Below are client favorites, products I recommend for quality and effectiveness, and often use myself!
I carry many of these products in my salon, but if you need something sooner than at your next appointment, many of these can be delivered right to your doorstep, very quickly!
shortcut Index
All items in each category are further grouped into sub-categories by hair type and specific use.
Shampoos + Conditioners
Deep Conditioning Treatments
Leave-In Conditioners
Serums/Oils
Heat Protection
Styling Products
Hot Styling Tools
Heatless Styling
Brushes
Home Hair Helpers
Hair Accessories
Scalp and Skin Care
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PRO TIPS:
When washing your hair, focus shampoo on the scalp, and avoid applying to your mid-lengths and ends. Lather well, massaging your scalp with your fingertips, and when you rinse the shampoo will gently cleanse your mid-lengths and ends- preventing over-drying. When conditioning, focus product on the mid-lengths and ends, where moisture is needed the most. Your scalp produces sebum (natural oil), so frequent shampooing can cause your scalp to over-produce it to make up for the lack of moisture, while over-drying your ends!
for color-treated hair
PRO TIPS:
Shampoos and conditioners made for color-treated hair have extra moisturizing ingredients, since color-treated hair tends to get dry in the process... However, it's not necessary to have colored your hair in order to enjoy the extra moisture!
for blondes
PRO TIPS:
Purple shampoos and conditioners help to neutralize yellow tones, and extend time between toning sessions for your platinum and silver blondes. Black shampoos and conditioners help neutralize copper and yellow tones on blondes and gray hair and help maintain gray and silver tones on artificially grayed hair.
for brunettes
PRO TIPS:
Cold Brunette is a blue-pigmented line that is specially formulated to neutralize unwanted orange and red tones in brown, dark blonde, or color-treated hair, leaving it with a cool, ashy tone.
volumizing/thickening
PRO TIPS:
Volumizing shampoos and conditioners tend to reduce the amount of emollients (moisturizing agents) in them, in order to avoid weighing down fine or thin hair. Therefore, it is important to use a deep conditioning mask every now and then to keep fine or thin hair from becoming too dry, which leads to breakage and further thinning.
daily use
PRO TIPS:
Daily shampoos and conditioners are gentle and balanced, and won't over-dry your hair or weigh it down.
curly hair
deep cleansing
oily scalp
PRO TIPS:
Curly hair is drier by nature, so using a hydrating shampoo and conditioner is essential. Detangling with a wide-toothed comb while conditioner is in your hair, and then squeezing excess water out with a towel instead of rubbing to dry helps reduce frizz.
dandruff/dry scalp
PRO TIPS:
When dealing with dandruff or dry scalp, using a shampoo brush can help loosen flakes, increase blood flow to the scalp and feels great!
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No matter your hair type or density, or whether your hair is damaged or healthy, everyone can benefit from a deep conditioning treatment or mask! If you wash your hair daily, once a week is good. If you wash your hair weekly, once a month is good. If your hair is damaged or dry, you can use a deep conditioner as often as you like, or substitute a mask for your regular conditioner.
for
color-treated
hair
for curly hair
for all hair types
PRO TIPS:
Leave-in conditioners are typically the next step after towel-drying your hair. They provide a multitude of benefits, from making detangling a breeze, to adding moisture, shine and softness. Some also add heat protection!
for all hair types
with added heat protection
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for curly hair
for frizzy hair
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Serums and oils can help retain moisture, reduce frizz, smooth the hair and add shine. For most hair types, a little goes a long way. For curly, damaged, dry or gray hair, it's ok to use more! For best results, add 1-2 drops to the palm of your hand to start, rub your palms and fingers together to emulsify, then start gently massaging into the ends of your hair and work your way up to the top. Your hair can be damp or dry, and you can add serum/oil before or after applying other products. Avoid the scalp area whenever possible to keep from making your hair fall flat or look greasy. Add more as needed!
for all hair types
PRO TIPS:
Heat is your hair's #1 nemesis... Applying a thermal protectant is an essential step in your routine to ensure as minimal damage as possible! To really minimize damage, apply before blow dry styling and again before using a hot tool, if you do both. Make sure the product is dry before ironing!
for all hair types
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FAQ's about applying styling products...
How much should I use? Start with a quarter-sized dollop, and emulsify between your palms so that it's spread evenly between your hands and there are no globs. For thin/fine hair, use a little less, and for thick hair use a little more.
When do I apply it? While hair is damp and after applying leave-in conditioner and thermal protectant.
Where on my hair do I apply it? Start at the ends and work your way up; avoid applying directly to the scalp, except for when using a volumizing product, which helps lift the hair up and away from the scalp.
for hold
PRO TIPS:
Shampoos and conditioners made for color-treated hair have extra moisturizing ingredients, since color-treated hair tends to get dry in the process... However, it's not necessary to have colored your hair in order to enjoy the extra moisture!
smoothing
add texture
PRO TIPS:
Purple shampoos and conditioners help to neutralize yellow tones, and extend time between toning sessions for your platinum and silver blondes. Black shampoos and conditioners help neutralize copper and yellow tones on blondes and gray hair and help maintain gray and silver tones on artificially grayed hair.
volumizing/thickening
PRO TIPS:
Cold Brunette is a blue-pigmented line that is specially formulated to neutralize unwanted orange and red tones in brown, dark blonde, or color-treated hair, leaving it with a cool, ashy tone.
for shine
PRO TIPS:
Volumizing shampoos and conditioners tend to reduce the amount of emollients (moisturizing agents) in them, in order to avoid weighing down fine or thin hair. Therefore, it is important to use a deep conditioning mask every now and then to keep fine or thin hair from becoming too dry, which leads to breakage and further thinning.
PRO TIPS:
Daily shampoos and conditioners are gentle and balanced, and won't over-dry your hair or weigh it down.
for curly hair
deep cleansing
oily scalp
PRO TIPS:
Curly hair is drier by nature, so using a hydrating shampoo and conditioner is essential. Detangling with a wide-toothed comb while conditioner is in your hair, and then squeezing excess water out with a towel instead of rubbing to dry helps reduce frizz.
dandruff/dry scalp
PRO TIPS:
When dealing with dandruff or dry scalp, using a shampoo brush can help loosen flakes, increase blood flow to the scalp and feels great!