Discover the Best Products to Nourish Dry Hair
Dry hair types need extra special care to get that longed-for healthy condition back. Think vitamin-rich shampoos, sumptuously creamy masks, and styling products that come with a thwack of nourishment. But how do you know if you're using the best products for your dry, damaged hair? Our hair stylist-approved edit has you covered right through to your next salon appointment…
The Best Care Products for Dry Hair
First, brush up on the staples; the hair care products that keep strands soft but never stripped. These nourishing essentials will dose up your parched hair with the TLC it needs to stay smooth, silky and strong...
1. An Oil-Rich, Nourishing Shampoo
Dry, dehydrated hair happens when strands lack nourishment, so reach for an oil-rich shampoo that cares for the hair fibre from the inside out. ULTIMATE SMOOTH Shampoo is the gentle yet effective formula you need, harnessing Squalane and Omega-9 to restore health from root to tip. The gloss-boosting cleanser also features our exclusive Metal Purifier technology, detoxing hair strands of the dulling metals that build up over time. Massage the luxe lather into hair from root to tip and rinse with lukewarm water. Your hair will be clean, fresh and ready for the next nourishing steps.
2. A Light Yet Creamy Conditioner
Finding the right conditioner for dry hair can be a tricky task. You need it to be nourishing enough to care for stressed-out strands, but light enough to keep body intact. ULTIMATE SMOOTH Conditioner strikes that balance perfectly, so you can enjoy weightless conditioning for smooth, supple, soft hair. Apply it after washing with the ULTIMATE SMOOTH Shampoo, focusing it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. We recommend leaving it on for five minutes, so you can reap the full rewards of the creamy formula.
3. A Deep Conditioning Mask
A nourishing hair mask is seen by many as a treat, but regular use of one is truly essential to maintaining healthy, shiny hair. While conditioners provide an everyday boost of weightless conditioning, sumptuous masks infuse thirsty hair with rich, restorative ingredients. That’s why ULTIMATE SMOOTH Intense Mask is a must in your kit. Used once per week, it defies dry, frizzy hair with a blend of Squalane and Omega-9 fatty acids, working to nourish the bonds within each strand and recreate a protective outer layer. Make sure you squeeze out excess water before applying it, so all that creamy goodness can be deeply absorbed.
4. A Wavy and Curly Hair Co-Wash
While all of the products above suit straight, wavy, curly and coily hair, if you have textured hair, you might prefer the rich texture of a co-wash. Enter NutriCurls Cleansing Conditioner, a moisturising shampoo and conditioner in one, with a low-foam, deeply nourishing formula that helps to boost the definition of wavy hair types, curls and coils. Formulated with no harsh ingredients – meaning no stripping as you wash – it packs in Jojoba Oil and Panthenol for texture-loving care. Don't forget to use lukewarm water as you lather up. Hot water is a no-no for dry hair types, as it strips hair of sebum to leave it extra fragile.
5. A Leave-In Treatment for Damaged Hair
Dryness is one of the many symptoms of damaged hair, so in order to restore health, you need to put the focus on repair. That's where ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue steps in; a world-first leave-in hair treatment, designed to repair damage in 90 seconds¹ for 99% less hair breakage². How, exactly? With a skin care-inspired blend of key ingredients that restore fragile, brittle hair types from the inside out. First, there's AHA, a powerful acid that penetrates the hair fibre at the deepest level to rebuild the bonds in the cortex. And then you have Omega-9, a lipid-rich fatty acid that coats the outer layer to fill in the cuticle. So, no matter if you're treating existing damage or preventing future wear and tear, this weightless hair mist delivers the intense care damaged hair needs.
6. A Multi-Tasking Shine Oil
This isn't just any shine oil. ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum is a hair oil and serum in one which also protects against heat damage and UV exposure. No wonder hair stylists are obsessed. You can apply it on its own through damp or dry hair before using heat styling tools, and the silky, lightweight formula will give you nourishment in 30 seconds with smoothness that lasts up to 3 days³. Wondering if it's right for you? The luxurious blend of Squalane and Omega-9 is suitable for everyone, including colour-treated hair types looking to tame frizz with an extra dose of glossiness.
But that's not all. ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum can also be used as a pre-shampoo treatment, helping to protect dry hair while washing. It's an ideal solution if you have oily roots but the hair shaft is prone to dehydration. Simply get your hair wet first, apply the oil to your mid-lengths and ends, and then lather up with ULTIMATE SMOOTH Shampoo.
Or, if you want to give your dry hair mask additional conditioning power, scoop the mask into the palm of your hand, add a few drops of ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum, and mix together. Your supercharged custom blend will keep hair smooth, silky and soft, with a glass-like sheen that screams 'healthy hair'.
The Best Styling Products for Dry Hair
Take your nourishing hair routine a step beyond shampoos, conditioners and masks. With the right styling hair products, you can replenish ravaged locks while making them more manageable for everyday taming.
For a Super-Smooth Blow-Dry
Blow-drying hair isn't easy when it's feeling dry and brittle. Instead of the glossy style you crave, straw-like strands can be frizzy, hard to tame, and may lose their shape much quicker. But a full-of-body ‘do isn't out of the question when you use the right styling staples. First, work EIMI Root Shoot mousse into the roots to give hair texture, and then apply ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum to lengths for glossy shine with 96 hours of frizz control. Reach for your hair dryer and blow dry with a round brush and the nozzle pointing down the hair shaft; a styling tweak that encourages the hair cuticle to lie flat, creating a smoother surface.
For Curly and Coily Hair Types
Combining care and curl definition in one, NutriCurls Curlixir Balm teams intense nourishment with hold and shape enhancement to leave curls and coils looking springy and revived. Gently scrunch it into damp or dry hair for an instant texture refresh or apply it before blow-drying with a diffuser for extra manageability. The leave-in balm can even be used for air-drying, with a finger-coiling technique to give your ringlets extra bounce.
For a Static-Free Style
Is your dry hair always going static? This can make it a nightmare to style, but one clever mist will help to smooth out locks so they're far better behaved. Spritz clean, damp lengths with the INVIGO Nutri-Enrich Nourishing Anti-Static Spray, comb to distribute evenly, and then style as desired. Like a leave-in conditioner, the spray locks in moisture, ensuring there's not a flyaway in sight.
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¹ When using ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue.
² When using ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue instrumental test vs. non-conditioning shampoo.
³ When using ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum, if unwashed for 3 days, vs. untreated.
