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As someone whose natural hair is more frizz than curl, smooth, shiny strands have always felt like the ultimate hair goal. How do you get hair that looks like it came straight out of a Pantene commercial?
Since the seasons shifted into fall, the cooler temps and dry air can do a number on your hair’s strength and shine. The truth is that no one’s hair is perfect on its own—and it’s actually the prep (think hydrating shampoos, heat protectants, and smoothing serums) that makes all the difference.
Ahead, I rounded up a few of my favorite products to keep your strands glossy, healthy, and frizz-free all season long, because great hair is always in season. Consider this your fall reset!
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask ($29)
A hair mask that promises to immediately improve strand strength, softness, resilience, and bounce sounds too good to be true, but it’s not! This lightweight, science-backed formula targets damage at the molecular level, repairing hair from the inside out. And quite possibly the best part is there’s no rinsing required, so you don’t have to spend extra time in the shower waiting for it to absorb.
I’ve seen this hair mask everywhere, and it’s easy to understand why everyone raves about it. Yes, it’s a bit on the pricier side, but a little goes a long way, and the results are so worth it. In just four minutes, the K18PEPTIDE™ penetrates the hair’s bonds to restore strength, softness, and elasticity, leaving strands looking and feeling smoother, stronger, and more resilient.
Moroccanoil Treatment (Light) ($50)
When it comes to shiny, healthy-looking hair, Moroccanoil treatments have earned their reputation as the gold standard. This lightweight Moroccanoil Light Treatment is packed with antioxidant-rich argan oil and essential fatty acids, making it perfect for fine or light-colored hair.
A few drops of this treatment, worked through mid-lengths to ends, instantly softens, smooths, and detangles strands while taming frizz and flyaways. I like to use it on damp hair to prep for a glossy, frizz-free blowout, but you can also apply it on dry hair to enhance your natural shine. It hydrates without weighing hair down and can boost shine by up to 118%. Amazing!
Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo ($32)
Like its name suggests, Olaplex’s No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo is all about repairing the broken bonds in your hair to bring back strength and resilience. It’s earned a cult following (right up there with K18) and I totally get why. After years of regularly straightening my hair, this shampoo has helped bring my own stressed-out strands back to life.
The formula is rich yet gentle, flooding your hair with moisture while rebuilding from within. With each wash, my hair feels softer, shinier, and way easier to manage (minus the heavy, coated feeling some reparative shampoos leave behind). Plus, it fights frizz, tames split ends, and protects against further damage, so your strands look smoother and healthier every time you use it.
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo ($45)
Growing up, my cousin used to sprinkle baby powder in her hair whenever she didn’t have time to wash it. (A disaster, considering she has super dark hair and you could sometimes see the white residue.) Thankfully, the beauty world has come a long way since then, and now we have dry shampoos that actually work, like Living Proof’s Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo.
This viral formula goes beyond masking oil and odor to actually clean your hair. It absorbs oil, sweat, and buildup, leaving your strands feeling fresh and bouncy. Plus, the time-release scent keeps your hair feeling good all day. Once you try this dry shampoo for yourself, you’ll understand why it’s one of the best ones out there.
Ouai Leave-In Conditioner ($32)
I actually started using Ouai products totally by accident. I was staying at a friend’s house, and she had a lineup of Ouai products in her shower, so naturally, I tried them. After just a few days, my hair looked so good that I immediately ordered a whole bunch for myself.
One of my forever favorites is the Ouai Leave-In Conditioner, a multitasking mist that truly does it all. It detangles, smooths frizz and split ends, protects against heat and UV damage, and leaves your hair soft, silky, and totally manageable. The formula features an amino acid blend to strengthen strands and prevent breakage, plus tamarind seed extract for lightweight hydration and vitamin E for that extra boost of smoothness.
Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray ($28)
Celebrity stylist Chris Appleton, who’s worked with Kim Kardashian for a decade, raves about this product. He calls it his secret weapon for transforming frizzy strands into silky, glass-like hair and I don’t think he’s exaggerating.
This spray is pure magic for anyone battling frizz. The trick is that it’s heat-activated, so you’ll need a blow dryer and a little tension to unlock its full potential. Once activated, the formula’s unique polymers coat each strand, creating a waterproof barrier that blocks humidity and locks in sleekness. It’ll help your hair to look impossibly smooth, even on the muggiest days.
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask ($15)
I’m a big believer that we all need a little reset from time to time—and that goes for our hair, too. That’s why I always keep a deep conditioning mask on hand, and Briogeo’s Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask is one of the best.
This cult-favorite (and 15x award-winning!) treatment has earned its status for a reason. In just 10 minutes, it helps strengthen, hydrate, and repair dry, damaged strands, leaving hair noticeably softer and smoother. Whether your hair’s been through one too many heat-styling sessions or just needs some TLC, this mask delivers a salon-level refresh right from your shower.
With these formulas in your lineup, you’ll be well on your way to the kind of smooth, shiny, healthy hair that turns every day into a good hair day.
