Are You Using the Right Shampoo and Conditioner?

LOOK FOR: A mix of hydrating ingredients such as dimethicone, coconut oil or glycerin. Also look for pure elastin protein, which is known for its strand-strengthening abilities. This combination will help you get hair with the perfect balance of moisture and flexibility.

TRY: Nexxus New York Salon Care Therapee Shampoo, nexxus.com; Humectress Conditioner, nexxus.com.

LOOK FOR: Creamy shampoos that will keep the outer cuticle smooth and frizz-free. One way to identify them: look for formulas that don't appear thin or watery, or opt for those that say 'low-sudsing' or 'no poo' which means they contain minimal surfactants (harsh chemicals that can strip hair and exacerbate frizz.)

TRY: Dove Quench Absolute Shampoo, dove.com; Quench Absolute Conditioner, dove.com.

LOOK FOR: Ingredients like magnolia extract, which not only flattens out the cuticle, but also infuses moisture and allows hair to naturally reflect more light.

TRY: Klorane Shampoo with Magnolia, kloraneusa.com; Conditioner with Magnolia, kloraneusa.com.

LOOK FOR: Formulas that fully cleanse hair to ensure that hair doesn't fall flat. Also look for ingredients that are known to help increase the diameter of each strand like glycerin or collagen.

TRY: Nexxus New York Salon Care Diametress Volumizing Shampoo, nexxus.com; Diametress Volumizing Conditioner, nexxus.com.

LOOK FOR: Heavy duty hydrators that help to keep coarse strands smooth and moisturized, but also retain their movement. Scan the label for amino acids, which mimic hair's cuticle layer, as well as natural softeners such as sunflower extract and jojoba.

TRY: Oribe Shampoo for Moisture & Control, oribe.com; Conditioner for Moisture & Control, oribe.com.

LOOK FOR: Ingredients like jujube bark, rosemary or peppermint extracts that help curb excess sebum production. Opt for volume-boosting conditioners to help keep hair lifted at the root, and always start application about one inch away from your roots and down.

TRY: Christophe Robin Purifying Shampoo, sephora.com; Volumizing Conditioner, sephora.com.

LOOK FOR: Products enriched with natural oils like babassu, marula and macadamia. These are known to help keep humidity from the air out of hair, while also keeping moisture in, resulting in smooth strands and superior frizz fighting.

TRY: Nexxus New York Salon Care Oil Infinite Shampoo,nexxus.com; Oil Infinite Conditioner,

LOOK FOR: Amino acids and moisture-rich essential extracts, such as orchid flower and caviar extract, that restore hair's hydration and flexibility. Formulas with natural oils like baobab seed, coconut or argan oil are also a solid choice.

TRY: Kevin Murphy Young Again Wash, kevinmurphy.com; Young Again Rinse, kevinmurphy.com.

LOOK FOR: Hydrating formulas to help strengthen and repair processed strands. For blondes who want to avoid turning brassy, be sure to use a shampoo and conditioner combination specifically designed for color-treated hair (they're more gentle and won't strip strands). Also use formulas with a purple tint, which will help counteract any brassy tone that may develop over time.

TRY: Tigi Bed Head Dumb Blonde Shampoo, bedhead.com; Dumb Blonde Conditioner, bedhead.com.

LOOK FOR: Ingredients know for their fortifying properties like elastin protein, biotin or keratin. These nourishing formulas simultaneously soften dry, brittle strands with ultra-moisturizers such as dimethicone.

TRY: Nexxus New York Salon Care Emergencée Shampoo, nexxus.com; Emergencée Conditioner, nexxus.com.