9 Dry Hair Remedies for Healthy-Looking Hair

1. Trim Dry Ends Away

If the ends of your hair are ultra-parched – because they often are the driest part – make sure you're booking in for regular trims at your nearest Wella Professionals salon. This quick fix gives you a speedy ‘reset’ and nourished, healthy-looking hair. It also means you have the best canvas for your rehydrating regimen.

2. Boost Moisture Inside Out

Truly dry hair needs care that nourishes inside and outside the hair cuticle, which is where the ULTIMATE SMOOTH regimen comes in. Designed to treat dull, frizzy, brittle hair, the full line is formulated with Squalane, a highly absorbent, moisturizing oil, as well as Omega-9, a fatty acid that recreates a protective barrier around the outer hair shaft. Together with the ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum, this combo for parched hair nourishes hair in 30 seconds, with smoothness that lasts up to 3 days*.

So, start with the luxurious lather of ULTIMATE SMOOTH Shampoo, which deeply yet gently cleanses, and harnesses the Metal Purifier to give you a speedy detox. This prepares your hair for the rest of your nourishing regimen. Then, apply ULTIMATE SMOOTH Conditioner to the length and ends, and allow it to absorb for up to three minutes. The creamy formula instantly detangles for smoother, shinier, more luscious locks.

3. Protect Lengths While You Wash

If your roots are oily but your ends feel dry and you don't want to wash your hair too often, use ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum as a pre-shampoo during every other wash day. Simply apply the hair oil to your lengths and ends, then lather up with ULTIMATE SMOOTH Shampoo. The oil will keep dry lengths of hair protected as the luxe foam rinses away impurities.

4. Try this Hair Mask-Boosting Trick

Once per week, swap your hair conditioner for ULTIMATE SMOOTH Intense Mask , a deep conditioning treatment that leaves hair visibly smoother and shinier, while reducing frizz. It's super-smoothing on its own, but you can amplify its benefits with this in-salon hack:

1. Squeeze excess water out of your hair so it doesn't dilute your deep conditioner.
2. In the palm of your hand, mix a scoopful of ULTIMATE SMOOTH Intense Mask with two to three pumps of ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum.
3. Apply the blend to the lengths and ends of your hair, and let it absorb for five to 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water (never hot water).

If you have dry, coarse hair, this easy upgrade can be the difference between great and bad hair days, as it transforms frizzy hair into silk with a potent dose of nourishment. Want extra moisture? Place a plastic wrap or shower cap over your head while the mask-oil mix is absorbing, so it can penetrate even deeper.

5. Layer Your Post-Wash Products

That moment just after you’ve washed your hair but before you start styling is key. The products you apply at this point, when hair is damp, will have a huge impact on your finished look. So, supercharge this stage with some of the most nourishing dry hair treatment products you can find, like this stylist-approved combo: ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue and ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum.

First, apply Miracle Hair Rescue. It’s a powerful leave-in treatment for damaged hair, formulated with AHA and Omega-9 to rebuild internal hair bonds and replenish the outer barrier. It’s so powerful, it repairs hair damage in 90 seconds ** – and it couldn’t be easier to use. Mist it through clean, damp hair, let it absorb for the full 90 seconds, and detangle with a wide-tooth comb.

Next, layer two to three drops of ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum over the top, while your hair is still damp. Focus it through the lengths and ends, where natural moisture levels need the biggest boost. Then, let it soak into your hair for 30 seconds, and style as usual. Damaged, dull hair doesn't stand a chance against this two-phase regimen.

6. Always Use a Heat Protectant Product

Struggling with dry hair doesn't mean you need to stop using your hair dryer, flat iron or curling iron – but it does mean you need to protect already-dehydrated hair from heat damage. For moisture and protection in one, try ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum. It shields against the effects of heat tools up to 230°C/450°F – so, if you've followed the steps above, you're already protected. It even goes one step further; it safeguards against UV rays, which can also dry out and damage your hair, and even cause color to fade.

7. Top Up Oil in Between Washes

One of the biggest causes of hair dryness is a lack of natural oil. This oil, known as sebum, travels from the hair follicles down the hair fiber to keep it smooth, hydrated and healthy. When there's not enough sebum – whether due to genetics or chemical processes stripping it away – you're left with brittle hair that craves a dose of extra nourishment. The fix? Topping up oil not just on hair wash day but in between washes too. ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum can be used on dry and damp hair, making it an everyday essential. When applying it to dry hair, start with just one pump and build it up gradually if you need to. It will tame frizzy hair fast, while lending a lustrous, luminous glow.