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If you deal with dry hair or a dry scalp on a regular basis, we feel you.
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Best Shampoo for Dry Hair:Marc Anthony Bye.
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(A lot of it.)
Was it because of this shampoo?
Im gonna say yes.
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One Tester Said:I’m obsessed with this!
That made it seem pretty moisturizing, which is great because my hair gets dry really easily.
Buy It:$9,amazon.com
Best Anti-Dandruff Shampoo for Dry Hair:Biolage R.A.W.
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
This exfoliating shampoo is formulated with a mix of salicylic acid and willow bark to help eliminatedandruff.
Our reviewers love that this product helps to remove flakes and dandruff without sacrificing moisture.
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One Tester Said:Im just gonna say it: I have a bit of a dandruff problem.
Except for this one.
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Just So You Know:This product contains alcohol, which our derms said could be drying.
Anything to give my hair some oomph, right?
Seriously, I felt like a mermaid.
Our reviewers loved how hydrating this conditioner was without weighing down the hair.
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One Tester Said:I.
Even though it smelled great, that got a little overpowering when it was all over my hair.
This seemed to quench my hair’s thirst pretty well.
It’s not too thick so it was easy to finger comb through my tight coils.
Buy It:$20,target.com
Best Deep Conditioner for Dry Hair: Olaplex No.
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Bonus Points, Per the Experts:This product is sulfate-free, which our derms suggested you look for.
One Tester Said:Olaplex is the best.
The fact that I can now do it myself every week is a total game changer.
Reviewers love it because of how shiny and soft it leaves their hair after using it.
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One Tester Said:I will be a Kerastase girl until the day I die, loved this product.
It left my hair feeling nourished, soft, and shiny.
What more could you want?
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One Tester Said:So into this deep conditioner!
It also smells wonderful and makes detangling my hairwayeasier."
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One Tester Said:Great smell!
The texture of this was a rich and pudding-like, which is the perfect consistency.
As someone who has never considered scalp-care before, I have realized the error of my ways.
Massaging it into my scalp was so pleasantmy scalp feels squeaky clean and healthy.
Buy It:$8,target.com
Best Oil for Dry Hair:Bumble and Bumble Bb.
Bonus: The spray can be used on either damp or dry hair.
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One Tester Said:This light and moisturizing oil was great on my curls!
You dont need as much as you might think.
It soaks in immediately and almost disappears but I was left with soft, shiny, flexible curls.
Even better: Our reviewers also say that it smellsamazing.See the full ingredients listhere.
One Tester Said:This stuff is awesome.
Gives a good hold, texture, and volume.
I’ve been using it to revive my second-day hair and it’s been working like a charm.
Our reviewers love the curl definition they received after using it in their natural hair.
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I would definitely use this for wash-n-go’s in the future.
Buy It:$12,sallybeauty.com
