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It is important to follow a hair care routine to maintain healthy hair. I recommend these 10 must have products for every hair type. They're the foundation for any hairstyle. Styling products and tools are needed after to complete a hairstyle. Read on to see if you need to improve your hair care routine.
Product # 1 - Shampoo And Conditioner For Your Hair Type
The most important hair products are shampoo and conditioner. The wrong duo can ruin a hairstyle by not providing enough moisture leaving the hair dry or providing too much moisture weighing the hair down. That is why it is so important to pick the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type. It also doesn't hurt to invest a little more in these products. Salon products are always going to be better than what you can buy at the supermarket. Read below to see which Amika shampoos and conditioners are best for your hair type. Click here to shop Amika.
Fine Hair:
3D Volume and Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner
Mirrorball Shampoo & Conditioner
Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Repair Shampoo & Conditioner
Medium Hair:
Normcore Signature Shampoo & Conditioner
The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo & Conditioner
Velveteen Dream Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner
Mirrorball Shampoo & Conditioner
Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Repair Shampoo & Conditioner
Coarse Hair:
Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner
Velveteen Dream Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner
The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo & Conditioner
Mirrorball Shampoo & Conditioner
Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Repair Shampoo & Conditioner
Product # 2 - Hair Massage Brush
Using a hair massage brush is a great brush to add to your hair care routine. It can be used on dry or wet hair to exfoliate your scalp to remove dead skin cells and product build up. Which increases blood flow bring nutrients to hair follicles promoting hair growth. Use on dry hair before washing and on wet hair when shampooing. Click here to buy a hair massage brush.
Product # 3 - A Weekly Hair Mask
Everyone should be using a hair mask at least once a week to keep their hair healthy and manageable. Most hair masks are for all hair types but your choice will vary depending on what benefits you are looking for. Click here to read my blog post: "Which Hair Mask Is Best For My Hair?" to learn about Amika's 7 hair masks.
Product # 4 - Leave-In Conditioner
It is important to use a leave-in conditioner because it helps detangle and keeps hair moisturized.
Here are my 4 favorite Amika Leave-In Conditioners:
Supernova Moisture And Shine Cream: A light weight leave-in cream that conditions, tames frizz, and heat protects. Leaving your hair soft and smooth with brilliant shine. Use on damp hair and on dry hair as needed to tame flyways. For all hair types. Click here to buy.
The Wizard Silicone-Free Detangling Primer: My favorite leave-in to use behind the chair because it cuts down on blow drying time. This leave-in is light weight and hard to over use. It detangles, tames frizz and protects against heat. The Wizard is for all hair types however I love using it to set wavy fine hair that can get weigh down by curl cream. Click here to buy.
Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Leave-In Conditioner: For any hair type struggling with dryness. If you worry about products weighing your hair down I recommend starting with Supernova or The Wizard. Hydro Rush isn't as light as the other 2. This ultra hydrating leave in will give you long lasting moisture, tame frizz and detangle. Hair is 3x more hydrating after one use. Click here to buy.
Product # 5 - Heat Protectant
Let's Talk About These 3 Amika Heat Protectants:
Blockade Heat Defense Serum: It is for all hair types however I recommend it to medium to coarse hair. It can easily be over used by fine hair but is the lightest out of all the Amika serums. This glossy, lightweight serum banishes frizz and shields against heat. Click here to buy.
The Wizard Detangling Primer: Was talked about already earlier but is one of Amika's most popular products. This detangling spray cuts down on blow drying time, detangles, protects against heat and is for all hair types. Click here to buy.
The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray: Is my favorite finishing product behind the chair. It smells like candy Skittles. Use on damp and dry hair to extend the longevity of a style by taming frizz, and creating an anti-humidity shield that lasts up to 72 hours. It also protects the hair from heat. This product is a must for anyone who blow dries their hair to keep hair from frizzing out of the created style. It is also great for curly hair, especially in humid weather. Click here to buy.
Product # 6 - Microfiber Towel
I recommend using a microfiber towel on your hair instead of a cotton towel because they provide a smoother surface, having smaller fibers. Which reduces friction that can cause breakage and frizz. They're also more absorbent than cotton towels, so they can dry your hair faster. Microfiber towels are especially great for curly hair because the smoother surface is less up to disturb your curl pattern by cause frizz like with cotton. They also can be used as a styling aid after applying product and setting your curls by scrunching to remove excess water. Make sure to only do this at the end and not before applying product. Your hair needs to be soaking wet when applying product to prevent frizz and to set your curls with the most flexibility. Your hair is the most moldable when it is wet. Click here to buy microfiber towels.
Product # 7 - Detangling Brush
My favorite detangling brush is the Wet Brush because it makes detangling easy, is easy to clean and comes in a variety of colors and cute designs. It is important to regularly remove knots and tangles from your hair to prevent damage. Brushing your hair will also promote healthy hair growth by removing build up and improving blood flow to the hair's follicles. Click here to buy Wet Brush.
Product # 8 - Satin Scrunchies
Satin scrunchies are gentler on hair than elastic bands and are easier to remove. They're also soft and comfortable to wear making them a good option to wear when sleeping. Wearing you hair up in a high pony with a satin scrunch will help maintain volume and will not put an indent in your hair. I recommend wearing your hair up or in a bonnet as an overnight protective style. Click here to buy satin scrunchie.
Product # 9 - Satin Bonnet
Wearing a bonnet to bed is the best way to preserve your hairstyle. You can wear you hair up or down underneath. I have two different satin bonnets I recommend depending on hair length, density and preference. The pink bonnet is great for thick and long hair because it provides more space. The black bonnet fits similar to a beanie and is lined on the inside with satin. It is great for hair lengths above the shoulders. I use this one having shorter hair myself. I could use the pink bonnet but it would just be a lot of extra fabric for me, not having a lot of hair. Click here to buy pink bonnet with wrap, also comes in several colors. Or click here to buy the black bonnet that looks like a beanie.
Product # 10 - Satin Pillowcase
Switching your pillowcases to satin has both hair and skin benefits. The smooth texture reduces friction against the skin and hair meaning, less wrinkles, less hair breakage and reduced frizz. They also may help with acne by reducing irritation that can cause breakouts. Click here to buy satin pillowcases.
I use all of these products in my hair care routine. If you have read my other blog post it's pretty obvious I am obsessed with Amika hair products. If you haven't tried any of their hair products I highly recommend. This is my last 2024 blog post and I am looking forward to 2025. Comment below what you want me to write about this coming year.
Until next month.
Creatively, Jessalyn
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Portsmouth NH Hairstylist/Owner Of Bold Hearts Studio
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