Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Top Hair Styling Essentials: Tools, Sprays & Accessories I Swear By
15
items These are my ride-or-die hair styling favorites — everything I use to create effortless waves, frizz-free sleek looks, or quick messy buns.
From heat tools to sprays and accessories, this list has everything you need to style your hair like a pro. ✨
Sections
4
Heat Styling Must-Haves
Volume, Texture & Hold
Hair Brush & Accessories
Smoothing & Shine
Heat Styling Must-Haves
These are the tools I use to actually transform my hair. Whether I’m doing a sleek blowout, soft waves, or adding volume at the roots, these tools make styling easier, faster, and way more effective — no salon needed.
Expensive but worth it. Dries, curls, and smooths with no extreme heat.
Special edition Dyson Airwrap
Top-tier straightener that adapts to your hair’s needs and keeps it shiny.
GHD Platinum+ Flat Iron
Old-school but iconic — gives long-lasting curls with great control.
Hot Tools Professional 1 Inch Variable Heat 24K Gold Hair Curling Iron
Affordable and reliable — protects hair from hot tools without buildup.
Tresemme Styling Hairspray Protecting Heat and Frizz Control
Gives you blowout volume and smooth ends — perfect for fast mornings.
REVLON One Step Volumizer PLUS Dryer
Volume, Texture & Hold
If your hair ever feels flat, lifeless, or hard to style — these are the game changers. These mousses, powders, and sprays add instant lift and grit without making your hair crunchy or heavy.
Adds instant body and grit — makes hair look fuller in seconds.
Bumble And Bumble Thickening Dryspun Texture Hairspray
Lightweight but gives great lift, especially at the roots.
Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse
Flexible hold that lasts all day and never feels crunchy.
Living Proof Flex Shaping Hair Spray
Smells amazing and gives just the right amount of messy volume.
Kristin Ess Hair Dry Finish Working Texture Hair Spray for Volume + Texture, Light Hold Dry Texturizing Hairspray, Soft Matte Finish
Hair Brush & Accessories
These simple tools make a huge difference. My favorite brush for detangling without breakage and the soft scrunchie that doesn’t damage or crease my hair — perfect for heatless styling or casual updos.
The best for pain-free brushing — even on wet, tangled hair.
Wet Brush Original Detangler
Prevents breakage, creases, and looks cute even on your wrist.
Scunci Mini Washable Scrunchie Hair Ties, Black
Soft, comfy, and gentle on your hair overnight or for ponytails.
Kitsch Satin Hair Scrunchies, Black, 5 Pack
Smoothing & Shine
From heat protectants to smoothing serums and texture sprays, these styling products are key to making any look last. They help tame frizz, add shine, or give that perfectly tousled finish depending on your vibe.
Makes hair water-resistant and glassy smooth — humidity-proof magic.
Dream Coat Supernatural Treatment Spray for Frizzy Hair
Strengthens while adding serious shine and softness.
No. 7 Bonding Frizz Reduction & Heat Protectant Hair Oil
Light, smells amazing, and makes hair look luxuriously healthy.
Honey Infused Hair Oil