As a licensed cosmetologist for over a decade - these are the must-have products I always repurchase after years of trial and error
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Hair care
Wet styling products
Dry styling products
Dry shampoo
Tools
Hair care
Shampoos, conditioners, masks and leave-in products
I used this to repair my hair after bleaching it white for years.
For extremely damaged hair, I recommend applying this mask and then covering with a plastic hair cap. Leave it on as long as you want - I have left it on overnight before.
It's A 10 Miracle Hair Mask Conditioning Treatment
This shampoo lathers really nicely and has a nice smell. This shampoo keeps your hair hydrated and strong and is a great shampoo for anyone trying to grow their hair out or maintain the length of their hair.
Redken Extreme Length Shampoo
This conditioner feels like butter in your hair and smells so nice. It will hydrate and strengthen hair making it easier to grow out your hair or maintain its length.
Note: Pair this with the Redken Extreme Length shampoo for maximum benefit.
Redken Extreme Length Conditioner
I used this product to get my hair back to health after I bleached it white for years. It took my hair from broken and short to long and smooth.
Spray on wet hair and comb through.
It's A 10 Miracle Leave-In Product
Wet styling products
Styling products you apply to wet hair
I use this anytime I wash my hair and want to let it air dry. It adds style to the hair with minimal effort.
Apply a small amount to hands and work through the hair. Brush through and let it air dry.
Note: I really like this for beach vacations!...
If you’re looking to add volume to your style, this is a great product to use before blow drying.
Apply at the roots while lightly pushing the hair up. Blow dry with a round brush for maximum effect.
IGK Big Time Volume and Thickening Mousse
Use this before blow drying to protect your hair from heat and to leave it looking as shiny as glass.
This product comes out in a fine mist. Spray on hair in sections and comb through before blow drying.
Redken Acidic Color Gloss Heat Protection Leave-In Treatment
I recently discovered this product and fell in love with it. It’s a spray formula that adds volume to your hair.
Spray on wet hair before blow drying. Can be used at the roots or all over for maximum volume.
K18 AstroLift™ reparative volume spray
Dry styling products
Styling products you apply to dry hair
I love this texture spray! It smells so good and leaves the hair with extra texture.
Spray in sections. I lift the hair slightly and spray to add volume.
Amika Un.Done volume and matte texture spray
This is a must have for beachy, summer hair. It smells like a beach vacation and adds a summery texture to the hair.
Spray on hair in sections.
IGK Beach Club Volumizing Texture Spray
Dry shampoo
Dry shampoos - because who wants to wash their hair every single day?
This dry shampoo works like a dream!
It feels wet when you apply it but don’t panic, your style is secure!
Spray in sections at the roots and massage in, watch the oil disappear
K18 AirWash™ dry shampoo
This is the dry shampoo that I cannot live without! It gets rid of greasy hair and oil and adds a grit to the hair that makes it easier to style.
Note: this is a HEAVY dry shampoo that will leave your hair feeling a bit gritty. If you’re looking fo...
IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo
This is a great dry shampoo for anyone looking to add a bit of volume to their look.
Section hair and spray this at the roots. Massage in and style.
This is a great dry shampoo option for people who want volume without the gritty feel.
Kenra Professional - Volume Dry Shampoo
Tools
Styling tools
This flat iron heats up fast and has a large range of temperature settings. The buttons are also in a smart location so I don’t find myself accidentally turning it off and changing the temperature.