hair care

noun

variants or less commonly haircare

ˈher-ˌker 

: the maintenance or improvement of the health and appearance of one's hair

Hair care for some may consist of picking up a small mirror and smoothing down a strand or two with the palm of a hand. For others it may require … a portable curling iron. Those who style their hair close to the nape of the neck may only need to add a little mousse to their crown to get it glowing again.

—Ebony

The primary duties of cosmetologists … are shampooing, cutting and styling hair. In addition, they often counsel customers on hair care …

—Jeffrey Steele

They consider haircare part of a wellness routine, not a beauty regimen.

—Shannon Sollitt

—often used before another noun

hair care products

a hair care regimen/routine

Once you notice that your hair is damaged, it's important to create a hair care strategy and remember that repairing hair breakage takes time and patience.

—Larry Stansbury

Examples of hair care in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the hair care brand grows, it is being separated from Sisley skin care in the largest stores in China, where the count includes approximately 10 Hair Rituel boutiques, plus counters in Shanghai. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Arctic Fox hair dyes have a reputation for being high-quality, long-lasting and cruelty-free, but the company sells other products related to hair care as well. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above