When you look for shampoos, note that most products designed to hydrate dry hair will be creamy rather than clear. Layer your conditioners if you have thick, coarse hair. Use a rich conditioner in the shower, then apply a moisturizing leave-in spray. Deep moisturizing products are most helpful if you have curly, thick, or mature hair. If you have fine hair, use lighter products designed for thin hair and only moisturize the ends with conditioner.

Don’t apply serum too close to the roots of your hair or scalp; it might make your hair look too greasy. You can also add a dab of serum to dry, styled strands of hair to give it some extra luster.

If you have frizzy hair, you can rub the oil into the full length of your hair to smooth it out. Stay away from your scalp if possible—it already has naturally-made oils. If you have curly, dry hair, doing a weekly hot oil treatment can also really help.

After an hour, rinse the coconut oil out of your hair with a mild shampoo, followed by a conditioner. You can give your hair this natural DIY moisturizing treatment 1 to 2 times each week. Coconut oil works best for anyone with fine to medium-texture hair. Anyone with thick or coarse hair is better off using argan oil.

If you have deeply damaged hair—whether from heat, coloring, or something else—a hair mask can also repair a great deal of damage and improve the quality of your hair.

Banana mask: Blend 1 ripe banana with 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of olive oil and apply the mask to your wet hair and scalp. Then, rinse it off after 15-20 minutes. Pumpkin and honey mask: Mix 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of pumpkin seed oil with 2 tablespoons (30 mL) each of honey and coconut oil. Apply it to wet hair and wait 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing. Shea butter mask: Warm up the shea butter in your hands before massaging it into your hair and scalp. Let it sit for 30 to 60 minutes, then rinse it with a mild shampoo. Raw egg mask: Blend 1 raw egg with 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of olive oil. Then, rub the mixture into your hair and scalp and cover your head with a towel. Let it sit for 30 to 60 minutes before rinsing it off.

Aloe also prevents hair damage caused by the sun’s harmful rays, so this spray is great protection outdoors. Lavender stimulates hair growth—and, of course, adding it to your homemade moisturizing spray will make your hair smell great all day!

Use low, gentle heat settings whenever possible on your heat styling tools, even if they’re ionic.

Don’t brush your hair while it’s still wet, if possible. Wet hair is more delicate and tears easier than dry hair when you run a brush through it.

Be sure you completely detangle and moisturize your hair with a cream or serum before doing your hair like this.

Try a balayage if you like highlights but don’t want to dry out your hair with repeated coloring. This style focuses on highlighting the mid-lengths and ends of your hair and requires less-frequent retouches.

If you know you’ll be in the sun, spritz your hair with a leave-in hairspray with UV protection.

Some prenatal vitamins contain biotin, iron, and vitamins A and C.