Honey-Infused Hair Products That Will Transform Your Hair-Care Routine

Honey has generated quite a buzz in the skincare industry for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties. But the perks of this all-natural golden goo don’t stop at skincare — it’s just as beneficial for your hair, too. With World Bee Day coming up later this month on May 20, there’s no better time to learn about what honey can do for your hair. 

“Because honey has emollient, humectant and strengthening benefits, it can comfort the scalp, as well as hydrate, strengthen and boost hair shine,” says Millie Morales, the consulting celebrity hairstylist for Garnier. 

While these properties make it especially great for those with dry, brittle hair, Morales says that anyone can benefit from incorporating honey into their hair-care routine, regardless of hair type or texture. “It can strengthen the hair follicle, helping with hair breakage.” Plus, for those with kinky, curly hair, the emollient properties can smooth and lock in moisture for more defined curls, she says. 

So whether you want to moisturize, strengthen or smooth your hair (or all three!), honey may be the star ingredient your hair-care routine is missing. Since slathering raw honey onto your strands can get messy, try some of these game-changing honey-infused products below instead.

Our Favorite Honey-Infused Hair Products

Garnier Whole Blends Hair Honey Repairing Serum

Do you struggle with split ends? Try the Garnier Whole Blends Hair Honey Repairing Serum, a leave-in treatment that visibly reduces split ends, smooths hair and prevents breakage. Enriched with acacia honey, the product looks like honey, but with none of the stickiness or mess. It also doubles as a heat protectant, so you can style your hair how you want — stress-free.

Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk Curl Defining Butter

Keep your natural curls defined, soft and frizz-free with the help of this nourishing butter. Honey, agave nectar, avocado oil and rich oils work together to moisturize every type of kink and coil for long-lasting hydration.

Kiehl’s Rice and Wheat Volumizing Shampoo

Say goodbye to flat, lifeless strands once you use this lightweight volumizing shampoo. Rice bran oil and hydrolyzed rice protein improve body and volume in thinning hair while the honey in the formula locks in moisture to keep it soft and shiny.

Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo

Sustainably-sourced honey and beeswax are the key to the nourishing powers of this repairing shampoo. Pair it with the serum and the Honey Treasures Repairing Conditioner and you can say goodbye to split ends. Not to mention you’ll fall in love with the deliciously sweet honey fragrance. 

Matrix A Curl Can Dream Light Hold Gel

You won’t have to dream of defined, bouncy curls when using this unique gel. Infused with manuka honey extract, the featherweight formula keeps curls sleek and defined without flaking or feeling crunchy.

Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner

Strengthen, smooth, detangle and hydrate your hair in just one step with this multipurpose leave-in treatment. Spritz the lightweight formula on damp hair to nourish and repair, or use it in between washes as a heat protectant before styling.

RUSK Puremix Wild Honey Repairing Shampoo & Conditioner

Restore even the driest hair with this repairing shampoo and conditioner duo. Both products work overtime to moisturize, soften and soothe the hair so it feels refreshed and looks shiny and healthy.