My hair has never been bleached, so for a long time I didn’t think of it really could be damaged. Then I started noticing tiny broken pieces in my brush, ends that felt rough no matter what I put on them, and tangles every time I washed. Between regular blowouts, hot tools, and the occasional color appointment, the damage had built up slowly, and my conditioner at the time wasn’t doing much to help.
Truthfully, I had been underestimating what this rarely-skipped step can do in our routine. Damaged hair tangles easily and snaps when it’s wet, and the right formula helps with both. “It’s a great choice when damaged hair needs more softness and flexibility,” says celebrity hairstylist Paul Perez. Softness is only part of it—a great conditioner for damaged hair also helps strengthen the strand and smooth the cuticle, so your hair is easier to detangle and less likely to break.
Vogue’s Favorite Conditioners for Damaged Hair
The humble conditioner has also gotten a lot smarter. The bond builders and peptides that used to be reserved for salon treatments now show up in everyday formulas, along with proteins designed to mimic your hair’s own keratin. And, better yet, some of the best ones cost less than a blowout. Ahead, a handful of conditioners that myself, hairstylists, and trichologists recommend for damaged hair.
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