We all know the best sign of a good product recommendation is if someone tells you they refill it over and over and over again. We all have products we truly can’t live without and hit click to buy before the tub/jar/bottle is even empty.
So this got us thinking…there are so many hair products on the market, but which ones do pro stylists and texture experts really swear by—and use religiously? We decided to find out.
In this series, we’ll feature the TOP 5 HAIR PRODUCTS from top texture experts in the Swivel community. Today we’re featuing Dallas stylist and pro curly colorist Quia Querisma.
Here are the products she stands by:
PRODUCT #1: Mousse Def by The Doux
WHY SHE LOVES IT: “I’m a curly specialist and this is the ONE styling product I can use on all curl types, from waves to coils. Sometimes I’ll cocktail it with a gel depending on my desired outcome, but I legit feel like I couldn’t do my job without this mousse.”
WHERE TO BUY IT: The Doux, $15
PRODUCT #2: Mizani 25 Miracle Milk
WHY SHE LOVES IT: “This is a lightweight leave-in conditioner that’s packed full of benefits, chief among them are detangling and heat protection. I prefer this for my clients with fine hair because it won’t weigh their hair down and it makes for a great blow dry primer.”
WHERE TO BUY IT: Sephora.com, $25
PRODUCT #3: SHU UEMURA Blow Dry Beautifier for Thick Hair
WHY SHE LOVES IT: “For my girls with medium to coarse hair, I love this to prep their hair for blow drying. It’s rich and emollient without being heavy, so it melts into the hair, making it easier to comb through the curls prior to blow drying. It also really helps smooth the hair cuticle down, setting me up for a flawless press.”
WHERE TO BUY IT: Shu Uemura, $23.40 (currently sold out)
PRODUCT #4: Olaplex No. 2
WHY SHE LOVES IT: “I like it for its suggested use (hair mask after chemical processing), but I also include it as part of my curly cut service. I have my guests sit under steam with the Olaplex #2 on for approx 8-10 minutes and the curls are always stellar. Everyone’s curls look better after this treatment.”
WHERE TO BUY IT: Olaplex.com (pros only but shop their whole line!)
PRODUCT #5: Rusk Thermal Flat Iron Spray
WHY SHE LOVES IT: “I’m in the business of curls, so I take every precaution to not cause thermal damage when heat styling. My blow dry primers have a heat protectant in them, but I like to use this spray before flat ironing as an added layer of protection. It offers protection up to 450 degrees (although I rarely go above 400), and it smells really nice.”
WHERE TO BUY IT: Amazon.com, $16.50