I’ve been going blonde for over a decade now, and while I’ve moved on from dousing my strands in cheap lightening sprays and letting fellow teenagers bleach my roots into oblivion, peroxide has the potential to dry out your hair even when it’s being applied by a professional (shoutout to Christine Mc Inerney at Stag and Hen Hair Studio in Brooklyn!). In an effort to let my hair regain some of its natural waves and moisture levels, I’ve been opting for more subtle balayage and root melt styles as well as making nourishing hair products a regular part of my routine. My latest discovery for the latter? The Matrix Food for Soft line, which the brand kindly gifted me this summer. Keep reading to find out more about the collection and how it works on my dry, naturally wavy hair.