Stronger, Beautiful Hair with the Many Pantene Hair Care Collections {#PanteneProtect}

This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Pantene but all ideas and opinions expressed are honest and my own.

When my children were young, the important milestones were the classics: saying their first words, taking their first steps, becoming potty trained, learning to read, etc.

But now that they have passed the majority of the ones that people would commonly think of, I've noticed that there are smaller milestones along the way that have made their own important changes in my life. Getting their own breakfast in the morning, packing their own lunches for school, showering completely on their own, and more.

When it comes to the latter, there are times that I wistfully think back to our bathtime rituals... but then I realize how much more convenient it is for me to only have to hand them shampoo, conditioner and soap and know that they will take care of the rest (and I don't have to spend the time or end up getting splashed).

And when it comes to what brand of shampoo and conditioner, I know that I can always count on the one that has been known worldwide for decades for leaving generations of hair feeling healthy, clean and soft, Pantene.

Debuting as a premium hair care line across Europe back in the 40's, Pantene has since expanded to include hair care products for just about every possible hair type around. Whether you deal with split ends, frizzy flyaways or are trying to reduce the effects from your flat iron or blow dryer, there is a Pantene shampoo and conditioner designed to work together to give your hair strength against damage.

In fact, did you know that there are more than 20 different collections of Pantene products that will leave your locks strong and beautiful? Just a sampling includes:

• Advanced Care
• Anti-Breakage
• Aqualight
• Beautiful Lengths
• Classic Clean
• Curl Perfection
• Daily Moisture Renewal
• Damage Detox
• Everlasting Ends
• Full And Strong
• Heat Shield
• Color Revival

Really, how did I not know that Pantene offered all of these lines (and many more) so that it is easy for all of us to customize our haircare routine to exactly what we each need most? As Pantene shampoos and conditioners work together to make hair 2x stronger than shampoo alone there is no doubt that the best way to protect your hair from damage is by using their shampoo and conditioner together.

For me, it was time to head to Walmart (they always offer the brands I trust for everyday low prices!) and take a look at all of the amazing Pantene options there were to choose from.

While I had expected to find at least a few of the different Pantene collections, I was unprepared to discover that Walmart carries shelf after shelf of shampoos, conditioners and products!

After marveling at the sheer volume of Pantene in front of me, it didn't take long to zero in on the line that I knew I needed most, Curl Perfection. Said to provide "touchable curls and polished tresses" while controlling frizz and flyaways, defining curls, protecting from damage and more, I knew that this was what my curly mess needed most.

While I have tried shampoos and conditioners in the past that have claimed to perform miracles when it comes to reducing frizz, I was happy to see that these bottles have the science behind them to leave me with "all day defined curls."

The Pantene Curl Perfection Shampoo includes Pro-V science to help provide bounce, definition and nourishment for curly hair while the Pantene Curl Perfection Conditioner leaves curly hair bouncy, frizz-free and shiny.

In fact, I especially love that the Curl Perfection Conditioner regulates hair's natural moisture balance and that the Frizz Calming Complex helps to seal and smooth cuticle edges. The end result of using these together is that they have taken my unruly hair and managed to calm it down to lay more sleek than many other hair care products I have tried in the past. I'm looking forward to trying out more of the items available in this collection!

As a bonus, instead of breaking the bank or having to make continual trips to the salon, Pantene's high quality products can provide beautiful, manageable hair in an extremely affordable way. It's just that easy to give your hair exactly what it needs —whether that be shampoo, conditioner, creme, mousse, gel, serum or more— without having to budget, save or feel the guilt from splurging.

To find out more about Pantene's complete collection of products and the results that they can provide for your hair, visit Pantene.com, connect with them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and look for them on the shelf of your local Walmart (or at Walmart.com if you can't make it to the store), where you'll be covered by their 2x money back guarantee for loving your hair!