By Colleen McTiernan and Nicole Irving
Let’s be honest. The start of the school year is a hectic time. Between adjusting to the school day schedules and all of those extracurricular activities, sometimes we just do not have enough time in the day to dedicate to ourselves. Whether this means fewer showers or less time to groom, your hair is likely to suffer.
With these 13 products, you will be able to keep your hair clean and shiny with minimal effort, just what every momma needs to conquer the school year!
It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product
$18.52, Itsa10haircare.com
Spray this leave-in treatment on towel-dried hair to enhance the natural body of your hair and add shine.
Alterna Haircare Bamboo Beach Tousled Texture Spray
$22, Alternahaircare.com, Sephora and Ulta
Use this product texturizing spray on damp or dry hair to give your hair volume and an effortlessly wavy texture.
Alterna Haircare Bamboo Beach Balm Air Dry
$22, Alternahaircare.com, Sephora and Ulta
Apply this styling cream to towel-dried hair for frizz-free definition and a lovely shine.
L’Oreal Paris Hair Expert Extraordinary Clay Pre-Shampoo Mask
$6.99, Lorealparisusa.com and drugstores nationwide
Have oily hair? This pre-shampoo mask is designed to absorb oil and purify the scalp, leaving you with a long-lasting clean.
Garnier Fructis Style Smooth Blow-Dry
$4.29, Garnierusa.com and drugstores nationwide
Give yourself an easy, at-home blowout with this frizz-taming cream. Simply apply to your hair and blow dry!
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Zero Leave-In Smoothing Spray
$6.99, Garnierusa.com and drugstores nationwide
After shampooing and conditioning, spritz your damp hair with this smoothing spray to smooth out your hair and give it weightless movement.
Garnier Fructis Damage Eraser Liquid Strength Treatment with Protein
$6.99, Garnierusa.com and drugstores nationwide
Give your damaged hair a facelift with this daily leave-in or overnight protein treatment.
DESSANGE Professional Hair Luxury Instant Smoothing, Deep Nourishing Mask
$13.99, CVS
Use this mask after shampooing to protect your dry hair and give it a smooth texture. After four minutes, simply rinse and then use your conditioner as usual.
It’s a 10 Miracle Whipped Styling Balm
$25.73, Itsa10haircare.com
Nourish damaged hair while smoothing frizz and improving elasticity with this light styling balm.
Kerastase Paris Aura Botanica Concentre Essentiel
$58, Kerastase-usa.com
Before you hop in the shower, run this product through your hair to boost its softness and shine.
Kerastase Paris Aura Botanica Bain Micellaire
$43, Kerastase-usa.com
The 96 percent natural origin formula of this shampoo removes dirt and impurities and revitalizes dull hair.
Kerastase Paris Aura Botanica Soin Fondamental
$45, Kerastase-usa.com
This lightweight conditioner deeply nourishes your hair while helping to tame frizz.
Kerastase Paris Aura Botanica Essence D’Eclat
$43, Kerastase-usa.com
Made with jojoba, avocado, coconut and argan oils, this moisturizing mist boosts your hair’s softness and glow.