Highlights, color and heat styling wreak havoc on our hair by breaking down the hair follicle causing it to weaken over time. This can make your hair brittle and dry, especially over the summer as we tend to wash our hair more often. If you think the only solution is to cut off the damage and shed several inches, try saving your hair first with these amazing masks, sprays and creams. By using these products you will be able to revitalize your hair and bring back some of the strength and moisture you thought was gone forever!
Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3, $45
Olaplex is great for strengthening your hair between color treatments due to its bond building properties. Using it once a week after getting your hair colored is going to make your hair stronger, healthier, and your color will last longer. The bottle of the No.3 Take Home Hair Perfector is the finishing touch of the entire 3-series treatment often offered by salon professionals. Olaplex Hair Perfector is incredibly easy to use and works on every kind of hair.
DryBar Mudslide, $38
This mask is made for those who have had one too many chemical treatments. The mask helps to bring moisture and strength back into damaged hair and restoring chemically treated hair. DryBar's Mudslide soothes and hydrates dry hair in about 15 minutes so you can get the healthy look you love quickly.
Inphenom Hair Treatment, $40
The founder of the trusted Milbon salon, Ichiro Konoike, has created the Inphenom line just for treating damaged hair. This treatment seals the hair cuticle using an essential amino acid, Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid, to replenish moisture to make hair look luminous. This product even enhances color by making it more vibrant. Use with the Inphenom shampoo to get even better results and healthier hair. Inphenom is also available in travel sizes so you can repair while away.
Living Proof Restore Mask, $42
Living Proof's Restore Mask is a powerful, deep and weightless conditioning treatment for dry, damaged hair that instantly heals and strengthens. It contains a Restorative Shield which leverages Healthy Hair Molecule to add softness and shine. This mask is great for damaged, fine, and color-treated hair because it is sulfate, silicone and oil-free.
Gotukola Mask with Keratin, $50
The Gotukola herb has been important for centuries in Asian medicines to rejuvenate skin cell and stimulate blood supply to the skin. The Gotukola is a natural source for Vitamin B and Vitamin K. The natural unique herb ingredients nourish and heal damaged hair from the root and also protect the hair from weather hazards.
ORIBE SIGNATURE SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER, $100
If you need a little extra treatment everyday, try this rejuvenating cleanser combination. The shampoo and conditioner contain century-old healing oils and extracts like cypress, argan and maracuja to restore the scalp and reinforce the inner strength of each strand. This combination gently cleanses hair and rejuvenates it to appear more youthful and healthy. Most importantly is works to restore moisture and protect against damage.
SwimSpray, $11.99
Some hair damage is specific to the summer time such as dry and brittle hair from chlorine in swimming pools. Swim Spray is a 100% natural spray that neutralizes the affects of chlorine with a vitamin C technology. The spray is made of water and several forms of vitamin C so it can be used several times during the day. It eliminates the chlorine odor and irritation that can occur after swimming to keep your hair smelling and feeling fresh.
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by Melissa Russo Meyers at Mode