First, don’t rough your hair up with a regular towel; this can cause frizz and lead to damage. Instead, use a microfiber towel and gently squeeze out extra moisture. All hair types should be diligent about using a leave-in hair detangler after towel-drying and before heat styling to help prevent hair from becoming dry and damaged and to protect it from UV and heat.

For extra nourishment and moisture, try a weekly hair mask after washing your hair in place of your regular conditioner. Look for a product that you can leave on for 10 luxurious minutes (or longer) and rinse. To help prevent breakage, use a wide-tooth comb, especially if you have fine hair. For brushes, try boar bristles to smooth and polish, paired with nylon bristles to detangle. Be sure to also use high-quality shampoo and conditioner, plus styling products formulated to best support your hair type.

If your hair has a very fine texture, you want to use products that won’t weigh your hair down. If you have thicker or coarser strands, you need products that keep moisture in. Work with waves or curls by finding a curl-enhancing styling cream. This kind of product can help define curls and waves while keeping your hair hydrated. A high-performing product will excel at keeping frizz under control.

Don’t shy away from using hair spray that delivers the hold you desire without the crunch. You can achieve a soft, medium, or strong hold with the twist of the nozzle on a great hairspray. If you have fine hair and want weightless volume and enhanced texture, try applying a volumizing spray to damp, towel dried hair before heat styling.

To best preserve your hair color, it’s important to keep your hair nourished, hydrated, and protected from the sun and heat styling tools. From leave-in conditioner to styling and finishing products with UV and heat protection, you can prolong the life of color-treated hair with professional hair care products. Look into a quality argan oil that’s light enough to use on all types of hair, even fine hair. The best can provide weightless moisture and instant shine.

You should also always have shampoo and conditioner that are appropriate for color-treated hair. There’s nothing worse than not taking care of your color in between salon visits. If you have blonde locks, be sure to use a weekly purple shampoo to tone and a no-tone daily purple shampoo and purple conditioner in between. Vitamins and proteins in color-protecting products are essential for the health of your hair too.