They say the grass is always greener on the other side. So, when people blessed with thick hair complain about managing their mega manes, it can come across as ungrateful to the finer-haired beauty lovers. Alas, thick hair is no walk in the park. Sure, most hairstyles will maintain hold, volume is never an issue and you can get away with not washing your hair for days on end but what you don’t see is hair that takes 24 hours to dry and frizz that is unmanageable at the best of times.

So, if you are blessed (and stressed) to be a thick-haired person, then this story is for you. Here, we roundup the 13 best hair products to help manage thick strands. From shampoos to treatments, oils and styling products, we have it all.

Oribe Shampoo & Conditioner For Moisture And Control

Sometimes we all need a little helping hand when it comes to keeping our thick hair under control. Enter: Oribe’s Shampoo & Conditioner For Moisture And Control. Formulated to instantly moisturise, de-volumise and smooth your hair, this duo also protects against UV damage and is safe to use on colour and keratin-treated hair.

Eleven Australia Smooth Me Now Shampoo & Conditioner

An Australian-made and cruelty-free duo that will tame the most temperamental of hair, the Eleven Australia Smooth Me Now Shampoo & Conditioner are perfect for thick hair that is on the damaged side. Working to smooth and hydrate, these products are perfect for the low-maintenance beauty lover.

Ouai Thick Hair Shampoo & Conditioner

She’s the woman behind Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber’s perfect hair, so you know Jen Atkin’s products are going to be good. The Ouai Thick Hair Shampoo and Conditioner are no exceptions. Rich, moisturising formulas that work to strengthen and calm thick hair with keratin, marshmallow root, shea butter and avocado oil, this hardworking duo will have you looking supermodel-esque in no time.

Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Hair Mask

The thick hair girlies know that without a really good hair mask, silky, manageable locks are almost impossible. So, why not opt for the Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Hair Mask? Formulated with rosehip oil, B vitamins and algae extract, this antioxidant-rich formula fortifies, nourishes and protects thick hair in one fell swoop.

Mr Smith Serum

Sure, thick hair does require some heavy-handed loving. However, that doesn’t mean we want it to feel weighed down. The Mr Smith Serum is the perfect product to deliver results without feeling heavy in the hair. Combining the power of argan, hempseed, acai and jojoba berry oils, this serum provides heat protection and repairs the hair for strands that will never misbehave.

Sunday Riley Clean Rinse Clarifying Scalp Serum

With a wardrobe of taming hair products comes the need for a heavy duty clarifying serum to keep your scalp in check. Formulated with glycolic acid, salicylic acid and niacinamide, the Sunday Riley Clean Rinse Clarifying Scalp Serum is the perfect product to keep your hair super clean and clear. The micellar-based formula effortlessly lifts away dirt and is perfect for weekly application.

Philip B Weightless Conditioning Water

Sometimes, you don’t have time to apply 100 different hair products to keep your thick hair looking fresh. So, if you’re going to choose just one product to try, make it the Philip B Weightless Conditioning Water. Suitable for use on dry or wet hair, this leave-in conditioner will provide thick hair with much-needed moisture and ensure the hair stays looking glossy and hydrated in-between washes.

Kerastase Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil

It’s a cult product for a reason: it works wonders. The Kerastase Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil is ideal if you have thick hair as it is overflowing with ultra-nourishing ingredients. Whether you use it as a pre-shampoo treatment, a heat protectant or a leave-in conditioner, one thing is certain: this oil will tame unruly locks and keep your hair looking spick and span.

Christophe Robin Night Recovery Monoi Oil with White Lotus Flower

We spend hundreds of dollars on skincare products that work while we sleep, so why not do the same with hair care? Christophe Robin’s Night Recovery Monoi Oil with White Lotus Flower is a luxurious oil treatment for those with coarse, brittle or super-thick hair. Working to nourish and repair the hair from the inside out, this overnight treatment will do all the hard work while you get your beauty rest.

Virtue Healing Oil

Add the most luxurious, glossy shine to your hair with Virtue’s Healing Oil. Formulated with Virtue’s first-of-its-king Alpha Keratin 60ku protein, the formula repairs, strengthens and protects with a silky formula that won’t weigh the hair down. It is also perfect for adding to the lengths and end post-styling for a finishing shine.

ColourWOW DreamCoat Supernatural Spray

It’s one of JLo’s favourite hair products, so we think it’s safe to say that the ColourWOW DreamCoat Supernatural Spray is a famed hair product for good reason. Working to protect the hair against humidity and frizz, the spray also provides a high-shine finish that lasts up to three washes. Now all you need is a wind machine!

NAK Hair ORI Lab Gloss Serum

Where a hydrating serum meets a nourishing oil, the NAK Hair ORI Lab Gloss Serum is a hybrid product for a great hair day. Formulated with camellia and marula oils, as well as vitamin E, the serum is both extremely hydrating and yet lightweight, to keep thick hair looking and feeling it’s best without any sticky residue.

ghd Perfect Ending Hairspray

To keep your intricate hairstyles in place, the ghd Perfect Ending Hairspray is unmatched. A flexible hairspray that provides long-lasting hold (without the crunch), this product is also humidity-resistant and fast-drying. Need we say more?