We've talked about make-up and shower caddys... now lets talk about

[BarTopDancer]

What hair products you swear by.

I'm not talking about shampoo or conditioner, but those after shower products, the ones you use to get your hair to behave (or look like it is).

I'm pretty much a wash and wear gal, but lately I've taken to using product and drying my hair.

Sometimes I use a thermasilk leave-in conditioner as a base.

The weather and the look are the factors for what product I'll use.

For those humid or damp days or if I just want to be simple I either use Garnier Frutise mousse or Garnier Frutise spray gel. It tames the frizziness I get with humid weather.

If I'm going to be straightening my hair I have a silicon gel I use (from the salon) or if I just want straighter hair I'll use that.

My hair is really weird, I have a wave to it but it won't hold a curl.

I'm going to be picking up some stuff that my stylist used. I think it's Redkin and it's a leave in conditioner protector thing.

[Baileykat]

I don't like mousse or gel in my hair...my hair's so thick it just weighs it down and makes it feel greasy!

I've tried a million different hairsprays...and the only ones I'll use are Aqua Net or Rave Airesol...pump spray is Aussie Mega something...All the others just won't stand up with my hair...it just fades away after an hour....

[wendybeth]

When I want to wear my hair curly, I use Catwalk Strong Mousse and Frisky spray gel. Whe I straighten my hair, I use Sebastian Texturizing gel and Potion #9. For hairspray, I use either PM Freeze and Shine or Italy Spray. I don't like to use silica based gels because they flatten my hair too much, but I do use a little BedHead shine spray once in a while.

[Not Afraid]

Bumble & Bumble Curl Conscious

[Claire]

Oh man.....I think I said it all in the shower caddy thread and I'm too lazy to go upstairs and peek in the shower. I change products quite a bit because I have to. My hair doesn't respond well to using the same products for a long time.

I have been using a leave-in conditioning milk spray......I think it's Matrix....that I really love. I'm on my second bottle of the stuff, so I must like it. ;)

My daughter's been using the Trader Joe's Spa shampoo and conditioner and her hair looks fantastic and smells great, too.

[lindyhop]

I'm trying to figure out what my hair needs after getting a slightly shorter haircut. I always like a leave-in conditioner to keep my hair from being too flyaway. I think what I use is a foam conditioner by Pantene. Then I use some mousse (Suave) at the roots because otherwise it's too limp. Finally I steal some of my son's gel (good old Dep) to touch to the ends. That's working this week. Don't know what I'll need to do next week.

[SusieP.]

Shhh, John Friedmann's Secret Weapon. It's secret! (But you can find it at the grocery store!)

[Prudence]

I never blowdry my hair -- makes it all poodle-puffy 80s style. Right now I'm using something called Curls Up because it's a) cheap b) available at the Walgreen's on the corner and c) doesn't require blowdry styling.

[alphabassettgrrl]

My hair is so straight, there's no hope for it. I would have no idea about product.

[Betty]

Some Loreal (sp?) mousse. I generally will try a new mousse if its something that seems good (i.e. I like the container, the name of the product, or the brand or whatever... what doesn't that leave out? ;) ) That brand in the bright green bottle - damn I can't remember the name at the moment - has the worst smelling mousse ever. I threw it away because - ew - who wants to smell like that! I'd rather it didn't smell like anything so I can wear perfume and not have to wonder what it actually smells like. Then I use some hairspray. Thermasilk and Sauve do not seem to have any hold to me. I use the same brand - the one in the bright green package - for hairspray because it really holds well. Oh - I remember now. It's Garnier Nurtris (sp?).

[BarTopDancer]

Some Loreal (sp?) mousse. I generally will try a new mousse if its something that seems good (i.e. I like the container, the name of the product, or the brand or whatever... what doesn't that leave out? ;) ) That brand in the bright green bottle - damn I can't remember the name at the moment - has the worst smelling mousse ever. I threw it away because - ew - who wants to smell like that! I'd rather it didn't smell like anything so I can wear perfume and not have to wonder what it actually smells like. Then I use some hairspray. Thermasilk and Sauve do not seem to have any hold to me. I use the same brand - the one in the bright green package - for hairspray because it really holds well. Oh - I remember now. It's Garnier Nurtris (sp?).

Hehe. The stuff I love. It smells like citruis.

[UvaGirl]

At the moment I have about 3 different products I rotate, depending on my mood and the state of my hair.

John Frieda Brunette styling stuff - got this in a drugstore in San Francisco and love it. It styles and adds gloss:)

Body Shop Straightening Balm. Almost out of this. I'll have to buy more, or something similar.

L'Oreal spray that gets rid of frizzies. New purchase. Great stuff.

[Alisa]

When I want straight hair:
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum, then starightened with a HAI flat iron and smoothed with some Paul Mitchell Gloss Drops.

When I want it wavy:
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum, Paul Mitchell Sculpting Foam, then blown dry with a diffuser and smoothed with Paul Mitchell Gloss Drops.

[AllyOops!]

When it comes to my super picky hair, I can't be a sucker for all of the cute packaging and colorful lotions & potions I love so much. I have to be very selective, which really is no fun! When it comes to hair, I'm always asking sales personnel for tips!

I'm chemically treated, and naturally wavy. I would be lost without my ceramic flat iron. Before I iron, and after, I use just a teeny drop of Sudzz FX Zenyth Frizz Eliminator.

I enjoy Redken shampoos, and my stylist recommends them. I also keep a Frederic Fekkai conditioner on hand (this is best for winter weather) and I use Joico I.C.E Spiker Eraser shampoo to rinse out all of the product goop!

Also good for dry, winter months? DuWop Hands 2 Hair. I loved this product! A styling creme that doubles as a hand creme! Brilliant! I whipped through my jar.

I finish it all off with Bumble & Bumble hair spray.

My can't live without item? My Mason Pearson tortoise shell comb. It detangles, styles and never, ever tugs. :)

[blueerica]

At the moment I have about 3 different products I rotate, depending on my mood and the state of my hair.

John Frieda Brunette styling stuff - got this in a drugstore in San Francisco and love it. It styles and adds gloss:)

Body Shop Straightening Balm. Almost out of this. I'll have to buy more, or something similar.

L'Oreal spray that gets rid of frizzies. New purchase. Great stuff.

I love the whole brunette line from John Frieda. I use everything on the darker end of it, and I love the warm smell (not overpowering) it has. Mmmmmm Sumptuous!

I've always really loved just about everything from KMS that is super moisturizing. I twirl my hair and play with it a lot, so I lose a lot of natural oils that way, and I find that those conditioners really make a difference.

I also like KMS Flat Out, and Curl Up, for when my hair can't make up it's mind, which is quite often.

[BarTopDancer]

I'm so excited! I just found a system for *red toned* hair. I wonder if it will work on natural red. I wonder if I should have posted this in the I wonder thread.

[UvaGirl]

blueerica, I forgot to mention the smell of the John Frieda stuff - it's so yummy! Nice, but not overpowering. I once bought a Lush conditioner beacuse it had a really nice scent, but it was way too much - I just can't use it anymore. Hair should smell nice, but not overwhelming.

Ally, I love Redken stuff. I haven't used it for a while though. You've inspired me to go pick some up:)

[AllyOops!]

Ally, I love Redken stuff. I haven't used it for a while though. You've inspired me to go pick some up:)

Yay! That makes me so happy to read! :) I just love Redken. In addition to the Color Extender & Smooth Down series that I use, I also just added a new Redken shampoo to my shower, and for the life of me I can't remember the name. It's packaged inside a tube, and it's Kaolin based. I bought it for those days when my hair is in need of a deep cleaning and is just gucky with product build-up! I also recommend their All Soft series, which I loved using, and their Climectress & Volumizing series, which my Stepmom also uses. Please let me know which Redken purchases you make! I'm excited to know! :)

I forgot to mention HealthySexyHair's Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner! I'm a big believer in the leave in conditioner, and this stuff is just awesome! Very light and soothing to tired strands! :)

[MickeyD]

Oooh, I use Redkin products almost exclusively. I use Smooth Down conditioner, alternate between Smooth Down and Solve shampoo and use "Glass" smoothing serum (which is pretty much the only product I use in my hair post shower, I generally don't use gels or mousses or hairspray, etc.)

[UvaGirl]

Their All Soft range is amazing - it leaves me unable to stop touching my hair afterwards:D

[AllyOops!]

UvaGirl~ Now you have inspired me! :) I took a short break from using my Redken Smooth Down conditioner and switched to All Soft! I hadn't used it in years! I'm really so happy with it. Between All Soft & Smooth Down, my conditioning needs are finally met!

MickeyD~ You inspired me, too! I had completely forgotten about Glass. I dusted off my bottle, and began using it with my ceramic flat iron. It's just so amazing. It's much lighter then other smoothing serums and doen't "guck up" one's fragile strands. :)

[UvaGirl]

LOL! No problem:)

I have recently had my hair cut <gasp!> quite a bit shorter, and as a result needed to buy some more products. I've got this cool Redken stuff called Rough Paste, which gives your hair a kind of matte, messy look - fun! Still lovin' my John Frieda Brunettes stuff though...