February 27, 2019
Your hair needs more than a quality shampoo and conditioner to stay healthy and beautiful. Sure, there are styling products that make your mane pretty post-blow out or even when air-dried, but there’s so much more that can go into proper hair care.
That’s where hair treatments come in. This often overlooked step of an at-home hair regimen is a somewhat vague term. What exactly do they do? Well, they can do just about anything! They target the varying concerns by acting deep within the strands to provide whatever benefits your hair needs like moisture, strength or even follicle stimulation for fuller, thicker hair. While shampoo and conditioner can lend a hand in this department, hair treatments are made to specifically target issues and work fast.
Even better, treatments can work as preventatives so you can stop something like blonde brassiness or dull color before it even starts. Bonus: these saviors come in a range of delivers, including concentrated drops, rich masks or lightweight sprays, so you can find the best system for you and your hair needs!
But most importantly, it isn’t just about making your locks look beautiful (although that never hurts) it’s about keeping your hair healthy and happy.
Don’t wait for your hair to become desperate before you pick up a treatment. And just so you have no excuse, we made it easy rounded up affordable and indulgent treatments for every need. So from a $100 strengthening oil to an $11 shine-booster, keep scrolling to see our favorite the splurge and save hair treatments.
1 of 8
Hydrating
Splurge: Ouai Treatment Masque
From Kardashian-favorite stylist Jen Atkin’s brand, this moisturizing mask softens and repairs hair by sealing the cuticle to protect against split ends and other damages. $32, sephora.com
Save: The Body Shop Shea Butter Richly Replenishing Hair Mask
For intense hydration, try this budget-friendly mask which is completely vegan and ethically-sourced. $13.50, thebodyshop.com
Credit: Ouai; The Body Shop
2 of 8
Curl Enhancing
Splurge: Ouidad Mongongo Oil Mult-Use Curl Treatment
This nourishing elixir absorbs quickly so not to be greasy when restoring luster to limp curls. $38, ouidad.com
Save: SheaMoisture Coconut Custard Make It Last Wash N’ Go Curl Revival Oil
Thanks to coconut oil, kokum butter and plant peptides this spray revitalizes curls for stunning definition. $11.99, sheamoisture.com
Credit: Ouidad; SheaMoisture
3 of 8
Thinning Hair
Splurge: Phyto Phytocyane Revitalizing Serum
This serum stimulates circulation in the scalp to target hair loss due to stress, pregnancy, seasonal-changes, menopause or medication. $69, ulta.com
Save: Curlsmith Scalp Stimulating Booster
A small drop goes a long way with this booster which promotes density with in a lovely non-greasy formula. $27, ulta.com
Credit: Phyto; Curlsmith
4 of 8
Detoxing Scrubs
Splurge: Christophe Robin Cleansing Purfying Scrub with Sea Salt
Purify strands with this sea salt scrub which is gentle enough for sensitive and oily scalps. $53, us.christophe-robin.com
Save: Drybar On the Rocks Charcoal Scalp Scrub
While the sugar physically exfoliates, the charcoal further provides hair with a deep-clean for lighter, fuller, shinier strands. $32, ulta.com
Credit: Christophe Robin; Drybar
5 of 8
Color Protecting
Splurge: Oribe Power Drops Color Preservation Booster
A small drop of this concentrated treatment will keep every color shade vibrant and bright thanks to vitamin C, bioflavonoids and quinoa protein. $58, oribe.com
Save: Matrix Total Results Keep Me Vivid Color Velvetizer
This cream protects against UV and heat to keep fresh color, well, fresh! $18, ulta.com
Credit: Oribe; Matrix
6 of 8
Blonde Brass Prevention
Splurge: Kerastase Blond Absolu Masque Ultra-Violet Purple Hair Masque
The bright violet shade of this mask neutralizes brassy undertones for silky, cool blonde strands. $59, kerastase-use.com
Save: Pravana The Perfect Blonde Masque
Using the same color-correcting technique, this purple mask tones blonde and silver highlights for the perfect cool shade. $23, ulta.com
Credit: Kerastase; Pravana
7 of 8
Shine-Boosting
Splurge: IGK Expensive Amla Oil Hi-Shine Topcoat
This in-shower gloss delivers a high-level of shine that’s so bright it will likely turn heads. $29, sephora.com
Save: Wella Oil Reflections Luminous Reboost Mask
Made with camellia seed oil and white tea extract, this mask gives hair serious levels of radiance. $11, ulta.com
Credit: IGK; Wella
8 of 8
Strengthening
Splurge: Sisley Hair Rituel Precious Hair Care Oil Glossiness and Nutrition
Just a small bit of this oil smooths and nourishes hair with good-for-it ingredients like shea, passion fruit and moringa oils. It’s pricey, but it’s worth it. $100, sisley-paris.com
Save: Fekkai Intense Fortifying Mask PrX Reparatives
Use once a week and restore smoothness and shine while strengthening the hair from within. It’s vanilla and cream scent doesn’t hurt either. $25, fekkai.com
Credit: Sisley; Fekkai