My Hair Care Routine + Favorite Products

I’ve been blogging for about 16 years, and one of the questions I get most is about my hair. I’m always so flattered by the question/compliment, and a lot of credit goes to good genetics and a great stylist! But there is also a lot to be said for a good at-home routine with high-quality products.

Three years ago, I finally wrote a blog post about my hair care routine, but it changes from time to time, so I wanted to re-share this post today with my current routine.

My Hair Care Routine + Favorite Products

While this isn’t part of my hair-washing routine, I wanted to note that I’m also taking Nutrofol’s Hair Growth Nutraceutical right now to help with postpartum hair loss. While it’s been over a year since having Charles, I think it’s important to keep your hair supplement routine consistent for as long as possible when you’re postpartum. I also use Divi Scalp Serum on my hair once it’s towel-dried. (And this hair towel is a must to decrease drying time.) I apply about 3/4 a dropper right at the roots, especially. And I make sure to focus near the front where I have some postpartum hair loss.

1. Shampoo and Conditioner

I start by cleansing my hair with Roz Foundation Shampoo & Conditioner. Roz sent me a few products to test out and was shocked by how much I liked them. They’re WONDERFUL. The shampoo has a great lather and uses coconut-based surfactants to gently remove build-up (See my roundup of best non-toxic shampoos to try – this one is at the top of the list). The conditioner is super hydrating and smooths my hair. It’s great for all hair styles and textures and it smells amazing (and I’m sensitive to scents so if I like it, it’s good).

2. Scalp Care

A couple times a week, I use the Goop G.Tox Himalayan Salt Scalp Scrub Shampoo in place of the Roz shampoo to deeply cleanse and exfoliate my scalp. It gets every last bit of build-up out of my hair but leaves it a little dry if I don’t follow with a hair mask (more on that below). For a budget-friendly alternative, Bondi Boost’s Hair Thickening Therapy Shampoo is a great option.

3. Hair Mask

Once a week (usually the same day I use the Goop shampoo), I apply the Colleen Rothschild Quench & Shine Restorative Mask to add moisture and repair my hair. While in the shower, I comb through my hair with a wide-tooth comb to ensure even distribution and detangle gently. I treat this as my conditioner step when I use it.

4. Leave In Conditioner

My hair has been really dry, so I’ve been using a leave-in conditioner for extra hydration. My current favorite is the In Common Magic Myst Universal Hair Elixir. I spray this on damp, towel-dried hair and then follow with volumizing foam.

5. Styling Products

Volume

To add volume, I apply Eleven Australia’s I Want Body Volume Foam to my roots before blow-drying.

Heat Protection

Before I blow dry, I use a small amount of Colleen Rothschild Protect & Perfect Styling Cream. This helps nourish and protect my hair from heat and humidity while also taming flyaways.

Thickening Spay

For added thickness, I use the Roz Thickening Spray, which also provides a beautiful shine.

Shine

To finish, I apply Colleen Rothschild’s Smooth & Shine Hair Serum to the bottom half of my hair. Since it can get greasy if I use too much, I make sure to use a VERY small amount.

6. Blow Dry and Style

After using the Dyson hair dryer for years, I tried the T3 Featherweight Style Max and was SHOCKED to realize how much I liked the T3 better. It’s lighter, just as fast, and I feel like it gives me more control. It’s also much more affordable.

If I’m leaving my hair straight, I don’t use a flat iron. (I don’t even own one.) My hair dries straight with a blow dryer, so that’s all I use, along with this round brush. If I’m curling my hair, I use the T3 Curling Iron or my Dyson Airwrap, depending on what type of look I want. Other times I’ll use my T3 AirWrap for an easy at-home blowout with volume (a little quicker than using the Dyson).

I shared a step by step tutorial of how I curl my hair with the T3 curling iron here and how I use my Airwrap here.

To hold my hair up while I blow dry or curl each layer, I use these Alligator Clips.

6. Texture and Shine

After drying and styling, I use the Eleven Australia Dry Finish Texture Spray (they also have my top dry shampoo pick you can ready about in this post). I flip my head over and spray the roots, then lightly mist the ends for added texture and volume. Then, I apply Colleen Rothschild’s Shine Serum on my ends one more time for extra shine and to get rid of any frizz.

7. Brush Through

After my hair is dry, I use a Mason Pearson brush to reduce frizz and distribute natural oils throughout my hair. For a more affordable option, the Bondi Boost Hair Brush is a great alternative.

Let me know if you have any questions in the comments!

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