It's time for another round of Girl Chat and this time we are talking about Our Favorite Hair Products. In January, I wrote a post about my favorite hair products which are mostly still the same. So I am going to copy it here and make any changes to my CURRENT favorites.
I have fine and straight hair and it seems like it is tough maintaining it. Between the constant breakage and the limpness of it, I have picked my hairdressers brain on how to liven it up. Does anyone else fail miserably at recreating your hair look and style that your hairdresser does during your hair appt? I do.
But I am going to share my current hair routine. I do change it up every so often, but this is the one I have been using for awhile.
Shampoo and Conditioner
I alternate my shampoo and conditioner throughout the week. I use Bumble and Bumble Full Potential Shampoo and Conditioner one day and Oribe Bright Blonde Shampoo and Conditioner the next time.
Why do I use two different lines? Well I color my hair a bright blonde and I want to keep that brightness going between appointments.
Bumble and Bumble's Full Potential is amazing. It reduces hair loss, prevents breakage, strengthens your hair and makes it look fuller. The key to fine hair.
My other favorite shampoo is the Oribe collection. I get the bright blonde (in the pink bottle), but they have so many lines for different types of hair. This is my favorite one. It smells so good and leave my hair feeling silky.
Hair Prep
After washing my hair, I love to put two things into my hair. I know it sounds ridiculous. The first is Bumble and Bumble Thickening Full Form Mousse and then Bumble and Bumble Saves the Day (which is detailed below). The mousse is to add volume to my rather limp hair. I put it on my roots, rub it in and then add the Saves the Day. Then I brush my hair before blow drying it. Also, if you blow dry your hair upside down for the last part of it, it gives it a lot more volume.
Dry Shampoo
I have tried a bunch of dry shampoo lines. I used to use Not Your Mother's Clean Freak (I still do after the gym), but then I went to the grand opening of my hair salon and they used the new Bumble and Bumble Pret-a-powder and I fell in love. Not only does it smell good, but I can use it for several days and not shampoo my hair. I have never found a dry shampoo that does that. I usually can only go a day in between, but not with Bumble's. This stuff works soooooo good. It isn't exactly cheap, but so worth it. Plus it smells like heaven.
Hair Repair
If you are like me and blow dry, straighten and/or curl your hair all the time, I am sure it is a bit damaged. With fine hair, it gets damaged easily. I have been using it daily and my hair has never felt better. The ends feel soft and my hair is shiny without being greasy.
This is a new product that I just recently tried. I was at my salon getting my hair done a week before my sister's wedding and my hairstylist brought up a scalp detox. She said it feels like pop rocks on your scalp. It gets rid of the product buildup, oils and impurities. I wanted to try it, so she gave me a treatment. It was amazing and felt soooo weird, but I loved it.
She told me to do it about once a week and that is it. If you use a lot of dry shampoo, this is for you.
Hair Spray
I have used so many different hair sprays. I have used expensive ones like Bumble and Bumble Does It All, Pureology Hair Spray, Kerastase Hair Spray and then cheaper ones like Tresemme, but the one that seems to do the job and is only $3 to $5, Dove Flexible Hair Spray.
Texturizing Spray
I bought some Bumble and Bumble Dryspun Spray a long time ago and never really used it. Then my hairstylist showed me how to properly use it and now I love it. After I curl my hair, I let it cool and then run my fingers through the curls. Then I spray the texturizing spray all over it and then add a little hair spray to hold everything. It is the perfect combo and it gives texture and the lift that my fine hair needs.
What are your favorite hair products?
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I've never heard of Bumble & Bumble products. I'll have to check them out!
ReplyDeleteOh they are pretty amazing. I have been using them for years.
DeleteI feel like after reading this post I need to give from Bumble & Bumble products a try!
ReplyDeleteHaha. I am a huge B&B fan. They make such great products.
DeleteB&B products are the best!! And I recently was gifted some Oribe and can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteOh I love that brand too!
DeleteI LOVE Bumble & Bumble. I am definitely going to try the shampoo and conditioner you suggested - I also have fine blonde(ish) hair. When you use the scalp detox, what do you do about conditioning? Do you use one of your regular ones or a more deep conditioning? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI use my regular one. That is what my hair stylist told me to do. I LOVE B&B products too!
DeleteWow I have not ever heard of Bumble and Bumble or Oribe. Curious especially about the Oribe because it comes in the pretty pink bottle!!! :) I feel you on being unable to recreate what our hair stylists do! So frustrating!!! Great recs!! - Shannon @slayitagainshan.com
ReplyDeleteHaha. The bottles are way too cute. I love Oribe, but they are pricier. But the products are amazing.
DeleteSooo many good product recs here!!! I need to check out that dry shampoo while I love my cheap stuff I would like to go longer in between washes!!
ReplyDeleteI use both of the dry shampoos. I save my nicer ones for days where I want to go out or go longer in between.
DeleteLove Bumble and Bumble and used to use all of it until Monat. I may go back. I love the Pret a Powder and reminds me I need another bottle. I need to try the scalp detox, that sounds great for me since I dry shampoo all day everyday.
ReplyDeleteThat stuff is amazing. I have no idea how it lasts longer than any other dry shampoo. It is amazing. My hair stylist let me sample the detox.
DeleteI so wish I could join this link up but I'm pretty much hair illiterate -- or whatever the equivalent is! Haha! I'll have to try some of these products, though. :)
ReplyDeletehaha. Well definitely read other people's suggestions too. I have learned a lot.
DeleteSO MANY GREAT PRODUCTS! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome!
DeleteMy hair sounds just like yours! I’m going to have to try some of those Bumble and Bumble products!
ReplyDeleteYes. They are the best. I often shop on B&B's website because you can get deals. Especially as a first time customer.
DeleteI can never recreate the look my hairstylist does :( I wish, but they just have a gift. I need to try out some texturing spray. Sierra Beautifully Candid
ReplyDeleteThey really do have an amazing gift.
DeleteMy hair is very thick, but definitely needs some damage protection!
ReplyDeleteThe saves the day can do that for you. It is amazing!!!
DeleteI need better products. I'm cheap when it comes to hair... I'm all about drug store brands... but I have noticed the older I get, the cheaper the shampoo, the worse my hair feels. I need to step my game up.
ReplyDeleteI was that way for a long time and exactly why I changed. I hate spending the money, but my hair is so much better when I do.
DeleteMy hair is like yours, fine, limp and damaged. I have a blonde shampoo that I love...but I need to grab that full potential. I do love anything from BB that I have tried. I think I need the save the day and I most definitely need the scalp detox!!! I tend to get breakouts on my scalp that drive me insane.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing. it really repairs your hair. You can get a good savings on their website for first time buys I believe.
DeleteI have been wanting to try Bumble and Bumble products but the price has always kept me from it! That detox scalp treatment sounds amazing! I really think I need that in my life! lol
ReplyDeleteOh I hear you on that, but the stuff is amazing. That is why I buy it. Plus it takes me awhile to go through it.
DeleteI've heard Bumble and Bumble is great and that their dry shampoo is the best. Now I've seen your recommendation and that the shampoo is called 'hair preserving' I am going to try it for sure. Plus so many (American) bloggers mention Oribe - not sure if we can get that but want to try that as well now :) Where will you be visiting next in the UK by the way?
ReplyDeleteI love B&B stuff. It is amazing and I am a huge believer in it. I have been using it for over 10 years now. Oribe is newer to me, but I really love it too. I use both and alternate between them.
DeleteI don't have my dates yet, but in August or September, I will be in Isle of Man, England and maybe a few other countries.
I love learning about different products! I'm so minimal when it comes to what I use.
ReplyDeleteBumble & Bumble continues to win all the prizes! I need to try that Save the Day, as my build up is getting out of hand <3
ReplyDeleteGreen Fashionista
I've never heard of Bumble & Bumble before, but now I really want to try that dry shampoo. :)
ReplyDeleteI have wanted to try the Bumble and Bumble brand. I think I would really like it. It also sounds like I need to try that dry shampoo. Thanks for hosting!
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