Inside my
Kit
Hair
The right products can make such a difference to how hair looks, feels and holds, and over the years I’ve become pretty particular about what earns a place in my kit. These are the products and tools I genuinely trust, love using and know I can rely on, whether I’m creating soft movement and volume, smoothing and shine or making sure a style holds beautifully.
Working as a professional bridal hairstylist means no two heads of hair are ever quite the same, so knowing what to use, when to use it and how different products perform is a huge part of what I do. From hair prep and heat protection to styling and finishing favourites, everything you’ll find here is something I use regularly when creating wedding hair for my brides.
So, whether you’re looking for bridal hair product recommendations, professional styling favourites or you simply fancy a peek inside my hair kit, you can find and shop all my favourites below.
Prep & Protect
Great styling starts with the right prep. From heat protection and blow-dry favourites to products that help smooth, strengthen and prepare the hair for styling, these are the essentials I reach for before the real styling begins. Click on any of the products below to shop my favourites.
For my frizz prone or curlier haired girls this is a game changer to help smooth the hair when you blow dry- can't be without this in my kit.
I have been using this product for years - brilliant heat protection and grips the hair to make styles hold. I use it on almost all my curled hairstyles.
Brilliant at lifting the roots before a blow dry - says what it does on the tin, just make sure to not spray it too close.
Gorgeous hair oil that I love using at the ends of the hair while damp to give a smooth and shiny finish.
Great cream based product that I tend to use as a prep product to retain peoples curls. It can be used also to smooth very curly hair to straight while blow drying.
My go to for more tousled hair creations- especially good on straighter hair types to give more movement and hold.
Volume & Texture
The products I reach for when hair needs a little more body, movement and grip. From root-lifting favourites to texture sprays and powders, these are my go-tos for building shape and giving the hair the perfect foundation for styling.
One of my most used products- great for structuring shape to a hairstyle, instantly lifts and adds volume.
My all time fav dry shampoo - instantly refreshes the hair and gives back life and body.
I love using this particularly for face framing pieces. It gives a lovely "aeration" to the hair whilst holding.
Sculpting clay product for the more unstructured styles - adds texture with a matte finish.
Brilliant texturising and volume spray that can be used on damp or dry hair to aid lucious waves.
Smooth & Finish
The finishing touches that make all the difference. From smoothing flyaways and controlling frizz to adding definition, shine and lasting hold, these are the products I rely on to refine a style and keep the hair looking beautifully polished.
My all time favourite hairspray. Holds without being tacky, adds shine and smells divine!
Love this product for giving dimension to a hairstyle. Its great for smoothing over flyaways and to aid smooth, pulled out texture.
A hairspspray that packs a punch but every hair will most certainly stay in place!
Such a brilliant serum that I love to run through curls to define them. Adds shine and keeps them uniform and glossy.
A new addition to my kit, but very much needed for sleek, snatched creations- keeps every baby hair close to the head.
Love this hairspray for very humid days or for those with more unruly/ frizzy hair.
Tools
The tools behind the styling. From tongs and straighteners to hairdryers and brushes, these are the professional hair tools I use regularly in my kit and trust to create everything from polished waves and soft movement to smooth, beautifully finished styles.
I have been using a Denman brush since I worked in TV and film. The soft bristles keep hair looking polished and smooth. Great for brushed out waves.
To give extra bounce and volume from a blow dry- add ceramic rollers- game changer!
Literally detangles hair so effortlessly - can't be without in my kit!
My fav hairdryer- had two in my entire career as they are sturdy and reliable. Keeps hair looking smooth and shiny.