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hair care MUST HAVES (from a cosmetology student)
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My hair care recommendations as a cosmetology student!! been learning a lot about these products and brands and want to share my expertise
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shampoos & conditioners
 
finishing sprays
 
thermal & heat styling
 
curly & coily hair styling
 
oils & special treatments
 
brushes

shampoos & conditioners

 
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The Joico moisture recovery shampoo & conditioner have saved my hair!! I don’t think I could ever use any other shampoo or conditioner again. If you have thick/coarse curly or coily hair that really needs moisture this is for you!!
Joico Moisture Recovery Moisturizing Shampoo for Thick/Coarse ...
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After using this conditioner, my hair no longer gets as frizzy when it air dries! So moisturizing and I also like using it as a conditioning treatment! This conditioner has completely changed my hair🫶
8.5 oz Moisture Recovery Conditioner - Joico - Ulta Beauty
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similar to moisture recovery shampoo but better for fine/thin straighter hair that needs hydration!
Joico HydraSplash Hydrating Shampoo for Fine/Medium, Dry Hair
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similar to moisture recovery conditioner but better for fine/thin straighter hair that needs hydration!
8.5 oz HydraSplash Hydrating Conditioner - Joico - Ulta Beauty
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i use this on wet or damp hair before styling for, detangling, hydration, heat protection, etc. 25 benefits in one bottle, who could ask for more?
Redken One United All-In-One Multi-Benefit Treatment - Ulta Beauty
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i reach for this leave in quite often for some moisture as well as detangling, heat protection etc. great for all hair types! i personally prefer this one over the redken for curly/coily hair
Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner - Sephora
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similar to the miracle milk spray but in a cream form! i prefer this one for thick/coarse curly or coily hair
Mizani 25 Miracle Leave-In Cream - Sephora
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Weekend Hair Dry Shampoo - Joico | Ulta Beauty
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finishing sprays

 
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absolutely LOVE this spray for adding shine and reducing frizz!
Healthy Sexy Hair Smooth & Seal Anti-Frizz & Shine Spray
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if you want a spray that holds but isn’t too heavy
Healthy Sexy Hair So Touchable Hairspray | Ulta Beauty
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for instant lift and volume! great for updos or any style that could use some volume, lasts all day
Joico - Body Shake Texturizing Finisher
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for MAX HOLD
9.0 oz Max Hold Hairspray - Redken
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thermal & heat styling

 
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love using this for blowouts on curly hair to reduce frizz!! has heat protection as well
Joico - Dream Blowout Thermal Protection Creme - Ulta Beauty
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great heat protectant to be used on dry hair, also adds shine✨
Joico - Heat Hero Glossing Thermal Protector - Ulta Beauty
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lightweight heat protectant spray to be used on wet hair, kinda like sunscreen for your hair
Heat Screen Hair Protectant Spray - Mizani | Sephora
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perfect for healthy sexy blowouts😍 protects against heat, reduces frizz, adds shine, and smells amazing
Healthy Sexy Hair Blowout Crème
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perfect for healthy sexy blowouts😍 protects against heat, reduces frizz, adds shine, and smells amazing
5.1 oz Healthy Sexy Hair Shine Show Blowout Spray - Ulta Beauty
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curly & coily hair styling

 
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the best curl gel out there! I rake it through wet hair with my fingers before diffusing to define and hold curls, also adds heat protection and helps with frizz!
Joico - Curls Like Us Define & Seal Curl Defining Gelée - Ulta Beauty
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great for enhancing your curls if you prefer a curl cream over curl gel
amika - Curl Corps Defining Cream | Ulta Beauty
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great for refreshing and defining curls😍
Coco Dew Curl Pre-Styling & Restyling Refresher Spray - Mizani
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oils & special treatments

 
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leave in treatment to seal in hydration for shiny and smooth hair! a little goes a long way, also great for curly hair and chemically damaged hair🫶
Matrix Food For Soft Multi-Use Hair Oil Serum - Ulta Beauty
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absolutely IN LOVE with this oil😍 delivers shine and moisture to the hair and smells absolutely amazing!! can be used on skin as well. this oil truly does everything🙌
Mizani 25 Miracle Nourishing Hair Oil - Sephora
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for hair in need of deep conditioning!
Mizani Moisture Fusion Deep Conditioning Hair Mask - Sephora
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for dry flaky scalp in need or exfoliation and cleansing
Scalp Vitality Exfoliating Foaming Scrub - Joico - Ulta Beauty
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brushes

 
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the best detangling brushes🙌 a few to choose from for different hair types
UNbrush - 6 Products | Ulta Beauty
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the BEST round brushes for blowouts!! XL barrel for bigger sections to speed up your timing and the ceramic coating helps with smoothness & shine🤩
Olivia Garden Ceramic+Ion Speed XL Round Thermal Brush
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sets & kits

 
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styling products perfect for travel or for trying it out!
Joico - Travel Ready Style Kit - Ulta Beauty
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moisture recovery kit!
Joico - Moisture Recovery Deep Moisture Must-Haves Kit - Ulta Beauty
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defy damage kit!
Joico - Defy Damage Bond-Building Hair Essentials Kit - Ulta Beauty
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food for soft kit!
Matrix - Food For Soft Trial Kit | Ulta Beauty
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