Bye Bye, Damage! The Best Products for Repairing and Nourishing Your Hair

Reclaim your healthy hair with these beloved products!

February 23, 2023

By: Jessica Butler

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10 Products for Healthier Hair

Our hair goes through a lot, whether we’re exposing it to the cold winter air, wearing tight and heavy hairstyles, processing with harsh chemicals, or applying heat. Our manes can get dry and damaged pretty quickly under these conditions, but here’s your chance to help your locks bounce back. We’ve rounded up products that are sure to defeat the damage, no matter what your hair type is. From holy grail repair masks to protective accessories, here’s everything you’ll need to pamper your hair until it’s healthy again.

Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector

This pre-wash treatment is an absolute game changer. Just saturate your damp hair from roots to ends, let it sit for 10 minutes, and rinse. Then, follow up with your favorite shampoo and conditioner. The treatment features bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate, a patented technology that rebuilds broken and weakened hair bonds. If used two to three times a week, it will strengthen and restore your locks from the inside out. Plus, it’s suitable for all hair types and it smells divine!

BUY IT: Ulta, $30.00

Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask

While Olaplex No. 3 repairs before you wash, the Olaplex No. 8 works hard at reversing damage after your shampoo. This nourishing deep conditioning mask contains the same patented Olaplex technology that repairs compromised hair bonds, and it absorbs deeply for more shine, moistures, smoothness, and body. Apply it to clean, damp hair from mid-length to ends, wait 10 minutes for max absorption, and rinse. You’ll see a difference in your hair with consistent weekly use.

BUY IT: Ulta, $30.00

Elizavecca Cer-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment

In need of some protein? The inexpensive treatment will do the trick. It’s formulated with ceramide 3, which supplies collagen, and deeply repairs dry, damaged, and over-processed hair. Apply the treatment to damp hair after shampooing, leave it on for up to 20 minutes, then rinse for stronger, healthier tresses. With a 4.3-star rating from over 37,400 Amazon reviews, it’s safe to say that this pick is both popular and effective.

BUY IT: Amazon, $7.50

Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Masque

This mask is one of my favorite high-impact masks with a low price point. If you have thick or textured hair and you’re experiencing excessive dryness and damage, this deep conditioner will be your saving grace. Apply it to clean, damp hair and rinse after 10 to 15 minutes (or up to an hour for extra damaged strands). It contains organic shea butter to moisturize and condition lengths and scalp, Jamaican black castor oil to reduce breakage with reparative omegas, and peppermint oil to stimulate and invigorate the scalp. This deep conditioner is also perfect for adding moisture back after you use clarifying shampoo.

BUY IT: Ulta, $14.49

Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair Mask

The name says it all! Take a deep breath and let this reparative mask do all of the heavy lifting. It uses a nourishing blend of rosehip oil to boost hydration and control frizz, algae extract to provide antioxidants, minerals, and amino acids, and B vitamins to repair damage and improve texture. According to Briogeo, the mask is proven to "strengthen hair up to 2 times after three uses" and it’s scientifically proven to "decrease hair breakage after two uses." This vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free mask also comes in recyclable packaging.

BUY IT: Sephora, $15.00 - $124.00

Aussie Hair Insurance Leave-In Conditioner

Damaged hair loves a good leave-in conditioner. This one from Aussie is light, suitable for all hair types, and contains moisturizing jojoba oil and sea kelp. The formula hydrates and boosts shine when applied on damp hair. Then, let your locks air dry or add your usual creams, gels, or other styling products. If all of that didn’t win you over yet, I just want to add that this stuff smells absolutely delicious! It’s fruity and sweet with a hint of musk.

BUY IT: Target, $2.96

Camille Rose Rejuva-Drops Grow Back Serum

Healthy hair starts at the scalp. This "miraculous" serum rejuvenates the scalp with biotin, peppermint, castor, and saw palmetto. The mixture also works to block DHT (dihydrotestosterone), an aging hormone linked to male pattern hair loss. Massage two to three drops into your scalp and edges up to twice a day and start seeing results after a month. Personally, I love applying this to my scalp, saturating the rest of my hair in jojoba oil, and clipping it up for a lengthy oil mask before wash day.

BUY IT: Target, $16.49

Desert Essence Organic Jojoba Oil

Speaking of jojoba oil, here’s a great cold-pressed option. Jojoba oil closely mimics the sebum that our hair and skin naturally produces, so it will penetrate and moisturize with ease. You can rake it through your ends, use it to top off your body lotion, and you can even add it to your facial moisturizer for extra hydration. Clearly, this damage-defying product wears multiple hats.

BUY IT: Amazon, $14.17

Satin Sleep Bonnet

Give your mane the luxurious rest it deserves. If you move around in your sleep, a satin pillowcase can only do so much to avoid frizz. Luckily, this sleeping cap will protect your hair while you sleep and preserve your style for the next day! All hair types will benefit from security and shine this bonnet provides.

BUY IT: Ulta, $22.00

Satin Scrunchies

Don’t worry! You can still protect your hair while you experiment with cute hairstyles. These VAGA scrunchies won’t snag your locks or get caught up in your favorite styles, making them the best hair tie option for healing strands. They come in a pack of six, featuring neutral colors to match every look.

BUY IT: Amazon, $7.99

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