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Products I Trust as a Licensed Cosmetologist
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Here is a list of hair products I personally recommend as a licensed cosmetologist. Currently licensed in Maryland and DC. These are salon-quality, high performance, and beginner-friendly! Perfect for maintaining healthy hair at home. Whether you're ... 
hairstylist approved · healthy hair care · salon professional products · cosmetologist recommendations · hair routine essentials · frizz control · heat protectant · moisture repair
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Cleansers (Shampoos)
 
Conditioners & Masks
 
Leave-In Conditioners
 
Oils + Serums
 
Heat Protectants
 
Styling Products

Cleansers (Shampoos)

(Clarifying + Moisturizing Shampoos) Moisture-rich shampoos, Sulfate-free everyday cleansers, Clarifying shampoos that don’t strip. Goal: Start on clean, hydrated hair.

 
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hydrating shampoo should always be the 2nd shampoo
8.0 oz Hydrating Shampoo - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
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clarifying shampoo with scalp scrub crystals, rinse thoroughly
8.0 oz Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
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clean, airy refresh — no chalky cast
9.9 oz Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo - Living Proof | Ulta Beauty
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deep detox for oily roots / gym days
6.3 oz First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo - IGK | Ulta Beauty
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instant refresh + longer silk press days
3.1 oz Deep Clean Dry Shampoo - Redken | Ulta Beauty
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gently cleanses + restores hydration
10.1 oz Moisture Shampoo - Kenra Professional | Ulta Beauty
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great for those who have colored their hair
10.1 oz Color Extend Magnetics Sulfate-Free Shampoo - Redken | Ulta Beauty
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gentle, creamy cleanse. leaves hair soft + fresh
8.5 oz Hair Cleansing Cream Clarifying Shampoo - Redken | Ulta Beauty
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clarifies + repairs. removes buildup without dryness
8.5 oz No.4C Bond Maintenance Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo - OLAPLEX | Ulta Beauty
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strengthens + repairs bonds. keeps color vibrant
8.5 oz No.4 Bond Maintenance Strengthening and Reparative Hair Shampoo - OLAPLEX | Ulta Beauty
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deep cleanse + fresh hair
10.1 oz Clarify Shampoo - Kenra Professional | Ulta Beauty
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removes buildup + refreshes scalp. perfect reset for hair thats been in a protective style for a long time.
10.0 oz Clarifying Detox Shampoo - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
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Conditioners & Masks

Deep moisture, repair, detangling

 
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amazing!
Miracle Hair Mask Conditioning Treatment - It's A 10 | Ulta Beauty
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great deep conditioning mask
Honey Miracle Hair Mask Deep Conditioner - tgin | Ulta Beauty
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fantastic deep conditioning mask
Miracle RepaiRx Deep Hydrating Hair Mask - tgin | Ulta Beauty
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that girl for real
10.0 oz Reconstructing Treatment Mask - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
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Leave-In Conditioners

Everyday hydration + slip. Use after shampoo/conditioner to lock in moisture and prep for styling.

 
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great leave in conditioner
Curl Love Moisture Milk - Camille Rose | Ulta Beauty
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amazing for curly and coily hair
32.0 oz Miracle RepaiRx Protective Leave In Conditioner - tgin | Ulta Beauty
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moisturizing leave in conditioner
10.0 oz Leave-In Conditioner For Curl Definition And Frizz Control - Mixed Chicks | Ulta Beauty
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very hydrating and light weight
8.0 oz Moisture Sealing Lotion - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
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detangles gently + adds shine
Platinum Pearl Detangler - Kenra Professional | Ulta Beauty
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Oils + Serums

Shine · smooth · frizz control. Smooth, soften, polish & protect.

 
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lightweight oil
Nourishing Hair Oil - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
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silky, sleek, humidity control — stylist classic
0.85 oz Super Skinny Serum - Paul Mitchell | Ulta Beauty
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lightweight shine, no grease. everyday soft & pretty
2.0 oz Ghost Weightless Hair Oil - Verb | Ulta Beauty
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smooth, silky shine + frizz control
Platinum Silkening Gloss - Kenra Professional | Ulta Beauty
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Heat Protectants

Creams · sprays · oils. Protect your strands while keeping body + movement.

 
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speeds up blow-dry + protects + adds shine. perfect for silky, bouncy presses
6.8 oz Platinum Blow-Dry Spray - Kenra Professional | Ulta Beauty
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Styling Products

Mousses · gels · creams · foams

 
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Get mousse for roller sets
Almond & Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse - Design Essentials | Ulta Beauty
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great daily rehydration for hair
Rosemary Water Daily Strengthening Mist - Camille Rose | Ulta Beauty
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Volume + Style Support

For fuller roots, bouncy blowouts, and texture without stiffness.

 
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long-lasting lift + soft hold
10.0 oz Volume Spray 25 - Kenra Professional | Ulta Beauty
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soft volume + lift. no crunch or dryness
Volume Boost Volumizing Spray for Fine Hair - Biolage | Ulta Beauty
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Humidity & Frizz Blockers

For those days when the weather wants to act up!!

 
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Literally my favorite! always on my station.
Anti-Humidity Spray 5 - Kenra Professional | Ulta Beauty
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Helps with maintaining hair from being frizzy
Frizz Shield Spray - Moroccanoil | Ulta Beauty
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blocks frizz in any weather
No Frizz Smooth Styling Spray for Fine Hair - Living Proof | Ulta Beauty
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Humidity blocking hairspray
Humidity Blocker+ Protective Finishing Spray - Joico | Ulta Beauty
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Great to use with blowouts to reduce frizziness
7.5 oz Spray Smooth Anti-Frizz Spray with Heat Protection - Redken | Ulta Beauty
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great for blocking humidity from making hair frizzy or poofy
6.7 oz Dream Coat Supernatural Spray - Color Wow | Ulta Beauty
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Great for smoother blowouts and helping with frizz, alternative to Color Wow
6.4 oz Liquid Glass Miracle Smoothing Sealant - Drybar | Ulta Beauty
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Tools & Night Care

We keep the hair pretty by protecting it at night.

 
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Bonnett
Black Satin Sleep Bonnet - Kitsch | Ulta Beauty
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Bonnet
Blush Adjustable Oversized Satin Bonnet - Kitsch
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Soft flexi rods
Rosewood Satin Flexi Rods - Kitsch | Ulta Beauty
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bamboo hair brush, more gentle on your hair
Healthy Hair Eco-Friendly Bamboo Ionic Massage Large Paddle Brush - Olivia Garden | Ulta Beauty
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great for massaging your scalp before washing or oiling
Scalp Renew Bamboo & Silicone Shampoo Massage Brush - The Hair Edit | Ulta Beauty
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great to use during shampooing especially for flaky scalp
Clarifying Scalp Massage Brush - Pacifica | Ulta Beauty
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great for really lifting up flakes
Mint The Scalp Exfoliator & Massager Brush - Tangle Teezer | Ulta Beauty
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