What hair products do you use? The famous question I get asked probably as frequent as “where did you buy that” lol. I recommend the same hair products I use on myself and my clients because I LOVE them. Have used them for years. Rarely do I add to the lineup, I stick to what I know & love. When I do happen to try a new product, I won’t use on my clients or recommend it to anyone else until I’ve used it on myself & love the results. This is my method for everything, so if you haven’t known/followed me long, here’s one thing that is always a guarantee with whatever products I’m recommending; I am only recommending/ sharing because I have tried on myself, they worked for me & I loved them! I am not sponsored, nor will I ever be. I want to always recommend and share what works, what I like, and what I think others will like.
I like to keep things simple when it comes to hair products. I try to keep less vs more in my routine because 1. I like to get ready in little to no-time and 2. I don’t like weight/build up on my hair, it’s just not healthy. I’ll start with the basics and then go more in depth on products specific for treating skin issues and things like dry scalp.
Cleansing Hair Products
Shampoo & Conditioner: Picking a set that will take care of your hair needs can be tricky. For myself and majority of my clients I recommend the Lanza Color Preserving Shampoo & Conditioner duo! If you have color treated hair it’s super important to keep that color intact & keep your hair strands protected. What’s great about this particular wash day duo is that the ph is perfect for all hair types; straight, curly, wavy etc. When it comes to setting your hair up for success, good quality shampoo and conditioner is where it starts. If you don’t have a good base with these, the rest of your hair products will not work as effectively because you’re not starting with a solid wash day.
Attention blondies: The Lanza Silver brightening shampoo is my absolute jam. It leaves your hair feeling moisturized after washing which is super important to have in a toning shampoo. You don’t want to use a toning shampoo that leaves your hair feeling dry, brittle and coarse. We already bleach our hair which dries it out plenty, we don’t need our toning shampoo to do that as well. If you are having dryness results now with what you are using, here’s your sign to switch! Balanced and moisturized hair is happy hair.
Malibu Un-Do-Goo Clarifying Shampoo: When you use hair products like mousse, oil, gel, dry shampoo, hairspray etc it can cause build up over time. In order to keep your hair and scalp healthy, it’s important to do regular clarifying washes. Depending on how often you wash your hair and how much product you typically style with, it’s always safe to do a clarifying wash at least once a month. If you are one of those who lets their hair air dry and really doesn’t use many stylers it’s still important to have a clarifying shampoo on hand. Hair is absorbent, whatever environment you’re in, your hair will naturally “soak in” the surroundings. We all know this to be true after experiencing a smokey situation at some point in our lives. Whether it was a smokey bar or smokey bonfire, we’ve all walked away carrying the “stench” in our hair. If you can smell it on your hair, know that the follicle itself has absorbed those outside pollutants as well. Summer time can be especially hard for your hair if you like the water. Pool, lake or ocean, your hair can get loaded down with minerals and chemicals, that’s why it’s always good to clarify. The clarifying wash from Malibu is my go-to.
Styling Hair Products
Next on my hair product line-up is the Lanza Keratin Oil. This is an absolute must, I will never stop using it because I believe in its performance so much. I love that it not only locks in moisture to my hair follicles to keep them hydrated & healthy but it also has protective properties to keep my hair from being damaged by hot tools and UV rays. It helps keep my hair flexible, bouncy and gives it the right amount of shine. Theres not a single thing to not love about this product. When purchasing there are three different sizes so if you just want to try it out, you can go with the 1.7 or 3.4 oz. I always keep a 6.2 oz on hand because I use it every time I have a wash day.
The Finishing Spray from Lanza is my hairspray of choice both at home and at the salon. This finishing spray is so lightweight yet effective, let me tell you all about its perks. Firstly; it contains ingredients that protects from UV and thermal heat so when paired with the keratin oil, your hair is completely safe! Secondly, it has a pretty strong hold without leaving your hair feeling crunchy or weighted down. Thirdly, it’s fast drying, flake free & humidity resistant (which I NEED in this ever-constant humid Texas climate).
Do you use dry shampoo on your wash day? I know it might sound weird but it actually sets you up for success for your hair in-between washes this way. It doesn’t take a lot, just a little spritz here and there to allow any oils that come up throughout your day to be maintained so you don’t become overly oily from when you wash to the next morning. For wash day I love to use Kevin Murphy’s Fresh Hair dry shampoo on my freshly dried hair. It doesn’t leave residue and it really helps my hair feel fresh and clean all day long. Now for my “dirty hair days” as I like to call them, Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PHD) Dry shampoo is my holy grail. It doesn’t take much for this dry shampoo to be effective either, which I love, a little goes a long way. I’ve found with so many other dry shampoos you have to layer it on before your hair looks “normal” and by then if feels caky and gross. No thank you. The PHD Dry Shampoo also comes in two sizes, so again, so if you wanted to stash the 4oz can away as a travel size in your purse or everyday tote, you definitely could!
Now let’s talk mousse. I think a lot of people shy away from this type of hair product because they don’t know how to use it and or think they don’t need it when honestly, yes you do need it. If you are styling your hair, you need mousse. The thing to know about mousse is that it gives memory to your hair. So while you are round brushing, curling or straightening it’s going to make sure your hair holds that form. It’s also going to add so much bounce and body to your style no matter if it’s curly or straight. If you style your hair but hate that it goes limp or flat after just a few hours, the answer is not add more hairspray, it’s add mousse to your styling routine. Also fun fact, if you don’t want to add the Lanza Keratin oil I talked about a few paragraphs earlier to your routine, this would be a good alternative to heat protection.
Mousse brands: Joico is a newer brand I’ve added to my lineup but I have been using for a little while and have loved the results! Joico Mousse is it’s going to have a heavier hold but has 2 different types to choose from; There’s a level 7 called Joi Whip Firm Hold Design Foam, this is going to give a lot of structure but not be too over the top. Then there’s a level 9 called Power Whip Foam, and that stuff is NO. JOKE. I have a reel on my Instagram that walks you through how to best apply to your hair for overall coverage and hold.
Alterna Caviar Multiplying Volume Mousse is going to be a lighter more flexible hold, I use this on my clients who want a curly look or soft gentle style. It’s been apart of my styler “line-up” for years and is always what I turn to when I want a lighter but still bouncy look.
Alterna Caviar CC Cream: If mousse still doesn’t seem like something you’re interested in, this would be the perfect product for you. It provides everything a mousse and heat protectant would all in one creamy, easy-to-use formula. Moisture, shine, softness, UV and heat protection with a light overall hold. It’s the ultimate product for every hair type but especially if your hair requires a little extra moisture, aka: wavy, curly, tightly coiled, coarse or just generally dry hair.
Repairing Hair Products
Remedy Shampoos & Conditioners for those with scalp & skin issues. A lot of (not all but many) scalp control issues comes from too high ph in cheap shampoo and conditioner. If you are curious as to what the ph in your shampoo and conditioner should be it’s 3.6 for your hair and 5.5 for your scalp. Anything outside of this can cause an imbalance in your scalp microbiome which leads to irritation of the skin via dry-flaky skin or skin irritations.
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