Do we regret all those shampoos, conditioners, mousses, sprays and gels?

They have gotten us through plenty of terrible haircuts and bad hair days.

But here’s where things get tricky.

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), but trendy wording and multitasking formulas make things hard to navigate.

Here’s how to avoid mistakes and product overload with the 10 smartest choices to count on now.

hair in healthier shape.

Hair care products on a wooden table

A quarter-size drop of shampoo is all you need (we all use way too much).

Hair mask

This is simply what we used to call a deep conditioner.

Now available in tubs and single-use packs, they make a weekly moisture zap a spalike treat.

Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo LOreal Paris Elvive Total Repair 5 Repairing Shampoo O G X Extra Strength Damage and Coconut Miracle Oil Shampoo

Every woman whocolorsor heat-styles her hair needs one.

Apply the mask generously to clean, wet hair and use a wide-tooth comb to distribute roots to tips.

Let it cook five or 10 minutes and then rinse.

O G X Hydrate and Repair Argan Oil of Morocco Extra Strength Conditioner Dove Nutritive Solutions Conditioner Intensive Repair Aussie Miracle Moist Conditioner Avocado and Australian Jojoba Oil Pantene Pro V Hydrating Butter Cream with Argan Oil

SheaMoisture Manuka Honey Masque Pantene Gold Series Repairing Mask Treatment Garnier Fructis Nourishing Treat 1 Minute Hair Mask with Coconut Extract