Helps maintain stronger-feeling hair that's been bleached or chemically treated
Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Strengthening and Reparative Hair Shampoo 250ml | LOOKFANTASTIC
Pairs perfectly with No.4 to leave hair softer and easier to brush
Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner— OLAPLEX Inc.
Keeps blonde hair bright by reducing unwanted yellow, my friends love this!
Official No Yellow Shampoo & Mask Set 350ml
Another brilliant purple shampoo for maintaining cooler blonde shades.
Redken Color Extend Blondage Shampoo 300ml
Protects fragile hair from heat styling while helping reduce breakage.
Kérastase Resistance Ciment Thermique Daily Nourishing Leave-In Treatment for Damaged Hair with Vita-Ciment Complex 150ml
Curly & Wavy Hair
These products are perfect for enhancing natural texture, reducing frizz, defining curls, and keeping your hair hydrated without leaving it crunchy or weighed down.
A gentle cleanser that keeps curls hydrated instead of stripping them.
Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser 355ml
Helps define curls while keeping them soft and moisturised.
