15 Moisturizing Hair Products to Use If You Live in a Dry Climate
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If you've ever visited a region with arid, desert conditions, you know that strands often throw their ends up in protest. Almost instantaneously, they become dry, brittle, dull, and devoid of their usual texture or bounce. Fortunately, you can curate a new hair routine to help ease the transition and to create a head of hair you'll feel I comfortable going out in public with.
Meet the Expert
Ioana Todoran is a stylist and hair extension specialist for Irresistible Me.
Garren is a celebrity hairstylist and the co-founder of haircare brand R+Co.
Ahead, we round up 15 of our favorite moisturizing hair products to try if you live in arid conditions. Another perk? Many can be found at the drugstore and/or are available in TSA-friendly sizes. Keep scrolling!
Leonor Greyl L'Huile de Leonor Greyl Shampoo Treatment
Leonor Greyl L'Huile de Leonor Greyl Shampoo Treatment ($60)
This gem treatment from Leonor Greyl is a lifesaver (and many a Byrdie editor swears by the pre-shampoo treatment). If your hair is suffering from extra dryness, drench your strands in the stuff, let it marinate in a high bun for roughly 10 to 15 minutes, and then rinse it out thoroughly before getting on with the rest of your routine. Your strands will be left so velvety that you won't really need to apply a detangler, leave-in, oil, or shine spray thereafter.
R+Co BLEU De Luxe Reparative Shampoo
R+Co R+Co BLEU De Luxe Reparative Shampoo ($59)
R+Co BLEU De Luxe Reparative shampoo (and its conditioner counterpart) "will calm frizz," says celebrity stylist Garren. It's gentle enough for daily use and not only cleanses, but calms and helps heal distressed, weakened hair. Over time, you'll even notice and improvement in elasticity and shine, as it helps seal frayed cuticles and split ends—ideal for desert conditions.
Dove Nutritive Solutions Color Care Shampoo & Conditioner
Dove Nutritive Solutions Color Care Shampoo & Conditioner ($14)
Not only is this product easy on the bank account and easy to snap up virtually anywhere you are (gotta love a good drugstore find!), but it also does a supreme job of moisturizing dry, dehydrated strands whenever you're in an arid climate that has my hair begging for moisture. Use it as part of a double wash. The Dove formula will get your hair clean in a jiff and also keeps color intact and hydration levels supple and sufficient.
Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream and Treatment
Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream and Treatment ($36)
"Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream and Treatment is a great way to enhance curls and give more texture," says stylist Ioana Todoran. Those with curls will especially appreciate its ability to soothe parched strands and impart moisture to even the most dry hair. Plus, it replaces the need for multiple curl products.
Kérastase Aura Botanica Shampoo for Dry Hair
Kérastase Aura Botanica Shampoo for Dry Hair ($25)
With potent natural actives at its strategic and effective center, post-shampoo hair is left feeling light (never weighed down or greasy like many hydrating formulas), voluminous, and impeccably nourished with this formula.
OGX Coconut Miracle Oil Penetrating Oil
OGX Coconut Miracle Oil Penetrating Oil ($11)
Hair feeling dry? Try adding a few heaping spoonfuls of clear, nutrient-packed oil to wet strands post-showe and marvel at how much it helps with detangling and shine. It's affordable, you can find it at the drugstore easily, and it contains an excellent melding of nourishing oils sure to save even the driest and ravaged of strands. It also smells delicious—like coconut and vanilla—if you care.
Pantene Pro-V Gold Series Intense Hydrating Oil
Pantene Pro-V Gold Series Intense Hydrating Oil ($8)
Looking for another awesome option? Assistant editor Maya Allen swears by this argan-infused hydrating oil to keep her natural texture quenched and nourished whenever she's in dry climates. It absorbs instantly, leaving behind brilliant shine in its wake. Again, your wallet will love you for it.
It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product
It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product ($40)
Topped off with sunflower seed extract (hello, omegas!), green tea leaf (and you, antioxidants!), silk amino acids, and vitamin C, this cult-loved leave-in is one of the saving-grace products that will save parched strands. It's one of the few leave-ins that truly does it all (moisturizes, detangles, imparts shine, and all the heat protection).
Oribe Curl Shaping Mousse
Oribe Curl Shaping Mousse ($39)
Dry temperatures can wreak havoc on natural waves. If your limp strands need a helping hand, find it in this curl-shaping mousse from Oribe. It smells intoxicatingly good, gives my hair the perfect, featherlight waves, and is great for days when you just want to let strands air-dry.
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IGK No More Blow High Speed Air Dry Spray
IGK No More Blow High Speed Air Dry Spray ($29)
Not only does a thorough spritz of this help detangle hair and feed thirsty strands with shine and hydration, but it also cuts air-dry time by about half. If you avoid heat styling whenever possible but also hate walking around with wet hair for hours at a time, this is a godsend.
T3 Featherweight Compact Hair Dryer, the Rose Collection
T3 Featherweight Compact Hair Dryer, the Rose Collection ($150)
If you're in super-dry and hot temperatures, keep this cult-favorite folding dryer on hand. It's featherlight, and the new rose hue is about as millennially perfect and Instagrammable as it gets.
Amika Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo
Amika Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo ($25)
While many dry shampoos often leave hair dry and brittle—to the point where it's actually cracked off at night—this beloved oil-absorbing mist from Amika doesn't.
Bumble and Bumble Bb. Prêt-à-powder Très Invisible Invisible Nourishing Dry Shampoo
Bumble and Bumble Bb. Prêt-à-powder Très Invisible Nourishing Dry Shampoo With Hibiscus Extract ($29)
This option from Bumble and bumble is one of the best options if you live in a dry climate but yearn for hydrated strands sans grease and oil. It's smartly designed for all hair types, banishes oil while nourishing roots, and protects strands against the sun thanks to UV filters. In other words, it's perfect for those who live in the desert, whether it's just for the holidays or all year round.
Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Overnight Hair Serum
Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Overnight Hair Serum ($69)
Simply apply the fast-absorbing, pillow-safe formula to dry or damp hair pre-sleep, and wake up to healthier, far more lustrous strands. Nope, you don't have to wash it out! According to the brand, it repairs hair during the wee hours while you log precious beauty sleep, imparting smoothness to achieve a "supple glow."
Slip Large Slipsilk Scrunchies
Slip Large Slipsilk Scrunchies ($39)
A unanimous Team Byrdie favorite, these large, pure-silk scrunchies maintain your hair's smoothness in every condition and climate.
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