My Current Haircare & Styling Routine

Hello loves! It has been a hot minute since I have done a hair post, so I thought it was about time for an update haircare and styling routine post. I have switched up a few products over the last year so in today’s post I am breaking down what products I use, how I use them, and why I love them. This is my routine when I fully heat style my hair, but of course sometimes I just let my hair dry naturally with a little bit of curl cream (this one is my favorite at the moment). I hope this helps you if you’re in the market for some new hair products and have a similar hair type to mine!

shampoo and conditioner

Since I highlight my hair, using a shampoo and conditioner that preserves my color while still effectively cleaning my hair is so important. I wash my hair about two times a week, and for shampoo I alternate between the Olaplex Bond Maintenance Shampoo and the Fanola No Yellow Shampoo. I use the Olaplex Bond Maintenance Conditioner in combination with both shampoos. The Olaplex products are great for repairing damaged hair, and are formulated without sulfates. Using a sulfate free shampoo is essential if you color your hair. If you have blonde highlighted hair, I 10/10 recommend the Fanola No Yellow Shampoo. This shampoo is under $15 and is does an AMAZING job at preserving highlights and preventing blonde hair from getting brassy. This is the most pigmented purple shampoo that I’ve ever used and since it is so intense, I only use it every other time I wash my hair. This is the most effective purple shampoo that I’ve tried and the price can’t be beat.

leave in products

After I wash my hair I follow up with the following three products. To detangle my hair and add in moisture I use the Not Your Mother’s Blonde Moment Leave In Conditioner Spray. I also love the It’s a 10 Leave In Spray, but this is the one I am currently using (I am not too picky). The next step has been crucial in keeping my highlights looking bright and not brassy. I use a cream leave in conditioner (I am currently using this one by Neutrogena) and I mix in a couple drops of the IGK Mixed Feelings Leave In Blonde Drops. This is a leave in treatment that tones the hair and prevents brassiness. I have been using this product for a while now and it definitely makes a difference! On a normal day I use 1-2 drops but if I need an extra pick me up I’ll mix in 3-4 drops. This product can be mixed with any conditioner or leave in treatment. If you bleach your hair you need to add this to your hair routine.

styling tools

I don’t heat style my hair every time I wash it, but when I do, these tools are my go-to. Most nights I sleep with my hair wet, but if I have time and want to ensure an extra smooth style in the morning, I will dry my hair with my Hot Tools Dryer Brush before going to bed. I have found that the most effective way to use this tool is to let my hair air dry 80%, then I will go in with the dryer brush. In the morning whether I have blow dried the night before or not, I will curl my hair with the DryBar 3-Day Bender Iron. I have had this iron for 3 years now and it is in amazing condition. I love how it allows me to quickly achieve natural looking waves. If you decided to purchase this curling iron, just beware that it has a rotating barrel so there is a bit of a learning curve when first using, but once you figure it out you won’t go back to another iron!

styling products

These are my favorite products for finishing off a style. Immediately after curling I will go in with the DryBar Triple Sec Spray to add texture and give the curls a more natural look. To smooth frizz I add a bit of the Verb Ghost Oil. I finish everything off with the L’Oreal Elnett Hairspray. I love this hairspray because it locks everything in place while not letting the hair get crunchy. It Is also super easy to brush out the spray if necessary.

What is your current favorite hair product? I’ll be sure and post an update if I change my routine again!

Slap on some lipstick and smile

Channing