Blame it on the water, blame it on the sun, blame it on products, but no matter how hard we try, it’s nigh-on impossible to get salon-standard locks when you’re tackling it yourself.

And finding the right products for you is beyond confusing.

With rows upon rows of supermarket shelves, or endorsement after endorsement of questionable influencer reviews, it’s impossible to know which to choose.

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So let us do the hard work for you. Here are 5 options that will give your hair LIFE

5. For the king of dry shampoo – seek out Balmain Hair Dry Shampoo

When the French luxury fashion house made a move into hair care, there was a question mark over whether it could deal out similar quality products. But Balmain delivered and then some, with the dry shampoo becoming the must-have handbag essential of 2018.

AED147 for 300ml – get it on Namshi here

For a less pricey alternative: hit the supermarket for Garnier Fructis Dry Shampoo. Perfect for dry flat hair, this does the job for a quarter of the price (although Balmain kills it with the smell) Get it on Amazon here

4. At home hair mask – go for the reasonably priced Trevor Sorbie Smooth & Hydrate Nourishing Mask

Hair stylists will recommend an at home hair mask at least once a week, and it’s a routine your hair will thank you for. Look out for this Trevor Sorbie mask at leading pharmacies Burjeel, BinSina and Boots, the formula includes anti-humidity ingredients which we are ALL ABOUT.

How much? AED64

3. For a salon treatment – choose Oribe

Oribe has landed at Tips & Toes which means you’re an appointment away from a seriously hydrated new ‘do.

Inject a bit of oomph into your hair with the Oribe experience, a five-step hair overhaul that includes a Shampoo and Masque, followed by a sumptuous 10-minute head massage and rinse – the experience is then finished off with a bouncy blow dry.

Where? ‘Luxury Spa’ Tips and Toes branches

How much? Starts from AED200

2. For a boost of hydration for coloured locks go for the salon’s fave Olaplex

Go for the in-salon boost or take-home treatment with Olaplex, the brand burst onto the scene and promises to prevent damage and repair hair.

With oodles of happy clients, there’s reason this product is a favourite on many bathrooms shelves and actually worth the price-tag.

Get Olaplex shampoos, conditioners and treatments on Revolve here starting from AED102

Head to Essentials salon, Al Wasl for a Keraplex treatment – an Olaplex Keratin combo from AED1,050.

1. Install a filter in your shower

Some filters promise to remove up to 99% chlorine from shower water, preventing hair loss and skin allergies.

If you’ve noticed your hair losing its natural oomph, simply installing a water filter and purifier could make all the difference.

Available in good supermarkets, or try this AED349 option from Sprii.com