The Hair & Makeup Trailer

(Every lead needs a trailer.)

I've spent years writing about beauty for other people's brands, so I've tried a lot of it. Most of it didn't make the cut. These are the things that did: the skincare I actually finish, the makeup I reach for on a five-minute morning, and everything that's helped my fine hair look like it has a plot. Hair and makeup can't fix your life. But it can get you out the door feeling like the lead.

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OGX

Bond Repair Heat Protector

The cheapest insurance you’ll ever take out.
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Dyson

Airwrap

Salon hair, minus the salon chair.
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K18

Molecular Repair Hair Oil

The one everyone compares everything to.
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Mason Pearson

Boar Bristle Hair Brush

More like an heirloom than a hairbrush.
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Jolie

Filtered Shower Head

Endless good hair days start in the shower.
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Brooklinen

Silk Pillowcase

For the haircare journey. Or odyssey.
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The Hair Edit

The Hair Edit Heatless Soft Ribbon Curl Set

The styling happens while you’re unconscious.
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OUAI

OUAI Fine Hair Shampoo

My current wash-day shampoo for fine hair.
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OUAI

OUAI Fine Hair Conditioner

Conditioner on the ends only. That’s the rule.
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Sitting Pretty

Sitting Pretty Halo Hair Extension

The quiet secret behind a lot of ‘effortless’ hair.
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Hairification

Hairification H24 Complex Leave-In Repair Mask

Reminds me of K18, for a fraction of the price.
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OUAI

OUAI Fine to Medium Hair Treatment Masque

The never-skip. My hair drinks it up.
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