Throw out the flat iron. I found that I really did need to (literally) throw out the flat iron out because I was addicted, haha. (It looked like straw if I didn’t use it, which yes, only perpetuated the problem.) The good news is that once I started using the Rescue Shots, I really didn’t need it anymore because my hair looked (and felt) so much healthier. It’s now more important than ever that we use regular restorative treatments to help repair this everyday damage1. Rescue shots in ampoule format are fast becoming a major haircare category in their own right, so what are they, exactly? Keep reading to learn all about the handy hair treatment you need in your life.

This post is sponsored by Pantene. I’m a diehard fan, and all passionate expressions of love are real. As always, thank you so, so much for supporting the partnerships that keep Kelly in the City up and running! And if that doesn’t convince you to at least give it a shot (see what I did there?), then you’re seriously missing out. Heat styling, bleaching, colouring, sun exposure – when you take a look at our everyday hair habits it’s really no wonder that a lot of us have been left with damaged hair that needs some serious looking after. And when we’re on holiday, sun, sea and swimming pool time also add to those dryness levels, making damage repair all the more important during the summer (or whenever you choose to have your hot holidays).Pantene Gold Series for afro hair, all with argan oil, includes curly hair products: Pantene Gold Series Shampoo and Conditioner for dry, damaged hair. Range includes Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner, Butter Cream Leave-in Hair Conditioner, Hair Mask for dry damaged hair, Curl Defining Pudding Curl Cream and Hydrating Hair Oil and HairSerum. Use a moisturizing conditioner. As I mentioned, I’m a huge fan of the Miracle Rescue Deep Conditioning Treatment as well as the Miracle Rescue Moisture Mix-In. (Just mix it in to whatever conditioner you normally use when you need extra moisture!) The brand also carries a ton of sulfate-free shampoos, which have been awesome for my hair. Pantene believes in the Power of Hair. A great hair day, no matter what that looks like, can make women feel stronger and more powerful; scientifically proven in a recent study with Yale University. With hair products for every hair type, Pantene is on a mission to bring great hair days to every woman.

I cut my hair shortly thereafter because #parenthood—but this shows the difference!) How to restore dry, brittle and over-processed hair Use a hydrating detangling spray to prevent breakage. I love the “Miracle Rescue Multitasking 10 in 1” Spray. It repairs damage, moisturized, detangles, strengthens against breakage, protects color, protects against heat, tames frizz, softens, smooths, and improves shine. Use a clarifying shampoo every couple of weeks. Try Pantene’s “Pure, Clean and Clarify” shampoo. It helps prevent buildup from product and environmental factors. :) When they arrived, I shoved them in my medicine cabinet and then forgot about them for a long time. I rediscovered them months later when on a KonMari clean-out spree… and tossed them in the shower so I’d remember to actually try them.I'm a busy person. I don't say this to brag about having such a full schedule — in fact, I wish I had more free time. However, I also wish I had healthier hair, which is why I'm always looking for ways to combat the heat damage that occurs from blow-drying my curls with the diffuser and using a curling iron on the fussiest parts of my hair that just won't cooperate. During Allure's Best of Beauty testing, I had the privilege of trying out about a thousand (OK, that might be a slight over-estimation, but only slight) hair treatments, and some of them assume I have the time to luxuriate in the shower or bath much longer than I do. But not the Pantene Intense Rescue Shots. These babies do the work they need to do in just one minute — and who doesn't have one minute?