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Because My Hair Is High-Maintenance
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Kerissa O’Rourke
I have thick, wavy, coarse hair and have spent years figuring out how to smooth it out. I’m also getting more gray everyday. These are my go-to products that help tame frizz and leave my hair looking healthy, soft, and shiny.
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Root touch up
 
Every day favorites
 
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Root touch up

 
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Simple touch up when my roots start to show. I’ll use either this for more coverage or a root shadow stick.
Root Touch Up - Hair Color Products
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Easy touch up with dry shampoo all in one for when I don’t want to use a temp dye. Pretty much works works the same
Batiste Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair, 3.81 oz
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Every day favorites

 
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I like to rotate between this and kerastase. This when my hair needs a little more strengthing.
Discover Best Shampoos and Conditioners Texturizing Spray - Oribe Hair Care
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By far the best combo for dry, frizzy or wavy hair. It gives you moisture back into the hair to make it look healthy.
Discipline Defines Curly Hair & Smooths Frizzy Hair
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A little goes a long way but great for dry hair
Hair Oils & Oil Treatments For Hair | Kérastase
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Another great hair serum! Can be a good heat protectant as well
Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Collection
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Another spray I love to get perfect beach waves
Surf Spray for Beachy Waves
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I use this every other wash or to prewash my hair and it’s the cheaper alternative to kerastase and same company
Elvive Shampoos, Conditioners & Hair Treatments
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Two of my favorite masks to make my hair less frizzy and healthy
Best Hair Masks for All Hair Types | Kérastase
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The finishing touch for natural curls and wavy styles, providing a soft, smooth texture with shine.
Beach Wave Spray
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I always use this before I blow dry or flat iron to prevent damage
44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray - 2 Ounces
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Ive always loved this line but just recently tried this mask and may be my new favorite. It instantly made my hair healthy soft and shiny.
Oribe Gold Lust Transformative Hair Mask - Sephora
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Tools

 
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Old school but still works the best out of all I’ve tried
Flat Irons
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Switched to this hairdryer and it’s so Much faster and healthier for my hair
Shark® Hair Dryers & Ionic Blow Dryers
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For any type of curl or beach wave, here are some great options
Curling Irons & Wands
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My favorite brush for thick/curly hair that minimizes breakage
Tangle Teezer USA | Official Tangle Teezer US Store
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Microfiber towels that will dry your hair while you get ready
Up&Up Microfiber Hair Towel Value - 2pk
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The best silk pillowcase to help you wake up with good healthy hair
100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
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More affordable version of the silk pillowcase from Quince
Kitsch Satin Pillowcase
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The pillowcase my daughter uses
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