The 15 Best Hair-Repair Products to Combat Damage and Dehydration, According to Experts

Hero ingredients: Rice water protein, vitamin B5, sweet almond oil, rosehip oil

Briogeo's in-shower treatment is packed with protein to replenish hair's moisture. It's made with curls and coils in mind, but is great for all dry, damaged hair.

Hero ingredients: Apple stem cells, aloe vera, plant-based collagen, bamboo extract

Act+Acre's serum is very effective for boosting shine, strengthening hair, and encouraging new hair growth. It helps strengthen baby hairs around the hairline, and it feels soothing and hydrating on the scalp post-shampoo.

Hero ingredients: Encapsulated cellular oil, phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, sunflower seed wax

Here's a serious lifesaver for anyone with severe damage from heat or hair dye—trust us. If you paid attention in science class, this will impress you. Triple Bond Complex builds all three types of bonds in the hair: hydrogen, ionic, and covalent, to visibly reduce signs of breakage and make hair stronger on the inside, too. Comb it through from shaft to ends before you blow-dry, and you'll be left with touchably soft hair.

Hero ingredients: Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate, vitamin C, aloe vera

Olaplex's hair systems are cult favorites for a reason. We love No. 3 Hair Perfector for all hair types, especially color-treated hair. The pre-shampoo treatment relies on bond-building technology to reduce breakage, split ends, and frizz caused by chemical services and heat.

Hero ingredients: Castor oil, glycerin, shea butter

This mask is a go-to for hair that needs a little extra replenishing. It's moisturizing without being heavy, the tube lasts a long time, and it smells divine. After use, it's much easier to detangle hair.

Hero ingredients: Panthenol, dimethicone, glycerin

Protection doesn't always come at a steep price point. These conveniently dosed in-shower ampoules from Pantene deliver a surge of moisturizing ingredients to parched hair without weighing it down.

Hero ingredients: Peptides, avocado oil, squalane

Here's another strengthening hair oil that's ideal for frizzy, dry hair. Santiago personally recommends it for protecting against heat and styling damage. "K18's Molecular Hair Repair is a phenomenal, weightless oil for repairing and protecting hair," she says.

Hero ingredients: Rice extract, dimethicone

Santiago recommends this luxurious mask for when your hair needs a little extra TLC. "The scent alone is sent from the gods, but the way your hair feels after the treatment is heavenly," she says. It's great for ultra-processed, bleached hair, too.

Hero ingredients: Peptides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, celery seed extract

This serum from Necessaire is a game changer for improving any scalp conditions and creating strong hair from root to tip. It's fragrance- and dye-free for anyone with sensitive skin. It has a watery consistency that doesn't make hair feel crunchy or oily once it dries. You may experience baby hairs growing in thicker, less hair shedding, and more shine.

Hero ingredients: Passionfruit oil, aloe vera, castor oil

Latinx-owned Ceremonia creates ritual-worthy hair products with coarse, thick, curly hair in mind. This hair oil is ultra-nourishing and fights scalp build-up and flakiness to promote strong, healthy hair growth. Not to mention, it smells like a tropical daydream.

Hero ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, coconut water, polyglutamic acid

Next time you do an overnight face mask, do an overnight hair mask with it for double the self-care. "Amika's overnight mask is bomb," says Santiago. "It's great for hydrating and keeping the hair moisturized for literal days." It's formulated with lightweight hydrators so your strands don't look flat and feel heavy.

Hero ingredients: Grape skin extract, coconut oil, shea butter, amino acids

Spray formulations are easy to use and great if you have oily hair, as they tend to be more lightweight. This spray from Climaplex is an excellent post-wash day conditioning detangler. It also smooths the hair cuticle, thus fighting frizz and repairing damaged hair.

Hero ingredients: Grapefruit oil, orange oil, murumuru butter, vitamin C, argan oil, shea butter

Curly girls, this one's for you. Rizos Curls's deep conditioning mask leaves curls, coils, and waves bouncy and soft. It's supercharged with antioxidants and feels buttery upon application.

For natural hairstyles, curly, and coily hair, the power of a protective night cap can't be overstated. The smooth satin of this option protects against friction, which leads to breakage and frizz. It's fortified with conditioner for even more protection.

Hero ingredients: Marula oil, moringa seed oil, milk thistle

This new, buzzy, deeply moisturizing hair mask from Vegamour is formulated with the brand's proprietary vegan keratin to strengthen brittle hair. Reviewers note that it works for thick and fine hair alike, leaving it bouncy and hydrated.