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how to get glossy, soft hair: my go to hair products
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items these are the masks, oils, leave-in treatments, and tools that helped me bring my hair back to life after bleaching it blonde and honestly, i still swear by every single one. my hair is naturally wavy and dry prone, so i’m all about gentle, hydrating...
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shampoo
conditioner
leave ins
oils
masks+treatments
tools
shampoo
these gentle shampoos are my go to for cleansing my wavy, dry prone hair without stealing away the moisture. they keep my waves soft, bouncy, and glowing with that natural, effortless shine i love.
this one feels like a little luxury every time i use it. it gives my waves that glassy, light catching shine and leaves my hair feeling soft, never stripped. it’s definitely on the pricier side, but it lasts ages and makes every wash feel like a salo...
Elixir Ultime Le Bain Shampoo For Dull Hair | Kérastase
this shampoo has been a game changer for my wavy hair. the huge bottle lasts forever, and the fresh scent makes every wash feel like a mini pampering session. it foams up beautifully and leaves my scalp feeling deeply clean without stripping moisture...
Shiseido - Fino Premium Touch Shampoo
conditioner
my favorite conditioners smooth out frizz and bring life back to my waves, locking in softness and giving my hair that touchable, healthy glow from root to tip.
expensive but genuinely worth it. every time i use this, my hair feels thicker, fuller, and silkier without losing its natural wave pattern. it gives that airy volume and soft shine that makes your hair look and feel healthy from root to tip. if your...
Densifique Fondant Densité Hair Conditioner | Kérastase
leave ins
lightweight gels, leave in conditioners, and curling creams that define my waves, keep frizz at bay, and add just the right amount of hydration and gloss without feeling heavy or crunchy.
this is a reallyyy amazing leave in product. it makes my hair so soft and my curls defined but simultaneously light weight and doesn’t weigh my hair down!!! if you’re new to your curly/wavy hair journey then start with this.
Leave-In Conditioner
this leave in conditioner is popular for a reason. when i use this i don’t need to use anything else that’s how good it is (perfect for travel). and it smells divine!
Super Milk
this is one of those hidden gems i always come back to. it’s thick, creamy, and makes my wavy hair feel like silk especially when it’s feeling dry or over styled. i use it on damp hair after a shower, and it melts right in without weighing things dow...
SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Hair Oil Intensive Hydration Leave-In Conditioner - 11.5 fl oz
this might be the best hair product i’ve ever used. it makes my hair so soft no matter how i’m styling it. i use it when i’m air drying my waves or before straightening, and it always leaves my hair feeling light, hydrated, and well moisturised. it’s...
SheaMoisture Leave-In Conditioner Manuka Honey 8oz
this one feels like a hug for my hair, it’s so rich and creamy. the rice milk and macadamia oil combo melts right in, making detangling so easy and leaving my waves smooth, defined, and frizz free. it’s one of those products that makes your hair feel...
Camille Rose Curl Love Moisture Milk 8oz
i’ve used this every wash day for years it’s that good. the aloe based formula gives me soft, shiny definition without any stiffness or crunch. no grease, no weird residue, just juicy, bouncy waves that last. i apply it on damp hair and let it air dr...
Camille Rose Curl Maker Gel with Aloe, 12oz
this feels like a drink of water for my hair. i use it when my waves are feeling dry or frizzy, and it instantly softens everything without weighing it down. the hyaluronic acid gives that glossy finish, like your hair just left a spa. i love layerin...
L'Oreal Elvive Hyaluron Plump Hair Serum 4.4oz
i’ve used this creamy, lightweight leave in on my wavy hair since middle school and it always delivers soft, shiny results. it helps prevent split ends, smooths frizz, and makes my natural texture feel glossy and manageable, especially when i’m stret...
L'Oreal Elvive Dream Lengths No Haircut Cream 6.8oz
a go to for when i want defined, hydrated waves without weighing them down. this cream smooths my hair while keeping the texture soft and bouncy, like my natural curl pattern but more polished. it also protects against humidity and adds that subtle, ...
Curl Manifesto Hair Cream For Curly Hair | Kérastase
oils
i love oils! whether it’s a leave in oil or a rinse out treatment, these nourishing oils are my secret weapon for soft, shiny hair that feels alive and healthy.
perfect lightweight oil and a little bit goes a long way! i use a pump and run it through the ends of my hair and then put my hair in a braid before bed. smells amazinggg and makes my hair shine like literal glass!
Shiseido - Fino Premium Touch Hair Oil | YesStyle
i use this when my hair needs something richer, especially on my ends. it’s thick, but never greasy, and it gives my waves that healthy, weightless gloss. i love pressing a little into damp hair before bed or warming it between my palms to smooth fly...
Don't Despair, Repair! Strengthening Treatment Oil
i started using this when my scalp felt a little dry, dull, just not happy. this oil changed that. the formula actually feels like it’s doing something. i massage it in before washing, and it’s made such a difference in my roots and overall shine. it...
HoliRoots™ Pre-Wash Scalp & Hair Treatment Oil
this is one of those oils i’ve come back to again and again. it’s lightweight but leaves my waves so glossy, soft, and frizz free without feeling heavy or greasy. i love using it on damp hair before styling or smoothing a few drops through dry ends b...
L'Oréal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Oil Treatment
masks+treatments
this is my weekly ritual: the masks and treatments that truly rescue my dry, wavy hair. they soak in all the love and moisture, leaving my strands feeling stronger, softer, and glowing with that effortless shine my hair is always craving!
this is one of those masks i always come back to. it feels like it melts into my hair, so rich but never heavy, and it leaves my waves soft, shiny, and light. i usually apply it in the morning and in the afternoon when i rinse it out, it’s like my ha...
Shiseido - Tsubaki Premium EX Repair Hair Mask | YesStyle
i know this is a mask but when my hair was bleached blonde i would always use this as a conditioner and it always!!!!made my hair feel so soft and frizz free. if you have bleach damaged hair this is a game changer.
Don’t Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Mask
this is one of those rare finds that just works, especially when my waves are feeling tired or too soft to hold shape. it’s a two in one treatment, with protein and moisture in one pump, so you get balance without overthinking it. i reach for it when...
Don't Despair, Repair! MegaStrength+ Rice Water Protein + Moisture Strengthening Treatment
a really good hair conditioning treatment! i used this when i was /deep/ into my hair recovery journey and this was a lifesaver. it does have protein though so use it sparingly to prevent protein overload (breakage and frizz).
Moisture Boost Protein Pack - Coconut Oil Formula Products
this gem is a lifesaver for my dry, wavy hair. i use it as a deep mask or leave in conditioner, depending on what my hair needs that day. packed with nourishing banana extract, it instantly smooths frizz and boosts softness without weighing my waves ...
Garnier Fructis Banana Hair Food 3-in-1 Mask 390ml
tools
these are the gentle styling and drying tools i swear by to keep my waves looking soft and glossy without damage. they help me enhance my natural texture while making sure my hair stays healthy every day.
i used to avoid heat tools completely, but the dyson changed everything for me. it gives me that soft, glossy finish without damaging my curls or drying out my hair. whether i’m going for loose waves or a smoother, straighter look, it keeps the textu...
Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and dryer
dyson dupe!!! i love my dyson but this is a much cheaper alternative and i loveeee how this has a diffuser. i use this more than the dyson because i like to still my hair naturally with a diffuser. 10/10 definitely recommend!
FlexStyle® Hair Blow Dryer & Multi-Styler with Diffuser
i love using this when i’ve oiled my hair before washing. it's so good for breaking up buildup and really letting the oil sink in before shampooing. the soft silicone bristles gently exfoliate without tugging at my roots, and it feels like a mini sca...
Kitsch Scalp Massager & Shampoo Brush