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Fine Hair Care 101 - Products I will always repurchase!
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items I’ve curated this hair care list for other fine hair girlies like myself! I have fine/slightly wavy hair and these products have worked great for me.
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Shampoo
Dry shampoo
Hair Masks
Leave-in Conditioner
Hair oil
Heat Protectant
Shampoo
I’ve tried a lot of shampoos over the years and these are the ones that didn’t leave me looking like a grease ball. I double shampoo and rinse super well
I like this shampoo for when my scalp is extra greasy. It smells just like rosemary and leaves my scalp feeling refreshed
AROMATICA Rosemary Scalp Scaling Shampoo
Definitely pricey but I liked this shampoo since it’s formulated for fine hair. It didn’t weight my hair down and cleansed well
Fine Hair Shampoo
This shampoo is gentle for sensitive scalps and foams really well. I use this pretty much every other day and my scalp is not dry/irritated. There’s no fragrance and it’s a gel texture
Kao - Curel Intensive Moisture Care Shampoo
When I had colored hair, I loved using this shampoo. It didn’t strip all my hair color and left my scalp cleansed & refreshed
Pureology Hydrate Sheer Shampoo 9 fl oz / 266ml Lightweight hydration for fine color-treated hair
A volumizing shampoo is a game changer for fine hair - this one is great and affordable as well
Aveeno Scalp Soothing Fresh Greens Blend Shampoo Clarifying & Volumizing Shampoo for Thin or Fine Hair - 12 fl oz
I use detox shampoo this once a week, or if I’ve had a lot of products in my hair (ex. Dry shampoo). It smells amazing and a little bottle goes a long way!
Detox Clarifying Shampoo - Dry Scalp Hair Treatment
Dry shampoo
For the days when your hair needs a refresh - I love these options
I love this dry shampoo, it actually lasts awhile and makes my hair look very refreshed. Doesn’t leave any residue either
First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo
Another great dry shampoo that lasts a long time and leaves my hair looking refreshed.
Perfect hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo
I like the scent of this dry shampoo and it does a pretty good job of keep my hair refreshed. The price point is more affordable as well
Batiste Original Dry Shampoo - 3.81oz
Hair Masks
I use hair masks as conditioner - I find that it hydrates my hairs better and saves me time/effort.
This is sooo worth it. It’s not specifically for fine hair so make sure to only use a little bit, like a dime size. It makes my hair silky smooth and lasts me a long time.
Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask
I personally really like this hair mask and it’s what I’m currently using. This went viral on tiktok and there’s mixed opinions on it. What works for me is to use a small amount and rinse after 5 mins
Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask, 8.11 oz
This is olapex dupe, it makes my hair so soft and smooth. The price is affordable as well
Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Hair Protein 100ml
This is quite good and makes my hair feel smooth. I recommend getting a smaller size to try first. I also just love all ouai scents
Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque - Hair Mask
Leave-in Conditioner
My hair is a bit frizzy since it’s slightly wavy so I always have some leave in conditioner as well to help tame any frizz.
This works soooo well, I highly recommend this leave in mask. Make sure to follow the instructions and don’t condition beforehand
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 0.5 oz
I went through a few bottles of these, it definitely helps with the frizz and deranging especially when my hair is dry
Farewell Frizz™ Rosarco Milk Leave-In Conditioner
This is my current favorite and I’ve also gone through so many bottles. It’s pricey but I find that this worked best with my hair right now. A little does go a long way.
Leave In Conditioner - St. Barts Scent
This really is a 10. I love this leave in and used it for years before I tried other leave ins
It's a 10 Hair Care Miracle Leave-in Conditioner Product - 4 fl oz
Hair oil
I like to add some hair oil to my ends and I tend to prefer lighter formulas
This isn’t too heavy on the hair and smells really good!
Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Hair Oil, 2.3 oz
This popular Japanese brand makes the best smelling hair care. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the shampoo but I love this hair oil.
&Honey Melty Moist Repair Hair Oil Step 3.0 |eliminate dryness and frizz | Hair is soft and silky (3.3 oz) & and Honey Hair Care | MADE IN JAPAN
This jojoba oil is great for hair and skin. I use this for oiling my scalp and facial massages
Cliganic Organic Jojoba Oil 100% Pure 4oz
I really like the light version of this rosemary oil. I use it once a week on my scalp
Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Light Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil - 2 fl oz
I’m a Ouai fan so I like this hair oil as well! As always, I find that a little goes a long way
Heat Protectant Oil For Hair - Oil For Damaged Hair
Heat Protectant
Protecting your hair when styling is super important as well
The OG heat protectant spray - I still use it to this day! I always get a mini since I don’t style my hair too often but highly recommend this one
CHI Iron Guard Spray Heat Protector - 2 fl oz
I really like this before blow drying - keeps my hair looking smooth and less frizzy
2.0 oz Blow Dry Miracle H2O Shield Spray - It's A 10 | Ulta Beauty
Other Recs
For the days I don’t want to use dry shampoo, I reach for these
This root enhancer is great for getting rid of any odors and refreshing your scalp.
AROMATICA Rosemary Root Enhancer | Experience deep scalp moisturizer and soothing comfort | special blend designed - (3.38 oz)
I love this hair mist to refresh day old hair. It smells like raspberries (and very slightly vinegary) just like the name suggests. It helps eliminate any odors and leaves my scalp feeling great
A'PIEU - Raspberry Vinegar Hair Mist