Best for Oily Scalps: Dessange Purifying Clay Balancing Pre-Shampoo Mask, $11.99, available at Target: This clay mask removes excess sebum on your scalp to beat Greasy Summer Head. It’s a tad goopy, which means spreading it around on your roots with the included brush takes a little finessing. So give it a couple of tries before you judge the results.
Best for Color-treated Hair: Christophe Robin Moisturizing Hair Oil with Lavender, $47, available at Sephora: When left on one hour to overnight, this serum, a 97.7 percent natural mix of lavender, wheat germ and palm oils, restores the hair’s natural lipid film. It was specifically created not to alter dye pigments, so no worries about brassiness here. In fact, it will actually help your locks hold on to color longer, thanks to its rich protective emollients.
Best for Coarse Hair: Alterna Haircare Moisture Intense Caviar Oil Crème Pre-Shampoo Treatment, $30, available at Sephora: The big headliner here is Abyssinian oil, picked because it has a very small molecular structure, therefore it creates a weightless barrier around the hair that seals in hydration. If you find your hair particularly dry and unruly, it’s pretty much a game-changer.
