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🧴 🤍 Haircare that actually works (35+) women. If your hair isn’t the same anymore. Start here. 🪮 💆♀️
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items If your hair has changed and nothing seems to work the same any more start here these are the products I actually use and re-purchase for dry frizzy midlife Hair that needs help and not hype.
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Shampoo & Conditioner (By problem)
Oils, serums and treatments
Styling (That doesn’t destroy your hair)
When nothing is working - fit-it products
Start Here - Top Picks
This oil gives such an amazing shine is so hydrating and it really soothes damaged hair. It has Star anise, tarragonx Pinewood, peach blossom raspberry and gardenia with vanilla and Amber and it has a light lingering scent afterwards not only does it...
Argan Moisturizing Elixir | Balmain Hair
This has a honey bond-building complex which works to build new bonds and repairs your hair from the cortex to the cuticle so from the inside of the out and it helps improve your hair elasticity to prevent breakage and it has no para bins which I rea...
Bumble and Bumble - Bond-Building Repair Treatment
I cannot recommend this mini detangling and smoothing brush more if you brush vertically it will detangler and if you brush horizontally it will smooth. It has one hole in it to allow for ventilation and drainage. If you are using it in the shower or...
aveda wooden mini paddle brush
This postworkout spray is perfect for whether you are sweaty or your hair just needs a little bit of a refresh missed it on it cleans and refreshes any damp sweaty hair. It is made with white bamboo extract and silica which helps to absorb oil and it...
Bumble and bumble Prêt-à-Powder
This product completely made my hair glossy and healthy again. It combines centuries-old healing oils including Cyprus and organ with a buyer restorative complex of plant collagen, caffeine biotin and niacinamide which balances the scalp and it reinf...
Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo
After you have used the Oribe signature complex shampoo, the conditioner use a generous amount which concentrate on your mid strains to the end. Leave it for a minute and rinse and your hair will feel silky soft and it reverses the existing damage an...
Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Conditioner
What are those expensive purchases that I genuinely think is worth it if you travel often or need hair drying on the go? Because this is perfect to fit in a handbag or a travel bag? It’s compact but highly powerful and it doesn’t leave you relying on...
Dyson Supersonic R™ Ceramic Pink/Rose Gold 2.38kg
Perfect for damage, split ends, breakage and heat protection, shine
Hair Oil
Pop this in before you get in the ocean or pool and your hair will come out soft, not mattered and not damanaged
Coastal GRL – Saltwater and Chlorine Hair Protectant
Instyle.com says "Avocado Mint Foaming Scalp Scrub proved effective for me to soothe my scalp, invigorate my hair follicles, and banish dryness and unsightly flakes that may have been blocking healthy, new hair growth all this time."
Want to get to the root of healthier hair? Like the skin on your face, the scalp gets clogged with excess oil, dead skin and debris. With a cool, stimulating sensation, this plant-based exfoliator lifts away build-up and clears follicles so hair is n...
No parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrance, artificial color, mineral oil and silicones. Vegan. Never tested on animals. Rachel Zoe literally says "A Must Ahead Of Hot Girl Summer" what more can i say.
Want to get to the root of healthier hair? Like the skin on your face, the scalp gets clogged with excess oil, dead skin and debris. With a cool, stimulating sensation, this plant-based exfoliator lifts away build-up and clears follicles so hair is n...
No parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrance, artificial color, mineral oil and silicones. Vegan. Never tested on animals. Rachel Zoe literally says "A Must Ahead Of Hot Girl Summer" what more can i say.
Avocado Mint Foaming Scalp Scrub - LATHER
Shampoo & Conditioner (By problem)
This shampoo works into a creamy leather, but it’s sulphate free. It cleanses gently without ever stripping. It’s formulated to smooth and restore healthy hair it has based microbes which mend and prevent breakage by wrapping the strands and fuse tog...
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Joia Strengthening + Smoothing ...
This lightweight leaving conditioner is so versatile because it has a buildable spray for weightless hydration which detangler fights for up to 72 hours and repairs split ends while protecting against heat it’s perfect alone or you can add it into yo...
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Joia Milky Leave-in Conditioner
This is formulated for fine flat hair and is clinically proven peptide delivery which will soften lasting lift from the route to the end of your Hair. The Amaran peptides and the rice protein give visible lift from the root for a fuller looking hair ...
24.0 oz Peptide Plumping Volume Shampoo - LolaVie
This is a weightlesw dry conditioning spray which is developed a smooth fizziness and unruly flyaways in between your shampoos formulated with an innovative five oil blend which mimics the oils naturally found in your hair. It worked to instantly tam...
No Frizz | Instant De-Frizzer
Oils, serums and treatments
You’ll want these if you have dry, fried or over-processed hair that’s hormonal and suddenly needs help
This hydrates without weighing down hair and is used for fine to medium hair. I put this little bottle in my carry on bag because I use it constantly when i am on the road
Moroccanoil Treatment Original
This gives the ultimate smooth finish and looks so good on my beauty shelf
RŌZ Santa Lucia Styling Oil | Lightweight Hair Oil for Shine
My head just tingles thinking about this. This is such a popular choice for overall hair health. It restores my scalp and I swear it helps my hair grow thick and long
Mielle Organics Rosemary & Mint Hair Oil
Create overnight curls without any heat damage. Put the curling ribbon on top of damp or dry hair and use a claw clip to secure it in place then wrap hair around the sides. After hair has dried take off the scrunchies and loosing the hair pulling r...
Shop Heatless Curling Sets | KITSCH
Styling (That doesn’t destroy your hair)
If you legitimately want double the volume blue dry this is the product you’ll want. It gives 24 hour hold with the heat activated spray. It comes in two sizes so perfect for home and travel. It will hold up in all day humidity and adds shine. Y...
Abundant Blowout All-Over Volumizing Spray - Aveda
This sea salt spray makes you look like you’ve been to the beach even if you haven’t. It gives texture and body without the crunchy dried salty feeling. Ingredients I love are the Hawaiian black lava sea salt, sea kelp and seaweed. I love Sun Bum
Texturizing Sea Spray, For Matte Waves | Sun Bum
I buy this on repeat because it’s the kind of product I freak out will be discontinued and it’s a ride or die for me. This wind up pomade stick is so long lasting and super easy to apply. Forget about those mascara wand ones that are skinny and use...
DART Pomade Stick - R+Co
est for... It’s the BRUSH you never knew you needed. The ghd the final touch - narrow dressing brush will be your go-to for all kinds of styling, from kinder-to-hair backcombing that gives instant volume and brushes out easily, to smoothing ponytails...
The Final Touch® - Narrow Dressing Brush | ghd ® North America
These are the only hair ties that hold my hair through Muay Thai! They hold, but they are so soft and don’t cause any breakage. I am constantly wearing a spare on my wrist. I love them so much
Kitsch Eco-Friendly Nylon Elastics - Mecca
I love how these have strong enough hold for my long hair, they hold through gym work outs, but my hair is never cut and doesn't have breakage after using these. Even after the gym i pop them in a laundry bag and they wash up perfectly. I buy them for gifts all the time. Love all the colours. They are the perfect size and wrap around my hair beautifully.
Scrunchies - Slip
When nothing is working - fit-it products
This mask is clinically proven to work. It boosts shine, builds strength and silkiness. It’s 97% naturally derived which I love, plus the fact it’s been proven to decrease breakage by 66% after 2 uses.
Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Mask - Mecca
This removes excess calcium from hair strands and restores the keratin within the hair shaft so it creates 99% of original hair strength. If your hair is trashed. Use this
Kérastase Première Decalcifying Repairing Shampoo 250ml
This is such a great priced pillowcase that is made of Mulberry silk which will protect your hair by reducing friction which minimise breakage tangled and freeze. Unlike cotton silk does not strip your hair of natural moistures and it keeps your lock...
Natural Mulberry Silk Pillowcase - Pillow Talk
Buy this for yourself - your hair and face will thank you for it. I travel with these, love the scallop and how my skin which gets super sensitive wakes up feeling uncreased and soft. I love this pillowcase. I bought one for both my kids who get pimples and my 75 year old mum too.
Slip® - Anti Aging. Anti Sleep Crease. Anti Bed Head.™