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Hair products I actually recommend after 30+ years behind the chair
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items After 30+ years as a hairdresser, I’ve tried A LOT of hair products! And one thing I’ve learned is that expensive doesn’t always mean better. I use and recommend a mix of professional products and affordable finds from places like Target and Walmart....
One of my favorite budget friendly shampoos! After 30+ years as a hairdresser, I’m a big believer that good hair care doesn’t have to be expensive. This cleans really well without weighing the hair down or leaving it feeling greasy, and I LOVE the fr...
Dove Shampoo for Damaged Hair Intensive Repair with Bio-Protein Care Technology and Amino Serum, 28 fl oz
The perfect partner to the shampoo! This gives the hair plenty of moisture and softness without making it feel heavy or coated. It detangles beautifully, leaves the hair smooth and shiny, and has that same fresh, clean Dove scent I love. Proof that a...
Dove Conditioner for Damaged Hair Intensive Repair with Bio-Protein Care Technology and Amino Serum, 28 Fl Oz
Such a good conditioner for damaged or color treated hair! This has really helped transform my own damaged hair. It leaves my hair feeling so much softer, smoother and healthier without weighing it down or making it feel coated. I especially recommen...
Dove Shampoo for Chemically Damaged Hair Bond Strength with Bio-Protein Care Technology and Peptide Complex, 12 Fl Oz
This one really impressed me! My daughter’s hair was VERY over processed and bleach damaged, and this mask made such a difference. It helped bring back softness, smoothness and manageability when her hair desperately needed some TLC. As a hairdresser...
Dove Styling Aid Intensive Repair Mask with Amino Serum, 9.2 oz Jar
My FAVORITE shampoo for keeping my blonde bright and not brassy! I know it says it’s for brunettes, but as a hairdresser, I use this on my own blonde hair about once a week and it does an amazing job neutralizing the unwanted warm/brassy tones. I don’t use it every wash, just when my blonde needs a little refresh....
10.1 oz Brass Off Blue Shampoo for Brunettes - Matrix | Ulta Beauty
This is my go to clarifying shampoo! I use it at least twice a month to give my hair a really good reset and remove product and buildup. My hair just feels cleaner, lighter and fresher afterward. I don’t use a clarifying shampoo every wash this is mo...
PEPTIDE PREP™ Clarifying Detox Shampoo - K18 Biomimetic Hairscience
Another really good clarifying shampoo I’ve used and recommend! This gives the hair a nice deep clean and helps remove product and mineral buildup when your regular shampoo just isn’t cutting it. I wouldn’t use it every wash, but it’s a great option ...
Matrix Alternate Action Clarifying Shampoo, Deep Cleanse Reset for Product Buildup, 33.8 fl oz
A great budget friendly clarifying option! You definitely don’t have to spend a lot to get a good clarifying shampoo. This helps remove product, residue and hard water buildup and gives your hair that fresh, clean reset. I’d use it occasionally rathe...
L'Oreal Paris EverPure Clarify Shampoo for Build Up - 6.8 fl oz
My ALL TIME favorite leave in conditioner! I’ve tried so many over the years, both personally and as a hairdresser, and this is the one I keep coming back to. It leaves the hair incredibly soft, smooth and easy to comb through without weighing it down or making it feel greasy. It’s definitely...
Money Mist Leave In Conditioner - COLOR WOW
When hair is SERIOUSLY damaged, this is my go to! As a hairdresser, this is one I reach for when hair has been really compromised from bleaching, color or chemical services. My daughter’s hair was severely damaged from over-processing and bleach, and this was one of the products that made a huge dif...
Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask - K18 Biomimetic Hairscience
This is another K18 product I truly believe in! My daughter’s hair was severely damaged from over processing and bleach, and this made such a noticeable difference in how her hair looked and felt. I love that it’s designed to do more than just make t...
Mini Molecular Repair Hair Oil - K18 Biomimetic Hairscience
A new discovery for me and I’m already obsessed! I’ve tried SO many dry shampoos over the years, and this one really impressed me. It freshens up my hair and helps extend my style without that heavy, powdery feeling I get from some dry shampoos. It’s...
AirWash™ Dry Shampoo - K18 Biomimetic Hairscience
Another dry shampoo I’ve used and really like! This does a great job refreshing the roots and absorbing oil between washes, and I love the scent. It also gives the hair a little extra texture and volume without feeling too heavy. A really good option...
5.3 oz Perk Up Dry Shampoo - amika | Ulta Beauty
Such a good everyday hairspray! I love this when I want a nice medium hold without my hair feeling stiff, crunchy or over sprayed. It gives enough control to keep everything in place but still lets the hair move and feel touchable. A great go-to for ...
Perfect Medium Hold Hairspray 13 - Kenra Professional
One of my favorites for volume! I personally prefer a root lifting spray over a mousse because I feel like I have much more control over exactly where I put the product, and it doesn’t leave the hair feeling sticky or weighed down. I spray this right...
Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray - COLOR WOW
After 30+ years behind the chair, I need a dryer that’s powerful, reliable and gets the job done quickly, and BaBylissPRO has always been a brand I trust. This has great airflow and power and gives you that smooth, polished blowout without needing to...
BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Hair Dryer - Blue - 2000W
One of my favorite curling irons! I LOVE the extended barrel, it makes such a difference, especially on longer hair because you have more room to wrap the hair without overlapping it. The 1¼" size is also my favorite for creating those soft, loose curls and waves that don’t look too ...
BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Extended Barrel Curling Iron - Blue - 1.25"
Such a versatile styling iron! I love the curved design because it makes it so much easier to create soft curls and waves with a flat iron, while still working beautifully for straightening. It glides through the hair smoothly and gives a really polished finish. After 30+ years be...
Nano Titanium Curved Styling Iron - BaBylissPRO | Ulta Beauty
I love this for slicked back styles! Whenever I wear my hair back, this is what I use to tame all those little baby hairs and flyaways that want to pop out. The wand makes it so easy to smooth exactly where you need it without getting product everywh...
Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream with Taming Wand - dae