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A Cosmetologist’s Guide: My Must-Have Hair Care Products for Healthy, Gorgeous Hair

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As a color specialist of ten plus years, I used a lot of products I loved, and some I would not sell to my clients, who always appreciated my honestly and commitment to get them the best results possible. Here are my timeless faves. Curated for you �...
 
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ANY and ALL Oribe Gold Lust poducts. Totally worth the price. I worked in a high end salon and miss coming home smelling like this every day. And OHHHHH the SHINE!!! It's magnificent.
Oribe Gold Lust Line
 
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My go to for over processed hair that tangles easily. Use the system for four weeks for best results, then alternate with a hydrating system.
Acidic Bonding Concentrate 3 Step System
 
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Morrocan Oil shampoo hydrating OR moisture repair will provide hydration without weighing the hair down or making it too oily. Moisture repair is a bit heavier so for fine hair opt for hydrating line.
Moroccanoil Hydration OR Moisture Repair Line
 
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I lived in the Algarve of Portugal for five years and my hair was DRY I. That arid desert like climate and sun took a toll on my hair and this saved it. Once per week.
nourishing hair mask for dry hair : soulfood
 
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I give to you the holy grail of texture sprays. It creates a grip on the hair for styling that makes any messy up do look effortless and your beach waves look freshly wind swept. Did I mention it smells like heaven?
Dry Texturizing Spray - Oribe Hair Care
 
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I'm going old school with this one. If you want a perfect slick back bun or pony with no fly aways or want to tame those baby hairs this is your gal.
Bed Head Hair Stick | Bed Head by TIGI
 
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I use this to give my strawberry blonde a rich copper look and shine in the fall.
Glaze Hair Gloss & Conditioners | Color Toning
 
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A purple shampoo should really only be used one or twice per week at most. Don't break the bank for one. This won't dry out your hair and it gets ahead of those yellow tones without the risk of going purple!
Elvive Color Vibrancy Anti-Brass Purple Shampoo - L'Oréal Paris
 
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The OG hairspray for styling for decades now. This is the best hairspray for movement and non crunchy hair. It smells okay but the hold without being sticky or crunchy is what makes it a star.
L'Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hairspray 11oz
 
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Okay so biotin and castor oil have a chokehold on the beauty industry , and for good reason, but this was ahead of the curve. Healthy hair starts from the root and this actually has the ingredients to make your scalp and hair follicles happy too.
Extreme Length Collection for Longer Stronger Hair
 
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Okay maybe I'm a little biased being an Aveda trained professional, but this shampoo has yet to be replaced for a daily go to for fine hair. It is non drying and doesn't cause buildup. And you know I'm a sucker for a good scent. Nothing can compare t...
shampure™ nurturing shampoo | Paraben and silicone free
 
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Repeat after me, "healthy hair starts at the follicle". Kind of how you can't outrun a bad diet, you can't repair cream your way out of an unhealthy scalp. That sounded better in my head but you get the point. This targets follicular health to start ...
invati ultra advanced™ revitalizing scalp serum
 
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I have never smelled an actual angel before but I imagine they smell just like this. I LOVED working with Kevin Murphy products. The angel wash was my go to for blondes with fine hair. If you didnt take this home with you I def held a grudge as your ...
ANGEL.WASH
 
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Yes to Kerastase always. This really does cleanse and hydrate. The aftercare products create a stunning shine and I could use this on my fine hair without issue. And clearly I'm the queen of frizz so just trust me.
Gloss Absolu Hair Care Products for Frizzy Hair | Kérastase
 
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The only heat spray I really loved. All the protection none of the crunchy or tangled mess. And of course, the smell of any Chi product gets me every time.
44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray
 
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I refuse to use any other primer. This, some morrocanoil, and some iron guard is honestly ALL fine hair needs for a beautiful blowout that beats humidity!
The Wizard Detangling Primer
 
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I used this for years. It’s great for fine hair. The smell is natural and the ingredients are more natural than some leading brands. It’s worth the price.
Hydrate Sulfate Free Shampoo For Dry Hair - Pureology
 
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This. Always. Forever. Life changing.
Professional Molecular Repair Mist | K18 Hair Pro