These Paris and London Hair Stylists Know What Your Hair Needs

Surf spray is the secret to instant volume and texture. Sprayed on dry hair, it gives a dry, airy texture. Rather matt but not dusty, surf spray can also be used on damp hair for a back-from-the-beach effect. It is suitable for all hair types. 

Pro tip: Steam at the roots, then blow-dry head upside down.  

Little story: This product has saved me in many circumstances on outdoor shoots because its application, followed by drying in the sun, gives a spectacular result. 

“This is the ultimate versatile product. It gives volume and hold when used before blow-drying. But it can also be used as a final hold product. Finally, and this is its great feature, it can be used on damp hair to set and give a non-greasy wet look. A simple brushstroke removes any residue and allows you to style again without rinsing. 

A subtle fragrance that disappears quickly, and is refillable.

Pro tip: Use strand by strand before blow-drying. Hair will be impervious to humidity and the result will be shiny and strong.

Little story: this product allows you to get a wet look in the morning and a glam look in the same day without having to wash your hair! In the studio, it’s the product that allows you to have ten looks in a day.”

“The best of the best. Intense regenerating care. For all hair types, this ultra-rich treatment deeply repairs the hair fibre. Ideal for repairing dry hair, it can also be used to prevent damage caused by the climate, heat or treatments such as colouring or bleaching. Its fragrance is soft and pleasant.

Pro tip: After shampoo, rinse thoroughly with warm water (opening the hair scales). Apply the mask to the lengths and ends, then cover the entire head of hair with a towel soaked in very hot water. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes. Then rinse with cold to freeze water for ultimate shine (to close the scales). The result is a light, silky shine.

Little story: The ideal product recommended by studio hairdressers after an intense fashion week.”

“The smell is incredible, orange and honey, this one lives in my set bag, it’s perfect for a light touch for fly aways, but also builds up to give amazing definition for a stronger look. The beeswax works with the heat of the hands and melts as you apply it. I really haven’t found anything else like it.”

“Blu & Green – shampoo and conditioner– in a tablet form is activated by adding water in the shower. I absolutely love Blu & green. It truly is Beauty without compromise – clean ingredients and a unique idea of concentrated formulas omit wasteful water, therefore being smaller and lighter to transport = less carbon impact.”

“One of my tools, RE=COMB. Beauty from waste. The combs are made from recycled plastic.  I use them for everything, they are very simple shapes so great for detangling, dressing, sculpting and touch-ups on set etc. I always have a few in my set bag.”

“I really love all of the Aveda hairsprays, but I particularly love the Aveda Control Force Hairspray when you really need something that works. Aveda Control Force Hairspray is perfect for big looks but not weighing down the hair, It smells amazing as well.”

“Love the flexibility of usage, this is perfect for a more sculptural hair look, slick back, or even securing lace down on wigs. When wanting a slick back, use the gel in these steps: add the gel like you would when colouring your roots, then use a tint brush for extra control and start brushing it back using a comb to spread the gel and get it in the direction wanted. Finish it off with a smoothing bush.”

“This is a must in the kit; it truly helps with swelling the hair strands and gives much more volume and texture to work with. I love using it when creating a big 60s look, but also for that beautiful blow-dry. It doesn’t leave the hair heavy or feeling like it has tons of product in it, so I saturate the hair and blow dry. If I want volume and hold, I avoid using my hands when working the product in. Instead, I use a paddle brush and brush and dry it in. Pro tip: Work the hair against the growth pattern to get that lift from the roots.”

“This is my ultimate shine spray, it’s so fine and light and doesn’t heavy the hair down. It leaves the most stunning shine. Pro tip: After a blow dry, spray the product on your paddle brush and brush the hair. It truly leaves the hair looking healthy, shiny and expensive.”

“Is another must in my kit. Such an easy product to use; you literally can’t go wrong. I spray it in when I want that effortless day-after-cool girl hair. Pro tip: Do soft S waves, and then spray the hair with this spray and work it in for that Kate Moss kind of hair.”

“Super strong hair spray for wig protects and keeps them super firm, especially good for synthetic wigs!”

“This is perfect for setting hair. I use this on the ends, then dry it in before setting the hair! For session hair.”

“It’s perfect for the root, making it easier to tease and get some height! For session in person hair.”

“I use this after setting and sculpting, it’s got a great hold – for session hair.”