33 Products That Can Restore Dry, Frizzy, and Damaged Hair

Eden BodyWorks is a Black woman-owned company founded in 2004, specializing in natural products that nourish, restore, and maintain hair. Customers with 2c–4c hair report it works well for them!

Highlighted review: "This curl defining cream is amazing and a must-have for me. I have 4a, high-density, low-porosity, coarse hair. It gives my hair incredible definition and moisture. I find it works best with the LCO method. I dampen my hair, apply this cream, then add some apricot or sweet almond oil. It doesn't mix well with other brands or products, but that's fine because you don’t need anything else. I highly recommend it over other curl-defining creams." —Crh

Available on Amazon or Eden Bodyworks for $11.99.

Positive reviews: "I have dry 3a/3b hair, and after using this for the past three weeks with my heated hair spa, my hair has never been more hydrated. I typically leave it on for 20 minutes and use it at least once a week." —Hojiwan

"I have 4c hair, thick strands with medium density and a dry scalp. First off, the slip this treatment gives is amazing. The tangles practically melt away. That’s enough to make this mask top-notch, but the moisture, shine, and bounce my hair gets afterward is exceptional. I don't usually define my coils, but I notice my hair consistently has a juicy, bouncy look, and the strands' integrity and 'recoil' are stronger. This product keeps my hair pliable, resilient, and moisturized for days after washing. It's in a class of its own!" —NaanaEsi

Available on Amazon or Sephora for $15+ (two sizes available).

Highly recommended reviews: "The only real solution for split ends is to trim them, but if you're someone who frequently uses chemical treatments, this product will be your ally. While it won't replace a haircut, it helps to minimize breakage!" —myvenusintaurus

"This product has made my hair look healthier. The first improvement I noticed was how it tamed my frizz and smoothed it out. Over time, it has also helped reduce the appearance of damaged ends. Totally worth trying!" —BellaLilliana

Available at Amazon or Sephora for $30.

Highly recommended reviews: "At first, I wasn't sure if this product would work well on my thick, 4b/c hair, but it exceeded my expectations. It's not overly thick, but just enough to instantly soften and hydrate my hair. A great product!" —Misse415

"This is an excellent hydrating leave-in conditioner. I have thin, fine hair, and I was concerned this would be too heavy for it, but it turned out to be perfect! I use it as the third step after my shower. Absolutely wonderful. I’ll definitely repurchase." —BluePine

Available at Sephora for $24.

Promising review: "I'm truly amazed by the results of my hair after using the RevAir. I've always struggled with severe shrinkage and could never figure out how to stretch my hair after doing a twist. This device is a game-changer; it not only stretched my hair but also made my twist-out look incredible!" —Marquet S.

Available at Amazon or RevAir for $399.

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Here's more from my colleague Elizabeth Lilly:

"I have a very thick head of naturally curly hair and have put it through just about everything, including all kinds of hot tools, at-home dye kits, various shampoos and conditioners, pretty much every dry shampoo and hair oil out there, and just about anything else for a story for you, dear readers. A lot of products have either flat out failed, been meh enough that I wouldn't recommend, or been fantastic but too expensive to feel good recommending. Essentially, a lot of stuff ends up in the trash or passed to my (thankful) friends when it doesn't work for me. But THIS STUFF. This has become my go-to for spraying on wet hair before blow drying. Normally, I'd use a heat protector and an oil treatment or leave-in conditioner before blow drying. But this 10-in-1 treatment takes the crown! Most of the time, when I use it, I don't even need to follow up with hair oil (and I've been doing that as an essential step for years). It's that good! Here, I have freshly blow-dried hair using this Amika blow dryer brush. The brush is great by itself, but this spray treatment has doubled its effectiveness. My hair is softer, shinier, healthier, and it stays looking great for days — especially because I wash my hair about every four days. Time to unload the extra hair products to my friends."

Promising review: "I love this. I'm lazy with very long, thin hair. This is EVERYTHING. I spray and go. I always air dry, and this is fantastic. It smooths and enhances shine. ❤" —Michelle S.

Get it from Mane Club for $10 or Amazon for $9.95.

Promising review: "This is incredible! I’ve spent my whole life searching for a product that can turn my fine (but thick) barely 2a hair into curls, beachy waves, or at least add some volume. I’ve tried every sea salt and wave spray, and this foam is the ONLY one that’s actually worked for my hair. And it’s fantastic! My hair has so much volume and waves! I’m almost getting curls! And they last until my next wash — even if it’s a few days later!" —sarahlibb

Get it from Sephora or Amazon for $28.

Here’s what Mytour shopping editor Kayla Boyd has to say, who is pictured above!:

"Bread Beauty Supply is an Australia-based, woman-owned brand founded by Maeva Heim in 2020. This product works best for hair types 3a–4c. I started using Bread products recently and I truly love how lightweight and easy they are to use. My mixed-textured hair, often dyed and prone to dryness, felt so much softer and better after using this deep conditioner. Plus, it smells AMAZING. It’s definitely one of my favorite wash day products now."

Promising review: "Amazing product! Fantastic! I love that the conditioner is larger than the shampoo since I tend to go through conditioner quickly. This size ensures I get more use, and it’s so effective that you don’t need to use a lot. The texture is marshmallow-y, and it smells wonderful (like Froot Loops?). The scent isn’t overwhelming, and it lingers just right." —Irina G.

Get it from Bread Beauty Supply for $28.

Promising review: "I was thrilled when Crown Affair launched at Sephora, as I swear by their hair products. I've been using this all week and I’m IN LOVE!! My hair feels incredibly soft and fluffy, with smooth individual strands, yet my hair still has volume? I can’t even describe it, but it's the first product that hasn’t made my fine, wavy hair feel heavy." —Loislane17

Get it from Sephora for $48.

Oyin Handmade is a family-owned, woman-run business crafting hydrating products with food-grade ingredients specifically for natural hair care.

Promising review: "I love this product. I decided to try it after seeing its high ratings within the natural hair community, and I’m so glad I did. I have mixed-texture 4b/4c hair. This is the only moisturizer that doesn’t weigh my hair down or leave an oily residue or build-up. Plus, it smells amazing!" —Tanysha Carter

Available on Oyin Handmade via Amazon for $13.29.

Promising review: "This is my go-to hair product. I have fine 2C hair, and it's quite thick. Just a small amount of this makes my hair look, smell, and feel fantastic. If I twist it slightly while air-drying, my hair ends up looking like I spent hours curling it. I'm amazed that such minimal effort produces such stunning results." —MeISFS

Available from Ulta or Sephora for $31.

Promising review: "This is the product I’ve been looking for! My hair is fine with loose curls that tend to form ringlets at the ends. Before, I had to use several different products and a diffuser, but now I just use this and I get defined, bouncy curls that don’t frizz or droop. I also love that I can touch up my dry hair by mixing it with some leave-in conditioner. The scent is a bit grassy, but it fades quickly. It has simplified my routine and works better than any other product I’ve tried at any price." —Lolajean

Available from Odele or Target for $11.99.

The Fro Experts is a natural haircare brand from Georgia, owned by Black women, catering to all type 3 and 4 hair textures. Available on Etsy.

Psst — this product is designed to replace water as a curl refresher, but according to the brand, it can also be used as the “liquid” component in the LOC method, right after conditioning during a wash ‘n’ go, or as a detangler.

Promising review: "OMG, and AMEN! I have true 4c hair, and I’ve never encountered a 100% natural/organic hair product before. I’m beyond impressed with this being my first, and I’m also so happy with how it works for my 2-year-old daughter’s hair. This product does EVERYTHING it claims!" —Rosanna Quinones

Available from The Fro Experts on Etsy for $22.

Girl + Hair is a woman-owned small business dedicated to creating products designed specifically for curly and coily hair, especially for those wearing potentially hair-damaging protective styles.

Promising review: “I’ve been using Girl + Hair for years. I have an extremely dry scalp, like, really dry, and this product is amazing for when I have braids. It helps soothe my scalp when my braids are fresh and it’s so simple to apply. Unlike other scalp oils, it’s not too runny. My hair felt so soft, and I was able to retain length when I took my braids out after using this product.” —Danielle

Get it from Girl + Hair on Amazon for $15.29.

Promising review: "This product works wonders. It detangles, revives your waves or curls, and doubles as a great setting spray for curling or rolling your hair. It’s perfect for freshening up after dry shampoo, leaving your hair bouncy and smelling fantastic. It even helps set curls with a blow dryer. Its versatility is incredible. It's been a game changer for styling my 4-year-old's hair, too! I can't wait to explore more of Kristin Ess's products. You won’t regret adding this one to your cart." —Ulta Reviewer

Get it from Ulta for $11.

Here's Mytourer Elizabeth Lilly's stamp of approval:

"I discovered this product through some colleagues’ Instagram stories, and after testing just about every hair oil, I can confirm this one’s the real deal. It’s perfect for finishing your look after using heat tools like a curling iron or straightener, or to calm hair after blow-drying. It's also great for prepping hair before air-drying. I always make sure I have a bottle in my medicine cabinet!"

Promising review: "Verb is absolutely KILLING the game. Omg, I’m genuinely so happy with this purchase. I'm Filipino, and we tend to have thick, coarse hair. Unfortunately, I struggle with crazy frizz, but this product has helped get rid of it. It definitely works!!!" —Avavalentinn

Get it from Amazon or Sephora for $20.

Promising review: "I have thick, dry, and frizzy hair. When I let it air dry without any product, it becomes excessively puffy, and the texture feels rough. When I found out that this product smooths frizz, softens hair, and adds shine, I was thrilled! It lived up to my expectations! It has a subtle fragrance that’s not too overwhelming and a creamy consistency. It tamed the frizz and brought life back to my hair. The moringa oil provided a beautiful shine. My hair — after fully drying — looked polished and naturally styled!" —yessystruth

Available at Sephora for $26.

I’ve been using this, along with Eva NYC’s Lazy Jane Conditioner and Salt-Free Wave Spray, and they’ve totally transformed my hair! Most days, my hair can't decide if it wants to be straight, wavy, or even a bit curly. Since I work from home, I don’t bother with blow-drying, straightening, or curling it — I just let it do its thing. This trio gives my hair body, boosts its texture, prevents frizz, and makes it way easier to manage!

Promising review: "It smells AMAZING! It’s definitely given my hair the body I was looking for. It feels light and clean with my thin hair. It gives it the volume I need, and I think it’s my favorite shampoo so far." —Linzy B.

Get it from Eva NYC for $11 or from Target for $12.99.

Here’s a bit more from my BF Shopping colleague Melanie Aman:

"I bleach my dark brown-black Asian hair blonde every six to eight weeks, so when I first heard stylists at my salon raving about K18, I was immediately intrigued. And it turns out, the rest of the world loves it too, because it was sold out at Sephora the first time I tried to purchase it. I eventually managed to grab a tiny tester on Amazon and was absolutely amazed at how much softer my hair became. Seriously. I spent the whole day running my fingers through my hair, and even my boyfriend agreed that my hair was noticeably silkier.

Olaplex used to be my go-to before I tried K18, and I still stand by it, but I love that K18 is a leave-in treatment rather than an in-shower mask. Having to wait 10 minutes for Olaplex to work felt like an eternity, especially on days when I wasn’t taking a full shower (you know, the kind where you exfoliate and shave). With K18, you let it sit for just four minutes after your shower to activate, and then you can style your hair (or simply let it air dry, like I do).

I've found that my hair is softest the next day, so don’t be discouraged if your hair looks or feels the same right after using it. One final note: it is quite pricey, but a little goes a long way. The 5-mL tube I purchased has lasted about five washes, and eventually K18 can become a maintenance product, so you won’t need to use it every time you wash your hair."

Get it from Amazon or Sephora for $29+ (available in two sizes).

Promising reviews: "As I've gotten older, my hair has become curlier (don't ask how!), and I’ve tried plenty of curl products. Some have worked, while others... not so much. But I absolutely love this leave-in curl cream because it enhances my 2c/3a curls, exactly what I was hoping for! It’s super easy to apply in the shower, doesn’t need a lot of product, and never leaves my hair crunchy, oily, or flaky." —Aura

"I lost track of this product for two days and had to use my old stuff again, but once I got back to it, I realized just how much of a game changer it is! I will NEVER go back to anything else. I don't even need gel anymore. This hydrates and defines my curls like no other product! My curls are healthy, shiny, bouncy, and best of all…ZERO FRIZZ. It's definitely worth the price. You need to get it, get it, get it!" —Mary

Get it from Ulta for $27 or Amazon for $26.99. 

Breezy Tee is a Black woman–owned business based in Portugal, offering a variety of hair products made from T-shirt fabric, linen, satin, and silk designed to minimize frizz and reduce hair breakage. You can also shop directly on the Breezy Tee website.

Promising review: "I absolutely love this towel! I've already noticed my hair dries faster, and there's less frizz! I’m hopeful it will help prevent split ends too! Definitely plan on ordering more." —Emily

Get it from Breezy Tee on Etsy for $22+ (originally $27.50+; also available in packs of two and various colors here).