My recommendation for beginners to smooth out their hair when drying
Black Gold One-Step Detachable Blowout And Volumizer - Hot Tools
I really enjoy using the air wrap for bouncy blow out curls, drying my hair, curling, etc. I use this with mousse to ensure that my hair stays curled for longer, and secure it with hair spray (as my hair is very thick).
Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler Complete in (Fuchsia/Nickel) - Sephora
This hair dryer is a game-changer for me! It dries my hair quickly and leaves it looking beautifully smooth and silky.
Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer (Nickel/Copper)
Controversial opinion: Any Dyson product is worth it. As someone who has thick, coarse hair - the airwrap styler blow drying accessory alone cuts my dry time in HALF.
And it does so safely without unnecessary heat. Once you get the hang of each tool ...
Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and dryer Straight+Wavy (Nickel/Copper)
Pins/Hairties
Everyday hair accessories in unique color matching shades.
Perfect size for braids and updo's etc
Clear Rubber Bands
Perfect thickness, essential for updos
Diane 3" Bronze Hair Pins, 1 Lb (Approx. 400)
I use hat elastic to tie ponytails!
Hat Elastic
Tools
Brushes, combs & clips
The carbon makes the hair anti-static! Perfect for brushing out waves
Wide Tooth Comb
Use these to keep the hair out of the way without damaging the curls or creasing
No Crease Hair Clips
Use these to set pin curls
Single Prong Clips
Strong! This is the easiest tail comb to tease with
Denman Anti Static Carbon Tail Comb NZ | Adore Beauty
Smoothing brush for snatching ponytails
ELEVEN Australia Styling Brush in Box - Large - Adore Beauty
I use this to dry hair quickly or detangling
The Wet Brush Flex Dry Brush - Black NZ | Adore Beauty
Styling Products
Hairstyle products are used to change the texture and/or shape of hair.
Glossy shine spray
SHIMMER.SHINE - Kevin Murphy
Texture powder for teasing the roots
Davroe Cloud Texture Powder 8gm NZ - Adore Beauty
For smoothing fly aways in updos
Hydrating Styling Cream - Moroccanoil - Sephora
Medium hold hairspray for volume and texture
Dry Texture Spray - Moroccanoil
Humidity proofing for blow waves, makes your hair super shiny
Dream Coat Supernatural Spray - Color Wow
Strong root lift for wet or dry hair. This gives volume like nothing else!
Raise the Root Thicken + Lift Spray - Color Wow
Heat protectant with memory and styling hold for hot tools
Hot Tools Hair Heat Protectant Spray, 8oz
Perfect for slicking down flyaways in slick pony's and bun's
DART Pomade Stick - R+Co
Strong hairspray, doesn't look matte or crispy
Luminous Hairspray Strong - Moroccanoil
Working flexible hairspray that brushes out easily
Luminous Hairspray Medium - Moroccanoil
If you only buy one hairspray in your lifetime, let it be this! Use it as a heat protector before curling and spray it after brushing out for MAX volume and hold.
Style on Steroids Color-Safe Texture Spray - COLOR WOW - Sephora