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Bad Hair Day Anonymous

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These are my go to hair products for soft, shiny, slightly unhinged hair with main character energy. Good for your hair formulas, and products that make getting ready feel a little bit magical (even on low effort days). If my hair’s behaving, it’s pr...
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products that have saved my hair

 
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one of my fave dry shampoos! it doesn’t leave a residue on your hair it just lets you get through the day without having to make it wash day.
dry shampoo with no white residue : perk up
 
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this leave in really adds moisture to damaged hair. i love the smell of it too! it’s a quick and easy way to make sure your hairs getting all the moisture possible
hydro rush intense moisture leave-in conditioner
 
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this helps my hair so much!!! i even use it on my extensions. it’s lightweight, dries quickly if you put on dry hair (recommended for towel dried) and even after once use my damaged colored hair could see a difference
Extreme Anti-Snap Anti-Breakage Leave-In Conditioner - Redken | Ulta Beauty
 
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The Intensive repair line is my go to when using Dove. If you’re needing an affordable shampoo and conditioner that will actually help your hair go with this
Dove Beauty Intensive Repair Shampoo & Conditioner Set for Damaged Hair - 12 fl oz/ 2ct
 
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This is a great affordable option to really add some moisture back into your hair. i love all the Elvive products but the hyaluronic acid line is my fave.
L'Oreal Paris Elvive Hyaluron Plump Shampoo & Conditioner Set - 25.2 fl oz
 
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It really is a miracle! With just one use i totally felt a difference in my damaged hair. i use this every single wash day.
It's a 10 Hair Care Miracle Leave-in Conditioner Product - 4 fl oz
 
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It really helps with frizz! Plus it smells sooooo good!!!! it’s light weight.
Blake Brown All-In-Wonder Leave-In Potion - Bergamot Woods – Woody Floral Fragrance - 6 fl oz
 
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such a great affordable option! I use this once a week to really hydrate my hair. With baobab oil and coconut oil my hair feels way less brittle.
African Pride Coconut Oil & Baobab Oil Leave In Hair Cream - 15 fl oz
 
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LOVE LOVE LOVE it really gives texture without buildup or flakes. if you’re between washes it’s perfect to put some life back into your hair. and extension girlies can use this to give some volume to hide wefts.
Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Dry Shampoo Spray - 7oz
 
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one of the best affordable dry shampoo options out there! Barely any white cast for brunettes, no flaking, no heavy buildup. it comes in several different scent options too.
Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Original Dry Shampoo for All Hair Types - 7oz
 
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being able to brush your hair while you dry with just one tool is such a game changer! the dryer really cuts down on heat damage and is easy to use.
INFINITI PRO CONAIR All-in-One Smoothing Dryer Brush
 
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I love the unique shape of this dryer. dried quickly, comes with several attachments, and is very affordable
INFINITI PRO CONAIR 3-in-1 Styler Hair Dryer
 
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the heated brush really helps to smooth out hair. it’s also so great to give some volume to roots or give yourself an at home blow out! it’s like having a flat iron and rollers all in one.
Hot Tools Pro Signature Heated Round Hair Styling Brush
 
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she really is that girl! Olaplex has saved my poor hair more times than i can count! i use it every. single. day. especially on my ends which see the most damage from heat and chemicals.
1.0 oz No.7 Bonding Hair Oil - OLAPLEX | Ulta Beauty
 
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This isn’t a complete dupe for Olaplex but it for sure has been a great affordable alternative! it’s lightweight, penetrates hair well, and i can tell a difference in how dull my hair looks if i don’t use it that day.
EverPure Bond Repair Oil-in-Serum for Hair Strength and Shine - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
 
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The avocado oil and hyluronic acid in this oil acts as a leave in to really make sure your hair keeps all the moisture possible. smells great too! isn’t sticky at all.
1.7 oz Food For Soft Multi-Use Hair Oil Serum - Matrix | Ulta Beauty
 
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this bottle of magic IS on the pricey side but so totally worth it. Niacinamide helps lock in moisture and keep hair strong. just run it thru your ends at night and let it work its magic.
Kerastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Hair Serum for Dry Hair
 
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This is such a lightweight blowout spray for volume with no crunchy finish. It smells so good too! i love using this with a heated round brush to get effortless volume.
Amika Brooklyn Bombshell Blowout Spray
 
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Since my hair is a fine texture it can fall pretty flat. this really adds some thickness and volume. it’s a must for extension wearers to give some texture and volume to hide wefts.
COLOR WOW Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer
 
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the mango and shea butter in this make it smell so dang good and really help to smooth and strengthen hair. using this once a month really ensures my hair can handle all the color and heat i put on it.
The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask - amika
 
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this brush won’t rip through your hair. it really helps to detangle easily and gently while still getting the job done. there’s so many cute designs to choose from!
UNbrush Detangler Hair Brush - Glitter Amethyst
 
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fly away are no longer an issue with this little stick! doesn’t weigh hair down but keeps it in place! doesn’t leave a greasy residue either
TIGI Bed Head Hair Wax Stick - 2.57oz
 
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Wind and humidity resistance and flake free. It really leaves my hair looking natural but keeping it where I want it to stay.
Kenra Super Hold Finishing Spray Volume Spray - 10oz
 
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another fave dry shampoo of mine! it’s affordable and really can let you go that extra day without a wash.
SGX NYC Dry Touch Volumizing Dry Shampoo - 6.5oz
 
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this is a top heat protector for me. It’s not greasy, smooths hair, takes care of frizz, and leaves hair shiny.
The Doux O.P.P. One-Pass Press Heat Protectant Spray - 4 fl oz
 
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I love the smell of this collection. The Rosemary Mint Collection is infused with biotin for the ultimate help with strengthening hair.
Mielle 2 Pack/12fl oz Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo
 
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the bond strength collection by dove have really saved my hair after coloring and using heat products. once a week i use the hair mask which smells so good and leaves my hair strong and shiny.
Dove Beauty Bond Strength Peptide Complex Hair Care Shampoo 12 fl oz + Conditioner 12 fl oz + Serum Hair Mask 9.2oz
 
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The Dry Bar is always a go to. This rinse uses amino acids to help restore your hairs shine and moisture layer. I love the ginger mint scent too which just makes your hair smell so clean.
8.0 oz Liquid Glass Instant Glossing Rinse - Drybar | Ulta Beauty
 
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Using this once a week has changed my hair completely. It detangles and smooths without weighing my hair down and leaves my hair so shiny!
8.5 oz Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5 Minute Liquid Mask - Redken | Ulta Beauty
 
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I don’t always have the time to dye my hair at home or go to get it done professionally so using this just in the shower is a super easy and more affordable option. tons of color options and it leaves your hair smooth and silky.
A La Plage Color Depositing Conditioning Hair Mask - IGK | Ulta Beauty
 
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Protects hair against 450°F heat, Cuts down on blow dry time, Reduces frizz, Hydrates while detangling and smoothing hair, Made for all hair types, Keratin-Safe Sea Buckthorn: Known as one of earth's most potent, omega-rich plant sources, this superf...
5.0 oz The Wizard Detangling Primer - amika | Ulta Beauty
 
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absolutely obsessed with this leave in. it works magic on my dry damaged hair. i even use it on my extensions to keep them hydrated. plus it smells amazinggggg.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Cream
 
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This deep conditioner has totally helped save my hair. It replenishes hydration and provides repair with avocado oil and hyaluronic acid. If you have dry and porous hair this is for you! If you have vivid colors this is a perfect conditioner to add ...
16.9 oz Food For Soft Rich Hydrating Treatment Mask for Hair Repair - Matrix | Ulta Beauty
 
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this whole line is amazing!!!! but now i’m obsessed with this leave in balm for my ends. i could tell a difference the first time i used it. my hairs super soft and feels way stronger than it did a month ago
Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm for Split Ends - Redken | Ulta Beauty

The Best Hair Color

 
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The 2.5NNN Parma Black and 2NNA Pescara Black are my top choices for the blackest black dye. This hair color has 100% gray coverage. It’s ammonia free and cruelty free.
2.5NNN Parma Black Radiant Hair Color Kit - Madison Reed | Ulta Beauty
 
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One of the best semi permanent hair dyes! Step 1: Shampoo and dry hair thoroughly. Do NOT use conditioner. Step 2: Use coconut oil (or petroleum jelly) around hairline and on ears to prevent staining of the skin (optional). Step 3: Remove bottle cap ...
Aquamarine Semi-Permanent Hair Color - Arctic Fox | Ulta Beauty
 
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Using this between colors has been life saving! It really adds some life into your color. Keratin and squalane give strength and shine to any color.
Auburn High Shine Tinted Gloss - Keracolor | Ulta Beauty