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Good Hair Days, Super Simplified

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A small rotation of my favorite tried-and-true hair products that I keep repurchasing... because they actually work. Easy, reliable, and worth using—no extra steps, no clutter.
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When My Hair Needs Help

For when my hair needs a reset. These are the hair masks that actually make a difference.

 
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Leaves hair soft, smooth, and noticeably shinier. Good when your hair looks dull or feels dry.
Gisou Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hair Mask
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More of a true reset. Helps with dryness and makes hair easier to manage after one use.
Moroccanoil Weightless Hydrating Hair Mask
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Hair Oils That Actually Work

The step that makes everything look better. Just a few oils that smooth, add shine, and finish the look without weighing it down.

 
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Super lightweight and easy to use. Adds shine and smooths without ever feeling heavy. I've purchased at least 50 bottles of this over the years.
VERB ghost™ oil
 
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Liquid gold! Adds shine while helping with damage. Good if your hair needs a little extra support.
OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil
 
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Smooths frizz and adds a noticeable gloss. Good when you want your hair to look a little more polished.
Kerastase Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops Hair Oil
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Shampoos I Actually Use

A few shampoos that ACTUALLY do what they’re supposed to.

 
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Good for buildup and hard water. Leaves your hair feeling clean without stripping it. If you have copper in your hair, this is a must.
Metal Detox Sulfate-Free Shampoo
 
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Simple, reliable hydration. Leaves hair soft and easy to manage without feeling heavy.
Kerastase Nutritive Bain Satin Shampoo
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Great for keeping color fresh and adding shine. Gentle enough for regular use without dulling your hair.
Redken Acidic Color Gloss Sulfate-Free Shampoo
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Post-Bleach Hair TLC

I bleached my hair and am in the process of going blonde after almost 40 years of brown-black hair. These are the products that saved my hair from the trauma I routinely subject it to, and that keep it looking bright, hydrated, and healthy. Because b...

 
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This is in a whole other category from other hair masks. Helps repair damage and leaves hair feeling noticeably stronger. A MUST for bleached hair.
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask
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Because lots of purple shampoos can be drying, I reach for this instead. Just add about 3-5 drops to my shampoo and boom: no brass.
OGX Impecca-Blonde Purple Toning Drops
 
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The magic of K18 AND a purple shampoo. You really can't go wrong here.
TripleBright Oxidation Defense Purple Shampoo Foam
 
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Since we have to be soooo careful with bleached hair when it's wet, having a good wet brush is essential! I love this one because it's gentle enough for tangles and knots and it also looks pretty on my vanity.
Wet Brush Speed Dry Hair Brush
 
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This lightweight serum works to brighten, tone, and eliminate that annoying brassy look. It also provides 450°F heat protection, which is a major bonus.
ORIBE Bright Blonde Essential Priming Serum
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