What are the best ingredients for dry hair?

Newsflash: there’s no need to settle for thirsty, flyaway hair – not with these natural hydrating heroes on your team

There are so many potential causes of dry hair, which is frustrating because it can be tricky to pinpoint exactly how to manage yours. Some of us are born with gloss-phobic strands, while others add to the parched party with excess heat styling, sun exposure and coloring.

For the record, you don’t need to quit doing any of those things, because we’re sure they make you feel amazing. But if you seek out the products – or, more specifically, the hair-loving ingredients they’re packed with – that strengthen, restore shine and make styling 100% more manageable, your dry strands will be transformed into super healthy, hydrated locks. Here’s what to focus on…

Dry hair hero: Argan oil

We suspect you’ve heard of this hair-and-skin-nourisher before, because good news travels fast. What makes it so effective? The high fatty acid and vitamin E content that work to reduce the damaging effects of free radicals, that’s what. Did we also mention it’s packed with antioxidants? Love Beauty and Planet’s Argan Oil & Lavender Shampoo and Conditioner is infused with hand-crushed argan oil harvested from Morocco, where it’s used by locals to boost hair gloss and protect it