5 Hair
Products Every Woman Should Own
Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner
“Every woman should
definitely keep a nourishing shampoo and conditioner in her shower,” says
Charles Baker Strahan, the Herbal Essences celebrity stylist. “No matter your
hair type or texture, you always want to ensure you’re giving your hair the
perfect base you need to create any look and get the most out of your styling
products.” For dry, thick hair he recommends a moisturizing shampoo that
maintains hydration, such as Herbal Essences Hello Hydration .“For finer
hair textures, you can use a shampoo and conditioner that have lighter
conditioning, such as Herbal Essences Tea-Lightfully Clean to give your
hair the nourishment it needs without weighing it down.”
Thickening Spray/Mousse
Whether you have
super-fine hair or a thicker mane, thickening products create more consistency
throughout. “Thickening spray works best for medium to thick hair types—not
necessarily to give the illusion of thicker hair, but for hold,” says Judy
McGuinness, senior stylist. “Spray sparingly for lighter hold. For women with
finer hair, you need more of a foundation to hold the style longer, which is
why mousse works great.” She recommends her favorites, Oribe Maximista
Thickening Spray and Bumble and Bumble Thickening Full Form Mousse .
Styling Créme
These crémes are the
modern-day gel because they work well on all hair types and provide moisture.
“Use with a round brush to help polish the ends,” says Max Gierl, another
senior stylist at Mizu. When used with a blowdryer, “these products expand,
creating nice volume and density. If air dried into the hair, they’re great for
frizz reduction and help to hold in natural waves.” When choosing a formula, do
pay attention to hair texture. “For fine, straight hair, I like to use a
lightweight créme with a little bit of hold, such as Oribe’s Créme For Style,”
says McGuinness. “For thicker hair that’s also straight, opt for more of a
calming créme like Living Proof’s No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream,
which can stop frizz and also helps to slim down thick hair. For curly hair, I
love Bumble and Bumble’s Curl Conscious Crémes to encourage natural
texture.”
Flexible Hairspray
“Every woman definitely
needs a medium hold, flexible hairspray in their arsenal,” says McGuinness.
“These sprays can be finishers or thermal protectors before using a
curling iron.” Drybar Money Maker Flexible Hold Hairspray can easily be
brushed through and also helps to tame frizz.
Texture Spray
“This is one of the
newest kinds of products on the market,” says Gierl. He recommends every woman,
regardless of her hair type, invest in one. The category includes all of the
following: dry shampoo,
dry conditioner, salt spray, and texturizing spray. “These are great for
absorbing oil on the scalp on second-day dirty hair," he says. "They
are also great for texture throughout the midshaft and ends.” Salt and texture
sprays can also be used on wet hair and “are great to build both volume and
resistance to dropping.” He also recommends adding to the roots before a
blowout to extend its lifespan. Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Invisible
Spray not only absorbs excess oil, but also builds volume and adds
natural-looking texture. Josie Maran Bohemian Waves Argan Hair Mist Texture
Volume & Moisture adds texture while preventing dryness.
