your guide to post-wash hair style prep
so you’ve cleansed with shampoo, detangled with conditioner, and maybe even took some time for a hair mask. but now that you’re done with your shower and your damp hair is ready to style, you’re not sure what hair style prep should come next. how do you get your hair prepped and primed before you blow dry or go in with styling tools? we’ve got the answers—and some favorite hair prep products to get strands ready to go before you style.
in this article:
- for a boost of moisture
- for smooth, frizz-free strands
- to prime and prep before styling
- for strength and heat protection
for a boost of moisture
if your hair runs on the dry side or want to make sure strands are hydrated before you style, look to hydro rush intense moisture leave-in conditioner to get the job done.
what it is: a hydrating leave-in conditioner that drenches hair in 3x more hydration* while detangling and reducing frizz.
*clinically proven.
who it’s for: all hair types can use hydro rush, but it’s especially effective for dry hair, brittle strands, waves, curls, and textured hair types.
why you’ll love it: this lightweight yet ultra hydrating formula is infused with hyaluronic acid, squalane, and sea buckthorn to deeply moisturize hair and help lock in hydration without weighing strands down.
for smooth, frizz-free strands
if your hair has a mind of its own the second humidity hits—or you simply love a sleek, hydrated finish before styling—reach for frizz-me-not hydrating anti-frizz treatment to smooth things over.
what it is: a lightweight smoothing treatment and heat protectant that locks in 3 days of frizz protection for smooth, glossy, and humidity-proof hair.*
who it’s for: medium-to-thick hair types looking for a sleek blowout or frizz-free diffused curls.
why you’ll love it: frizz-me-not wraps hair in a silky shield (no sticky residue here!) while protecting against heat up to 450°F.* formulated with a hydrasoft smoothing complex and extended humidity shield, this treatment activates with the heat of your hair tools to seal in days of frizz-free smoothness.
*clinically proven.
to prime and prep before styling
before every great hair style, there was probably the wizard detangling primer. this multitasking mist is a go-to for detangling, priming, and prepping strands for any style.
what it is: this all-in-one leave-in priming spray detangles, softens, smooths, and protects against thermal damage.
who it’s for: wavy, straight, textured, coily, curly—the wizard makes magic for all hair types
why you’ll love it: this does-it-all formula is packed with avocado oil and sea buckthorn to hydrate, detangle, and smooth strands for lustrous strands. bonus: it also helps cut down on blow dry time so you can get on with your day!
for strength and heat protection
superfruit star lightweight styling oil is made to strengthen and prep your strands right before heat styling. this oil is a must-have for fans of smooth and shiny strands that look and feel healthy.
what it is: a lightweight multitasking hair hero that’s clinically proven to make hair 7x stronger, 2x smoother, and with 86% less breakage* without weighing hair down.
*clinically proven, after one use.
who it’s for: ideal for fine to thick hair types and those who *think* they dislike hair oils. superfruit star will change your mind and your strands.
why you’ll love it: infused with our signature superfruit, sea buckthorn, this 3-in-1 strand champion creates a protective barrier around the cuticle to shield hair from breakage, heat damage and frizz for silky-smooth results without weighing hair down.
