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.