Hairstylist Gregory Russell’s Short-and-Sweet Guide to Keeping Styled Hair Healthy

One of the most important steps to styling hair is how you prepare it. From the shampoo and conditioner you use to the serums, lotions, mousses, and mists that supplement your hair routine, it all matters. One of my favorite products to prep hair is the new Pureology Strength Cure Dream Healer Serum. Not only is it healing the hair from the inside out, but the mirror-like finish is the stuff of hairstylists’ dreams. I’ve never had such a reactive response to a product as I have with this one. People are delightfully shocked by how soft and shiny their hair looks and feels.  

I think about hair like I think about my skincare. The shampoo is just as important as your facial cleanser, the serums and oils are just as important (and should be personalized the same) as the ones you use for your face. The first product I add to my hair out of the shower is Color Fanatic Spray to help with smoothing, adding protection and shine. Then I add two pumps of dream healer, to keep my hair looking frizz-free, shiny, and to define my curls. I will add another pump after it’s fully dry for more definition to my waves. 

On my clients, I generally will start with a detangling leave-in/heat protectant like Color Fanatic Spray. Your hair is most sensitive when it's wet because of how elastic it becomes. Using a detangler before brushing is important to protect against breakage and add hydration. The next step for me is using a serum like the Dream Healer Serum to add slip, heal split ends, add high shine, and recondition so my finished product is long-lasting, super shiny, bouncy, and healthy. After my blowout, I will use some additional serum for more shine, definition, and polish. It's also amazing to use for sleek ponytails.