What Hair Care Products Should I Be Using?

Everyone's hair is unique, and your hair's individual characteristics directly determine which products you should be using. No matter your hair type, we can help. In this article, we'll fill you in on some of the best products for different hair types!

Straight and Fine Hair: Thickening Cream

If your hair is straight and fine and you'd like to pump up the volume, try a hair thickening cream. This type of product helps to transform limp, flat hair into big, voluminous locks. A quality hair thickening cream will be sulfate, silicone, and paraben-free and make your hair appear thicker and shinier.

Curly or Thirsty Strands: Moisturizing Conditioner & Styling Cream

The twists and bends of curly hair make it difficult for your scalp's oils to travel down the hair shaft. So, every curly girl needs a good moisturizing conditioner to keep her hair from drying out. Choose a conditioner that has oils, humectants, and moisturizers for long-term nourishment. Stay away from conditioners that have water-insoluble silicones, parabens, or sulfates.

Styling creams not only define curls but also protect them from humidity, a curly-haired gal's worst enemy! Reach for one with ingredients like rice amino acids and avocado oil, which help seal off the hair cuticle, prevent breakage, and ward off frizz and dryness.

Severely Damaged or Dry Hair: Hair Masks

Hair masks are essential for anyone with damaged or dry hair, as compromised hair craves nourishment. Hair masks give your hair a deeper conditioning session than you can expect from a regular rinse-out conditioner. A good deep conditioner will have moisturizing oils, smoothing creams, and other ingredients that support hair health and reduce breakage.

Color-Treated Hair: Color-Safe Shampoo and Protein Treatments

One of the worst things for color-treated hair is water, which means stepping under the shower stream too often is not ideal, regardless of what products are used. To combat color fade on wash days, reach for color-safe or color-depositing shampoo. 

Shampoos specifically made for color-treated hair not only help maintain your hue but also repair damaged protein bonds to bring weak and brittle color-treated hair back to a healthier state. 

Protein treatments are helpful for color-treated hair. They are packed with ingredients to transform dry, brittle, and damaged hair into silky soft tresses in no time.

Dull Hair: Shine Spray or Gloss

If your hair tends to be dull and lacking in luster, incorporate a shine spray or gloss into your hair routine. Shine sprays and glosses are perfect for those looking to liven up their hair by adding next-level shine. Spray the product directly to your dry straight hair to add shine and dimension. Or add it to sopping wet curly hair to control frizz and seal in moisture from the wash. 

Every Hair Type: Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner

Everyone needs a moisturizing leave-in conditioner to keep their hair hydrated throughout the day or in-between washes. Not every leave-in conditioner will do, though. You need a lightweight one that's packed with nourishing natural ingredients and won't leave your hair caked in build-up. Daily Dose is a great leave-in option for all hair types. Its formula features natural oils, fatty alcohol, and insoluble silicones to smooth your hair and impart lasting moisture, revealing your best hair ever.

Whether you have straight, curly, fine, thick, or damaged hair, there is a holy-grail product out there for you. You just need to find it! We hope that this article is helpful to you in your healthy hair journey. 

Author: Andrea Reyes

Andrea is a mother, wife, writer, and natural hair enthusiast of 15 years. Currently on her natural hair journey, she’s been trying countless products and techniques to understand and embrace her natural hair. She is the creator of NaturallyTextured.com, a new website featuring informative articles that share tips, tricks, and techniques aimed to help others learn to love their hair through proper hair care. She writes with the hope of making hair care easier to understand and implement.