What I Do: Ariana's Favorite Products for Thick Hair

Having really thick hair seemed like a curse until I learned how to tame it.

By Ariana Finlayson

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Ariana Finlayson, Associate Beauty Editor at RealBeauty.com

Ariana's beauty stats: Asian; early 20s; brown eyes, black wavy hair, medium complexion

"My hair is thick so I need to tame it with as much heat as possible, which in turn, can lead to damage. I shower at night and let my hair air dry, then run the iron though it in the morning. My tip to taming thick hair is to get a long, layered cut. This haircut will give you movement and let you keep your length while taking off weight. The stylist will smooth your hair in front into 1/2-inch "ribbons," then run the scissors lengthwise while slowly cutting into the piece. The bulk of your hair is cut regularly into layers. I get my hair cut at Bumble and bumble — they specialize in this cut."

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Aveda
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Aveda Smooth Infusion Shampoo and Conditioner

"Shampoo and conditioner are the foundation to how hair will behave, and this Smooth Infusion line smooths my hair while protecting it from humidity, something that the Northeast experiences often. I wash my hair every two to three days to avoid drying it out. It also cuts back on heat styling. I leave the conditioner in for five minutes for extra conditioning benefits as I go about the rest of my shower routine."
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John Frieda
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John Frieda Frizz-Ease Care Daily Nourishment Leave-In Conditioning Spray

"I spritz this lightweight conditioning spray after I’ve towel-dried my hair. I've been using this for years and it's the only one I've found that isn't sticky."
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Philip B Anti-Frizz Formula 57

"This vitamin-enhanced serum gives me the shine I need while taming frizz. The texture is thin enough to tame flyaways without making my hair look greasy."


$35, philipb.com
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Fekkai Coiff Defense Pre-Style Thermal/UV Protectant

"I didn't think using a heat protectorant would make such a difference until I noticed that I've been having fewer split ends as a result. This particular one doesn't leave buildup on my iron either."

$29, fekkai.com

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Ted Gibson Professional Flat Iron Model 1089

"I can't stress how much a great flatiron will do for your hair! I crank this baby to 410 degrees and it gives me the sleek look that I love — and fast. The temperature in itself sounds horribly damaging, but by using the right protectorants and conditioning my hair, heat styling will do wonders."

$175, tedgibson.com

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T3 Bespoke Featherweight Hair Dryer

"Anyone with thick hair can relate to a tired arm while creating a blow-out. For the days that I do blow-dry my hair, I'm thankful for this super-lightweight and powerful hair dryer."


$200, t3micro.com
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