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Haircare Recommendations from a Hairstylist’s Daughter!💆🏼‍♀️🧴✨

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As a hairstylist’s daughter who naturally has very fine and brittle hair, I have tried hundreds of different hair products to renew and restrengthen my hair. Below I've listed the ones that actually work!!👇🏼
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Shampoo/Conditioner

Shampoos and conditioners that help cleanse and hydrate my hair!

 
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Good for any hair type!
antioxidant signature shampoo : normcore
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Best for damaged/weak/fine hair (like mine)!
strength repair shampoo​ : the kure
 
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HANDS DOWN the best purple shampoo/conditioner for blondies! Trust me, I've tried them all…
Nº.4P BLONDE ENHANCER™ TONING SHAMPOO
 
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A classic. Great for all hair, especially colored hair. Plus, it smells amazing!!
Invigo Brilliance Color Protection Shampoo for Fine & Normal Hair
 
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Loveee this stuff. Adds volume and smells phenomenal
THIKK WASH Volumizing Shampoo
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Literally so good for damaged hair/when you feel like your hair needs a refresh
Ultimate Repair Shampoo For Damaged Hair
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Smells great, adds so much volume!
Volumizing Shampoo - Vegan & Cruelty-free
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Another good one for damaged hair!
Repair Shampoo
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Anything Aveda… we all know her and we all love her
Shampoo & Professional Hair Care Sets
 
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Such an amazing set for very damaged/dry hair!
Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo & Conditioner Set
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Masks

Give your hair a refresh with a hydrating and repairing mask! I like to use one of these about once or twice a week as a replacement for my conditioner. Frequency of usage depends on manufacturers instructions, so read what your product has listed on...

 
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The BEST mask! Does such a great job repairing and hydrating my hair!
the kure intense strength repair mask
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The best when your hair is feeling dry, especially after a fresh highlight!
hydro rush intense moisture hair mask with hyaluronic acid
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okay sorry all the Amika masks are amazing :p
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This leave in hair mask works wonders for damaged hair and is perfect for busy bodies!
Full-Size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 50mL

Hairspray

Keep your hair locked and in place all day with a strong, high-quality hairspray. I've tried many of my friends' different kinds of “strong-hold” hairsprays, but honestly, I've noticed that they are not strong-hold at all when comparing them to a sal...

 
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An award winner for a reason! Your hair isn't going anywhere with this stuff, but it still gives you the flexibility for every day wear!
Strong Hold Shaper Plus Hairspray
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The best strong-hold hairspray!
Volume Spray 25
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Super light and flexible
Fluxus Touchable, Flexible Hold Hairspray
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Texture/Volume Spray

In this section I've listed my favorite volume/texture sprays. Since my hair is so thin and fine, I find it difficult to get volume. I like to spray these at my roots daily, and especially love using these when I curl my hair - since they also add so...

 
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The absolute best for instant volume
Dry Volume Burst 3
 
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A great touchable/workable volume spray option. Plus, it smells great!
rising star : volumizing finishing spray

Heat Protectant/Blow-dry Spray

Smooth and protect your hair from heat! It is so important to use a heat protectant any time you're blow-drying or styling your hair using heat. 

 
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Love using this before blow drying my hair!
blowout & blow dry spray : brooklyn bombshell
 
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Love this for days I plan on using extra heat - like when I curl or blow dry my hair! This protects against heat and adds hold/texture!
Thermal Styling Spray 19
 
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Love this product!
heat protectant products for all hair types
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Styling Tools

Whether it be a blow dryer, a curling iron, or a heatless curler, styling tools can go a long way in your daily routine!

 
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Soooo worth the price🤌🏻
Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and dryer
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Best Dyson DUPE!
LAVA AirGlam Multi Styler
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Such a good lightweight blow dryer!
Professional Hair Dryers
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The best of the best curling iron!
Curling Irons & Wands
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My fav heatless curlers!
Heatless Curling Sets
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Love Bioionic's flat iron options!
Styling & Flat Irons
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Leave-in Conditioners/Oils

Lock in moisture and reduce frizz with a leave-in conditioner and hair oil! This is a necessary step in my daily routine.

 
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Such a good, hydrating oil
OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Hair Oil™ for Soft, Shiny Hair
 
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A great leave in conditioner product that helps seal split ends!!!
Nº.5 LEAVE-IN MOISTURIZE & MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
 
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An amazing detangler for super knotty hair post-shower. Basically is a detangler and oil all in one!
the wizard detangling hair products
 
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The perfect lightweight oil that revives your hair, reduces frizz, and provides heat protection 😌
Amika hair oil superfruit star | lightweight styling oil

Make your straight hair CURLY!

My hair is naturally PIN STRAIGHT…. but since I started using the products below with the proper routine, I am able to make my straight hair wavy/curly!! Plus, it holds and lasts all day long, even on hot and humid days.

 
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Obsessed with this mousse! Doubles my hairs volume!
Amika plus size perfect body hair mousse
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Love this for turning my straight hair curly!
Bounty Balm
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Love using this on days I am curling my hair or styling it wavy/curly
Kenra Styling Gel 17
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Make sure to get the diffuser end! This has an “ion” feature that you can turn on to reduce frizz and it’s AMAZING!! This dryer also is the most powerful that I’ve ever used, and is very lightweight
Babyliss Nano Titanium Professional Hair Dryers
 
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“Plop” your hair into a microfiber towel! I love these ones. There is good tutorials on YouTube or TikTok
Turbie Twist - The Original Super Absorbent Hair Towel - Microfiber ...

Accessories/Misc.

All the extra goodies to keep your hair healthy/styled :)

 
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Reduce frizz and breakage, and keep your hair strong and healthy with these silk pillowcases!
Slip® - Anti Aging. Anti Sleep Crease. Anti Bed Head.™
 
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Love these for keeping my hair healthy!
Silk Hair Ties
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A great heatless curler option with all the additional necessities included!
Heatless Hair Curlers
 
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Do your research on satin bonnets! These can benefit anyone with hair during sleep!!
Satin Bonnets
 
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This extra large hair towel is so amazing after a shower!
Terracotta Checker XL Hair Towel Wrap
 
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Jump start your hair growth with a scalp massager!! These help stimulate hair growth and work WONDERS!
FREATECH Scalp Massager Hair Growth Brush