Top 10 Best Hair Treatments for Healthy Hair
Every once in awhile, it's necessary to indulge in a lil' treat, whether it's the chocolate-encrusted donut you cut out of your diet months ago, or a luxurious day at the spa. Yet when we indulge, we often forget about our poor hair, which we subject to heat styling, chemical-laden products and dyeing more often than not.
There are a million different ways we can damage our hair, whether it's from a weekly swim or just being out in the sun unprotected. So what's hair's version of a chocolate-encrusted donut topped with sprinkles? A regular dose of one of these intensive treatments that are guaranteed to leave you with healthy hair.
We have an array of hair needs, from taming frizz to volumizing thin hair, and have tried nearly every product under the sun to get hair soft and shiny. With so many different treatments out there, it's hard to tell which ones really work and are worth the money. That's where our readers come in.
They've tried them all and say these treatments help dry hair feel rejuvenated and moisturized, frizzy hair become smooth and sleek, and even thin, flat hair gain some va-va-voom volume that readers never thought they could achieve. So check out these products and treat your hair to something that's so good, you'll think it must be bad for you.
Treatment No. 1:
Pureology Essential Repair Split End Correcting Treatment, $45
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 10*
Why it's great: Readers agree that this treatment keeps hair healthy, and extends the life of your cut and color. As one reader explains, "if you have an aversion to scissors like me, this product is a must ... it's a little on the pricey end but is more concentrated so you use less. Plus they don't have sulfates ... no worries about stripping your color." Another reviewer, who explains that damaged hair needs protein and moisture, likes that this treatment is "packed with proteins that aid in rebuilding and re-strengthening your hair." One reader adds, "it keeps my hair healthy, shiny, and not greasy."
Treatment No. 2:
Wen by Chaz Dean Lavender Re-Moist Hydrating Mask, $35
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 10*
Why it's great: This treatment doesn't contain any heavy waxes or silicones; instead it provides plant-based extracts that "moisturize your hair, and restore natural shine," explains one reviewer. Another reader uses Remoist once a week, and says that after saturating her hair for an hour "the result is super soft, shiny, manageable, and moisturized hair ... it just seems to add more volume." One reviewer who uses a lot of heat styling says this product is "perfection!" and it gives her "nourished and healthy hair and scalp."
Treatment No. 3:
Amika Obliphica Nourishing Hair Mask, $40
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 10*
Why it's great: This mask is popular with readers who have damaged hair from frequent coloring or heat styling use. It has a "pleasant and light" smell, and it "does a great job nourishing and smoothing my hair, making it look better and more manageable," explains one reader. Another reader uses this product as both a conditioner and a mask to improve her hair texture: "I tend to have dry and frizzy hair, and this really tames my hair and makes it feel much healthier." One reader adds, "this is hands down my favorite mask ever. It leaves my color-treated, flat-ironed hair feeling wonderful!"
Treatment No. 4: Mizani Butter Blend Relaxer, $15
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.9*
Why it's great: This relaxing treatment also acts as a deep conditioner: Says one reviewer, "it not only softens your hair but improved my overall hair texture as well." Another reader likes the subtle and smooth results: "It doesn't over process my hair. I like to let it dry naturally, and it curls so beautifully." One reader adds, "my hair feels so soft and silky after use ... its smell and moisturizing agents leave your hair in great condition."
Treatment No. 5: Agadir Argan Oil Hair Treatment, $25
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.9*
Why it's great: A few drops of this oil treatment help repair dry hair and split ends. As one reviewer explains, "my hair has completely changed ... my frizzy dry hair is now soft, shiny, and healthy looking." Another reader adds that this product is "crucial" for her damaged hair, and she likes how it "smoothes the cuticle and makes it look a lot healthier." Even though it's an oil, it won't make your hair greasy, one reviewer explains. She adds, "it absorbs into the hair and makes it soft, shiny, healthy, and protects from heat-styling damage ... a little goes a long way!"
Treatment No. 6: Pravana Keratin Fusion Thermal Insulator, $16.19
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.8*
Why it's great: This treatment is designed to protect hair while heat styling. One reviewer who has curly hair says, "it makes my hair silky and shiny! It also keeps it from frizzing up." Another reader adds that her hair is left "shiny and soft after flat ironing ... nothing leaves the hair feeling so healthy." And while it is on the pricier side, one reader adds that "a little goes a long way, so it's very economical."
Treatment No. 7: Redken Intense Renewal Super Moisturizing Mask, $16.50
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.8*Why it's great: Readers agree that this product is necessary for damaged, thick, or dry hair. Says one reader, "it penetrates really deep and leaves your hair soft and manageable and your scalp in optimum condition! It's a must have for anyone with thick, damaged, unruly hair." Another reader who had "unhealthy" hair post-highlights says "I use it once a week and it leaves my hair feeling soft ... after months of use my hair is much, much more healthier." It's also great for people with frizzy hair, as one reader writes, "my hair is dry, curly, and tends to be frizzy, and using this helps it stay soft and smooth."
Treatment No. 8: Alterna Bamboo UV Color Protection Fade-Proof Fluide, $25
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.8*
Why it's great: This spray on serum improves shine and also conditions damaged and colored hair. One reviewer likes its conditioning and styling abilities: "It makes my hair really shiny, eliminates frizz, and keeps it conditioned. It also really enhanced hand scrunched curls." Another reviewer maintains volume while using this product, explaining "it's light and doesn't weight down my hair when applied." Plus, it "smells awesome ... and makes my hair shine like a diamond," adds one reviewer.
Treatment No. 9: Pristine Beauty No Scary Hairy, $32
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.8*
Why it's great: This serum, which contains no phthalates, parabens, or carcinogens, helps revive brittle and damaged hair. One reviewer loves its lightweight texture, explaining that it "makes my hair look shiny, smooth, and healthy without looking greasy -- it's amazing!" Another reader adds that she's tried countless proteins and masques to help with her coarse, color-treated hair, but she's noticed the most improvement with this product: "I cannot believe how soft and shiny it is after two days." This product "works wonders on long hair, especially the dry, damaged ends, " says one readers.
Treatment No. 10:Rene Furtere Karit&;acute Intense Nutrition Oil, $36
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.7*
Why it's great: Readers like that this hair oil only needs to hydrate for 15 minutes, and that it treats both your scalp and hair. One reviewer explains, "it saved my scalp from getting burnt after doing at-home color." Another reader adds that, "I have seen major improvements in my over-processed hair." This product has nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and shea oil which make your hair "silky and shiny instead of dull and frizzy" according to one reviewer.
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