I’m on a Mission To Fix My Dry, Brittle Hair: Here Are All the Products I’m Using - E! Online (2025)

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A few months ago, I looked in the mirror at my hair and saw breakage. I noticed split ends causing untamable frizz. And for the life of me, I couldn't understand why.

For context, I have long, fine hair (albeit a lot of it) and sometimes use heat styling (with a protectant, duh). I haven’t dyed my hair in over five years, and I've never bleached it. So what gives?

I took myself to the hair salon to find out.

As soon as my new stylist ran his hands through my strands, he said, “You have dry hair.” Ding, ding, ding! It all started clicking for me.

Creating volume had always been my primary goal, but it seems I may have been focusing on the wrong thing altogether.

The reason I was noticing damage was actually because my brittle hair was seriously lacking hydration.

Since, then I've been on a mission to tame frizz and prevent breakage by crafting an ultra-moisturizing hair care routine – and I'm sharing everything I used with you.

What causes dry, brittle hair?

There’s no shortage of reasons as to why you might be experiencing dry hair, regardless of your hair type.

From overusing heat styling tools to monthly hair dye sessions and going to bed with wet hair, dryness occurs when the hair cuticle is damaged for any of the aforementioned reasons.

The drier your hair, the more brittle and prone to damage it will be, which is exactly where I was when I first started this hair journey.

Sick of split ends? This sealing treatment is the answer.

This product creates smooth, sleek hair thanks to nutrient-rich proteins that condition strands and help it retain moisture.

This is the kind of serum I'd apply pre-shower on hair wash days.

Featuring aloe, honey, keratin, and amino acids, this serum can help protect hair against dryness from root to tip.

It's designed to refresh dull hair, seal breakage, and lock in hydration.

Add this moisture milk to your routine to treat dry, brittle locks. This leave-in conditioner isn't just hydrating to your strands, it's designed to help soothe an itchy scalp and can aid in preventing breakage.

Infused with aloe extract and jojoba oil, it can be used as a detangler, too.

If you struggle with thinning hair, you need thisserum, which is designed to thicken hair and promote hair growth.

Infused with rosehip seed oil and amino acids, this lightweight serum locks in moisture and strengthens strands, protecting against breakage. Use on your scalp or ends.

For an added layer of hydration, apply this leave-in conditioner to damp hair after washing. Not only can it provide extra moisture, it can help tame frizz for an ultra-smooth blow out.

Since it's lightweight, it won't weigh down your strands, making it a great option for fine, thin hair.

The shampoo and conditioner in this set promote healthy, hydrated hair.

Featuring ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and vitamin B3, thisduo is also perfect for those looking to improve their scalp health.

Argan oil is this serum's winning ingredient when it comes to repairing dry, damaged hair.

You can apply this product to both damp or dry hair. It can be used as a scalp treatment, leave-in treatment, or for a bit of shine after a blow out.

This shampoo can gently remove build-up without stripping your hair.

It's made with smoothing shea butter, strengthening amino acids, and moisturizing aloe.

Add a hydrating conditioner into your routine.

This one is packed with antioxidants that helpto revitalize dull, dry hair.

The key to ultra-hydrated hair? Thisleave-in conditioner!

Delivering lots of moisture to combat brittle breakage, this product is designed to help strengthen the cuticles of your strands.

Bring back some much-needed moisture to your strands and scalp with this ultra-hydratinghair mask.

Made with frizz-fighting honey and moisturizing aloe, this mask will have your hair looking healthy and smooth in no time.

Swapping your hair elastic for one made from satin, likethis one, is an easy way to help prevent frizz and breakage, especially if you're a fan of pontyails like me.

That's because satin hair scrunchies are known to cause less friction than their elastic counterparts.

Made with coconut oil to help smooth fly aways and strand-strengthening fatty acids,this oil will make frizzy, damaged hair a thing of the past.

Even more, it provides a high-gloss finish and essential heat protection.