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Polly

Over time, I’ve tried a lot of different products to help keep my naturally frizzy hair smooth, straight, and healthy-looking. Some worked better than others, and these are the ones I’ve personally gone back to and actually noticed results with. Whet...

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Shampoos

Treatments and serums

Sprays

Other

Scalp Care Essentials

Masks

Shampoos

This is my go-to dry shampoo when I want to extend my straight hair for a few extra days. It absorbs oil without leaving that powdery white cast. My hair looks fresh and has more volume. I even use it before bed so I wake up with cleaner hair.

Perfect hair Day™ Dry Shampoo

These saved my hair when it felt weak and overprocessed. After just a few washes, my hair felt stronger and looked shinier. It helps a lot with heat protection too. I now use it regularly before straightening.

Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo & Conditioner Set

I bought this during a splurge and I have no regrets. It’s perfect for controlling frizz and keeping my straight hair sleek even in humidity. My hair feels incredibly soft after washing and easier to style. It also smells so luxurious — like a salon ...

Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Sulfate Free Shampoo | Kérastase

I started using this when I wanted something more natural but still effective. It smooths my hair without silicones or sulfates, which I really appreciate. My hair feels clean, soft, and never stripped. It works really well when I want a sleek blowou...

Farewell Frizz Smoothing Shampoo

Treatments and serums

I use this serum to finish my styling and it gives my hair such a pretty shine. It’s lightweight and smells fresh. Even in humidity, it helps my hair stay smooth. Just one or two pumps is all I need.

Grapeseed Glossing Serum

This rinse gives my hair such a reflective shine—it’s unreal. I use it once a week for that glassy, smooth look. It feels super luxurious and smells like a high-end perfume. It’s definitely one of my favorite hair indulgences.

Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment

This is my go-to leave-in when I want super smooth hair. It tames my flyaways and keeps my hair looking polished for days. I apply it before blow drying or straightening. It doesn’t feel greasy at all, which I love.

Nº.6 BOND SMOOTHER®

This leave-in does everything: detangles, protects from heat, adds shine. It’s super easy to use after a shower and saves me from using multiple products. My hair stays manageable and soft all day. Plus, the scent lasts and smells amazing.

UniqOne™ Hair Treatment

Sprays

This is my heat protector when I know I’ll be straightening or blow drying. It smells great and makes my hair feel soft even after using high heat. I trust it to keep my hair from getting damaged. It also controls frizz really well.

Tigi Bed Head Some Like It Hot Heat Protection Spray 100ml

I love this spray when I want my style to stay in place without being crunchy. It holds everything in place, even in humidity. It adds shine too, which is a bonus. I also appreciate that it doesn’t leave white flakes.

COLOR WOW Texas Hold 'Em Big Hold Hairspray

This spray is my trick for adding texture and volume without messing up my straight hair. It feels super lightweight and never sticky. I sometimes use it on second-day hair to refresh my look. It makes my hair look effortlessly styled.

Bleu Ultra Dry Vegan Texturizing Spray

I’ve been using this before straightening and it honestly makes a huge difference. My hair feels so soft and smooth after styling, and it protects really well from heat. It also helps with frizz and gives that salon-like finish. It’s super affordable...

Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Spray

Other

I use this on days when I want to avoid heat but still look put together. It smooths my hair as it dries and helps with flyaways. My hair looks naturally sleek without feeling product-heavy. It’s also great for layering under other products.

Living Proof Style Lab Air-Dry Styler

I use this mostly after washing my hair when it feels dry or tangled. It helps a lot with detangling and preps my hair for styling. It’s not heavy and doesn’t make my hair greasy. Plus, I love that it’s silicone-free.

Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Leave-In Conditioner 16oz

This has been a game-changer for me when my hair gets frizzy or puffy. I apply it before blow-drying and my hair always ends up sleek and soft. The scent is amazing and a little goes a long way. It doesn’t weigh my hair down at all.

Smoothing Lotion – | Moroccanoil Canada

This gloss treatment is quick and gives instant results. I leave it on for a minute in the shower and my hair comes out shiny and soft. It’s perfect for when my hair feels dull or dry. I love that it has clean ingredients too.

Revive Rapid Repair Bond Gloss | Repairing Shine Treatment

I use this mousse when I want volume without losing the straight look. It gives my roots a boost but still keeps the ends smooth and shiny. I like that it also protects against heat. It never leaves my hair sticky or crunchy.

Volume Mousse Extra 17

This product really helped when I wanted that salon-level sleek look at home. It straightens super effectively without damaging my hair. I follow it up with a deep conditioner and the result is incredible. My hair feels so silky afterward.

Straightener WELLA STRATE Hair Cream Keratin Permanent ...

Scalp Care Essentials

I didn’t realize how much product build-up I had until I tried this shampoo. It has a gentle, minty exfoliating feel that makes my scalp feel instantly refreshed. The charcoal deeply cleans without stripping my hair, and the coconut oil leaves it fee...

Scalp Revival™ Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo

This little bottle seriously surprised me. I apply a few drops to my scalp every night, and within a few weeks I noticed less shedding and baby hairs growing in. It’s super lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly. It’s one of the most affordable...

Enjoy Thicker Hair with Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density

Whenever my hair starts feeling greasy or weighed down, this is my go-to. It completely removes buildup from dry shampoo and styling products, but still leaves my scalp balanced — not dry or tight. It smells amazing, like a high-end perfume. I only u...

Detox Clarifying Shampoo - Dry Scalp Hair Treatment

This tiny tool changed how I wash my hair. It feels so relaxing while shampooing and helps really work the product into my scalp. I’ve noticed less dandruff and better circulation since using it. Plus, it just feels like a mini spa moment in the show...

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Masks

This mask makes my hair feel like I’ve just come back from a salon blowout. It smells amazing—like tropical vacation vibes—and leaves my ends noticeably softer. I use it once a week when my hair feels dry or dull, and it brings it right back to life....

Super Nourishing Coconut & Fig Hair Mask

Whenever my hair is feeling extremely dry or overprocessed, this is my go-to. It gives deep moisture without weighing my hair down, and the shine it leaves is next-level. Even after just one use, I can feel how much stronger and healthier my strands ...

Nutritive Masquintense Fine Hair Mask For Dry Hair | Kérastase

This mask is a game-changer if your hair is damaged from heat or color. It makes my hair feel bouncier, smoother, and noticeably more hydrated. I love that it’s not too heavy, so even fine hair types can use it. I use one pump and leave it on for 10 ...

Nº.8 BOND INTENSE MOISTURE MASK

This mask is so creamy and hydrating—it feels like dessert for my hair. I love how smooth and shiny it makes my hair without any buildup. Plus, it smells so good that I always get compliments after I use it. It’s my go-to when I want soft, touchable ...

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