Most of us have experienced the pain of having hair that is dry or damaged at one time or another. We are constantly searching for the best shampoos for dry hair and the best DIY hydrating remedies to solve the problem. It’s difficult to style frizzy, dull or damaged hair. Most likely, heat damage is caused by the hair styling tools we use. To properly hydrate dry hair, you can make a simple switch to a nourishing shampoo.

You don’t want to rush to buy the first shampoo that you see.

What should you look for in shampoo to dry your hair?

Shampoo with natural oils and extracts is great for dry hair. Humectants are great for winter,” Devin Toth, a hairdresser at Salon SCK in New York City, tells SELF. Toth advised that you avoid products containing sulfates or parabens. Parabens and sulfates can cause hair to become dry and brittle. Celebrity hairdresser Dominick Puciarello reiterated Toth’s request for natural oils and plant extracts and told us that he recommends coconut oil, shea butter and honey.

How did your hair become so dry?

Hair damage can take many forms, and sometimes it is completely preventable. Toth explains that chemical damage to hair from color-treated hair, heat from styling tools, damage to the environment such as sun and hard water, and environmental damage like chlorine, sunlight and hard water can all lead to damaged hair. If you had long hair, your hair would have been exposed for many years. “Some people have naturally dry hair for other reasons than these,” he says.

How to tell if your new shampoo is working

Healthy hair is possible with a few simple steps. A dry scalp is the source of dry strands. A high-quality shampoo will not leave your hair and scalp squeaky clean, just like a good face wash. Toth points out that a shampoo that leaves your hair squeaky clean has been stripped of its natural oils. Toth notes that squeaky clean means stripped of natural oils.

Toth warns that even with great shampoos, your hair can become dry and dull if washed too often. Sometimes your hair gets used to a particular shampoo, so you may need to change them even if they are high-quality.

Paul Mitchell Clean Beauty Everyday Shampoo

This shampoo is infused with cold-pressed organic argan oil and succulent aloe Verde. It will clean your hair and scalp while feeling nourishing. This shampoo is safe to use on all hair types. If you are looking for more vegan beauty products, this vegan shampoo will be a great choice. It has a mild eucalyptus fragrance, making your bath time as relaxing as possible.

Joico Moisture Recovery Shampoo

Joico’s Moisture Recovery shampoo is ideal for thick hair. It saturates coarse hair with intense moisture and seals the hair. Sea kelp is rich in vitamins and minerals and jojoba oils, which are rich in essential fatty acids like omega-9, are key ingredients. SmartRelease Technology is the shampoo’s unique liposome delivery system. It releases rosehip oil and arginine to strengthen and protect hair.

Eva NYC Mane Magic 10-in-1 Shampoo

This is not the 2-in-1 shampoo that you used to hate in college. Eva NYC shampoo boasts 10 benefits in one bottle. The shampoo has 10 benefits: frizz reduction, strengthening, revitalization and softening. It also moisturizes moisturizing and nourishment. This results in smoother hair. It can also be used on color-treated, keratin, Brazilian and color-treated hair.

Gisou Honey Infused Shampoo for Hair

Pucciarelli says, “I love the Gisou Hair Wash.” He says that the shampoo contains honey, a natural humectant and maintains hair’s natural moisture balance. It also gives it a nice shine. The Honey blend has a sweet, honey-like aroma that will make your hair smell wonderful and help restore its natural moisture. Apply to medium, fine, and thick hair.

Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo

Your locks can be damaged by simple brushing, rough pillowcases, or towel drying. The Olaplex provides extra care to damaged hair and helps rebuild those bonds. This patented, proven technology is made up of bis-aminopropyl dimaleate. It leaves hair stronger with each use.