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my secret for long and shiny hair💇🏼♀️✨🐚
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items My little hair bible ✨
Everything I use to keep my hair long, shiny & healthy – from wash day to styling.
Tried, loved & repurchased. Soft girl hair energy only. 🤍
Sections
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hair prep (before wash)
shampoos
conditioners
hair masks & treatments
gloss & shine
heat protection
hair prep (before wash)
Prepping is everything. Oils, scalp care & treatments I use before washing to prevent breakage and boost shine.
My go-to pre-wash oil for scalp care and growth. I massage a few drops into my roots before wash day to stimulate circulation, strengthen my hair and prevent breakage. It leaves my scalp fresh and my hair feeling healthier from the roots.
Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil - Mielle | Ulta Beauty
My pre-wash bond repair essential. I use it on damp hair before shampoo to strengthen damaged strands, reduce breakage and make my hair visibly smoother and healthier over time. A must for bleached or stressed hair.
No. 3 Hair Repair Perfector - Olaplex | Sephora
Lightweight scalp serum to reduce hair fall and strengthen roots. I use it on my scalp before wash days to support healthy growth and make my hair feel stronger from the base.
Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp - Kérastase | Sephora
shampoos
Gentle but effective. My go-to shampoos that cleanse without stripping and keep my hair fresh & healthy.
Fav affordable shampoo that leaves my hair looking smoother and shinier after every use. It gently cleanses while helping to seal the cuticle, so my hair feels lighter, softer and more “glass-like”.
Elvive Glycolic Gloss Shine Boosting Shampoo - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
Yes, it’s a little luxe… but it makes my hair feel so clean, light and strong from the roots. It’s perfect if your hair gets oily easily but still feels fragile. Every wash feels like a mini salon moment, and my hair just looks healthier and happier ...
Genesis Strengthening Shampoo for Normal to Oily Hair - Kérastase | Sephora
This one is for seriously damaged hair days. It cleanses gently while helping rebuild weakened strands, so your hair feels stronger and smoother right after washing. It’s giving salon-repair energy at home – perfect when your hair needs a real reset.
Absolut Repair Molecular Shampoo For Bond Building
conditioners
Softness starts here. Conditioners that detangle, smooth and make my hair feel like silk.
My favourite affordable conditioner. The perfect follow-up for silky lengths. It detangles, smooths and locks in shine, making my hair feel soft, polished and healthy without weighing it down.
Elvive Glycolic Gloss Shine Boosting Conditioner - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
Such a good budget find. It makes my hair feel instantly softer and stronger without weighing it down. Perfect if your hair is a little damaged but you still want that smooth, healthy feel after every wash. Affordable, gentle, and honestly so underra...
EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Strengthening Conditioner - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
The perfect match to the Genesis shampoo. It makes my hair feel instantly softer, smoother and way easier to detangle without making it heavy. My lengths look healthier, my ends feel stronger, and everything just falls so nicely. It’s giving soft, cl...
Genesis Strengthening Conditioner - Kérastase | Sephora
hair masks & treatments
Deep repair days. Bond repair, hydration & nourishment for damaged or dry hair.
This one is a lifesaver for damaged or colored hair. It makes my lengths feel instantly stronger, smoother and less breakage-prone. Perfect when your hair feels tired or fragile – one use and it already looks healthier and more “put together”. Salon ...
Mini Metal Detox Anti-Breakage Hair Mask - L'Oréal ...
If your goal is long, healthy-looking hair, this one is such a dream. It makes my ends feel thicker, smoother and way less fragile, so my hair actually looks longer instead of see-through. It’s a little luxe, but your lengths will thank you – soft, f...
Pro Longer Hair Thickening Mask for Split Ends - L'Oréal Professionnel | Sephora
This one is tiny, but seriously powerful. It actually repairs damaged hair from the inside, so your hair feels softer, stronger and healthier after just a few uses. It’s a bit pricey, but the results are so real it feels like a hair reset in a bottle...
Mini Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask - K18 ...
gloss & shine
Glass hair effect. Products that add mirror-like shine and make my hair look expensive.
This one is pure honey heaven. It makes my hair feel insanely soft, smooth and glossy – like I just stepped out of a salon. I use it when my hair needs extra love and shine, and it always brings that healthy, “expensive hair” glow back. Plus, it smel...
Mini Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Hair Mask - Gisou | Sephora
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day High-Shine Gloss
This is my secret weapon for that mirror-like shine. I use it when my hair looks a little dull and it instantly makes everything look smoother, healthier and way more polished. It’s like an in-shower glo...
Perfect hair Day High-Shine Gloss - Living Proof | Ulta Beauty
This is for those “I need shiny hair now” moments. You leave it on for just a minute and your hair comes out so soft, smooth and glossy it almost looks filtered. Perfect for a quick glow-up before plans – effortless, cute, and seriously effective. ✨
amika Flash Instant Shine Hair Gloss Mask
heat protection
Non-negotiable. Sprays and creams that protect my hair from blow-drying, straightening & curling.
My go-to before any heat. It makes blow-drying faster, leaves my hair smooth and protects it from damage. Lightweight, smells amazing, and keeps my hair looking soft instead of fried. 💗
4.2 oz Quick Blowout Heat Protectant Spray - Redken | Ulta Beauty
This is pure magic for frizzy hair. You spray it on damp hair, blow-dry, and suddenly everything looks smooth, glossy and humidity-proof. It gives that salon “glass hair” effect and makes my hair behave all day, even in bad weather.
COLOR WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray
Smells like a dream and protects like a pro. I spray this on before any heat and my hair stays soft, shiny and never crispy. It’s lightweight, doesn’t weigh anything down, and gives that subtle, healthy glow. A must if you style often and still want ...
Moroccanoil Perfect Defense Heat Protectant
hair oils & leave ins
The finishing touch. Lightweight oils and leave-in products for softness, frizz control & glow.
My everyday leave-in for smooth, frizz-free hair. I use a tiny amount on damp or dry hair to add softness, control flyaways and keep my lengths looking healthy and polished all day.
No.6 Bond Smoother Frizz Control Styling Hair Cream - OLAPLEX | Ulta Beauty
Okay, this one is a little on the pricey side… but honestly? So worth it. Just a few drops make my hair insanely shiny, soft and smooth without ever looking greasy. I use it before heat styling and on dry ends, and it gives that “rich girl hair” glow...
No. 7 Bonding Hair Oil - Olaplex | Sephora
Such an underrated gem. It’s way more affordable than luxury oils, but it still makes my hair feel soft, shiny and healthy. I love using it on damp lengths before blow-drying or on dry ends when they look tired. It gives that smooth, glossy finish wi...
EverPure Bond Repair Oil-in-Serum for Hair Strength and Shine - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
Such a simple little bottle, but it does so much. I massage a few drops into my scalp and it makes my hair look fuller over time and feel healthier at the roots. It’s affordable, lightweight, and perfect if you’re dreaming of thicker, denser hair wit...
Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density - The Ordinary | Sephora