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Perfectly In-Between — My Medium Hair Essentials 💫
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items Not too fine, not too thick — just perfectly balanced. These are my favorite products to keep medium hair soft, shiny, and manageable without weighing it down. Think healthy, happy, perfectly-behaved hair that still has body and movement.
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🧴 Shampoo + Conditioner
💎 Malibu C Wellness Sets
💧 Treatments + Masks
✨ Leave-Ins + Styling Favorites
🌸 Dry Shampoos + Finishing Sprays
🧴 Shampoo + Conditioner
Cleanse and hydrate without buildup or heaviness — perfect for hair that wants softness and shine with movement.
Ultra-nourishing and smoothing; leaves your hair glossy, soft, and detangled.
9.0 oz Hydrate Conditioner for Dry Hair - Pureology | Ulta Beauty
Adds hydration and bounce back into dry or heat-styled hair. Keeps it shiny but light.
10.1 oz Moisture Recovery Moisturizing Shampoo for Thick/Coarse Hair, Dry Hair - Joico | Ulta Beauty
Deeply softening but still rinses clean, perfect for taming frizz without heaviness.
8.5 oz Moisture Recovery Conditioner - Joico | Ulta Beauty
Color-safe, lightweight, and mineral-removing to keep your tone bright and scalp refreshed.
Hydrate Color Wellness® Shampoo (33.8 oz)
Hydrates and protects color while leaving your hair silky, smooth, and buildup-free.
Hydrate Color Wellness® Conditioner (33.8 oz)
Strengthens weak strands and keeps your hair feeling balanced and smooth.
10.1 oz Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo - Redken | Ulta Beauty
Seals and softens the ends while protecting from color fade and damage.
10.1 oz Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner - Redken | Ulta Beauty
Everyday gentle cleanse that adds softness and light hydration for hair that just needs balance.
Normcore Sulfate Free Shampoo - amika | Sephora
Lightweight moisture and healthy shine — perfect for daily use.
Normcore Hydrating Conditioner - amika | Sephora
A silky, nourishing cleanse that adds smoothness and shine without feeling heavy. Great for dry or frizzy days.
33.8 oz (Jumbo) All Soft Shampoo - Redken | Ulta Beauty
Softens and tames frizz instantly while keeping your hair light and manageable.
33.8 oz (Jumbo) All Soft Conditioner - Redken | Ulta Beauty
Refreshing and gentle; adds hydration without overdoing it — perfect for in-between wash days.
10.1 oz HydraSplash Hydrating Shampoo for Fine/Medium, Dry Hair - Joico | Ulta Beauty
Lightweight moisture that makes your hair feel soft, clean, and bouncy with every rinse.
8.5 oz HydraSplash Hydrating Conditioner - Joico | Ulta Beauty
Gently cleanses while taming humidity and smoothing frizz-prone strands. Keeps hair soft, shiny, and under control without weighing it down.
33.8 oz (Jumbo) Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Shampoo - Redken | Ulta Beauty
Smooths the cuticle, adds sleekness, and leaves your hair humidity-proof and touchably soft.
33.8 oz (Jumbo) Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner - Redken | Ulta Beauty
A creamy, color-safe cleanse that adds moisture and shine without flattening your style. Great if your ends get dry.
9.0 oz Hydrate Shampoo for Dry Hair - Pureology | Ulta Beauty
💎 Malibu C Wellness Sets
Lightweight, color-safe, and never heavy — my go-to for keeping hair balanced and refreshed.
Removes minerals and buildup that make hair dull.
Includes: Hard Water Wellness Shampoo, Conditioner + 4 Hard Water Wellness Remedy Packets.
💬 Why I love it: Perfect if your water feels “hard” — restores softness and shine instantly.
Hard Water Wellness® Collection (Kit)
Keeps color bright by removing metals that cause fading.
Includes: Color Wellness Hydrate Shampoo, Conditioner + 4 Illum8 Color Wellness Remedy Packets.
💬 Why I love it: Keeps your tone fresh, silky, and vibrant without drying your hair out.
Hydrate Color Wellness® Collection (Default Title)
Balances oil and soothes buildup for a clean, calm scalp.
Includes: Scalp Wellness Shampoo, Conditioner + 4 Scalp Therapy Wellness Remedy Packets.
💬 Why I love it: Perfect if you use dry shampoo often — resets your scalp and leaves it refreshed.
Scalp Wellness® Collection (Default Title)
Prevents chlorine and mineral buildup while keeping hair soft and shiny. Great for summer or anyone who swims regularly.
Swimmers Wellness® Collection (Kit)
💧 Treatments + Masks
Alternate between moisture and repair to keep your hair healthy, strong, and shiny.
💧 – Instantly brings softness and shine back to dry or frizzy hair.
REHYDR8 Moisture Conditioner (Liter)
💪 – Strengthens and reinforces hair that’s feeling weak from color or heat.
REHABILIT8® Protein Conditioner (Liter)
🪶 – Deep hydration and smoothness without the weight — your “spa day” treatment.
Replenish Hair Masque (33.8 oz)
🔗 – Repairs internal bonds and makes your hair noticeably stronger and shinier.
3.3 oz No.3 Hair Perfector Pre-Shampoo Strengthening and Reparative Hair Treatment - OLAPLEX | Ulta Beauty
🥣 – The perfect protein + moisture combo for medium hair that needs balance.
Strength Cure Superfood Hair Mask - Pureology | Ulta Beauty
A salon-level bond builder that strengthens from the inside out and instantly makes your hair smoother and shinier.
Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5 Minute Liquid Mask - Redken | Ulta Beauty
Revives tired, overworked hair with gentle protein and moisture. Adds bounce, shine, and strength without heaviness.
Miracle Repair Hair Reconstructor (33.8 oz)
Deeply fortifies and smooths the hair surface for healthier, shinier strands after one use. Ideal for color-treated or heat-styled hair.
5.1 oz Defy Damage KBOND20 Power Masque - Joico | Ulta Beauty
Rich in moisture and argan oil for softer, smoother hair. Leaves medium hair glossy and manageable without weighing it down.
All Soft Heavy Cream Hair Mask - Redken | Ulta Beauty
Creamy moisture that rinses clean. Softens dry ends and boosts shine while keeping bounce.
Nourishing Masque - Kenra Professional | Ulta Beauty
A quick, in-shower smoothing mask (just 60 seconds) that dramatically cuts frizz and adds sleek shine without heaviness.
Smooth Over Frizz-Fighting Hair Treatment Mask - amika | Sephora
Deep, powerful bond repair without that brittle mask feel. Great for color/heat-stressed medium hair.
The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask - amika | Sephora
Leave this on overnight for repair while you sleep. It absorbs fully and doesn’t weigh you down.
Midnight Mender Overnight Strength Repair Hair Treatment Mask - amika | Sephora
A whipped, hydrating mask that delivers deep moisture without flattening your hair
Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid - amika | Sephora
✨ Leave-Ins + Styling Favorites
Smooth, protect, and shine — all without sacrificing natural movement.
💨 – Detangles, smooths, and protects from heat in one lightweight mist.
5.0 oz One United All-In-One Multi-Benefit Treatment - Redken | Ulta Beauty
🌸 – UV + heat protection and soft hydration for everyday use.
6.7 oz Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Conditioner - Pureology | Ulta Beauty
💕 – Cuts dry time, protects from heat, smells amazing, tames frizz, and adds soft shine.
3.4 oz Platinum Blow-Dry Spray - Kenra Professional | Ulta Beauty
🪄 – Adds slip, shine, and light protection before styling.
The Wizard Detangling Hair Primer - amika | Sephora
Adds silky shine and softness without any grease or weight. Use a small drop to finish and smooth flyaways.
Platinum Silkening Gloss - Kenra Professional | Ulta Beauty
Heat protectant cream that smooths frizz and seals the cuticle for sleek, manageable hair.
Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame Heat Protectant Leave In-Cream - Redken | Ulta Beauty
Lightweight hydration that detangles, softens, and adds subtle shine — perfect before blow-drying or air-drying.
HydraSplash Replenishing Leave-In - Joico | Ulta Beauty
A frizz-fighting cream with heat protection that keeps medium hair sleek, shiny, and humidity-resistant.
Smooth Perfection Heat Protectant Smoothing Serum - Pureology | Ulta Beauty
A lightweight blow-dry spray that cuts your drying time in half while adding shine, softness, and heat protection up to 450°F. Leaves your hair smooth, bouncy, and salon-fresh without feeling coated or greasy.
Quick Blowout Heat Protectant Spray - Redken | Ulta Beauty
A softening, nutrient-rich oil that deeply hydrates, tames flyaways, and gives your hair a luxe glow — especially good when you want softness plus a bit of nourishment.
All Soft Argan-6 Hair Oil - Redken | Ulta Beauty
Heat-protective spray that smooths and softens hair while locking out humidity — perfect for sleek looks or polished curls.
7.5 oz Spray Smooth Anti-Frizz Spray with Heat Protection - Redken | Ulta Beauty
🌸 Dry Shampoos + Finishing Sprays
Keep your hair fresh, full, and soft between washes.
💬 Pro tip: Spray dry shampoo on clean hair so it can absorb oil as it appears — instead of trying to fix it later!
🌼 – Lightweight, invisible, and smells amazing.
Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo - amika | Sephora
🤍 – Strong oil absorption and great for post-gym hair.
10.5 oz Deep Clean Dry Shampoo - Redken | Ulta Beauty
💨 – Adds airy lift and soft volume without any grit
Dry Volume Burst 3 - Kenra Professional | Ulta Beauty
💕 – My go-to strong-hold hairspray. Keeps volume all day but still brushes out easily.
10.0 oz Volume Spray 25 - Kenra Professional | Ulta Beauty
✨ – Flexible, touchable hold that resists humidity and adds soft shine.
Brushable Hairspray - Redken | Ulta Beauty
🪶 – Lightweight finishing spray for smooth, frizz-free shine without stiffness.
JoiMist Medium Protective Finishing Spray - Joico | Ulta Beauty
Adds soft, airy texture and volume with UV protection and zero crunch.
Style + Protect Texture Finishing Spray - Pureology | Ulta Beauty