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Haircare must haves that actually work
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items Are you buying the right products for your hair type? Are you applying them correctly? As someone who recently found out that I have fine hair, and didn't want to settle for “bad hair genetics" or other excuses, I've tried many products over the year...
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Shampoo
Mask
Conditioner
Treatments
Oil
Heat protection
Shampoo
Mind that secret step for colored hair - do not wash with hot water, to reduce the color rincing.
One of my holy grails for dyed hair, protects the color, very foamy and degreases the hair well.
Schwarzkopf Bonacure Color Freeze Micellar
For freshning up your color with a conditioning shampoo. Keep in mind that it wont de grease your hair like regular shampoo would. Best to use for every "even" hair wash.
Revlonissimo™ 45 Days Conditioning Shampoo
Such an amazing professional shampoo for colored hair, and it doesn't rinse off the color! The whole collection is one of my favorites and what I repurchase often.
Acidic Bonding Concentrate Bonding Shampoo | Redken
My favourite product for natural fine hair! Keep in mind that it's better to opt for others if you have colored hair.
Redken Volume Injection Shampoo - Hair Volumizer
This product is how to go longer between washes, great for all hair types
Dry Shampoo - Perfect Hair Day™ | Living Proof
This is the shampoo soulmate for coarse hair!
Moisture Repair Shampoo – Moroccanoil
Works magic for dandruff hair, has a calming effect on the scalp and delivers results in a short period of time. However, beware of color stripping effect on colored hair.
Matrix Biolage Scalp Sync Calming Shampoo 13.5 Oz : Target
Repairs the damaged hair, cleans gently
Ultimate Repair | Wellastore - step 1
Whatta good shampoo for my colored fine hair! So gentile on the scalp, keeps the color long lasting, but cleanses thoroughly! High regards to everyone making this product!
Londa Color Radiance Shampoo
Mask
Mask for hair equals care. It's supposed to be used after shampooing, on damp not soaked hair. The best results for most will require leaving it on for 10-20 min and then rinse.
One of the best masks for colored hair, protects the color from leaving and keeps the hair very healthy
Bonacure Color Freeze Treatment - schwarzkopf-professional.com
Deep hydration treatment is very much needed for colored hair. I use it every couple of weeks and achieved very smooth and healthy hair
Color Last Deep Treatment Mask For Colored Hair
Redken has one of the best lines for colored hair, great ph level and keeps the hair healthy and shiny.
COLOR EXTEND MAGNETICS DEEP ATTRACTION MASK - Redken
Learned about this secret from my hairdresses and this product gave me insane results, even if it's not for everyday use.
Redken Color Extend Magnetics Mask 8.5 Oz - Target
Hands down to L'Oreal for making this fabulous mask for everyday use, great price and very long lasting.
L'oreal Serie Expert Vitamino Color Hair Mask (8.5 Oz
Amazing mask for fine hair for monthly use, however if your hair is damaged you can use it once per week
Moroccanoil Weightless Hydrating Mask 8.5 Oz - Target
Amazing for damaged bleached hair, for everyday use
BC BONACURE Hyaluronic Moisture Kick Treatment, …
In love with this mask! Makes my hair look like I just stepped out of the salon!
Color Radiance Intensive Mask by Londa Professional
Awesome product for damage repair!
Wella Fusion Intense Repair Hair Mask
Conditioner
Some conditioners behave like masks, to be left for a while and then rinsed.
One option better than the mask from the same collection if you have greasier hair
Schwarzkopf Bc Bonacure Color Freeze Conditioner pH 4.5
Don't be fooled by the smaller packaging, because it's very long lasting and will get you to that commercial beautiful colored hair!
Revlon Professional Equave™ Color Vibrancy Instant Detangling …
My favourite for natural fine hair, works perfectly if paired with the shampoo from the same line
REDKEN Volume Injection Conditioner
The conditioning soulmate for coarse hair! Works wonders if paired with the shampoo from the same line.
Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Conditioner 8.5oz (2 Pack)
Helps detangle, for repairing damaged hair
Ultimate Repair | Wellastore step 2
Treatments
Listing my secret weapons for various conditions of hair and scalp
This is my secret weapon for hair repair! Works magic for just a few minutes, that even my hairdressers noticed the damage repair
Acidic Bonding Concentrate Intensive Treatment | Redken
It's a scalp treatment containing rosemary, fenugreek, and panthenol. I apply it one hour before hair washing and have achieved amazing hair growth results in about 1.5 months.
Olival lotion against hairloss
Treatment that repairs damaged hair in 90s using AHA and Omega 3
Ultimate Repair | Wellastore step 3
This product is a key step for shine and repair after heavy treated saloon hair. Great for dry, fine and damaged hair.
FIBRE CLINIX Tribond Treatment In-Salon Fine Hair …
One of the fastest products to reverse hair damage from bleach, heat etc, but not for everyday use
K18 Leave-In Molecular Hair Mask, Repairs Dry or …
Oil
Purpose of hair oils is to seal our entire haircare routine. I've listed the ones that I have tested on my own hair.
By far the best oil, least greasy and lasts forever, which completely justifies the price
Pro Exclusive: Nº.7 Bonding Oil™ – OLAPLEX Inc.
The quality of this product is so high that it's worth the price. The light version is more for finer hair, while the original is more for medium and coarse hair.
Moroccanoil Treatment Original
It's a bit greasier than expected, so apply in smaller amounts. Lasts forever, and has a gorgeous scent!
Orofluido™ Original Elixir - Revlon Professional
Heat protection
This is the most important step if you're using any kind of blowdryer or styling tool, because they can cause damage when drying out the hair. These products help us collect the benefits and block the damage.
One of the best on the market! Does wonders besides heat protection, just keep in mind that it might be greasy if you spray directly on hair. Spray on your hand first and then apply to your hair
UniqOne™ Products - Revlon Professional
An awesome heat protection of fine hair for curling irons, flat irons or wands
Redken - Thermal Spray High Hold - Ulta Beauty
Even if this is a pricier product, it's so worth the price, because the quality and results are insane. It's an investment into your damaged hair with long lasting results.
Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment for …
One of the best leave ins, especially for fine hair, but for all hair types as well.
Amazon.com: Pureology Color Fanatic Leave-in …
Great heat and breakage protection
Ultimate Repair | Wellastore step 4
Styling products
Your hair will look way better if you use a styling product, you will get to that commercial look!
Mandatory product if you use a blow dryer or blow dry brush
Redken - 5.1 oz Big Blowout Heat Protectant Jelly | Ulta …
How not to have crunchy hair after applying hairspray? This is how!
Extra Control Addict 28 Strong Hold Hair Spray | Redken
The sleekest of products for sleeky hair
Redken Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame 8.5 Oz - Target
Hair coloring products
How to freshen up your hair color and prolong the hair dresser's appointment a little longer? This product is how! Just pick the right color for your hair and have a go. Just please wear gloves when applying!
Revlon Professional Nutri Color Creme 3 in 1 Cocktail …
One of rare products which is not drying out the fine hair
Redken Blondage Express Anti-Brass Mask
Styling tools
I can't live literally without this blowdryer. It's strong, it's fast, has a long cable and shows me how great my hair can look!
Hair Dryers - Excess HQ Dryer BAB6990IE - Babyliss