We know to condition, protect against heat and reach for a leave-in when hair needs help. But a few smart upgrades to those familiar steps can make a noticeable difference in keeping hair strong, smooth and healthy.

1. Revamp Your Wash Routine

Not all shampoos and conditioners are created equal. Beyond cleansing and conditioning, the formulas you choose play a vital role in how well your hair stands up to everyday damage. So, what should you look for? Amino acids are a good place to start.

As the building blocks of keratin, amino acids help support the strength and elasticity of hair while helping it hold onto essential moisture. Brazilian Blowout Anti-Frizz Shampoo + Conditioner are a great option here: both are formulated with an exclusive amino acid complex to help strengthen and replenish hydration while keeping dryness and frizz in check.

2. Shorten Your Blow-Dry

You already know that heat protectant is a must when you blow-dry, but there is another easy way to limit heat exposure: spend less time drying your hair in the first place.

That makes a formula that can speed things up especially useful. Brazilian Blowout Flash Blowout protects against heat while cutting blow-dry time by 50%, which helps in reducing stress that can lead to breakage. Layer their Frizz Shield onto strands before drying to keep hair sleek, smooth and frizz-proof for up to five washes, which can mean fewer reasons to reach for styling tools again between washes.

3. Ask More Of Your Leave-In

It is easy to judge a leave-in by how soft your hair feels after you use it. But if damage is the concern, look for leave-in repair that does more than improve what you see on the surface.

Brazilian Blowout Glass Hair Instant Damage Repair Leave-In is one we are reaching for because the results are instantly noticeable, cumulative and easy to use. Its bioidentical peptides deliver internal repair, while a Multi-Acid Moisture System and gloss-enhancing bio-polymers get to work on the surface, smoothing and sealing the cuticle. So you are not just left with hair that has a mirror shine and looks healthier; it is less prone to frizz, too.