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Short, Wavy & Thick Hair Essentials
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items If you have short, thick, wavy hair, these are my go-to personal favorites. They’re the products and tools that actually work to keep my hair manageable, styled, and looking its best.
Ok, this thing is a godsend. I’ll be honest—it’s expensive, and I hate how heavy it is—but I love the results. I actually prefer to let my hair air dry and then use the dry setting to smooth and straighten everything out. It works on wet hair too, bu...
Airstrait Wet-to-Dry Straightener - Dyson | Ulta Beauty
Shark over the Dyson all day!!
From a trusted source—I’ve tried them all. If you’ve got thick, unmanageable hair, you already know you’ll pay anything and try anything for just a little more control and less time wasted. I invested in the Dyson blow ...
FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System - Shark Beauty | Ulta Beauty
Best Hair Oil I’ve Ever Used—And I’ve Tried Them All
My hair is very thick, which means it actually needs and responds well to oil—it soaks it right up and gets softer and more manageable. I’ve tried everything: cheap oils, luxury oils, cult favorite...
Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Frizz Reducing Hair Oil - Bumble and bumble | Ulta Beauty
Yes, I always have a travel-size version packed in my travel bag. Non-negotiable.
Best Hair Oil I’ve Ever Used—And I’ve Tried Them All
My hair is very thick, which means it actually needs and responds well to oil—it soaks it right up and gets softer...
Travel Size Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Frizz Reducing Hair Oil - Bumble and bumble | Ulta Beauty
Invisible Oil Cream = My New Secret Weapon for Summer Hair
Because I love the Invisible Oil so much, I figured I’d try the Bumble and Bumble Invisible Oil Cream too. Honestly, I didn’t love it when my hair was longer—it felt like too much. But now th...
Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Long Last Hydrating Styling Cream - Bumble and bumble | Ulta Beauty
A Thick Hair Girl’s Trick: Use Products Made for Fine Hair
OK hear me out—this might sound backwards, but if you have thick, heavy, hard-to-manage hair, you might actually need fine hair conditioner. I’ve tried everything marketed for thick hair, and...
Trust me on this one! Volume Boost Conditioner for Fine Hair - Biolage | Ulta Beauty
Thick Hair Girl Hack: Use Fine Hair Shampoo Instead
I know it sounds counterintuitive, but shampoo for fine hair might be the real secret weapon if you have thick, heavy, or unmanageable hair. I’ve used every shampoo made “for thick hair” over the ye...
Trust me on this one! Volume Boost Shampoo for Fine Hair - Biolage | Ulta Beauty
When you have thick, short hair, washing every day isn’t necessary—in fact, day two and three hair usually looks even better than day one. The natural texture settles in, giving it more shape, volume, and hold. I’ve tested countless dry shampoos over...
Perfect hair Day™ Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo
I love this hairspray—even though I don’t use hairspray often, it’s the one I always reach for when I style my short hair with a bit of curl. It’s light, flexible, and keeps everything in place without feeling tacky or heavy. The hold is just enough ...
TROPHY Shine + Texture Spray
This slick brush is a must-have no matter your hair type. It’s my go-to whenever I’m pulling my hair back and need to smooth down those wild, frizzy pieces on top. A quick spritz of R+Co hairspray followed by a pass with this brush instantly tames ev...
Slick Back Smoothing Hairbrush - EcoTools | Ulta Beauty
Warning: a little goes a long way! Coconut oil is my go-to anytime I’m on a beach vacation. Short, thick, wavy hair can be tough to manage in humid beach weather, so after I wash my hair, I apply a light coat of coconut oil while it’s still wet. It g...
SheaMoisture 100% Extra Virgin Coconut Oil - Body Oil, Skin Care & Hair Moisturizer - 10.1 fl oz