If you’ve ever wondered why your favorite celebrities never seem to have bad hair days, maybe it’s because they get their ‘dos done by the best in the business. However, all the coloring, hot styling, extensions, and more can take their toll, even in the most expert hands. So, how do A-list hair idols keep their tresses looking top-notch between salon sessions?
Many have developed signature product lines designed to repair, regrow, replenish, and nourish from the inside out. If you’ve ever wanted Jennifer Aniston’s beachy waves, the natural curls of Tracee Ellis Ross, or Gwyneth’s simple, sophisticated strands, then you will want to check out our top five picks for celebrity haircare lines that get to the root of good hair days.
LolaVie® By Jennifer Aniston
Whether she’s rocking “The Rachel,” sporting a sassy bob, or working her signature long waves, Jennifer Aniston has one of the most coveted heads of hair on the planet. Anything she attaches her name to flies off shelves, and LolaVie® is no exception. But Aniston didn’t just lend her name to the line; The Morning Show” star oversees product development, ensuring the products live up to her high standards.
The sustainable, simple products marry the best of science with nature to deliver what they promise. The highlight of the collection is the multitasking duo of Glossing Detangler and Perfecting Leave-In. These award-winning products go together like Rachel and Ross, resulting in smooth, silky, shiny hair that holds its style. Could we BE any happier? Prices start at $26 at lolavie.com.
JVN by Jonathan Van Ness
As part of the “Queer Eye” team, Jonathan Van Ness has been making people’s lives better, one strand at a time. He believes everyone deserves to feel fabulous, and he applies that philosophy to his line of sustainable haircare products that work for all hair types. According to the website, JVN “allows everyone that uses it to find their best hair self.”
Van Ness understands the power of a good hair day and the confidence it brings. He developed his line to address various hair issues, from breakage to dryness and frizz, using Hemisqualane, a proprietary ingredient that improves the hair’s health over time. You’ll find this “mane” ingredient in every JVN product. What you won’t find? Any harsh, chemical ingredients. An online hair quiz helps you determine the proper protocol for your specific needs, but we recommend the Air Dry Cream for frizz-free hold without the heat. Get ready to look gorgeous! Prices start around $20 for full-size products at jvnhair.com.
Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross
Necessity is the mother of invention, and it was a necessity that drove Tracee Ellis Ross, star of “Black-ish,” to create a line of products to meet the specific hair needs of women of color. The daughter of Diana Ross (yes, THAT Diana Ross) has said in interviews that she never felt like the beauty industry adequately represented women of color with their natural hair. She took matters into her own hands, and Pattern™ was born.
Made for curly and tightly coiled hair, Pattern™ helps black women embrace the hair they were born with, specifically 3B to 4C hair types, encouraging it to “take up as much space as it desires.” “I wanted to create a line of products that gave our hair the support it needed to be its true self,” Ross says on the website.
The line contains shampoos, conditioners, masks, oils, and styling tools that make caring for curl patterns simple. But the standout “holy grail” product is the award-winning Leave-In Conditioner that hydrates while providing beautiful definition, making it easy for women of color to let their curls reign supreme. Prices start at around $20 at patternbeauty.com.
GOOP by Gwyneth Paltrow
You can’t talk about celebrities who own the beauty space without mentioning the OG, Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP label. While you might associate it more with skincare or that infamous candle, GP and team have a small but significant line of haircare products. And if her glowing, golden locks are any indication, they work!
Shampoos that detox, conditioners that detangle, and hair masks that hydrate are just a few offerings, but our money is on the Restore + Shine Hair Serum. This pre-shampoo treatment works on all hair types to fight frizz, add shine and texture, and restore moisture without weighing hair down. Just $55 at goop.com, and a little goes a long way. For more hair oil options, click here.
Stripes by Naomi Watts
While technically not a haircare line, we included Stripes because Menopause can do a number on hair, and Naomi Watts isn’t having it! Her collection of supplements and beauty products address a wide range of menopausal concerns, including thinning hair.
She has introduced The Crown Pleaser, a thickening hair mask, and The Root of It, a hydrating and thickening scalp serum, to stop thinning tresses in their tracks. , These products use clean, plant-based ingredients to restore hair to its glory days, leaving it looking and feeling softer, thicker, and revitalized. Plus, it smells incredible. Prices start at $40 at iamstripes.com. For more hair mask options, click here.
As with any product you incorporate into your beauty routine, don’t add something new simply because your favorite celebrity is behind it. Remember, just because you use Jennifer Aniston’s products doesn’t mean your hair will suddenly look just like hers. Always do your homework and make sure that the brand has good reviews, uses quality ingredients, and, most importantly, addresses your specific needs. Even the best haircare product won’t give you the desired results if it’s unsuitable for your hair type. However, every day can be a good hair day with the right products and a little know-how.
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