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Fix damaged hair 💇
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items My no-nonsense damaged hair rescue list ✨ Everything here is about repairing, protecting, and getting your hair feeling soft again. Save it, pick what fits your budget, and give it a few weeks.
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Pre- wash & scalp oils
Shampoos (gentle & repairing)
Conditioner 🧴🧴🧴
Deep conditioning mask
Towel
Leave on conditioner and serum
Pre- wash & scalp oils
Oil your scalp before you wash, not after. These are the ones I'd use for stronger roots and fewer broken strands. 🌿
Great for a weekly oil routine or when you shampoo.Scalp massage helps spread your oil evenly and feels amazing. Pair it with your scalp oil or serum for the best result.
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My go-to pre-wash oil for a happy scalp and stronger strands. Mix it with other oils and message before washing hair 🌿, do not use it alone. Mix it with other oils like argan oil and jojoba oil
Mielle Organics Rosemary & Mint Hair Oil 2oz
Shampoos (gentle & repairing)
Gentle ones that clean your hair without leaving it dry and squeaky. If your hair is damaged, start here.
Cleans gently while helping strengthen hair that's been through color or heat. Your hair feels clean, not stripped. 🤍
Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo - OLAPLEX Inc.
Rich and nourishing for dry, dull lengths. Saves your hair from that rough, tangled feeling.Rich and nourishing for very dry, dull hair. It leaves lengths softer and much easier to comb.
Kérastase Nutritive Bain Satin Shampoo
A gentle, honey-based shampoo that cleans without leaving hair dry. Smells sweet and leaves lengths soft, not stripped. 🍯
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Shampoo
Conditioner 🧴🧴🧴
Apply on the lengths and ends only, not the scalp. This is the step that makes hair feel soft instead of tangled.
Apply on the lengths and ends and leave for a couple of minutes. Hair feels softer, shinier, and easier to comb through.
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Conditioner
Leave it on for 2-3 minutes and rinse. Knots slip out easily and hair feels soft, not weighed down.
Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
Deep conditioning mask
Once a week, swap your conditioner for one of these. It's the closest thing to a salon treatment at home. 🤍
Soft, strong, and shiny again after one use. 🤍Rich in oils and proteins, so hair feels soft and strong after one use. Leave it on 10-15 minutes for the best result.
Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Hair Mask
Frizz-free, smoother hair without the high price.Helps smooth frizz and rough texture without the high price. A good pick for hair that puffs up fast.
TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Deep Smoothing Mask
Towel
Rubbing your wet hair with a regular towel is one of the sneakiest causes of breakage. Wet hair is at its weakest, so squeeze and press instead. Microfiber wraps soak up water without all that friction, and your hair dries faster too. 🤍
Absorbs water quickly and is gentle on wet strands. A bit of a splurge, but it lasts and cuts frizz.
SOFTSPUN Microfiber Cloth Towel Set
Leave on conditioner and serum
Put these on damp hair after the shower and don't rinse. They keep ends soft, calm frizz, and make detangling way easier.Just a drop or two on the ends for that smooth, glossy finish. Less is more here. ✨
Strength and softness for color-treated hairFor when your hair feels like straw by day two. Lightweight, easy to use, and keeps hair soft all day
Redken Acidic Bonding Leave-In Conditioner
Pricey, but a little goes far. Put it on damp hair for 4 minutes, no rinse, and ends feel less crunchy right away. ✨
K18 Leave-In Repair Hair Mask Treatment
A good one if you don't want to spend much. Takes the frizz down and gives a little shine.
Garnier Apricot Fructis Sleek & Shine
A lightweight scalp serum for when your roots feel dry, itchy, or tired. Massage it in before washing or use it between washes to keep your scalp feeling fresh
Scalp Serum
For hair that snaps easily. Use it on the lengths to make them feel stronger A few drops on damp or dry ends for a smooth, glossy finish. Light enough that it doesn't leave hair greasy. ✨
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Repair Serum (1.0 Fl Oz)
Heat protection
If you use heat even once in a while, don't skip this. Spray before the dryer or straightener, never after.
A light mist on damp hair before blow-drying. It protects without making hair heavy, and the finish is soft, not sticky.
Bumble and Bumble Bb. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil
A spray that protects up to 230°C. Smells lovely, and hair stays smooth after styling.A great pick if you straighten often. Spray before the iron and your hair feels less fried.
Moroccanoil Perfect Defense Heat Protectant
For anyone who straightens often. It holds the style and protects against high heat.Made for anyone who straightens often. Holds the style and protects against high heat.
Gisou
Blow dry
Yes, they're expensive. But if you blow-dry often, these dry faster with less heat damage. I've added a "which one to pick" guide so you can choose without guessing.
The smart one. It senses how close it is to your scalp and lowers the heat on its own, so it's kinder to your head and your hair. Great if you blow-dry a lot.
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Finishing oil
The last step of your routine. A tiny amount on dry ends for shine and zero flyaways.
A little goes a long way. Smooths the ends, adds a glossy shine, and smells like honey. Pure splurge, but it looks so good.
Honey Infused Hair Oil
Lightweight, so it doesn't leave hair greasy. Great for frizz and flyaways on dry hair
OUAI
Other things
Detangling wet hair the wrong way causes a lot of breakage. Start from the ends and work up, and use something gentle.
Sleeping on cotton rubs your hair all night. Switching to silk or satin is a small change that saves your hair while you sleep. 🌙
The simplest way to detangle when hair is wet and fragile. Start from the ends and work up.
Wooden Comb - Amazon.com
Real mulberry silk at a lower price than the luxury brands. Good middle ground.Less friction means less frizz and fewer tangles in the morning. Pricey, but it's the original.
ZIMASILK 100% Pure Mulberry Silk Pillow Cases