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October 30, 2018 By Ricci 17 Comments

My Must Have Hair Products for Strong, Healthy Hair

This post contains affiliate links.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Formulate. While I was compensated for this post, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

If you know me at all then you know I could talk about hair products all day long. Growing up I had awful hair (see here for proof!)…those were the days before anyone had access to hair straighteners and I swear my Mom had me try every mousse and gel and cream to get my hair to not be a giant frizz ball. So to say that I have tried my share of hair products would be an understatement, I have pretty much tried it all!

And after literally trying it all (and owning it all) I have narrowed down the products I use daily (I a less is more kind of girl when it comes to products I use on my hair and face, the least amount of product I can use the better!) to those absolutely essential for strong, healthy hair and have come up with these as my absolute favorites…

ONE and TWO. Shampoo and Conditioner. Choosing the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type is the first step to having strong, healthy hair and let’s face it ladies, hair aisles are intimidating with their rows upon rows of bottles and tubs of shampoo and conditioner for any and every type of hair. Am I right?? I have a few favorites but I always find myself mixing and matching to get all of the things I want out of my products. For example, I usually buy a volumizing shampoo that also has clarifying properties in it and then I purchase a conditioner that is for color-treated hair that is also super moisturizing. Yes, that system works but wouldn’t it be easier to just check a few boxes of all the properties you want in your shampoo and conditioner and have it made specifically for your hair?

That’s exactly what the makers of Formulate Personal Care Products thought when they created their personalized shampoo and conditioner!

I talked a bit about the shampoo and conditioner I received from Formulate on my Instagram but here’s the gist- you go to their website, fill out a questionnaire about your hair and the goals you have for it and they create a shampoo and conditioner specifically for your hair. You even get to pick the scent! How awesome is that??

I have been using my personalized shampoo and conditioner for a few weeks now and I am loving it! My hair feels softer and more manageable right out of the shower and I’m not using nearly as much product on it after I wash it either. Score!!

And here’s a BONUS for you…if you have been thinking about trying Formulate products then today is your lucky day! I am hosting a giveaway and all you have to do to enter is click HERE! That will take you to my Formulate profile page so you can see my formulas and then enter to win some products of your very own!! Good luck!!

THREE. Heat Protection/Blow Out Spray. I use a lot of heat on my hair, blame it on my terrible hair days but when I wash my hair (2-3x a week) I am also going to blow dry it and then either straighten or curl it. And then on the days I don’t wash it I am usually touching up my hair with either my straightener or curling iron. So I am using heat on my hair pretty much everyday so for me heat protection is a MUST HAVE.

I have talked about my love for OGX’s Silk Blowout Spray a lot in the past and today is no exception. I love that it combines a blowout spray designed to cut down on time spent with a hairdryer and heat protection all in one. I love a multipurpose product because that means I’m using less products! Woohoo! On days I don’t use the OGX spray I use Bumble and Bumble’s Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Primer Spray. It’s pretty similar to the OGX spray except it is a lot more moisturizing and doesn’t;t cut down on dry time. It’s also about triple the cost of the OGX so it really depends on what kind of mood I’m in…LOL!!

FOUR. Hairspray. I know some people are thinking WHY are you using hairspray to get strong/healthy hair?? Well if I want my style to stay in place and to not mess with my hair all day then hairspray is a MUST for me! LOL!

The Kristin Ess Beach Wave Spray is a new find for me. I grabbed it at Target a while ago when I was looking for a flexible hold hairspray and while that’s not exactly when this is, it works on keeping my waves in place and still lets them move which is all I wanted in the first place. The DryBar Sheriff Maximum Hold Hairspray is a fave from way back and the smell always reminds me of fall and the first time I purchased it, HA! Plus it holds my hair in place like a DREAM.

So there you have it, all of my favorite hair products for strong, healthy hair! If you have any questions about anything feel free to shoot me an email or leave a comment! And don’t forget to enter my Formulate Giveaway, it runs through November 27th!

What are your must have products for strong, healthy hair??

Filed Under: Beauty Tagged With: beauty, Formulate, hair, hair products, healthy hair, sponsored post, strong hair

Hi! I'm Ricci and let me be the first to welcome you to Ricci Alexis, my lifestyle and beauty blog! I am a 36 year old single lady and am currently living in central Arkansas. My current obsessions include my dog Sophie, McDonald's frappes, the smell of DryBar hair products, the Royal Family, anything leopard print and celebrity gossip. Read More…

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  1. candy says

    October 30, 2018 at 6:29 am

    I like your honest opinions of all the different products you try out for us. Saves me time and money in the long run. Made a list of these to check out.

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  2. Jen Walshaw says

    October 30, 2018 at 6:56 am

    How wonderful to have personalised products based on your hair. We have gone sulfate free and it has made a difference.

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  3. Amber Myers says

    October 30, 2018 at 7:10 am

    I will have to try some of these! I do have Formulate shampoo and conditioner and I’ve been loving it. My hair can get frizzy, and they have been helping to tame it!

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  4. Alli Smith says

    October 30, 2018 at 7:36 am

    I love the idea of personalized shampoo and conditioner made just for me! I definitely need to try this. I have dry, color treated hair and it’s so hard to find the correct hair products for my hair type.

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  5. Pam says

    October 30, 2018 at 7:58 am

    I hadn’t heard of Formulate shampoo before but I like the concept. I have really dry hair and haven’t found a good shampoo and conditioner yet. I need to check this out.

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  6. GiGi Eats says

    October 30, 2018 at 8:05 am

    I’ve never heard of any of these products before! And I am sure people can totally tell cause my hair is so thin – hahahah!

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  7. Melissa Chapman says

    October 30, 2018 at 9:13 am

    I am just learning about Formulate products from you today and they sound great. I can see your hair is so nice and well textured so i have to use some of these hair formulas.

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  8. Jenn @ EngineerMommy says

    October 30, 2018 at 10:34 am

    My hair can get so dry and brittle during the winter. These sound like awesome products for strong, smooth hair!

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  9. Cherri Megasko says

    October 30, 2018 at 10:40 am

    I have been blessed with decent hair, but both my daughters ended up with really thin, fine hair. I am going to ask them if they’ve ever tried any of these products.

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  10. Stacie says

    October 30, 2018 at 11:23 am

    I need to give all of these a try. My hair used to be lustrous and shiny and just gorgeous. It’s very dry these days, and I haven’t been able to really do anything about it.

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  11. Sarah Bailey says

    October 30, 2018 at 5:13 pm

    I am really struggling with my hair at the moment, I have one bit that seems to keep going crunchy so I 100% need new products in my life! So thank you for this I’m going to see what I can order now!

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  12. Lisa Martin says

    October 30, 2018 at 9:18 pm

    My hair is so damaged right now so I definitely need to try these. I have been searching for a good shampoo for a long time.

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  13. Tasheena says

    October 30, 2018 at 10:45 pm

    I love the idea of personalized products. I have to look into giving these products a try.

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  14. Terri Steffes says

    October 31, 2018 at 5:51 am

    I’m liking the idea of personalized products for your hair. It makes good sense to have what you need on your hair and nothing that you don’t.

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  15. Kathy says

    October 31, 2018 at 9:50 am

    These all look like great hair care products. I’m always looking for something for my hair. I may have to give some of these ones a try.

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  16. Shannon Gurnee says

    October 31, 2018 at 4:04 pm

    This sounds like a great product. I would love to check it out.

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  17. Jona Shares says

    November 1, 2018 at 9:45 pm

    I must confess, I never heard of this before and sounds interesting. I’d love to have such personalized shampoo and conditioner to properly take care on my hair.

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Ricci is a 39 year old digital content creator from central Arkansas. She is passionate about skincare, travel, reading, and being an advocate for women's health issues. She is dog mom to Sophie, cat mom to Rooster and Poppy and an aunt to 10 amazing kiddos. riccialexis83@gmail.com

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