Until recently, I’d never loved my hair for more than 10 minutes. Seriously, my hair has always been the mane of my existence. (Is that funny to anyone else, or just me?) But then I discovered the best products for fine hair. Phew.
I have very fine hair, but quite a bit of it. It’s not curly. It’s not straight. It’s just there. I am not one those “Oh, I just put a little product in, let it air dry and I’m good to go.” Hell no. My hair makes me work for lovely locks.
But for real. Hair isn’t a joking matter. A good hair day can make you feel like you can conquer the world. (And you can.) A bad hair day? Ugh. Come and get me from underneath my down comforter when it’s over.
I owe every good hair day I have to my uber talented colorist, Lindsey, and stylist, Lexi, at Salon Buzz in Chicago. Shout OUT, because those two are my dream team.
But when I’m on my own at home, these are the best products for fine hair. (Or, as I like to call them, the reason I can enter into society.)
Thanks for stopping by!
xo
PS: I’m still looking for the perfect shampoo for fine hair. If you’ve got one you love, send it my way!
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Kerastase Nutritive Masquintense ($30)
This mask is for my hair what yoga is for my body (total beauty blogger SAT question). I highlight, over-process, and over-style my hair almost on daily basis. This mask helps my poor hair recover from all of that, and makes it look shiny and new.
This is an absolute essential if you have fine hair that tends to break when you try to comb it right out of the shower. Because, #momlife.
Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray
Back to that whole ‘fine hair’ thing. I need this stuff. Not a lot, and just sprayed onto my roots, but it makes my flat hair come to life.
This helps protect my hair from all of the bad things I do to it. And it smells amazing.
Rusk Speed Freak Ceramic Blow Dryer
Ok, this should be first on the list because I believe it is THE most important tool for getting lovely locks. Ladies, it’s time to step away from cheap hair dryers because a good one will make all the difference.
This little guy is a dream. In order to have good curls, you need a good curling iron. This one does the job perfectly and doesn’t break the bank. I get asked a lot how I curl my hair (maybe one day I’ll do a tutorial if I ever learn technology). Short answer: randomly curl sections of your hair (don’t follow a pattern) and don’t curl all the way to the ends. No ringlets allowed.
Shu Uemura Color Lustre Cool Blonde
I’m on a constant search for anything to make my hair keep its cool, ashy tone. Lindsey has perfected it over the years, and this little baby helps me keep the golden tones at bay. Blondes, if you don’t have this yet, you need it.
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Great list! I am so terrible when it comes to hair!
Thanks, Christina! I was, too 🙂
I also use the Kerastase mask! For shampoo and conditioner, check out Kevin Murphy Repair Me…I think it’s new(ish) but I’ve been loving it lately!!??????
Oooh, I will have to check that out. Thanks, Andrea!
I totally agree about the cheap hair dryers. I recently upgraded to a professional blow dryer and it is so much faster than my old one! My hair is super long so it makes a huge difference in time for me.
Yes! Makes such a big difference.
I think we have the same hair and I CAN NOT get it to do what you did with your hair, so please do a tutorial!!
Ahhh! I need to figure out how to do it! 🙂
I love your hair color! I’m going into the salon next week…may use yours for inspiration! I’m always on the lookout for great hair products. I’ll have to try these out!
Thank you, Melissa!
That wet brush might be just what I need for my hair! So excited to buy this tonight!
Yes! It’s amazing.
I have two left hands when it comes to hair and it stresses me every time I acutally need it to look decent (messy bun and ponytail excluded).
Ha! I completely understand that 🙂
Hi Verb Ghost shampoo and conditioner is great for fine hair ✌️
Great product list! Loving your hair color and you have the perfect beachy waves!
Shannon
Clothes & Quotes
Thank you, Shannon! Now I just need the beach…
I definitely need to check out the BB Thickening Spray! Since having babies, my hair has gotten so thin. :/
Mine has, too! The thickening spray helps 🙂
So true! I also have a love/hate relationship with my hair
Always!
My girls and I LIVE by the magic brush all of us have THICK crazy curly hair and the tangles OHHH my oh my so this is very helpful for when I use for my girls. Thanks for sharing! I’m gonna show my mom as she has thin hair she’s always fighting with.
That brush is amazing! Oh, to have to wrestle with thick hair… 😉
My hair makes me work for it too, so I’m always on the hunt for great products! I’m going to have to give some of these a try! Thank you
I hope they help you!
This post is amazing! I also have thin hair, so these are really helpful recommendations. Just added the wet brush and the BB Thickening Spray to my Amazon cart. THANK YOU <3
Yay! Thanks, Ciana 🙂
Wet brushes have saved my life! I LOVE it so much. I’ll never use anything different.
Yes!
I’m definitely in need of a new blow dryer. Mine must be a decade and a half old. lol I’ve been wanting to try the wet brush. My step daughter always complains about brushing her hair because it’s so tangled. She might like one of these.
It’s amazing! Great for tangles.
I LOVEEEEE bumble and bumble!!! I will have to check out the rest o these products!!
They’re SO good!
The wet brush is the greatest thing to ever grace my hair care routine!
xoxo, Jenny
Amen! xo
Great products! I’m in the market pretty soon for a new hair dryer, I can tell mine is slowly losing it’s juice, and for my long hair I need one that can keep up!
Thanks, Lydia! You have gorgeous hair 🙂
Your hair is absolutely gorgeous! I will have to look into some of these products 🙂
Thank you so much, Annie!
It’s ok I don’t spend that much time on my hair either… but definitely need to start loving it more!! Thanks for sharing these products!
Stephanie ● Sartorial Diner
It’s so hard to make the time!
Love me some Kerastase ??
Well I would never guess you had hair problems, but I hear you. I have the kind of hair that tangles so easy it drives me crazy. I love my Bumble and Bumble products too and I love that I finally found a product that helps with the tangles!
xo, Nicole
lilflowermama.com
Haha I know that feeling…you leave the hair dresser and it’s like “Yay I’m fabulous” but then you try to do it yourself and it’s like, “I’m hideous.” haha thanks for sharing your favorite products, I’ll have to check them out.
Ok, so I just recently bought my first wet brush and – OH MY GOSH!!!! How have I gotten this far in life without one?!?! It’s made such a difference for both me and my girls. NEVER going back!!
So important to take proper care of your hair!
I’m better at that some days than others 😉
I was just checking out the Hot Tools curling iron at Ulta. Makes me want to go back and get it!
I’ve heard such good things about the Bumble & Bumble spray! I need to try it out!
xo
Lee Anne
http://lifebylee.com/
Yes! I use that Kerastase mask too, it’s beautiful, isn’t it? I love that beautiful curling iron, too.
Euriental
I needed a new hair dryer so I am so thankful you shared!
xoxo
Krista
http://www.hundredblog.com
Just got me a new Hot Tools curling iron. LOVE THEM! Spent so much time researching sizes… eventually I’ll probably own one of each! What size do you use to get your adorable waves?
I have to fight with my hair if I want it to look nice. Must days I lose the war.
I love the wet brush. Seriously life changing! haha! but great post! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Hope you’re having a great week!
kristinacamille.com
My fine hair loves Big shampoo from Lush and Thickr from Rusk. Just found your blog and love your easy style.
That hair mask sounds phenomenal! I’ll definitely be giving that a try.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
I have super fine, just there hair as well. It’s terrible. It’s frizzy, and limp, and a weird wave that doesn’t resemble anything like a day at the beach. Definitely going to give some of these products a try. Thanks for sharing!
I have been using Paul Mitchell’s Extra-Body Shampoo. The best I have found so far. I also use the Daily Boost for my roots, but I am going to try the Bumble one and see if it is better. I used to use the volume shampoo by Matrix, but I think Paul Mitchell is better. Dry shampoo is also gives me a boost in when I get ready to go out later in the evening. I use Tigi Rockaholic but I am on a quest to find a cheaper alternative that works just as good.