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All Things Red Hair/Extension Maintenance
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items I’ve tried so many things over the years to keep my red hair + extensions healthy, and these are the products I actually swear by. From tools that protect against breakage, to styling heroes, to treatments that keep my color shiny and my scalp happy—...
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Color
Care
Extensions
Color
This is how I maintain my vibrancy! I use the color Merlot mostly but also sometimes Red from the Vivids collection. I just replace my usual conditioner with this and use it every time I wash my hair. I try to let it sit for at least 5 minutes before...
Color + Clenditioner Naturals
This is how I maintain my vibrancy! I use the color Merlot from the Naturals collection mostly but also sometimes Red from the Vivids collection. I just replace my usual conditioner with this and use it every time I wash my hair. I try to let it sit ...
Color + Clenditioner Vivids
I use a combination of Red and Violet to dye my roots when they grow out. This product is great for dark hair because it lifts the hair a few levels so you don’t have to bleach first!
L'Oreal Intense Red Permanent Creme Hair Color
I use a combination of Red and Violet to dye my roots when they grow out. This product is great for dark hair because it lifts the hair a few levels so you don’t have to bleach first!
H19 True Violet Permanent Hair Color
I use 20 volume developer to mix the Hicolor dye with since my natural hair is not extremely dark and doesn’t need to be lifted as much! This does less damage than the 30 volume
ion Color Brilliance Sensitive Scalp 20 Volume Creme Developer
Sturdy little bowl that makes at-home color sessions so much easier. Easy to hold, has measurement marks inside, and the rim keeps your brush from dripping everywhere.
Hair Color Mixing Bowl
I always keep a couple of these on hand to make applying the mixed color easier!
Brush
Essential for dyeing and keeping your hands clean! Love these ones because they are pink!
Nitrile Gloves
I use these to help lock in heat while the color is sitting on my hair. Heat helps it process quicker! These also help reduce mess.
Disposable Shower Caps
Care
This helps keep my dyed hair super healthy! I use this every 3-5 or so hair washes and it helps keep my ends hydrated and bonded!
Full-Size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 50mL
How I wake up with healthy, smooth hair. It protects against friction (meaning less breakage), locks in moisture, and keeps my styles intact so I don’t have to use as much heat to style. I also have weft extensions, and the bonnet helps protect them ...
Silk Bonnet
Shields hair from heat damage, reduces breakage, and helps maintain softness and shine. I love that it protects while repairing, so my hair stays healthier even with regular blow-drying, curling, or straightening.
HeatBounce conditioning heat protectant
Lightweight leave-in that detangles, softens, and smooths. Made with almond, coconut & oat milks to hydrate without heaviness — and it smells AMAZING.
Super Milk Conditioning Hair Primer
Been taking these for about a year and these have actually made such a difference for me — way less shedding, my hair feels fuller and stronger, and I’ve got baby hairs + new growth coming in like crazy. A little pricey, but so worth it for healthier...
Nutrafol Vitamins
This line has been a lifesaver for keeping my red hair vibrant and shiny. The shampoo + conditioner make my color last so much longer, and the leave-in keeps my extensions soft, smooth, and protected from heat. The shine oil is super lightweight but ...
Acidic Color Gloss Shine Bundle
This has become a wash-day game-changer for me. It dries my hair way faster, keeps my red hair from frizzing out, and is super gentle—especially when wet hair is at its most fragile. Plus, it’s lightweight so it doesn’t tug on my extensions like a he...
Microfiber Hair Towel
One of these little things that makes a big difference. I use it in the shower to really work my shampoo in—it helps break up product build-up, makes my scalp feel super clean, and honestly just feels like a mini head massage. I just use it on my cro...
Maxsoft Hair Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush
I use this about once a week to reset my hair — it clears out buildup without stripping, leaves my scalp clean but soft, and makes everything after work better.
Shampoos | PEPTIDE PREP
Extensions
Perfect brush for keeping extensions smooth and not getting the brush tangled in the wefts!
Boar Brush
My go-to for styling extensions and keeping everything looking blown out + seamless. Uses airflow instead of extreme heat, so it protects my hair while still giving volume, curl, or a smooth finish. Perfect for keeping styles blended without frying m...
Dyson Airwrap