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Tried and True Hair Care

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Some of my tried and true hair care recommendations as a hairstylist of 10+ years! I hope you love them as much as I do 🫶🏼 These are all items I personally use at home and/or in the salon!
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The shampoo I personally use! This shampoo is safe enough to use every time you shampoo and is safe for all colors and textures. This will have your hair feeling super light weight! It removes minerals left on your hair in your water (even through th...
L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Sulfate Free Shampoo For Hair Repair
 
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If you’re in need of a REALLY great conditioner— this is the one! Compliments well with the Metal Detox shampoo but can be used on its own as well. The smell isn’t like any other salon product (in the best way!) Very earth toned/masculine. Only use a...
L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask For Hair Repair
 
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Trying to grow your hair? Prevent split ends with the Pro Longer shampoo and conditioner duo. Safe for all textures and colors!
L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Hair Thickening Shampoo for Split Ends
 
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Trying to grow your hair? Prevent split ends with the Pro Longer shampoo and conditioner duo. Safe for all textures and colors!
L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Hair Thickening Conditioner for Split Ends
 
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The shampoo your damaged hair is crying out for! I highly recommend this for anyone on their healthy hair journey. Safe for all hair textures and definitely not too heavy for fine hair.
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Shampoo for Dry Hair
 
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Instant hydration with a lightweight touch. Pair it with the Absolut Repair shampoo for best results!
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Conditioner for Dry Hair
 
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Dandruff and scalp relief! Use as needed to cleanse your scalp and be flake free.
Scalp Relief Dandruff Control Shampoo - Redken
 
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Smoothing shampoo that helps prevent frizz without weighing you down or making it feel greasy. I recommend to medium to coarse hair textures.
10.1 oz Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Shampoo - Redken
 
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Humidity protection and softening conditioner. Best results when used with the frizz dismiss shampoo.
10.1 oz Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner - Redken
 
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The leave in spray of all leave in sprays! 21 benefits all bottled into one! Emphasis on heat protection, detangling, moisturizing, and shine. Apply 3-5 sprays throughout your hair before brushing after the shower.
6.7 oz Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Conditioner - Pureology
 
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An oil you can use on your hair wet or dry! Adds shine, reduces breakage, and seals split ends. Bonus points: smells like chocolate.
Strength Cure Dream Healer Serum For Hair Repair and Shine - Pureology
 
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My favorite deep conditioning mask when you really need to nourish your hair. I recommend using this once a week! Leave on for 10 minutes in the shower. Best for medium to coarse textured hair.
Pureology Hydrate Nourishing Superfoods Treatment Hair Mask
 
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If you’re blow drying your hair, this better be sprayed first! Light weight heat protection mist that just-so-happens to smell so dreamy that every client comments how much they love it. I wish it could be bottled as perfume!
Kenra Professional - 6.8 oz Platinum Blow-Dry Spray
 
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All the texture without all the caked-on build up! Spray on your hair (dry) after styling with heat. Adds the perfect amount of body to your layers and makes your beach waves look so effortless
Kenra Professional - Platinum Dry Texture Spray 6
 
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OBSESSED. Leaves your hair silky smooth. Activated by heat and smells like watermelon!
Kenra Professional - Silkening Heat Crème
 
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The ONLY hairspray I use! A fair amount of hold without weighing your hair down or making it feel crunchy. Bonus points that it smells like candy!
Style + Protect Soft Finish Hairspray - Pureology
 
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My FAVORITE dry shampoo of all time. Little to no residue, a yummy smell, and doesn’t cause my scalp to itch. I keep a full size and home and a travel size in my purse!
Kristin Ess : Dry Shampoo
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Your go-to if you’re doing an at home blow out! Spray at your root area before blow drying for maximum volume, body, and shaping.
blowout & blow dry spray : brooklyn bombshell
 
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Curls don’t hold all day? Spray this bad boy on your hair (dry) and brush through before styling. I use this on all clients that say their curls don’t last AND for prepping hair for weddings. Works like a charm!
Redken - Thermal Spray High Hold

Hair tools

 
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Your hair brush bestie! Great for detangling wet hair without pain, but also can be used on dry hair for every day use.
Wet Brush | Brands
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Affordable 1” flat iron to create the perfect beach waves or smooth out unwanted texture.
Black Ceramic Flat Iron (1 in) by GVP
 
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The perfect rollers for an effortless blow out. Be sure to take the time to let them ‘set’ to ensure volume and shape.
Volumizing Velcro Roller Set
 
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Style your hair quick and effortless with claw clips. They help you create cute styles when you need to get out the door, and keep your hair out of your face when you’re busy cleaning the house! Always my go-to!
Claw Clips: Stylish Hair Accessories in Sizes & Styles
 
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My fave scrunchies for every day use. So soft and the colors are adorable. Thin like a hair tie and not bulky at all! So, so comfortable.
Satin & Velvet Hair Scrunchies | 6pk to 36pk Sizes
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This blow dryer is really THAT GIRL. I used a previous brand and repurchased for 7 years but it would always end up smoking and breaking. In come this beauty! Light weight, tons of professional features, and the latest technology. 1000% worth the inv...
AirLight Pro Hair Dryer Augmented With Infrared Light Technology
 
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The viral curling iron EVERYONE is using! The long barrel is perfect for girls with extra long hair and hair extensions so you can wrap your hair with ease.
1-1/4'' Long Barrel Curling Iron - Bio Ionic