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My Healthy Hair Essentials

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These are the hair products I reach for again and again! From keeping my hair healthy and hydrated to adding volume, shine, and protecting it from heat, these are the products that have earned a permanent spot in my routine. If you’ve ever asked abou...
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Wash Routine

 
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First Step: Wash I love this shampoo because it contains tiny fibers in that build volume in your hair. When I run out, I notice a huge difference in the volume and overall look to my hair. Definitely a must-have!
Blond Absolu Bain Lumiere Shampoo
 
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This company’s “Resistance” line is my absolute favorite for both the conditioner and the mask. So hydrating!
Résistance Ciment Anti-Usure Hair Conditioner | Kérastase
 
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After washing and conditioning, I towel dry for about 20 minutes or so and then apply this product. It is both a leave-in for tangled, a treatment for shine and split ends as well as a heat-protectant for all styling tools. Definitely a must-have!
Blond Absolu Cicaplasme Blonde Hair Heat Protectant | Kérastase
 
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I can’t live without this oil! I use a little bit mainly on the ends before blow drying right after heat protectant. I also use a little bit to tame flyaways after styling!
Elixir Ultime | Beautifying Oil Hair Care | Kérastase
 
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As long as you’re using a really good heat protectant, this is such a quick and easy way to blow dry your hair with volume! I also own a round brush and Dyson blow dryer that I use from time to time, but as a mom usually in a hurry, this is a go to h...
Revlon Hair Dryer Brush | Ionic & Volumizing Options
 
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Sometimes I need this to tame any crazy flyaways. I also use it on my son’s hair for a messy look and my daughter’s hair for ballet!
Odele Cream Pomade - Matte Finish + Medium Hold - 1.5oz
 
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This is seriously the BEST texture spray. It’s inexpensive and it adds volume and texture for teasing and styling!
Hairitage Magic Spell Texturizing Spray for All Hair Types
 
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If I am adding curl, I use this curling iron. Mine is the 1 1/4” I think!
3/4" Nano Titanium Spring Curling Iron - BaBylissPRO - Ulta Beauty
 
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I also love love love this hair oil. I don’t use it all the time, maybe once a week. Water can change the color of your hair, especially blondes, and this keeps the brassiness out!
Moroccanoil Treatment Purple Hair Oil for Blonde Hair

Curly Must-Haves

 
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After washing and conditioning, I wrap my hair in a hair towel for about 15-20 minutes while I get ready. This soaks up moisture and helps the drying process. I do this before I blow dry straight and before I air dry or use a diffuser for curls.
Up&Up Microfiber Hair Towel Value - 2pk
 
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After my hair soaks up some moisture, I apply the Kerastase Exlir oil mentioned above and brush through. Then I wrap my hair up again for 5-10 more minute. Next step, I apply this inexpensive hair curl cream and begin scrunching it with the hair towe...
Hairitage Ahead of the Curl - Curl Cream for Curly Hair
 
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If you want a higher end curl cream, this is one of my favorites. The reason I don’t buy it as often is because of the cost. Both my daughter and I have curly hair so I go through a lot of product. The inexpensive creams work just as good! But if it ...
Curl Manifesto Gel-Cream for Coily & Curly Hair | Kérastase
 
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I love combining this one as well and scrunching both with the hair towel as well as my diffuser!
SheaMoisture Curl Mousse | Coconut & Hibiscus Frizz-Free

Kid’s Hair Must-Haves

 
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I use a little bit of this daily gentle hair for washing the kid’s hair. My husband uses it too, and he loves it. It smells amazing!
Hairitage Length Check Biotin Shampoo for Dry Damaged Hair, 13 fl ...
 
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I use this conditioner for the kiddos mainly on the ends!
Hairitage Length Check! Biotin Infused Intensive Treatment Hair ...
 
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After washing and conditioning, I love using this spray to get the tangles out. It leaves my kiddos hair shiny and it smells incredible all day!
Noir Prep Rally Prime & Prep Detangler - Drybar - Ulta Beauty

Finishing Touches

 
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This is such a great shine spray if you need added extra shine!
Aquage Beyond Shine Spray & Heat Protectant 4.6oz
 
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My favorite hairspray! I love grabbing the travel-size also!
Moroccanoil Hair Spray
 
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Put this in your blonde hair every night before bed, and you will not be disappointed!
Blond Absolu Sérum Cicanuit Night Hair Serum
 
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A great dry shampoo!
HAIRITAGE DRY SHAMPOO POWDER 1.3 oz