Beauty Favorites

The Sephora Spring Savings Event starts on 4/9 for Rouge Members! I’ve put together my list of top recommendations in a 3 part series: Hair, Skin and Makeup. I’m kicking off the first roundup with my top picks for hair care.

The event is available to Rouge Members first for early access online and in store. The dates and savings by tier are listed below. Some exclusions and limits apply. Use code OMGSPRING at checkout to redeem offer:

• Rouge Members Save 20% off 4/9 to 4/19
• VIB Members Save 15% off 4/13 to 4/19
• Insiders Save 10% off 4/15 to 4/19

Here are my favorites for hair care split by category. I’ve tested so much product over the years and I’m one who washes my hair almost daily. I go through a lot of shampoo and conditioners. I neglected masks for a while but started using them again and am so amazed at how good some are. I didn’t realize how dry my hair was!

Best Shampoo and Conditioners

My three go-to brands at Sephora for shampoo and conditioner these days are Olaplex, Oribe and Briogeo. I don’t use a clarifying shampoo or product regularly but I really like the rinse from dpHUE. What I use and repurchase the most frequently:

• Olaplex Bond No. 3 Hair Perfector – really does work to prevent breakage, I use this 1x per week
• Olaplex Bond No. 4 Shampoo – love this and has a great lather
• Olaplex Bond No. 5 Conditioner
• Oribe Gold Lust Shampoo
• Oribe Gold Lust Conditioner
• Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Value Set – love the scent of this formula, it’s really clean and soothing
• dpHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse

Best Hair Mask

My go-to mask has been the Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair. When I had more noticeable highlights I also really loved the Christophe Robin Shade Variations (available in different tones). It lasts about 3-5 washes. For an at home darkening product I also loved the Moroccanoil Color Depositing Mask in Cocoa. This worked really well when I had some brassy highlights that were growing out and I wanted a temporary color at home (also only lasts about 5 washes for me).

For a deeper condition I can’t rave enough about the one from Kiehl’s. It’s one I just recently discovered and I’m 100% obsessed. If I could just pick one, it would be the Kiehl’s for non-color treated hair. For color-treated hair plus tint I really love Christophe Robin.

• Kiehl’s Olive Fruit Oil Deeply Reparative Hair Pak
• Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
• Moroccanoil Color Depositing Mask in Cocoa
• Christophe Robin Regenerating Hair Mask with Prickly Pear Seed Oil
• Christophe Robin Shade Variation Hair Mask – Warm Chestnut

One from the archives, hair highlights from 2018. Shine is thanks to the Christophe Robin Shade Variation Hair Mask in Warm Chestnut.

Best Dry Shampoo + Styling Favorites

For dry shampoo I try to keep this to a minimum because I find it can build up. In Florida with the heat and humidity + sweat if I’m outdoors there is no skipping a wash. I do like some of these to add texture though. Ones I really love:

• Living Proof Perfect Hair Day
• Bumble and Bumble Bb. Pret-a-Powder Tres Invisible Dry Shampoo
• Bumble and Bumble Pret-a-Powder Post Workout Dry Shampoo Mist
• IGK First Class Charcoal Detox
• IGK Jet Lag Invisible

Best Hair Styling: Hold + Shine

For styling these are products I like to either add hold or shine:

• Living Proof Flex Hairspray – best lightweight hold without the crunchy feel
• Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray Medium Hold – soft spray with a medium hold
• Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream – use this on ends
• Kiehl’s Silk Groom Serum – current favorite multi-tasker to smooth hair before blow drying and adding shine on the ends to finish

Best Heat Protectants or Primers

If you blow dry or heat treat your hair, here are the best heat protectants I’ve tried:

• Briogeo Farewell Frizz Blow Dry Perfection Heat Protectant Cream
• Oribe Imperial Blowout Transformative Styling Hair Cream
• Bumble and Bumble Bb. Heat Shield Thermal Protection Mist
• Kerastase Discipline Blow-Dry Smoothing Primer
• Moroccanoil Treatment
• Oribe Run-Through Detangling Primer

Misc.

Andrew bought the Dyson Airwrap Complete Set for me over Christmas and I absolutely love it. I have not yet reviewed it but hope to soon. The Complete Set is usually almost always sold out. They do have some bundles pop up every once in a while like the Airwrap Styler Limited-Edition Gift Set (same as the complete but with an added pouch).

During the holiday I’m that person who is almost impossible to find a present for. I finally found something beauty-related that I wouldn’t buy for myself but still kind wanted. I held off mainly because I already own the Supersonic Hair Dryer.

I have not used the Supersonic since I got the Airwrap in December. I love the versatility of the Airwrap version and attachments are easy to use. Power-wise I feel like the Supersonic is stronger in the airflow and is also easier to use with a traditional round brush. The Airwrap is still very powerful and I find it gentler on my hair.

I’ve tried all the attachments. Review very soon! I did buy the 1.2 inch Long Barrel Attachment curlers which is best for my hair length. In December the set barrels worked just fine but I have not had a hair cut in a few months and find the longer barrels work better.

That wraps up my hair care favorites roundup! To recap on the Sephora Spring Savings Event, use code OMGSPRING at checkout to redeem offer for these dates:

• Rouge Members Save 20% off 4/9 to 4/19
• VIB Members Save 15% off 4/13 to 4/19
• Insiders Save 10% off 4/15 to 4/19

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