HOLY GRAILS
Below is a collection of products we love and often recommend to our customers. We always recommend getting a hair analysis to know whether products will work for your hair type; however, if you're unable to purchase a hair analysis but still need some hair help, this is a great collection of products to try.
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products
DOVE Bond Strength Shampoo & Conditioner
Price: $16 for set​
Ingredient Highlights: sh-Polypeptide-121, Hydrolyzed proteins​
Why We Like it: Affordable bond repair technology, lightweight formulas, pleasant scent​​​
Kenra Dry Texture Spray
Price: $25​
Why We Like it: Adds texture and volume, lightweight hold, long lasting results, has a great fragrance​​​
Link to Purchase: Amazon
K18 Bond Repair Mask
Price: $75 for full size (50 mL), $29 for mini (15 mL)​
Ingredient Highlights: sh-Oligopeptide-78, Behentrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed proteins​
Why We Like it: Restores damaged hair, repairs broken bonds, lightweight​
Link to Purchase: Amazon
OGX Coconut Miracle Oil
Price: $8​
Ingredient Highlights: Coconut Oil, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate​
Why We Like it: Used for pre-shampoo treatments to protect hair from water damage. Good alternative to pure Coconut Oil
Link to Purchase: Amazon
Redken Quick Blowout Thermal Spray (High Hold)
Price: $27​​
Why We Like it: Heat protection up to 450°F, lightweight sprayable formula, provides hold, nice fragrance. Also comes in a Low Hold version.​
L'Oreal Ever Pure Bond Repair Shampoo & Conditioner
Price: $15 for set
Ingredient Highlights: ​​Citric Acid (bond repair)
Why We Like it: Lightweight formulas, gentle shampoo, Citric Acid for bond repair (protein-free)​
Link to Purchase: Amazon
Redken All Soft Shampoo & Conditioner
Price: $54 for set
Ingredient Highlights: Behentrimonium Chloride, Amino Acids, Amodimethicone​​
Why We Like it: Helps the hair look and feel soft, smooth, shiny and less frizzy. ​​​
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo & Conditioner
Price: $68 for set
Ingredient Highlights: Citric Acid (bond repair)​​
Why We Like it: Lightweight formulas, pH balancing, great for bleached, dyed, or heat damaged hair. ​​​
Umberto Giannini Creme de Curl Control Cream
Price: $11
Ingredient Highlights: VP/VA Copolymer, Silicone Quaternium-22, Dimethiconol​
Why We Like it: Very affordable and lightweight, so great for those with fine, curly hair. Also offers heat protection.
Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly
Price: $54 for set
Ingredient Highlights: Behentrimonium Chloride, Amino Acids, Amodimethicone​​
Why We Like it: Helps the hair look and feel soft, smooth, shiny and less frizzy. ​​​
tools & accessories
Bio Ionic 1.25" Curling Iron
Price: $150​​
Why We Like it: The 1.25" barrel gives effortless waves, has many heat settings to limit damage, and provides long-lasting curls. ​​​
Heatless Curling Rod
Price: $10​​
Why We Like it: Gives great curls at an inexpensive price and without having to use heat. Can use draped on either side of the head, or "unicorn" style for side sleepers. ​​​
Silicone Scalp Brush
Price: $9​​
Why We Like it: Used to scrub the scalp while showering. Helps loosen sebum, dirt and oil buildup on the scalp. Can lead to a longer lasting clean between washes. ​​​
Claw Clips
Price: $13​​
Why We Like it: Comes in a pack of 4. Cute, neutral colors, able to hold both thin and thick hair, great quality and can last a long time. ​​​
Wide Tooth Comb
Price: $10​​
Why We Like it: Inexpensive and great for detangling hair, both in the shower and out. Helps reduce breakage by gently combing the hair. ​​​
Boar Bristle Brush
Price: $15​​
Why We Like it: Tends to be more gentle on the hair than traditional hair brushes. Set also comes with a comb and travel-size boar bristle brush. ​​​