Styling Product Reccomendations
When it comes to styling your hair, the burden of options can feel overwhelming. I’ve separated the products into categories and then organized them by which is best suited for each hair type. Unsure of your hair type? See my “What is my Hair Type?” page.
BASIC OVERVIEW
(If you want to skip around on the video)
Intro
Leave In Conditioner- 1:45
Styling Cream- 2:53
Mousse- 3:25
Gel- 4:23
Oil- 5:30
How to use and apply them- 7:25
Leave In Conditioners:
Preps the hair before styling products
Lightweight moisture without any hold
Usually offer heat and UV protectant
Great for frizz, flyaways and adding shine
Damaged/Color Treated Hair
Kerastase Cicaplasme Thermique Serum
Redken Acidic Bond Builder Leave In
Fine Hair
Verb Ghost Prep Leave In Conditioner
Medium Hair
Verb Ghost Prep Leave In Conditioner
Oribe Run-Through Detangling Primer
Coarse Hair
Amika Intense Moisture Leave in Spray
Styling Creams:
Adds moisture & usually has some hold to help retain shape for styling
Great for any texture of hair
Versatile for styling options; You can air-dry or blow-dry
Fine Hair
Living Proof Thickening Blowdry Cream
Medium Hair
Malin + Goetz Sage Styling Cream
Coarse Hair
Mousses:
Add hold and volume without moisture
Can be applied to the root (for volume) or all over the hair
Straight & Wavy Hair
Curly Hair
Gels:
Offer a variety of holds depending on the desired results
Can be used all over the hair
Lightweight Gels:
Miss Jessie’s MultiCultural Clear Gel
More Hold / Definition:
Hair Oils:
Coat the cuticle to give the hair shine
Smooth flyaways and frizz
Great as a finishing product, always use last in your routine
Salt Sprays + Texture Products:
Creates lived-in texture
Adds volume
Salt Sprays:
Lightweight texture Products:
Dry Shampoos:
Absorb oil at the root to extend time between shampoos