The best drugstore products for different hair types

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Best products for curly hair

Some of the best products for curly hair are leave-in conditioners y mousses. One of the biggest concerns for curly-haired folks is dryness, which can lead to bigger problems, like breakage and shedding.

"Curly hair is one of the naturally driest hair types, so things with moisture are a big plus," says Siobhán Quinlan, a hair stylist at Cutler Salon in West Hollywood. That's why leave-in conditioners and deep conditioning masks - which can help keep curls looking nourished and well-defined - should be part of a wash-day routine, she adds.

In terms of ingredients, Raven Hurtado, a hair stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago, recommends looking for oils that nourish the hair and tame frizz, along with butters to moisturize curls.

Beauty website Byrdie recently released its list of the best leave-in conditioners for curly hair and recommends Not Your Mother's Curl Talk leave-in conditioner. It's formulated with Rice Curl Complex and a Superfood Oil Blend, which is a nutrient-dense combination of avocado, buriti and marula oils. These minerals and fatty acids work together to add moisture deep into the hair shaft.

The best leave-in conditioner for fine hair, according to Byrdie, is the Cantu Argan Oil leave-in conditioning repair cream. This product helps seal in moisture and transform frizzy sections into smooth, softer curls.

(Pro tip: After showering, use a microfiber towel to remove excess water. It will be gentler on hair and can help prevent damage, according to Hurtado.)

For styling, Quinlan recommends “a mousse or gel that will give curls a nice hold, so they keep their shape throughout the day.”

Best products for dry hair

No surprises here: The secret is moisture, moisture, moisture.

For hair that's dry and feels lifeless, it's all about infusing moisture back into the strands, explains Quinlan, who equates dry hair with having dry skin that's visibly in need of a lotion. She recommends putting some type of moisturizing product on the ends daily (even when not shampooing) to keep hair soft and manageable.

On ingredient lists, look for products that include oils (argan oil, coconut oil or avocado oil) and glycerin, adds Quinlan. For after washing, Mielle Babassu Oil and Mint deep conditioner has a combination of oils plus glycerin for a mega-dose of moisture.

Washing hair frequently can actually dry it out further, so try cutting back a bit. On hair-wash days, Quinlan recommends using a moisturizing formula like Dove Daily Moisture Damage Therapy shampoo.

Best products for frizzy hair

For frizzy hair, oil-infused products are the right tool for the job. Dry, damaged hair is more porous, so when it experiences humidity, it tends to hold on to water. The result? A halo of fuzz.

To tame frizzy hair, moisture is the name of the game. Specifically, products with oils will help add flexibility and smoothness to hair, taming flyaways and boosting shine, explains Hurtado.

Quinlan explains that John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Weapon Touch-Up Crème is a staple because it’s “easily absorbed by the hair to help combat frizz, but doesn’t leave any heavy residue.”

Hurtado likes Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine anti-frizz serum because it packs argan oil and offers up to a 72 hour, frizz-free finish.

If someone with frizzy hair wants to try straight oil, check out Hask argan 0il.

Best products for thin hair

The watch words for thin hair are volume and protein. The goal for thinner-haired folks is to create a fuller appearance. This can be done with volumizers in the form of sprays, powders and root-lifting products, explains Hurtado.

It's also important to incorporate nourishing products that will help strengthen hair, especially if the thinness stems from breakage or shedding. Hurtado recommends looking for products with ingredients like biotin, collagen and protein. Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp and Hair Strengthening Oil, for instance, is biotin-infused and may help promote scalp and follicle health.

When hair is still damp, try a mousse, like SexyHair Big Root Pump, before blow-drying, adds Hurtado. This product may help give people some volume along with humidity protection, so strands won't fall limp by midday.

"A dry texture spray is always good to help refresh flat hair," says Quinlan. "Adding that extra texture helps give a boost at the root and fullness through the lengths."

Try something like TRESemmé Amplified Volume Root Boost Spray, which is meant for adding volume.

Best products for wavy hair

Wavy hair doesn't need quite as much TLC as super curly hair, but products that help define and encourage someone's natural pattern are good staples. People with wavy hair don't want anything too heavy that'll weigh hair down and wind up eliminating their waves. Hurtado explains that light creams and mists, specifically, are the way to go.

To enhance waves, Quinlan suggests using a lightweight texture spray. Probar TRESemmé Dry Texture Finishing Spray, which can add a little extra volume to the hair with a lightweight, matte finish perfect for blowouts and beachy waves.

Hurtado adds that, even though wavy-haired folks don't want anything quite as rich as what curly-haired folks use, wavy strands will still benefit from moisturizing ingredients like oils and butters. Hurtado also recommends incorporating a detangling mist, like Honest Refresh conditioning detangler, into a hair care routine.

Ingredients and practices to avoid

In general, constantly using heat to style hair - no matter the type - isn't a great idea because it can cause damage. So if someone is a frequent hot-tool user, their first step should be applying a heat protectant to stave off some of the effects high temperatures can have on hair.

Products that can help protect the hair include Pantene Pro-V Heat Primer, Hask Biotin Boost 5 in 1 leave-in spray y Mielle Mongongo Oil thermal and heat protectant spray.

The types of ingredients people should stay away from will depend on their hair type, but curly-haired people should typically avoid alcohols and other drying agents, explains Hurtado, while people with thin hair should avoid rich products that can weigh hair down, adds Quinlan.

Este contenido es solo para fines informativos y no constituye un asesoramiento médico. Consulte con su proveedor de servicios de salud antes de tomar alguna vitamina o suplemento y antes de comenzar o cambiar alguna práctica relacionada con el cuidado de su salud.