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Salon-Quality Hair at Home

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The products I actually recommend as a hairstylist. Whether you’re trying to maintain your color, cut down on heat damage, or just get your hair to behave between appointments, this list is your starting point. These are the brands and products I use...
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Color Care

Protecting your color between appointments is everything. These are the shampoos, conditioners, and glosses I trust to keep your color looking fresh, vibrant, and true-to-tone for as long as possible.
 
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The gold standard for color-treated hair. MINU gently cleanses without stripping to shield your color from fading.
MINU Shampoo Illuminating shampoo for colored hair - Davines
 
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This award-winning conditioner is the partner piece to MINU Shampoo. Rich and velvety but never heavy, it keeps color radiant while improving softness and combability. The kind of conditioner that makes you actually look forward to wash day.
MINU Conditioner Illuminating fast conditioner for colored hair
 
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A deep nourishing treatment made specifically for color-treated hair. Weightless shine, silky feel, and that same protection as the shampoo. Use weekly in place of conditioner on dry, processed, or especially thirsty strands.
MINU Mask
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Styling Products

The right products make all the difference - and the wrong ones undo everything. These are my go-to creams, oils, and sprays for achieving that effortless, lived-in look without weighing your hair down.
 
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The one. The iconic. If you’ve ever gotten your hair done and wondered what that amazing smell is, it’s probably this. A lightweight, multi-benefit oil made with Roucou oil from the Amazon — rich in antioxidants and beta-carotene. Apply 2–3 pumps to ...
OI Oil
 
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A multi-tasking leave-in that works as a heat protectant, detangler, de-frizzer, and shine booster all in one. Apply to damp hair before styling and your whole routine gets easier. This is the product I recommend most often to clients who want to sim...
OI All In One Milk

Treatments

Think of these as the maintenance appointments you can do at home. Masks, bond builders, and scalp treatments that actually work - because healthy hair is the foundation of everything.
 
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A rich, nourishing hair butter that deeply conditions, controls frizz, and adds a glossy, silky finish. Made with antioxidant-rich Roucou oil, it’s an intensive treatment that works for curly, coily, color-treated, and damaged hair alike. Use as a ma...
OI Hair Butter

Styling Tools

Good tools are a long-term investment in your hair’s health. These are the dryers, irons, and brushes worth spending on - the ones I use in the salon and recommend without hesitation.
 
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The hair dryer that changed everything. Fast, precise, and engineered with intelligent heat control that measures air temperature over 100 times per second to protect against heat damage. Lighter and quieter than any traditional dryer, with attachmen...
Dyson Supersonic™
 
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The latest evolution of the Supersonic - 30% smaller and 20% lighter than the original, with RFID sensors in the attachments that automatically adjust airflow and temperature. Engineered for a smoother, shinier result with even more precision. For an...
Dyson Supersonic r™
 
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The smart version of the Airwrap - Bluetooth-connected and personalized to your hair profile with automatic adjustments. If you want a guided styling experience with less guesswork, this is the upgrade worth considering.
Dyson Airwrap i.d.™
 
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A game-changer for anyone who straightens their hair. Works on both wet and dry hair - meaning you can go from the shower to straight without a blow-dryer first. Uses humid airflow instead of extreme heat to smooth and straighten, which means less da...
Dyson Airstrait™
 
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Dyson’s cordless flat iron - the only one worth considering if you want the freedom of wireless styling. Flexing plates adapt to your hair to reduce heat damage, and the battery life is reliable. Best for anyone who already loves their Dyson ecosyste...
Dyson Corrale™ hair straightener

Blonde and Lightened Hair

Blondes have different needs. Whether you’re platinum, balayaged, or anywhere in between, this section is specifically for you. Toning, brightening, and keeping brassiness at bay between visits.
 
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A blue shampoo specifically formulated for all shades of blonde - natural, balayaged, bleached, or toned. The blue comes from Jagua extract, which delivers a delicate chromatic balance that keeps cool blondes cool and warm blondes from going brassy. ...
Heart of Glass Silkening Shampoo
 
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The conditioner your blonde has been waiting for. Powered by Davines’ Biacidic Bond complex and Baobab extract, it strengthens the hair fiber, illuminates blonde tones, and balances unwanted reflections — all without weighing hair down. Combing ease ...
Heart of Glass Rich Conditioner
 
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A deep repair mask built specifically for blonde and lightened hair. Leave it on for 5 minutes and resistance to breakage increases by 40%. Leave it on for 10 minutes and that number jumps to 57%. Use weekly, especially if you’re regularly bleaching,...
Heart of Glass Intense Treatment
 
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A leave-in thermal fluid that does three things at once: hydrates, protects from heat up to 450°F, and adds a brilliant, glassy shine. Made with a patented Botanical Shield derived from Scandinavian spruce that strengthens the hair fiber and helps yo...
Heart of Glass Sheer Glaze
 
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A fast-acting reinforcing serum that immediately strengthens the hair fiber and adds intense shine - no processing time needed. Use it after shampooing in place of conditioner or mask on lighter blonde days, or add it into your regular routine for ex...
Heart of Glass Instant Bonding Glow
 
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One of the most impressive things Davines has launched in recent years. This no-rinse leave-in mask is specifically designed for colored and lightened hair - apply to damp hair after washing, comb through, and style as usual. No rinsing, no processin...
Davines Beautiful Things Restoring Leave-in Mask

Curly and Textured Hair

Curls need moisture, definition, and products that actually understand them. These are my picks for enhancing your natural texture, reducing frizz, and making wash day something you actually look forward to.
 
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A creamy, curl-specific shampoo that cleanses without disturbing your pattern. It hydrates, boosts volume, and enhances elasticity without weighing curls down. The foundation of a good curl routine.
LOVE CURL Shampoo
 
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A low-lather cleansing conditioner that does both jobs in one step — perfect for wash days when your curls need moisture more than a deep cleanse. Made with regenerative baobab pulp for intense hydration and frizz control up to 72 hours. Alternate wi...
LOVE CURL Co-wash
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Fast-acting, frizz-fighting, and loaded with baobab pulp extract. This conditioner detangles, boosts elasticity, and leaves curls bouncy and defined without any crunch. Up to 11x more hydrated hair when used as part of the full LOVE CURL routine — an...
LOVE CURL Conditioner
 
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For when your curls need more than a regular conditioner can give. This deep treatment restores moisture and elasticity, leaving hair smooth, soft, and coil-ready. Use weekly or whenever your texture is feeling dry, dull, or undefined.
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Fine and Thin Hair

Fine hair needs volume without weight. These are the lightweight products and tools that actually deliver body and fullness without making your hair feel heavy, greasy, or flat by noon.
 
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A volume-boosting shampoo with a light, foamy texture that lifts and cleanses fine or limp hair without any weight. If your hair is fine and falls flat by midday, start here.
VOLU Shampoo
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A brand-new addition to the VOLU family: a volume-focused conditioner that pairs with the shampoo to add fullness without dragging hair down. This is the conditioner for fine-haired people who have always felt like conditioner was working against the...
VOLU Conditioner
 
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Applied to damp hair before blow-drying, this serum creates body, structure, and texture without heaviness. Works beautifully on fine hair to give the illusion of more volume and thickness. Also doubles as a shine-enhancing finisher on dry hair.
This is a Texturizing Serum