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Hair Care for Fine Hair

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Lauren Iza

Here is a roundup of hair care products that work well for me as someone with fine, long, dry, 2A hair with medium density. (Oh and I am a shedder 😜). For products, I will note how often I use each in the notes!

Sections

Hair Wash

Hair Styling

Hair Treatments

Accessories

Tools

Hair Wash

This one was a slow burn for me. I did not realize how well it improved my hair health until I ran out and switched to something else. I can actually tell by photos when I was using this and when I wasn’t. I noticed right away that I had less hair sh...

Plant Based Stem Cell Shampoo - Act+Acre

See my note on the shampoo—this is worth it, but patience is key. My fine hair looked incredibly full and healthy after using this!

Plant Based Stem Cell Conditioner™ – Act+Acre

This is my top budget pick—but just because it’s at a great price point doesn’t mean the quality is not there. This works just as well (if not better) than some luxury brands. I love that my whole family can use this!

Classic Clean Shampoo - California Naturals

My top budget pick. This is ultra nourishing and my hair feels super soft after using this. No sulfates and my whole family can use it!

California Naturals Classic Coconut Conditioner - 16.5 fl oz

I wash my hair every other day and I always do a “double cleanse” with this detox shampoo first, followed by my normal shampoo. I find that this one does a better job loosening and removing product build-up so that my traditional shampoo can actually...

dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo

I love this loose dry shampoo for so many reasons. It’s easy to apply in very targeted areas (I tend to get oily just in my bangs) and you can apply as much or as little as you need. I think this is a little easier for travel vs. an aerosol can. I li...

The Dry Shampoo Powder

When my hair needs a healthy dose of dry shampoo, this is the one I go for. It truly refreshes hair vs. just masking oil. It also has a great fresh scent. I have never met anyone who doesn’t love this!

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo

Hair Styling

I have tried and tossed so many hair styling products because they weigh down my fine hair. This only took one use to get me hooked for life. This gives my hair so much volume and bounce. I use this every time I style with my round blow dry brush and...

KRISTIN ESS HAIR - Velvet Finish Softening Blow Dry Foam

This is brand new and I already listed it in my July favorites. If you have some natural texture to your hair, this gives great definition when you air dry. Most sea salt sprays just make my hair feel crunchy—mousse texturizers from other brands have...

RŌZ Milk Styling Texture Defining Hair Mousse with Heat Protectant

I have a theory that people in general do not use enough heat protectant. So many products say they have heat protection—but then tell you do apply a dime-sized amount or “a few drops” to hair. I checked with my derm and she said hair needs to be ful...

Bondi Boost - Heat Protectant Spray - Ulta Beauty

This is a nice heat protectant because you can use it on wet or dry hair. My personal preference is on dry hair. I use this any time I am going to touch up my dry hair with heat or if I am going to curl my day 2 hair.

Living Proof Perfect hair Day Heat Styling Spray

I don’t use a ton of hairspray—but if I need it, this is the one I grab. But this is really a special occasions only product and not part of my daily routine.

Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray

I try to avoid tight hairstyles at all costs—they can cause damage to the hair follicles, inflammation and hair loss overtime. But if I want a sleek, pulled-back hair style, I will loosely put my hair into a bun or ponytail and then use this styling ...

Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream + Taming Wand

Hair Treatments

Great leave-in conditioner option for fine hair. Makes my hair feel really soft and it smells incredible. I use this whenever I feel like my hair needs a little extra conditioning. Make sure you shake it before you use it—it can feel a little sticky ...

Honey Milk Active Repair Leave-In Conditioner Mist – Gisou EU

I use this hair mask once per week (usually on a Sunday for a little pampering before the week begins). This does not weigh down my hair at all and it smells sooo good. I will either use it in the shower and let it sit for a few minutes or (my prefer...

amika Hair Masks

This product from Crown Affair has made the biggest noticeable difference in my hair. I apply this every single night on dry hair and brush through. My hair looks so smooth and feels so soft in the morning. You only have to use two pumps to get resul...

The Overnight Repair Serum Treatment for Dry, Damaged Hair

I use this nightly on my scalp. It does make my roots look a little oily at first but it absorbs fully overnight. I am on my third bottle of this. It calms my scalp, reduces shedding and makes my hair look fuller.

Scalp Care Density Serum for Thinning & Greying Hair - Living Proof ...

Accessories

Switching to a filtered showerhead has changed my hair. I actually didn’t realize I had such wavy hair until I installed one of these. (Bonus that it has helped my skin too!) My hair stylist even commented on my hair soon after I got this—she said, “...

Jolie Skin Co. Filtered Showerhead in Modern Chrome

This seemed like a crazy amount to pay for a hair towel, but I love it so much that now I have three of them. It really is better than anything else out there—it dries my hair faster, reduces frizz and is lightweight/comfortable to wear. I also love ...

The Hair Towel - Crown Affair

I love these silk scrunchies. I am a nurse and these are my favorite to hold my hair back during a 12 hour shift. They don’t tug or pull my hair and they don’t leave a crease when I take my hair down after work.

Crown Affair The Silk Scrunchie No. 001 Set

The BEST brush for fine hair in my opinion. Gets tangles out so easily and you can give yourself a nice little scalp massage too. I like to massage in my scalp serums with this.

The Hair Edit Detangle & Massage Brush

Tools

My most-used heat styling tool. I lack the skills needed to do a blowout with a blow dryer and round brush, but this makes it incredibly easy to get soft waves and sleek style. I like that you can use it to style wet or dry hair—the heat only setting...

Shark Glossi 2-in-1 Hot Tool And Air Glosser - Shark Beauty | Ulta Beauty

Worth every penny, especially if you are in a rush in the morning. I can take my hair from totally wet to dry and styled in about 8 minutes. Key for my busy mornings where I rush from the gym to get my kids off to school. This obviously straightens h...

Dyson Airstrait™ straightener

$$$ but if you like a traditional blow dryer, this is THE choice. The technology in this one is crazy. It actually adjusts heat and airflow to your hair texture and whichever attachment you’re using. This dries hair faster than other blow dryers and ...

Satin Blush Aire IQ Intelligent Hair Dryer - T3 | Ulta Beauty