Hair Products No One Can Live Without

The secret to great hair is not only using great products but knowing how to use them. Many people over and under use hair products, resulting in flat, greasy, full or dull hair. Here ares some great products for everyones price range. Along with useful tips and recommendations. Enjoy and good luck.

Here are some products for every hair type.

Redken Hair Cleansing Creme- This unique shampoo is great for all hair types. It removes excess build up (oil, hair products, etc). After you wet your hair lather up with this creamy shampoo and let sit in your hair for about 2 minutes. This will allow the shampoo to penetrate your hair shaft and break through all the build up and gunk. Rinse and proceed to condition. Note: If you have colored hair, don't use this product more then 3 times a week. it could make your color fade faster if you use it for every single shampoo. (Sold at most Hair Cuttery salons for about $ 9.00)

Pantene Classic Care shampoo- This is great for every hair type. Maintain your hair's healthy balance. For deep cleaning that leaves hair with a moisturized, healthy-looking feel. This special formula with Amino Pro-V Complex gives your hair a lustrous shine from root to end. (Can be found at Wallgreens for about $5.00).

L'Oreal Freshstyle Shampoo- With micro-emulsion technology provides daily lightweight cleansing. Suites all hair types but ideal for fine and or limp hair. (Found at most Hair Cuttery salons for about $9.00)

Rusk Deepshine Conditioner- This light weight conditioner adds great shine and softness to every hair type. (Found on line for about $12.00)

Kiehls Amino Acid Shampoo- Amino Acid and Coconut Oil derived cleansers are combined to create a luscious, creamy lather that gently and thoroughly cleanses the hair. Wheat Proteins and Wheat Starch help add body and fullness while a special blend of moisturizing ingredients impart softness and shine. Suitable for all hair types. (Found at Ulta and Sephora stores for about $12.00)

Redken Satinwear blow-dry lotion- Transform hair to silky luxury. Protective heat-styling lotion helps reduce friction and breakage for a faster, easier, stress-free blow-dry. Through Redken's exclusive Bonding System*, ceramide and xylose sugar, hair is restored, conditioned and protected from heat styling stress while UV filters help prevent hair color from fading. With just one blow-dry, hair is transformed immediately to controlled shiny smoothness with a touchable, seductive finish. This products is light weight and can be used on every hair type. It's awesome. (Found in Hair Cuttery salon for about $12.00)

Rusk Deepshine Shining Gel- This gel is great for all hair types. It's light weight but hold at the same time. I use it myself, everyday or whenever I'm doing my hair. (used on wet hair before styling). I mix it with a leave-in conditioner. Provides shine, hold and definition without weighing that hair down. (Found in specialty salons and stores for about $10.00)

Flawless Convertible Proof Firm Hold Repairing Hair Spray by Paves Professional- This firm hold hair spray is formulated with a bled of proteins and polymers that help to strengthen, shine and protect hair. Burdock and ginseng extracts are added to revitalize hair stimulate hair growth. Contains no synthetic fragrances. (Found in drugstores and on line for about $8.00)

Here are some fabulous products for dry, color treated hair.

Pantene Ice Shine shampoo- Great for color treated hair. Adds shine, body and luster to dull faded locks. Can be used daily or otherwise. (Found at Wallgreens for about $6.00)

Pantene Ice Shine Conditioner- Adds moisture and feels like velvet. This conditioner is perfect for dry and colored hair. (Found in most drugstores for about $7.00)

L'Oreal Kiwi Color-Reflect shampoo- Creates healthy, manageable hair . Along with shine and volume. It also protects hair against the effects of humidity. Great product, smells good too. (Found at some salons for about $10.00).

Burt's Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit & Sugar Beet Shampoo- This fresh smelling, natural shampoo uses grapefruit extract, and coconut and sunflower oils to cleanse hair while sugar beet and soy protein strengthen and repair damage. But can also be used on normal hair. And natural shampoos are great for color and volume. (Found at Wallgreens for about $8.00)

L'Oreal Serie Expert Absolute Repair leave-in treatment- the shine enhancing leave-in combines all sorts of hair strengthening agents. It leaves your hair soft, strong and shiny. It's a little pricey but well worth it. I think this L'Oreal Serie Expert line is the best, hands down. (Hard to find check on line)

Redken Color Extend Total Recharge Spray- This leave-in or rinse out conditioner prevents fading of color, adds shine and strength as well as softness. Its a great products for those who color their hair often.(Found in most Hair Cuttery salons for about $13.00)

Pantene Color Revival Radiant Response Mousse- Powerful formula that does two beautiful jobs-its lightweight mousse formula provides the power to create and maintain your style, and its Colorshine formula keeps guard over your color treated hair to ensure longevity, radiance, and sparkle. And, Radiant Response Mousse provides the same protection for non-chemically treated hair, too! (Found in most drugstores for about $7.00)

Matrix Color Smart Nourishing Shine Creme- From shampoo to styling...healthier hair for long-lasting color wear. Strengthen hair's weakest links and help prevent color escape. Protect against sun and free radicals to help fight fading. Reflect with ultra-luminators for brilliant shine and dimension. Keep your shade salon-luminous and true to hue.(Found in most Hair Cuttery salon for about $12.00)

Products for dry, and damaged hair.

L'Oreal Nutri Gloss shampoo- Vive Pro Nutri Gloss Shampoo for Damaged Hair nourishes hair and helps to prevent split ends. Hair is left light and bouncy. It contains actual pearl vitamins that add a light sheen to your hair. (Found at Wallgreens for about $5.00) .

Biolage Fortifying Heat Styler - Strengthen and repairs weak, overworked or chemically stressed hair With Lemon grass and Mango. Delicately repairs with Cerafusion® technology, helping to restore strength & manageability. (Available at fine salons for about $10.00).

Tigi BedHead Chocolate Head Massive Hair Repair Treatment- Powerfully restores and reconditions extremely dry and damaged hair. Renews luster and shine. Apply to freshly shampooed, damp hair for about 3-5 minutes. Then rinse and style. (Hard to find check on line).

Pantene Classic Care Ultimate Finish Perfecting Creme- Specially formulated with a unique Amino Pro-V Complex to revitalize the look of dry, dull hair and make it look it's smoothest, shiniest and healthiest. Smooth away dullness to instantly transform dry hair for healthy-looking shine. Helps restore moisture lost to blow-drying and styling stress. Helps control fly-aways, keeping hair virtually frizz-free even in high humidity. (Found at most drugstores for about $7.00)

Redken Glass Shine serum- This product is awesome. You can mix it with almost anything. Adds shine, help fights frizz, and adds unbeatable moisture. And it lasts forever.(Found in most Hair Cuttery salon for about $14.00)

Products for fine and limp hair.

Redken Body Full shampoo- Gently cleanses and adds volume, movement and shine. A light weight, yet very affective formula that inspires even the limpest hair. (Available at salons for about $9.00).

Anti-Flat by Sunsilk shampoo- Sunsilk Anti-Flat Shampoo is formulated with Collagen-C to your flat hair from blah to full of body. Collagen and wheat protein helps to thicken and strengthen hair. Great for that extra needed bounce. (Found at most drugstores for about $4.00)

Pantene Sheer Volume Conditioning Foam- Make flat, style-damaged hair a thing of the past, and get the strong, shiny hair that you want-full of life, bounce, and healthy-looking shine. Helps repair styling damage without weighing hair down. Foaming Pro-Vitamin formula helps restore strength for manageable hair. Lightweight conditioning for hair that is healthy ... bouncy ... strong. (Found in most drugstores for about $8.00)

Tigi BedHead Small Talk styler- Thickifier adds body and volume to lifeless hair. (Found at most Hair Cuttery salons for about $14.00)

Herbal Essence Light weight Volumizing Gel- Smells delicious and gives your hair that boost of body without the stiffness. (Found at most drugstores for about $6.00)

Redken Body Full Weight Lifter Root spray-This root lift styling treatment provides an instant boost to the roots leaving hair with long-lasting lift and shine. Spray on the roots of your wet hair and blow dry. Fabulous! (Found in most Hair Cuttery salons for about $13.00)

Matrix Amplify Gel Wax- This is no ordinary "wax" or "gel". Builds clean body and fullness like a gel. Defines and shines like a wax. Elastic hold for fluid movement. No build up. Feels like soft hold and body. (Found in most salons and Hair Cutterys for about $15.00)

Products for thick, coarse and unruly (frizzy) hair.

Redken Smooth Down shampoo- Gently cleanses and tames to help provide a long-lasting, frizz-free finish. Great smell and nourishing formula. (Found in most salons for about $9.00).

Pantene Extra Liso shampoo- Unique formula for virtually frizz-free hair! Gently cleans and conditions with advanced conditioning ingredients, plus it has an exclusive Amino Pro-V Complex. For hair that's incredibly shiny, super smooth and "extra straight." Beautiful results. (Available at most drugstores for about $5.00).

Matrix Biolage Smootherapie Smoothing Gel- Give frizzy, unruly hair silky smoothness and control without weight or stickiness! Smoothing Gel is the newest addition to the smooththérapie regimen designed especially for clients with fine-to-medium hair that want smoothness and control. Smoothing Gel provides long-lasting hold while taming frizz and fly aways with ultra-light avocado and grape seed micro-oils. Leaves hair naturally soft, smooth and healthy looking. (Found in some salons for about $9.00)

Kiel's Castille shampoo- This mild, richly concentrated conditioning shampoo contains Olive Oil to moisturize the hair and scalp as it gently cleanses. Recommended for dry, coarse or damaged hair, this special formulation leaves the hair soft, conditioned and more manageable. (Found at most fine retailers such as Sephora for about $15.00).

Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Creme by John Frieda -Transform parched hair into smooth, flowing hair with this styling creme. Its conditioning, moisturizing formula replaces your hair's natural oils lost to blow drying and abuse. Your hair will have continuous, 24-hour conditioning and a sleek, shiny look. (Found in most drugstores for about $7.00)

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Smoothing Serum- The exclusive Super Skinny Complex penetrates deep into the hair shaft where it displaces water and constricts the hair. Lightweight silicones smooth, condition and seal hair with added shine. A smoother surface and tighter diameter greatly reduce drying time and speed up styling time. Use on freshly shampooed hair (damp, not soaking wet) before blow drying. (Found in some salon and Hair Cuttery for about $13.00)

Products for curly and frizzy hair.

Herbal Essence Totally Twisted Curls & Waves Conditioner- You'll find the definition of lush, shiny curls right here. Quench your curls and waves with This curls and waves conditioner with high intensity hydration. The replenishing formula fused with french lavender & jade extracts replaces vital moisture, lays frizz down for sleek spirals and keeps them bouncing freely. (Found in most drugstores for about $6.00)

Redken Fresh Curls shampoo- Gently cleanses, nourishes and fights frizz all day on curly hair. (Found in most Hair Cuttery salon for about $9.00)

Pantene Curl defining Comb-in Treatment- Hydrates dry, frizzy hair and defines curls and waves. Leaves curls and waves supple and ready to style. Light, leave-in formula prepares your curly/wavy hair by locking in moisture before styling. Hydrating Pro-V formula tames hair cuticle to help control frizz. For curls or waves that are nourished with moisture, soft and ready to style. Safe for straightened, permed or color treated hair. (Found in drugstores for about $8.00)

Matrix Curl Life Curl Shaping Foam- Condition and control with every step. Patented formulas deliver the perfect balance of luxurious conditioning agents and long-lasting styling polymers from shampoo through finish to create perfectly formed, frizz-free curls. (Found at most Hair Cuttery salons for about $10.00)

Redken Fresh Curls Anti-Frizz Shiner- Smooths, refines and helps block humidity for all day frizz control and shiny curl perfection . (Found in most Hair Cuttery salons for about $13.00)

Garnier Fructis Curl Shaping Spray gel- Spray generously onto slightly damp or dry hair. Scrunch hair, blow-dry or air dry. For best results use the Garnier Fructis System of shampoos and conditioners. Create Your Style: Curl Shaping Styles: 'Dream Curls': Apply on slightly damp hair. Twist hair around finger to create ringlets. Blow-dry with diffuser or air dry to create defined frizz-free curls with shine. 'The Pick Me Up': Apply on dry curls or waves. Scrunch hair to revitalize shape and control frizz. (Found in most drugstores for about $5.00)

Products for wavy hair that you want straight.

Matrix Sleek Look shampoo- An amazing breakthrough in technology lets you smooth curls, tame frizz, blow-dry hair straight. Get hair sensuously sleek!
Unique patented formulas work together to help transform curly, frizzy, dry or coarse hair into a salon-smooth style. Works well with Sleek Look conditioner. (Found in most Hair Cuttery salon for about $10.00)

Pantene Smooth & Sleek conditioner- The enriched Amino Pro-V Complex formula is rich with moisturizing agents that work to smooth damaged, out-of-control, frizz-filled hair into hair that looks and feels incredibly healthy and ready to style. Makes hair up to 65% smoother. (Found in most drugstores for about $7.00)

Redken Align Straightening Creme- Heat-style protective balm with fortifying sugars helps build strength while straightening. Through the exclusive Bonding System and a new anti-frizz technology, conditioning agents are locked in, while humidity is locked out. Styles are empowered with humidity-resistant frizz-control for lasting, sleek straightness and shine. (Found in most Hair Cuttery salons for about $15.00)

Herbal Essence Dangerously Straight Mousse- This mousse holds your style all day with silky, lustrous shine. And also stands up to humidity. (Found in most drugstores for about $7.00)

Redken Hot Sets spray- This spray is used on dry hair right before you use a flat iron. It keeps your hair straight and smooth. Contains heat memory to keep that straightest hair, straighter for longer. (Found in most Hair Cuttery salons for about $11.00)

Tigi After Party Smoothing Creme- This silicone based creme goes on after you flat iron or blow dry for added light weight control. Tames frizz and adds shine and luster. Awesome stuff! (Found in most Hair Cuttery salon for about $16.00)

Frederic Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray- Frederic Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray uses a unique ultra-fine mist that creates natural-looking, invisible hold that dries in an instant. The precise concentrator nozzle offers buildable holding power - spray a little for fine hold, more for lasting all day humidity control. Formulated with avocado oil, panthenol and wheat protein, Sheer Hold locks in style and leaves hair soft, sexy and shiny all day. A triple color protection complex helps protect hair against UV rays. (Found in Sephora stores for $23.00)

And finally my favorite products in the world are hair masks, deep and leave-in conditioners (and a few other great products). These products help repair your hair and make them feel and look healthier. I recommend these products to everyone (especially if your hair feels awful, you know who you are).

Redken Extreme Deep Fuel- These are sold in a box of 12 (small tubes). Durable strengthening treatment helps restore very distressed hair back to its natural, healthy state. A durable conditioning agent provides long-term conditioning and repair that lasts up to eight shampoos. This is awesome. Generally to be used once a week. Follow directions on the box (Found in most Hair Cuttery salons for about $13.00)

Pantene Restoratives Time Renewal Replenishing Mask- This deep conditioner helps restore the outer surface of the hair. Restores elasticity, shine and moisture. In other words, it reverses the damage. (Found in most drugstores for about $10.00)

Tigi BedHead Treat Me Right hair mask- This peppermint infused mask adds shine, body and moisture to over processed and damaged hair. For best results, use right after a color or high light service. A refreshing and beautiful experience. (Hard to find, try on line)

L'Oreal Nutri Gloss Deep Conditioner- Turns lifeless locks into vibrant, healthy looking hair. Adds sparkling shine from root to tip in a light weight formula. (Found in most drugstores for about $6.00)

Philosophy Shear Splendor- This marinade for your hair transforms dry, straw-like, damaged hair into silky, soft strands. You can feel the difference after one use. (Sold in Sephora stores for $20.00)

Garnier Fructis Deep Fortifying Conditioner-. Gentle enough for everyday use, it nourishes, strengthens, and smoothes each hair strand, keeping it balanced and healthy-looking. Hair is up to 5X stronger, up to 5X smoother, and so much shiner.(Found in most drugstores for about $8.00)

Matrix Biolage Fortifying Conditioner- Fortified with a fusion of concentrated ceramide, mango and lemon grass to repair and reduce breakage up to 90%. This can be used as a simple conditioner or mask. Rinse out in leave in for 5-10 minutes, depending on how damaged your hair is. (Found in salon for about $11.00)

Aussie Minute Miracle Deep Re Constructor- Repair and revive your dry and damaged hair with this intense, 3-minute hair conditioner by Aussie. 3-Minute Miracle is a pH balanced treatment formulated with tea tree oil to deep moisturize and reconstruct the hair strand for hair that is smooth soft, and full of shine. (Found in most drugstores for about $7.00)

Redken Anti-Snap Leave-in treatment- This is one of my favorites. I use it every time I wash my hair. It helps prevent breakage and split ends. Simple and strong. Use on towel dried hair.(Found in Hair Cuttery salon or about $14.00)

Tigi Bedhead Ego Boost- Mends and protects hair from the environment, chemical treatments, shampooing and brushing. Use on towel dried hair (Found in Hair Cuttery salons for about $14.00)

Pantene Overnight Intense Repair Treatment- This mask works while you sleep! Apply Overnight Repair Intensive Treatment just before bed, and wake up with stronger, softer, healthier-looking hair. The fast-penetrating, Amino Pro-V Complex-enriched formula absorbs completely into hair, so there's no residue to end up on your pillow, and your hair feels soft and moisturized-never sticky. Apply to freshly shampooed hair (skip the conditioner) and towel dried hair. (Found in most drugstores for about $8.00)

Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide- This product goes on towel dried hair before blow drying (and/or flat ironing). Tames frizz for an ultra-smooth, glossy finish.
(Found in most Hair Cuttery salons for about $14.00)

Tigi Mastermind Hair Candy- A great, light weight hair "paste". Defines texture, adds shine and smells good enough to eat. Apply to dry hair with finger. Don't use too much or you're hair will look greasy instead of fabulous. (Found in most Hair Cuttery salons for about $16.00)

Matrix Biolage Shaping Creme Wax- It's more creme then wax.• Texturizes & shines like a wax with the lightness of a crème. Separation & definition. Soft hold. Use on dry hair as a fishing creme. Fights light frizz and static. Love this product. (Found in most Hair Cuttery salons for about $14.00)

All these products can be found at the website listed below.

www.sephora.com

www.wallgreens.com

www.ulta.com

www.drugstore.com

www.beauty.com

And if all else fails try Ebay, the have everything. Enjoy! I'll be back with more favorites, so make sure to check back soon!