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Rooted in Care: Healthy Scalp & Hair Growth Essentials

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Healthy, thriving hair starts at the scalp—and keeping it nourished is key to promoting growth and retaining length. In this curated lineup, I’m sharing my go-to products that support a balanced scalp, strengthen strands, and help reduce breakage ove...
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SCALP CARE

 
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An exfoliating, pre-wash treatment with Salicylic Acid for flaky, itchy-feeling scalps. Clinically proven to visibly reduce flakes after one use.
The Inkeylist Salicylic Acid Oily Scalp Treatment
 
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Scalp Serum is a lightweight, milky serum that contains several moisturizing factors found naturally within the skin to support scalp hydration.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Hyaluronic Acid Scalp Serum
 
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Hydrating Scalp Serum helps balance and hydrate your scalp to create an ideal environment for hair to thrive.
OUAI Hydrating Scalp Serum
 
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A weightless scalp serum that targets visible scalp aging, strengthens the scalp barrier, and immediately hydrates to support softer, healthy-looking hair.
OLAPLEX N°.0.5 Scalp Hydrating and Anti-aging Scalp Serum Treatment

PRE-SHAMPOO

 
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Saturate your hair 10 minutes before shampooing. Start off your wash day routine with this bond repair spray the follow up with the pre shampoos/coconut oil of your choice
Epres Bond Repair Treatment
 
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My persona favorite! This ultra-rich repairing blend with coconut oil extract helps to repair, soften and revive strands
OGX Extra Strength Damage Remedy Coconut Miracle Oil Penetrating Oil
 
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 uses the nourishing power of coconut water to soften, condition, and detangle natural coils and curls.
African Pride Moisture Miracle Pre-Shampoo Detangler
 
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Any store brand coconut oil will do!
Vita Coco 100% Organic Coconut Oil
 
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Apply to hair 20 minutes before shampooing
OGX Nourishing Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Oil Mist

CLARIFYING SHAMPOOS

 
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For normal to oily scalps. OUAI's Clarifying Detox Shampoo deeply cleanses away dirt, oil and product buildup with apple cider vinegar while keratin helps strengthen hair.
OUAI Clarifying Detox Shampoo
 
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Weekly use. For a deep cleanse this s a great option for those who use styling products daily throughout the week.
K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ Clarifying Detox Shampoo
 
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Weekly use. This nourishing shampoo clarifies the scalp and adds high shine to oily, dull hair Made with natural oat and apple cider vinegar, this shampoo helps soothe your scalp and nourish your hair from root to tip
AVEENO Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo, Clarifying, Shine Boosting
 
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Perfect for normal to to dry scalp and removing hard water deposit!
Clarifying Detox Shampoo
 
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Has a very creamy texture, great for normal to dry scalp!
Metal Detox Sulfate-Free Shampoo
 
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If your hair feels heavy or stiff, this is great. Also great for normal to dry scalp types
Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Fortifying Shampoo
 
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If your hair feels weighed down by all the products you use, this is a great option!
L'Oréal EverPure Sulfate Free Clarifying Shampoo with Antioxidants
 
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My affordable options for normal to oily scalps types
Dove Scalp + Hair Therapy Density Boost Clarifying Shampoo
 
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Great affordable option that provides a strong cleanse
Pantene Pro-V Volume & Body Shampoo

ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOOS

Pro tip: Let anti dandruff shampoo sit on your scalp for at least 3-5 minutes

 
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Works 7 surface layers deep in your scalp to help stop dandruff at its source and maintain healthy hair.
Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp Care Dandruff Shampoo
 
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Controls flaking, scaling, and itching caused by dandruff. It combines the effectiveness of ketoconazole 1%, a proven dandruff-fighting ingredient, with salon-tested gentleness. Use it just twice a week in between your regular shampoos to control dan...
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
 
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dandruff relief shampoo that harnesses the power of salicylic and lactic acids to help eliminate scalp flaking and irritation, without stripping hair of vital moisture and nutrients.
Briogeo Scalp Revival MegaStrength+ Dandruff Relief Shampoo Charcoal + AHA/BHA
 
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Anti-Dandruff Shampoo delivers highly effective relief from dandruff & itch, eliminating up to 100% of visible flakes and preventing the recurrence of dandruff & itch.
Vichy Dercos Selenium Sulfide Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, 13.1 Ounces, 6.7 Ounces
 
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Let the shampoo sit on your scalp for at least 7 minutes before rinsing!
CeraVe Anti-Dandruff Hydrating Shampoo

MOISTURIZING SHAMPOOS

 
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My first wash, my hair was silky soft! This shampoo is great because it uses Glutamic Amino Serum that stops 98% of visible hair damage due to breakage.
Dove Shampoo Intensive Repair with Bio-Protein Care Technology & Amino Serum
 
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Calling all curly girls! This shampoo gently cleanses and moisturizes severely dry, curly and coily hair. This nourishing shampoo hydrates, smooths, and leaves hair with a soft and shiny finish.
REDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Shampoo
 
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Dove is a great affordable options dry and oily scalp. It revives your hair from the toll of extreme chemical damage
Dove Bond Strength Damage Therapy Shampoo
 
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Perfect for normal to dry scalp and can be used with medicated shampoo
The Kure Strength Repair Shampoo​
 
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This provides moderate cleanse and moisture that is compatible with normal to dry scalp
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo
 
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Creamy texture that strengthens and repairs hair damaged from color, heat, and everyday wear and tear.
Strength Cure Shampoo for Damaged Hair
 
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A great option for those with oily scalp. Contains Citric Acid, Repair Care Complex, fills hair with strength 7 layers deep for inner fiber repair, outer visible transformation
Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Vitamin Cg Strength Repair Shampoo,
 
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This bond repair line penetrates inside the hair cortex to rebuild weak bonds.
L'Oreal Paris Everpure Sulfate Free Bond Strengthening

BOND TREATMENTS

Will get better results using using bond AFTER shampooing on clean hair and let it sit in your hair for 5-10 mins. Rinse then condition. Can mix and match the products that use different bond technology

 
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Use once every few weeks. Order of use1. clarifying shampoo 2. Apply K-18, 3. Leave in for 5 minutes 4. use conditoner.
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask
 
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Not a conditioner. It reverses damage and  reduces breakage and visibly strengthens hair. Pro tip: Rinse after 10-15 minutes
Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector Pre-Shampoo Strengthening and Reparative Hair Treatment
 
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Contains citric acid penetrates inside the hair cortex to help rebuild weak hair bonds.
L'Oréal EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Kit
 
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This utilizes citric acid in their repair technology. Will get better results using using then AFTER shampooing and let it sit in your hair for 5-10 mins. Rinse then condition.
Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Peptides Inner Fiber Repair Treatment,
 
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Contains citric acid and Bonding Care Complex strengthens hair from the inside out.
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Intensive Treatment for Damaged Hair
 
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Uses Fiberhance technology to repair treatment targets damaged areas for effective bond repair & protection.
OGX Repair & Protect Bond Protein Repair Pre-Shampoo, 8.4 fl. oz

GLOSSES & CONDITIONERS

 
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For best results apply to hair and leave in for 5 mintues to see shine! It absolutely works!
L'Oreal Paris Glossing Lamination Hair Mask
 
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A great way to add extra softness and shine without weighing down your hair.
Flash Instant Shine Hair Gloss Mask
 
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If your hair is easily weighed down this a great lightweight conditioner
Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Vitamin Cg Strength Repair Conditioner
 
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Another great lightweight conditioner especiallyy if you have thin hair.
Pantene Pro-V Miracle Rescue Deep Repair Conditioner,
 
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If your hair is thicker and not easily weighed down then this conditioner  is a great option. The texture is thick and creamy
L'Oreal Paris Everpure Sulfate Free Bond Strengthening Conditioner
 
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Salon level line from redken is great for those who love this level of products and its amazingily thick and creamy.
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner
 
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A moisturizing conditioner that is clinically shown to strengthen and reduce breakage caused by everyday stressors, heat, and chemical treatments.
The Kure Strength Repair Conditioner​

HAIR MASKS

Pro tip: Sit under a hooded dryer for 15 minutes, transforming your hair mask into a full on treatment

 
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This intensive formula melts away damage and build bonds for strength against breakage but still lightweight
Pantene Miracle Rescue Bond Repair Mask
 
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Has a great  texture and is used a weekly Mask for hair renewal and a hair serum to re-shield
Dove Intensive Repair Hair Mask with Amino Serum
 
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My personal hair mask.A weekly deep conditioning mask that balances protein and moisture to strengthen and repair dry, damaged hair.
Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Hair Mask - 8.0 oz
 
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An intensive hair mask that’s clinically shown to strengthen, reduce breakage, and deliver major moisture to dry, damaged strands.
Amika The Kure Intense Strength Repair Hair Mask​
 
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Bonding hair mask helps you achieve your healthiest & most resilient hair Nourishing hair mask protects hair & adds shine to dry, damaged hair that lasts between washes
OGX Repair & Protect Bond Protein Repair Treatment Mask
 
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vitamin-packed moisturizing and strengthening treatment infused with blue green algae.
Camille Rose Algae Renew Deep Conditioning Mask
 
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A specialized blend of fruit extracts work to enhance elasticity, helping the hair to withstand styling without incurring further damage
KeraCare Intensive Restorative Masque - 8 oz

BOND REPAIR

The gold standard for repairing your hair damage. 1. Shampoo & condition hair as usual. 2. Apply 2 pumps to clean, damp hair. 3. Adding hear helps to activate to treatment ( you can blow dry or sit under a dryer)

 
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A weekly leave-in, repair treatment clinically proven to rebuild the structure of hair. Leave this 450 heat protectant on for 10 minutes before adding your styler and heat for best results.
Triple Bond Complex Leave-in Hair Treatment

LEAVE-IN CONDITIONERS

Protip: These recommended leave ins are dual purpose as they contain heat protectant 

 
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This is such an amazing leave in, my hair feels light and hydrated. A great option for anyone with thick hair type that requires deeper conditioning.
L'Oreal Paris EverPure Sulfate Free 21-in-1 Color Caring Leave-In Spray
 
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multi-benefit treatment and leave in conditioner. This professional product protects against hair breakage and frizz, primes hair for styling, and is safe for color-treated hair.
Redken One United Multi-Benefit Treatment Spray - 5.0 oz
 
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Conditions, softens, removed frizz and has heat protectant
OGX Bond Protein Repair Heat Protect Spray
 
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This multi-benefit conditioning spray moisturizes, conditions and provides thermal protection, working to restore dry, damaged hair while shielding it from heat damage.Free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, silicone, gluten, drying alcohol and artificial colors. Vegan, cruelty free and color-safe
Hask Argan Oil 5-in-1 Leave -In Spray Conditioner
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Multi-Tasking Leave-In Conditioner is a leave-in treatment that primes, detangles, preserves color vibrancy, protects from heat damage up to 450° F, and adds shine from root to tip.
Pureology Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Conditioner - 6.7 oz
 
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Great for fine, thin hair types
Pantene Miracle Rescue 10 in 1 Multitasking Leave in Conditioner Spray

HAIR OIL FOR HEALTHY ENDS

 
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Strength Argan Oil of Morocco Penetrating Hair Oil Treatment. Ideal for medium to coarse-textured hair, the rich hair serum helps penetrate the hair shaft while renewing & softening hair.
OGX Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco Extra Penetrating Oil
 
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Very light weight reparative styling oil that dramatically increases shine, softness, and maintains color vibrancy. OLAPLEX N°7 Bonding Hair Oil minimizes flyaways and frizz, while providing heat protection of up to 450°F/232°C.
Olaplex No.7 Bonding Hair Oil - 1.0 oz
 
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Contains a blend of oils and plant-based extracts that seal in moisture, deliver a soft, natural shine, and reinforce your hair's lipid barrier.
CÉCRED Nourishing Hair Oil
 
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A biotech-engineered, weightless oil that works on all hair types to strengthen, repair damage, reduce frizz at two levels of the hair fiber, and improve shine.
K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil