When it comes to repairing dry, damaged hair, no one knows best quite like the celebrity stylists who prep stars for the red carpet day in and out. These trusted experts rely on top-tier treatments to restore moisture, strength, and shine, ensuring their A-list clients’ locks stay photo-ready, no matter the weather or level of styling stress.
From deeply hydrating masks to bond-building serums, we’ve rounded up their go-to products for transforming weak hair into its best, most vibrant state. These high-performance formulas are packed with nourishing ingredients like restorative oils, reparative proteins, and moisture-locking botanicals, all designed to deliver professional-grade results at home.
Peruse their picks, then get ready to add them to your top shelf for better hair days ahead.
The Best Hydrating Products for Dry Hair
IGK Thirsty Girl Coconut Milk Leave-In Conditioner, $34
Winter hates to see a leave-in treatment coming—especially one powered by pure coconut milk for extra smooth strands. Celebrity stylist and IGK Hair co-founder Franck Izquierdo says this conditioner is an excellent choice for anyone dealing with frizz and split ends since it locks in moisture and helps define natural texture. Another bonus? Thirsty Girl contains hyaluronic acid technology to form a protective barrier between your mane and extra-drying heat tools.
R+Co BLEU Sleep Masque Night Repair Serum, $120
For those nights when your hair craves some extra TLC, A-list stylist and R+Co Collective Member Ashley Streicher swears by this sleep-masque serum, calling it a total game-changer. “It’s infused with green caviar—algae packed with vitamins, minerals, and trace elements—that works overnight to deeply nourish, strengthen, and revitalize your hair. By morning, your strands will be smoother, shinier, and healthier,” she explains.
A favorite of Florence Pugh and Jessica Biel’s stylist, Adir Abergel, Virtue’s mighty elixir is formulated with Tahitian gardenia extract and keratin proteins to repair and strengthen damaged hair from the inside out. A little goes a long way, he notes, especially for adding shine and hydration to super-parched ends.
“This shampoo is really for all hair types that experience any level of dryness,” says celebrity extensionist Priscilla Valles. “It’s created to replenish the driest, thirstiest hair with rare Amazonian oils and natural protein-bonding sugars that drive hydration.” Plus, Rahua’s rainforest-inspired scent will make your shower smell like a tropical vacation, thanks to passion fruit and mango.
Rita Hazan Two-Step Weekly Remedy Cream Kit, $40
Developed by Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez’s colorist, Rita Hazan, this two-in-one kit is designed to hydrate and revive color-treated hair. “The first step opens the hair cuticles to allow for maximum absorption, while the second step seals in essential nutrients for lasting nourishment,” she explains. The result is soft, manageable hair that stays frizz-free for up to 24 hours—and feels dreamy to the touch.
Olaplex No. 9 Bond Protector Frizz Reduction & Heat Protectant Hair Serum, $30
Olaplex wrote the book when it comes to keeping hair happy and healthy. A favorite of celebrities and glam gurus, their bond-building technology shields hair from pollutants, detangles effortlessly and transforms even the most damaged tresses into baby-soft silk stands. The best part? Their lightweight, leave-in styling serum is perfect for all hair types and textures—whether fine, thick, curly, or wavy.
Kérastase Nutritive Hydrating Split Ends Serum for Dry Hair, $48
Kérastase may have skyrocketed to cult status thanks to its viral Thermique hair milk moment on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, but don’t overlook their hairdresser-approved split-end solution. This powerhouse serum is a must-have, reversing frayed fringe with a potent mix of vitamins and plant-based proteins, all wrapped up in one silky formula. Ideal for targeting split ends or applying all over when your hair feels like it’s on the brink of breakage, this miracle worker offers repair in more ways than one.