Drugstore Dupes vs Professional Shampoo

[@diekje8728]

As a European, OGX is already on the more expensive side for shampoo/conditioner for drugstore products. Not all stores carry this brand

[@Dojan5]

Yeah, finding the right products as a European is kinda tricky.

[@diekje8728]

@@Dojan5 exact! I even noticed that both products and tutorials for “straight” hair actually means “curly hair that’s straightened”. So my Celtic hair can’t look nice?

[@katalinvarga4886]

I do actually bought the Ogx Biotin & Collagen and im happy that he mentioned it as good. I Hungary it does cost a lot of money but if it works i dont mind spending a few bucks for a product which good for half a year at least

[@marzipanda_]

I use it too and it helps make my hair look a lot thicker ​@@katalinvarga4886

[@rydiavalentine]

We have more and better brands in Europe than in other continents. Most brands from America are forbbiden in Europe, due to being highly toxic, leading to different diseases, like cancer. Also non European brands are not designed for European hair, so they probably won't work anyway. As @diekje8728 said, the products and tutorials recommended for straight hair are for curly hair that as been straightened. Which is not the same thing. So, if you have European hair, be it 1A, 1B or 1C (I have 1C), go for European brands. You'll be totally fine. The highest difference I've found are: using wood and silicone brushes and combs, leave in conditioner, ionic blowdrier/iron/curler to polish your hairstyle so it last for days until your next wash, blowout cream, iron/curler heat protectant spray AND olive oil for the ends. Yes, I use the olive oil I have in my kitchen, but marinated with rosemary I introduced in the bottle. And it's better than argan/coconut/avocado/jojoba/whatever fancy and expensive hair oil sold in beauty stores 😂I smell like salad, though.

[@danielle4644]

I would love to be able to afford to use professional products, but my monthly budget is $15 for my hair. I get it cut for $20 every 3 months. I know I’m not the only one out there who is doing what they can with what they’ve got. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@s.a.6082]

Exactly. Sorry but we can’t all afford high end and have to make do.

[@aprilcharter9926]

My favourite drug store shampoo is honey whole blends honey treasures by garnier! I get it on sale for 3$ a bottle :) I want to try their moisture conditioner. There are some drugstore brands that work pretty well still! My roomate uses the honey treasures and her hair is down to her belly button.

[@yachishairclips2250]

Even worse when professional hair care products ain't easily available in your country and you are living in SouthEast Asia 😭😭😭... And you are pretty much broke.. The professional hair care products cost a dime!!

[@Veve1014]

Ulta would have sales on the redken products, maybe don’t get a cut if possible? Or add up your monthly budget and get a travel size? I used his recommendations and it really made a difference in my hair.

[@starchick5815]

Try travel sizes. They’re less expensive and once you get the routine down, they will last longer than you probably think

[@roseobrian2586]

This is the best hair channel I’ve ever found!

[@jovankaschnipke67]

Totally agree!!!!

[@tracey1782]

I have to say I agree 100%!!

[@francesnoerr3240]

💯 agree

[@slavi7191]

100% agree!

[@carbonwildflower]

Absolutely

[@miyounova]

I won't be able to afford the professional products but at least, seeing the striking difference this way, means I will stop trying to buy non-professional products hoping to get great results, so I will save money and time! Thank you for that 😊

[@ms.c76]

Thank you for the comparison, but you are comparing two different products. I found the Argan Oil of Morocco is for hydration while the Redken is for fine / medium hair that needs volume 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@sophpop2101]

I used to be very sceptical about spending more on hair products but previously had dry frizzy hair and couldn’t go beyond 2/3 days without re-washing. I’ve now been using professional products for about a year and I completely see their worth now: 1. My hair can now go about 5 days in between washes and it looks fine 2. I actually use less product with the professional stuff and as I’m not washing my hair as much I don’t think the cost difference is as much a it may seem, it’s just more expensive in one purchase 3. My hair is so so much softer and no way near as frizzy. It also holds styles a lot better

[@mskiran36]

Which products do you use?

[@alice_tea]

What type of hair do you have and what products do you use ?

[@nidz_]

🫣😊

[@milenam4977]

You don't wash your hair for 5 days? Gross.

[@ben10trillion]

​@@milenam4977i guess she means shampoo not wash with water

[@sarahpetrie6219]

This video has truly made the most difference for my hair! I never believed the hype and didn’t feel like I could afford professional products. But this video made me decide to give it a try and it has honestly made so much difference over the past few weeks. It felt like a splurge for me, but now that my hair is looking healthier I need to wash my hair less often so it most likely won’t cost as much as in the long rum as I initially thought. If you’re like me and are constantly buying new products at CVS, go ahead and follow his recommendations and spend that money on good products instead. Thank you for this video, love your channel!

[@user-jk8eo2zt3o]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I was uncertain whether professional products are worth the price.

[@sarathapa8382]

Where can we buy professional shampoo?

[@flavialm1]

@@sarathapa8382 From my experience online stores gives you the best price. He gives a lot of suggestions, you got to find the best one for your hair too. I use Loreal or Redken on mine, he also uses Moroccanoil too on his videos, the top best one is Kerastase, but that is a splurge I can't afford right now.

[@YeshuaIsTheWayTruthLife]

@@sarathapa8382Amazon sells all the products mentioned

[@astridt_]

"I use Pantene not OGX" 😂😂 thank you for your advices and showing us on camera the differences! ✨

[@kris0369]

🤣🤣🤣

[@SP-qi8ur]

Wym?

[@alexandrab5904]

Ive been using all types of hair care and my hair was the best with professional products I’ve been using Pantene now for a month or something and my hair was super frizzy heavy and I could feel the buildup on my scalp don’t recommend 🙈😍

[@TranceGurl20]

I don't know why people like drug store shampoos most of the ingredients are bad for your hair I use natural shampoo free from parabens,sulfates,mineral oil,artificial dyes,propylene glycol and phthalates ingredients in other shampoos can be stripping and can cause premature getting of the hair ingredients matter

[@TranceGurl20]

Premature greying*

[@TipToeZebra]

The difference is crazy! I've been really upset with my hair the last 5/6 years. I thought it had more damage then it should. I only used drug store products but was very gentle with my hair. I ended up buying a clarifying shampoo and started fresh with Its a 10. It's like I have different hair. Pretty much instantaneously I had incredibly healthy looking hair. I can't go back to drugstore. I am sold!

[@Inconsistent-Dogwash]

Same and I was trying to treat it as good as I thought with not blow drying it and still I had lots of breakage and apparently it’s because I needed to get a good oil to seal in the moisture.

[@helenarichard]

@@Inconsistent-Dogwash same! The guy in the video finally made me use a proper hair oil and in the correct way. I realised that the oil is not for moisturizing, but for stopping moisture from leaving the hair. My ends went from parched sad little sticks and weird fried and bendy locks, to silky, souple, manageable, soft and shiney hair! I use two Kerastase oils. They smell so good and look so great.

[@beckya640]

Which oils do you use from Kerastase?

[@TipToeZebra]

@@Inconsistent-Dogwash I will have to do that too. Thank you.

[@TipToeZebra]

@@helenarichard you know, when I used biosilk my hair was super soft. I'll have to get some and test it out again. I've noticed keratin products help me a lot. I have fine oily hair so normally keratin isn't the best but my hair eats it up. Definitely recommend it.

[@SavedByJesus-pi3yu]

You should have used the volume OGX in the purple bottle instead of the blue Moroccan one since it was going up against a professional brand volume shampoo. The ogx volume purple bottle is the only brand that gives me amazing volume at the roots, better than any professional brand I have used. It was recommended to me by a hairdresser.

[@ItsAllFakeAndGhey]

What OGX product specifically?

[@lisabelw7782]

I love that this works for so many people. It unfortunately didn't for me, though. I bought everything Chris recommended for my fine & oily hair type and tried all the methods. My hair became shinier & smoother for sure but it also got very greasy after just one day. Before I could easily go at least 2 days without washing. Now I have to use almost a whole bottle of dry shampoo to even get me to two days. I switched back to my trusty pharmacy shampoo but kept everything else Chris recommended in my routine et voilá no more grease fest after one day :)

[@mrsphilm.007]

I have fine, thin hair too. One of my stylist described my hair as “all baby hairs” 😅 because it’s so fine. The roots close to my forehead get oily very quickly. With my fine hair, the oil doesn’t have enough hair to soak it up and distribute it. I’ve hear that curly hair strands are more porous, so they soak in oil better. My hair is so straight that I usually just let it air dry, and it dries straight. 🤷‍♂️

[@malakai3360]

I tried everything recommended for fine hair, too. The Redken destroyed my hair and scalp. My scalp and hair dried out immediately but oddly enough it was greasy and static at the same time. I had to ditch it all.

[@CaliforniaBabe0525]

I love the products he recommended got medium hair type which I guess what I have. But I definitely think drugstore products aren't always complete trash and shouldn't be bought.

[@chicagosellout]

Wait! Before you switch products, here are a couple of pointers, from someone that used to be in the same boat: 1) Give your scalp and hair time to adjust! So many other factors can affect the need to wash hair - humidity, electric heat in the house/office, weather outside, hormones, diet changes, etc. - the same factors that affect our skincare needs affect our scalp! If it still isn’t working after a month with the way you’re using it, then try: 2) switch techniques! Make sure to do a double wash on wash day, ideally with a clarifying shampoo first, and give your scalp a thorough scrub - I do about 5 minutes if I’ve been outside a lot, and no less than 3 for normal days. His “shampoo kung fu” technique is a great place to start. If that doesn’t help, last resort: 3) Try using less of the products at a time. Dry shampoo, in particular, can be overused quickly (trust me, been there, cried from that) and will cause the scalp to dry out. AND… an oily scalp is really a dry scalp, trying to compensate for the dryness. Good luck!!!

[@mrsphilm.007]

High-end leave-in products are very useful. I can see the difference when I use them. However, I save on shampoo because it’s all going down the drain anyway. I gone through entire containers of high end sulfate-based shampoos, and I thought they worked similarly to my drug-store sulfate surfactant shampoos. I think if I had thick, wavy, or curly hair, then I might be a lot more picky about shampoo’s, but I have an easy hair texture.

[@Ceg-jc2sj]

How come you don't have millions of subscribers already??!! I love your channel, your charisma, advice, and the simple yet well detailed explanation for each product/steps. Love it!! 💕💕

[@carladee8983]

I'm usually very sceptical about hair products, as my thick, curly and frizzy hair is as rebellious as they get and nothing ever seemed to work. However, Chris's advice to use professional products, including a leave-in conditioner and protectant has been a complete game-changer for me. I never realised how much of a difference this switch would make, and although the professional alternatives are far costlier than their drugstore counterparts, as Chris pointed out in another video, we're making an investment in our health - after all, hair is part of the body, and for women in particular, we'd like it to be our crowning glory and not something we want to hide under a hat! Thanks Chris for your valuable recommendations! 💁🏻‍♀️

[@firdausali2473]

So as a curly girl which products do you use? I would love to know

[@malyurpal]

Check out the link he has for recommended products

[@carladee8983]

@@firdausali2473 At the moment I am using the Redken frizz dismiss range, but I will try out other products too as I go along, as I'm keen to experiment to find the best haircare for me. Good luck! x

[@wilmascholte7607]

As someone who has to wear a hat to be able to deal with bright daylight, I totally do less with my hair now, because no one's seeing it anyway. 😛

[@radhiadeedou8286]

How's it a health investment?

[@karinheggarty9828]

I bought the pureology Leave in, redken rebel tame, olaplex bonding oil and ogx miracle oil. My favourite product that actually helped my hair after washing was the ogx miracle oil

[@cla_s9409]

SUCH AN AMAZING IMPROVEMENT in lighting and filming your video! 🤩 it’s not the reason why we follow you but it feels so good watching you growing so fast 💕

[@aliciaeyres5593]

Your channel has been a life saver! All of my life I’ve had one hair issue or another. Not anymore !🥳 Thank you so much for all of your help and HONESTY!!

[@sofiacarballo4004]

What's your take on pharmacy shampoo ? For what I can see in social media, it's not common at all to use pharmacy shampoo in the US, but here in France it's the most popular option and I can see why, I love them (particularly the brand KLORANE) since they focus mainly on scalp health. Although social media is influencing me into wanting to try professional products (I've barely ever used drugstore, I hate it), but I was curious as to what the difference between pharmacy and professional. PS: Pharmacy doesn't necessarily mean dandruff/medicated shampoo ;) They are meant to be used like regular shampoos, they're just sold in pharmacies and the brands are part of skincare labs instead of cosmetic.

[@Gabriela-hy1xs]

I wanna know too about pharmacy shampoo.

[@etheriumrise39]

Has anyone noticed the the dark quinine Klorane has changed? It seems more diluted and the strong nice smell has dissipated… I bought my new bottle in England. My old ones where bought in France. 😔

[@sofiacarballo4004]

@@etheriumrise39 Actually Klorane has reformulated all of their shampoos, they have removed sodium laureth sulfate and made the formula BIO so it may be because of that. However, personally the quinine shampoo is my least favorite of them because the small percentage of alcohol denat in it (used to enhance penetration of the ingredients given that it's a shampoo for hair loss) makes my hair feel disgusting. But this has happened with both the new and old formula.

[@Liitebulb]

A lot of farmacy shampoo sold in the EU is drugstore shampoo in the US.

[@HKKHPR]

I don't have the budget for the good products YET but just changing my routine and applying your recommendation and my hairs are already better looking. Can't wait to use the real stuff and boost my self-esteem!

[@sublimebeauty1]

Brilliant explanation. I’ve just use Redken frizz dismiss shampoo/conditioner & stay in condition for the first time today, and what a difference. I’m a convert 😀

[@xristinarose2409]

I use the redken now for a week and at this time i havnt noticed a difference vs drugstore honestly. I always wash my hair 2x btw. The leave in conditioner on the other hand DID make a huge difference. At least for me 💙

[@monikap8777]

how is it now?

[@xristinarose2409]

@@monikap8777 really about the same as with drugstore. But the leave in condition is the bomb 💙

[@madeleineclark283]

I use a combination of higher end products (like olaplex) and plain old avocado oil and coconut oil etc. I agree that high-quality products are helpful, but I also want to add that inexpensive natural ingredients like oils give some of the best results imo and are always affordable! If you can't afford high end products you can always invest in high quality oils and make your own hair masks etc

[@junham317]

Plus so much better for the body, the health and the environment!

[@skyejacques]

Totally especially when my entire body is heavily toxic from chemicals..

[@jillkx]

Yes! And whilst I do get that professional shampoos and conditioners are more concentrated, they still also use the same chemicals as in drugstore shampoo. I always used to get bad build up from all the silicone in professional hair care 😔 Now I‘m using stuff without silicone

[@maryburger1232]

Coconut oil is a sealant 🙄

[@dixydarlin56]

Ok, but compare the ingredient lists of these: Redken shampoo vs L'Oreal Elvive Volume Filler (filloxane is actually higher on the ingredient list than the Redken) Pureology leave in vs L'Oreal EverPure 21-in-1 Leave-In

[@NadiaJoseph]

Chris im embracing my grey hair and im tired to dye my hair.I would love to see videos for grey curly dry hair.🥰I love your videos.Thank you so much🙏

[@AL-dy1lj]

Me too 🙏🙏🙏

[@torigillispie9823]

Yes, I would love to see videos on curly hair. It’s a whole different ball game than straight hair.

[@AL-dy1lj]

Chris has mentioned in the past that curly hair is not his forte. I think he would be just as amazing if he learns the fundamentals of it and applies the wisdom that he’s learned from his profession. I also highly recommend that u ladies watch the channel Manes by Mel. She is wonderful. Good luck to all 🍀 💕

[@lucrecevonkasm]

@@torigillispie9823 check out Curly Chelle or Manes by Mel both are amazing for Curly hair.

[@torigillispie9823]

@@lucrecevonkasm thank you :)

[@KaylaLoveHeart]

Hey Professor! I would highly suggest checking out Native's products. I didn't have the money to try new shampoo and conditioner quite yet, but decided to try double washing with my Native brand ones anyway to see if there was a difference. There was! I managed to get the leave in conditioner and hair oil later on, and my hair still looks amazing after a week or so. Native seems like they could have a good thing going on and may be a cheaper alternative for those who can't afford.

[@jp_jas]

I tried many professional brands and honestly, most of them weigh my down hair so much and leave some sticky residue, so it becomes greasy even faster.

[@alinasibechi5296]

Same for me. I tried so many professional shampoos and conditioner and I feel them on my hair, like my hair is not clean, worse than before washing so I stick to my clear shampoo and osmo hair mask.

[@elizabethnelson229]

I recently found out that Redken is owned by Loreal Paris - the ingredients list is similar to their drugstore lines Ever Pure and Elvive, so I'm wondering if they would be good dupes? I go between pro products and drugstore, depending on my budget, so I might try it as a solution to help my wallet 😅

[@schindleresther]

That would be a great video!

[@patriciarivera9346]

I have been using Elvive for several months. It's better than Pantene but my hair is still dry with tons of fly aways

[@rikiklein-7692]

Most of the time companies manufacture different products for different markets but actually contain the same products. So I don't know if Redken is any different and if it's considered "professional" and worth the hype. I might try the shampoo though, I'm very curious as I have fine hair that get's weighed down very easily and prone to a lot of build-up.

[@julD77]

Often ingredients are watered down in drugstore products to make manufacturing cheaper. So even if it contains the right ingredients it's in tiny amounts that don't really give the full effect

[@rikiklein-7692]

@@julD77 and more often it's just marketing scam

[@lynnsaunders2053]

Absolutely love your advice! My fine ,frizzy, curly hair is now soft, shiny and manageable for at least 3-4 days. I got the Redken Frizz Dismiss leave in cream and the Pureology heat protector. I had the Revlon styling blow dry brush but never used it as I felt it dried out my hair too much. After watching your video on using it, it’s been a game changer! I now blow dry from both sides on “low” until my hair starts to feel hot..then I stop and move on to another section. Great tip! Now if you can do something about the 90degree humidity here in Southwest FL I’d be forever grateful 😍

[@Bar10der82]

Since this was focusing on the difference between drugstore and professional/salon *shampoo*, it would have been nice to see the finished result with the same styling products and conditioner on both sides to isolate the results from the shampoo, itself. I'm also wondering what kind of shampoo would be recommended for dandruff and/or scalp psoriasis. I've found it very difficult to find medicated shampoos that are good for hair health and style.

[@kathrinkaefer]

I have a super sensitive and troublesome scalp and have for some years now been using Philip Kingsley Itchy Flaky Scalp shampoo. It's the only one that hasn't lost its effect after a few weeks/months of use, making it better than the numerous medicated shampoos I have tried.

[@rofl2535]

vichy dercos anti dandruff. let it stay for like 3mins before washing, use it 2-3 times in a week and you'll be good. and to prevent overdrying use conditioner, leave-ins and so on.

[@Liv-gj2jf]

@@kathrinkaefer😮

[@tinatink88]

I second vichy dercos. ducray kelual ds is great too and always works for me. I dont have psoriasis but i have atopic skin and sometimes i get acne and and itchy patches on my scalp and this shampoo always helps

[@pwood6532]

That s more of a question for a dermatologist.there are some really good dermatolgy youtube channels.

[@clarisaxpianist]

Meanwhile, I'm thinking about how professional shampoos always flatten out my natural wave/curl pattern (best I ever found was the Biolage Ultra HydraSourve system) but switching to SheaMoisture Coconut and Hybiscus enhances my natural pattern even when I choose not to use extra product afterwards. And I had no change to the frequency that I have to wash my hair

[@Melanie-on6ho]

I’ve used the Redken Hair Cleansing Cream and, apart from smelling amazing, it does the exact same job as Garnier’s banana shampoo. If anything, my hair gets greasier quicker with the Redken. I can’t afford to keep buying professional shampoo so that’s something I compromise on!

[@Vickiboe592]

Redden and Oplex don’t work on my hair. 🤯

[@brendaeaves1079]

I Am 67 On A Fixed Income & Barely Can Afford Over The Counter Brands,Hair Is Now Very Thin & Natural Gray,Long But I Use Moisturizing Shampoos & Conditioners That Are Sulfate Free/Only Wash Once-Twice A Week😊Just Saying❤

[@Maven_Morningstar]

I love your videos! But I also have to say when you're comparing the two sides after the blow dry ( 5:20 ) the salon side is clearly curled and the drug store side doesn't seemed to be curled yet. It's hard to tell because most of the drug store side is cut off due to the angle of the camera.

[@LilDeadHead1]

also when he is talking about the "flyaways" on the drugstore side he is blowdrying from the other side of the hair.. like from the backside lol. 4:52

[@wagnerchiara]

@@LilDeadHead1 he explained that in another video (i don’t know how it‘s called anymore, sorry): he does that on purpose and everytime because the hair is by far more wet on the bottom and this will prevent your upper hair from drying out :) he did that at 5:03 on the professional shampoo-side too, but it‘s a little hard to see! hope that helped in some way :)

[@KismetKat11]

I could be mistaken but looks like the blow dry on the the professional product style was blown away from the face or down, but the drugstore product was blown dry toward the face or up. This seems like it would naturally cause frizz. Also, to me, her hair looked greasy and flat on both sides after the blow dry. Finally, I’ve watched several of these videos and I’ve yet to see anything on how to to style naturally curly hair. Not everyone wants a cookie cutter beach waves.

[@PostImperfect]

I noticed that too. I even went back and rewatched to make sure. It seems like a flaw in this "experiment" that makes me doubt the rest 😮

[@comicconcarne]

The newer videos explain that he uses Dominican salon techniques and that curls don't matter as much as texture (fine, med, coarse). The co-owner of the salon has natural ringlets - can't tell if 2 or 3 - and wears it straight, but all the tips on hair health apply to everyone. So just take the "trinity routine" care advice from this channel and get the styling advice from elsewhere.

[@fanlee6560]

yah, thought I want to add that I use ogx as the shampoo does not dry out the hair too much , if I dont use add on products, it takes 2 hours for the frizz to settle by itself. in saloon, is also the same, they just add in those other extra products to style the hair at the same time so it looks better.

[@Sarah_Monte]

Explaining this through the formula would be great. Which ingredients does the drugstore shampoo have that the professional don’t have? And vice versa

[@1987Arby]

Herbal Essences, Revlon and Garnier shampoos, and conditioners have done wonders for my hair as of recent. They are on the higher side of the drugstore brands so they are not as bad. I even use Revlon Colorsilk and Clairol Nice 'N' Easy in Dark Auburn for my hair dye. Granted, cheaper, but they make my hair look amazing. Might I say that professional hair dye is crap. The dye washed out and it turned right back into my natural hair color which is blonde. So no, professional isn't always better.

[@valkyrie_offline]

I think everyone's hair is different. There's no "one size fits all" for hair products. Herbal Essence demolished my hair, but my mom's hair is beautiful and bouncy when she uses it. I use Biolage for color treated hair and my hair looks and feels great, but my sister's hair dried up after one use. It's crazy. I think we all just have to experiment with different brands and products.

[@joea.9969]

Some people have “ easy” hair and could look good with almost any products. They just have good hair. If your hair isnt “ easy” though probably not gonna happen

[@joea.9969]

@@valkyrie_offlinegarnier and herbal essence were horrible for me too. Im on my sons youtube account i have thick porous wavy hair that gets poofy and frizzy

[@pennypetrovic3682]

Not always try Chi hair colour is the best professional brand

[@1987Arby]

@@pennypetrovic3682 Tried that. It turned my hair back to blonde.

[@anya425]

So I watched this video and then I actually took his advice. I did the quiz and bought the products. It was a little pricey. I never buy salon products usually, but I thought I would try this experiment out for myself. Anyway I studied his video and used them exactly as he advised and my hair was amazing. Definitely worth it. Yes it was more expensive but I think I will not need to wash and style my hair as often, so I may even save money! My hair finally (at age 54), for the first time in my life, looks and feels amazing and shiny and polished! Thanks!

[@CaliforniaBabe0525]

I took the hair quiz you recommended on your website and I use the products you recommended for my hair type and my hair never felt better. I'm impressed. I understand that drugstore products are there for a reason and no shame in using them. Just saying I personally love the Redken volume injection shampoo.

[@narubobo]

Would custom shampoos fall into the drugstore bucket? Would love to see a video doing a deep-dive into customized products (like Prose, etc) or if any of your clients have seen success or not with them.

[@Plainjane1398]

Oh same!!!

[@locoloboification]

I'm a stylist myself and this video makes me mad 😒 Right off the jump, you're using products that don't even remotely equate to one another. If you use a drugstore moisturizing shampoo/conditioner, do the same with the high end. Volumizing shampoo and conditioners are voluminzing because they contain fewer heavy, moisturizing ingredients. A blowdry mist does not equate to a blow cream/balm. Use they same types of products for comparison. There are drugstore products out there that are quality and that work. Our job as stylists is to educate clients on the best way to care for their hair- that includes educating ourselves on brands that may be more affordable to them. Because let's be real, the retail price of high end brands is NOT the same price as what is on our invoice when we order it 😊 High end products may sometimes have slightly more quality ingredients, but a lot of ingredients are similar on mid-tier and high-tier drugstore products. Hell, I used my boyfriends sisters Suave shampoo and conditioner recently (not the bottom shelf $1 one, fffr) because that was all that was available to be, and I was HIGHLY impressed. I felt like my whole career of knocking drugstore products was a lie, and it kinda is. I'm that stylist that doesn't judge you, and my main concern is you being able to maintain your hair from home with what you can afford!

[@vanessasalinas8583]

Thank you!! I'm not a pro and can't critically analyze these videos, but it does seem odd that in the entire haircare market, there are noooo affordable, nice options 🤔. I can believe that pro-level products probably do work better, but I appreciate YOUR angle in saying, "Ok, but here's what we can work with at different price points" rather than just "you're out of luck"

[@ilikejapchae02]

Any recommendations? Thank you

[@SammieSea]

I wish that you used the blow dryer in the same way on both sides. On the pro side you keep the dryer straight to the hair without moving back and forth, on the drugstore side, the dryer is out from the hair and you are moving it back and forth... Your video is meaningful but for critical people like me, that blowdry difference is important and invalidates comments you made about the fly aways.

[@captainjoy8976]

I have bought a redken clarifying shampoo because of your videos and for some reason I do not have any problems with dandruff anymore! I couldn't get any recommended conditioners, so I stuck with my new one.. But yeah, my hair does feel a lot better and I love the Olaplex oil :)

[@katekelley5556]

I have super fine hair and tried the redken volume injection. What a difference! So much healthier and fabulous volume. I don't have a lot of money but snagged a 33 ounce bottle from Ulta on sale for $32. It will last a very long time.

[@barbaranewton4784]

My problem is allergies to fragrance... and most professional products have added fragrance...

[@marianne6373]

Have you tried the fragrance free products from Wella?

[@barbaranewton4784]

@@marianne6373 No, I haven't... thankyou!

[@katiapasi8465]

This changed my life. My hair is soooo much better even being curly. I can't use Redken because of my allergies but I use other pro products and he is right. I wash only once a week and I keep my curls healthy 🙂. Thank you Chris.

[@meechmo9427]

What pro products do you use? I have curly hair too :) and a picky scalp 😅

[@katiapasi8465]

@@meechmo9427 Aveda. And I used Olaplex 3 with good results. Instead od the blowout from Redken I use a heat protection from Briogeo. This is a brand that is doing great with my hair. I also live in Denmark and here they have a shop called Matas with shampoo without perfume to curly hair.

[@marye813]

I would love to see some mature models vs under 40. Enjoy your channel very much and you have enlightened with regard to buying the good stuff. Super fine hair and the Pureology spray doesn't weigh it down or make my hair sticky or tangled.

[@AJ-ny1ox]

My budget isnt large enough to buy pro shampoo and conditioners but its nice to know another possible reason my waves dont look as nice as I want. Now if only it were that easy to find the right product to make my waves last without weighing it down... I started using an oil on my ends after my trim about 6 weeks ago to prevent split ends and a sleep cap about 2 weeks ago and my hair feels less parched! If anything, I might spend a little more on the oil at least since the ends are driest. You explain everything wonderfully straightforward and I appreciate it!

[@angelfoodcake1979]

I did the hair type quiz and got fine hair as a result, which I expected. I bought all recommended products and watched all the videos on how to use them. New to me is to wash my hair twice and the technique to spread the shampoo and to massage it in. I also bought a hot air brush and it works well. However, I've been fighting with my hair since starting the new routine. The products, especially the shampoo, changes the structure of my hair. I don't know why it is called volume injection because there is no volume now at all, and my hair is greasy after 1 day in a way that no dry shampoo has been able to fix it. I used to use a lot less products, just a 2 in 1 shampoo by H&S, and usually just let my hair air dry and got 2 days out of it easily before it got too greasy. Now I have a lot of products, blow dry for a rough dry, finish with a hot air brush. I don't see the benefit of having spent so much on products, having a more complicated routine now, and getting less out of it.

[@SunnyCarnivore]

I buy sample/small bottles of anything when I first try them; not all products work on my hair like they say, after trying a few products you will get your own routine right for your own hair. These videos are just to give you an idea. Most of us have combination hair like combination skin. I also only try one new product at a time and also products do change formula without saying, so using the same thing that once worked some times no longer works, just happened to me so you have to change it around plus I find that my hair gets use to a routine and does not respond like it did so I will change it up a bit.

[@sophia-marieyoung6773]

You changed too many things at once, so now you have to take things away one by one to see if they're not benefitting you. Maybe even go back to your old routine, and only use one different product or technique for a week or so until you isolate what's weighing down your hair. I've been air drying my hair for awhile and I am not going to start blow drying just because he said we can get a better result. I am also not going to buy everything all at once, because I have a lot of professional hair products already. If your hair is greasy after one day you're not cleansing it completely and/or you're adding in too much product. That's why I'd say go back to air drying...because then you're only using shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in conditioner. Worry about getting those 3 correct before moving to blow dry cream and heat protection, etc.

[@starchick5815]

Found your channel about 6 months ago, the improvement in my hair is worth every penny spent on the professional products…which by the way I still have over half the shampoo, 2/3 of the conditioner, 3/4 of the leave in conditioner & heat protector. The hair oil will probably last longer than me as I only use 2 drops. Plus, I’ve been able to extend getting color to 8 weeks instead of 4.

[@AnnaBananana93]

Which products did you get?

[@starchick5815]

I bought all of the products recommended for fine hair - Redken volume fanatic shampoo & conditioner, the Pureology leave in conditioner, the Redken heat protector and the Olaplex hair oil. I know not everyone’s budget could do this in one shot, but I do know that you can get travel sizes of the shampoo, conditioner and leave in conditioner. I have post menopausal hair loss and my once thick tresses are now fine. I’m doing my best to take care of what I’ve got and have been very happy with the results from this regimen

[@Trinniemon]

I’m convinced OGX is why 50% of my hair fell out last winter. Once I stopped using & threw out all the OGX , I stopped losing clumps all day long! Soooo I havent found my soul mate shampoo yet, but I’m doing better now!

[@imamajesticseahorse2548]

I have not used OGX in years, but this past spring got convinced to ditch professional and go to drugstore and I started having excessive hair loss not long after. I switched back to professional and after a little bit it seems to have stopped. There were a few other factors, so it`s possible that the shampoo and conditioner were not the culprit, but the timinig is suspect.

[@Amiro567]

@@imamajesticseahorse2548 This also happens to me with drugstore shampoos. Would you please tell me what professional shampoo has worked for you in reducing hair loss? The Redken Volume Injection caused hair loss for me

[@joanna675]

I love it how you always find a way to educate us in such a hilarious and entertaining way 😁 I've discovered your channel only recently and got completely hooked on it. I appreciate it that your videos are so clear and informative. Great job!

[@razia6046]

The Redken shampoo leaves my scalp super dry and itchy. If you want to compare stuff it should be the same category.

[@susanekisian8338]

Another awesome video from the Hair Whisperer! Your videos are a game changer. Since I switched to the products you mentioned in all your videos, my hair has never felt softer and looked healthier!

[@yored8853]

This channel has literally changed the life and look of my thick, coarse red hair! I can’t thank you enough 🎉 ok, so I bought the leave in conditioner and heat protector you suggested in another video, looks like I’m buying the shampoo and conditioner too. You are amazing ✨

[@Kleomenides86]

Once I decided to splurge and got professional hair products because I wanted the best results....I don't know why but I didn't see much of a difference between them even by the end of the bottles (more or less they lasted a couple of months) and my favourite drugstore products...maybe it's bacause I tried a lot of products and have only a few almost all natural product that I swear by, but I didn't see these great results, acutally I think there are not so many flying around hairs because many professional product have lots of silicones in them and they close down the hair structure and damages: my hair doesn't like them, they become very heavy and quickly greasy, so I avoid silicones like a plague, but it's not the same for everyone.

[@Thesakuraharona]

Tomboy who never cared or understood beauty here. I have to admit that I have ALWAYS used cheap products as my family is poor. You got me to listen though, and showed valid evidence that has me reconsidering, so thank you. Subscribed.

[@donnahollywood8007]

Funny , some of the ingredients were the same from suave to supposed salon brands. Unless I missed something, I didn't actually see the model get each side washed by 2 different products, dried and styled, just carefully edited in the snippets the audience was meant to see to validate your point. So we dont know for sure.

[@Megan6772]

Likely because that would make for a very long and boring video.

[@mommab8205]

Your List is SPOT ON!--BOUGHT EVERY PRODUCT LISTED AND HAVE ZERO REGRET. I just cleared out my product graveyard (except my mouse and gel when I want to go naturally curly..... A product list for that would be much appreciated). I'm 49, and my hair is: long (past shoulders), thick and coarse, very wavy with some coils around my face and crown, graying- Sahara Desert Dry hair that I have not colored for 5+ years, that only needs to be washed once every 10-14 days. I cut my hair every 3-5 months. In the last 6 months, I have been battling knots that creep into my hair during the night, which cause breakage when brushing them out or a daily re-wet and recondition. I just bought every product on your list for my hair type and a Revlon blow dry brush. I have zero regrets. I'm only 12 hours into my first wash routine and have cleared out my product graveyard. It includes but is not limited to: BedHead, Curl Smith, Ouidad, Not-Your-Mother's, Twist, Renpure, and many other cheaper Wal-Mart brands like Suave, Pantene, Aussie, and more. Pros: *I only need a small amount of shampoo for my hair for each double wash. It's going to last forever because I'm not going to use a ton of shampoo to wash crap products out of my hair anymore. *My ends are already softer. Last night, when I washed and dried, I saw an immediate difference, but I was amazed when I woke up this morning, and they still looked and felt soft. It was the first time I woke up in months, and my hair didn't look like sun-dried straw, all tangled in knots. *My mids are shiny, smooth, and bouncy. I can't ask for anything better *My roots--I no longer need a flyswatter to spank the "fly"-aways. (or products or smoothing combs/brushes) *The Frizz is nonexistent--It's gone, poof, goodbye! I can't think of anything else to say about it. The only place the Frizz belongs is on the Magic School Bus! Not in my hair. *My hair smells great. I love it. Really! When I woke up this morning, it still smelled like I had just washed it before adding the Moroccanoil. Once I did add the morning oil, WOW. It smelled even better. *Less product amount is needed. I know my hair. I HAVE to put oil in it every morning and every night, sometimes during the day as well. It is just that dry. I can still go almost two weeks without washing because I have ZERO oil build-up on my scalp. However, instead of 1tsp-1Tbsp of oil each round, I'm only using 1/2 a pump to one full pump, which is a very small amount for me. Maybe as I continue to use the recommended products, I will be able to cut back on that as well. Time will tell. *The Revlon blow dry brush is WAY easier than the round brush and blow dryer. One hand is for the blow dry brush, and one hand is free for picking up the next section. AMAZING! *Static--My hair is attached to a static-conducting globe. I usually wake up with mile-high hair. It was flat, smooth, shiny, and ZERO static this morning. It's like the cord got unplugged or the switch got flipped off. *Space Saving--I cleared out products from under the sink, in the shower, and in a storage area. In my shower: Shampoo, Conditioner, and Hair Mask On the bathroom counter: Leave-In Conditioner, Hair Oil, Dry Shampoo, and brush Next to my Blow Dryer Brush: Blow dry cream Next to my Flat Iron: Heat protectant Bonus: The Moroccanoil I put in my hair (morning and night) makes my winter-dry hands soft and smooth. If, for some reason, you made it all the way to the end of this--I rode the fence for quite a while thinking the "list" of recommended products would be just another money pit. It wasn't. The entire "list" cost me about $200.00 in my area. That is a fraction of the cost of the following I bought in the past: Diva Curl, Monat, Wen, and many other high-dollar product lines, each reaching $350.00 (or more) because you need so many specific products to do specific jobs. I did spend an additional $45.00 on the Revlon Blow Drying Brush, and I have ZERO REGRETS. PS: I am not a "paid" reviewer or commenter. I am a regular person who paid every single sent for all the products I've discussed. I paid closer attention when Chris reviewed high-end shampoo/conditioner products, and he only recommended 1-2 out of 8-10 (I can't remember exactly). I took the "plunge" when he reviewed brushes and recommended the Dollar Store $1.00 Lama Brush over all but one brush, out of 5-6. I'm pretty sure he said it brushed even better than his own personal $2,000+ brush. Also, if it was (but it's not) a complete load of crap and my hair wasn't any better off, I would have written and copied/pasted $250.00 worth of negative reviews on every single video he posted on youtube. Why? He boldly stated in a few of his videos that I would see an immediate difference after the first wash. Chris was 100% telling the truth. I saw an immediate positive difference in my hair. PPS: I'm going on a 14-day cruise in September for my 30th anniversary. I planned on packing the bare minimum of products so I could travel carry-on only. I know not everyone can go two weeks between washes. Because I can, I plan on bringing travel-size products and the blow dryer brush. It will all fit into my liquids bag, and I will definitely get 3 washes, maybe even 4. And I will still be able to pack carry-on with awesome hair!

[@MayaRivka]

You had me at “Scalp massage!” I used to give those in school, put a student to sleep! I love them. Even getting your hair blown dry is relaxing!!

[@e23779]

*Morpheus voice* what if I told you…. you don’t need a hundred dollar product to massage your scalp?!

[@Jessicanadine1985]

😮😮😮😮😮😮 love the side by side. Thank you. Ps I’ve been converting to your hair methodology and my hair is SO MUCH BETTER! I’ve always had good hair but it got damaged this last couple years from too much heat styling, over washing, etc. A few weeks on your olaplex 3, leave in conditioner, professional shampoo/conditioner , 3 days between styling routine and it’s already so much improved, not to mention easier to handle in the morning now that I style it once on Sunday night and again on Wednesday or Thursday night. Also my dandruff/seboreic dermatitis has just about disappeared! THANK YOU for sharing all your knowledge ❤️❤️❤️

[@emp2291]

Would love to see a video of you working on shorter hair. Applying products mid shaft to ends is easy to see when hair is really long, but what about shorter and layered hair. Any good techniques? I did a search - if there's already a video and I missed it, sorry! Thanks for all of the good advice! 😀

[@4lizlemon]

I have been a Pantene girl my entire life but I went to a new salon yesterday and the smell of the products they used has me seriously considering switching it up. Omg!!

[@gvsunurse02]

First, I want to say a huge THANK YOU. I found one of your videos a few weeks ago and watched it with my husband. Little did I know he was going to basically watch ALL of your blow drying and how to keep curls for days videos!! My Christmas gift was a new 3/4 inch curling Babyliss nano titanium curling iron to replace my 1 inch ceramic hot tools curling iron. He got EVERYTHING you recommended for fine hair: clarifying shampoo (with proper shampooing technique! We went back together to watch some videos 😂), Redken Blow Out and thermal protectant. I already used Pureology leave in you recommend, so we were good there. My hair hasn’t felt this soft or full of lift with at home showing in I don’t know how long! 🎉 You are amazing! Thank you for what you do! ❤ Next I want to try the 3/4 inch iron to see if I can keep my curls for days!

[@lifesabeach8133]

I've watched this same video twice purely for the entertainment value. Yes, I'm convinced about the quality of salon vs drugstore products but that's not why I watched it again. I think the Blowout Professor has missed his calling as an actor. Curly Ombre girl's character is giving Lily Tomlin's phone operator character a run for her money (I'm not sure if anyone will even get that reference!) Keep up the informative, entertaining and fact based content. LOVE IT.

[@ladyiota]

Another note on OGX, for my hair it strips reds right out. I am a natural brunette and like to tone with reds. I was using OGX and noticed professional color with red in it bleed into the water and onto my towels for about two weeks. I happened to grab a small professional shampoo to travel while at the salon and noticed even my first wash after did not bleed. I have been using the professional shampoo ever since, and my red toner looks amazing until the grey/brown roots come in.

[@flowerpowerocks3283]

really? I think that may be an issue that i have too!

[@patwagner9308]

Recently I tried Redken Volume Injection. I was amazed how my wet hair felt! Silky smooth...& it feels like that after drying, too. I don't blow dry , btw. My hair has thinned a lot due to age...& it's fine textured. It doesn't take much shampoo or conditioner...so I should be able to afford it. I really didn't expect such a difference between drugstore & pro products. Just goes to show , you're never too old to learn.

[@o.fatima7175]

I am so glad I discovered this channel! My coarse hair is so dry & constantly breaking. I am looking forward to purchasing the right products. Quick question though, do you have any advice on repairing thinning hair caused by tight hairstyling?

[@jessicakeefer5077]

OLAPLEX3 worked great for me for repair. My hair actually felt stronger after using it twice. If your hair is dry and constantly breaking it’s usually attributed to your hair not having moisture. Use a leave in conditioner and an oil to seal it in. He recommends pureology color fanatic leave in conditioner. It’s what I have and work great. I also use OLAPLEX 7 to help lock in the moisture.

[@fatimahabdullahi3970]

Try k18

[@jessicakeefer5077]

@@fatimahabdullahi3970 No, he does not recommend this product. kzbin.info07dF7M6M8uU?feature=share

[@fatimahabdullahi3970]

@@jessicakeefer5077 lol that was his opinion. But most people who have tried k18 including myself, say it works. She can try k18 if olaplex3 doesn't work. But I'd strongly suggest trying k18 first

[@bowlingmeema3993]

If you happen to know someone with a cosmetology license, they can buy the professional shampoo and styling products at a beauty supply at a decent discount (not Sally Beauty, but places like Cosmo Prof and Salon Centric, which are in my area).

[@beargrizzles]

Okay so I know we've covered grocery/drug store products suck, but. What's your take on Not Your Mother's? I don't have a ton to spend on hair products, regardless on how much I love my hair. If I'm not heat styling and just using not your mother's leave-in conditioner, is it decent enough?

[@jgoldfarb3]

You’ve change my hair & have really become my hair dresser, I just go to my Salon, color, cut, wash style, no products are ever used for styling! Looking forward to following you into 2023🎉

[@MSUSPARTANS1973]

Good channel, but a few things to consider: 1) If you’re going to compare drugstore shampoo with professional shampoo, you need to keep all your other variables consistent. 2) This is going to sound a bit harsh, but 90% of what your hair looks like, feels like, etc. is genetic. Good products will help, but not a whole lot.

[@gigibeah524]

Everyone knows this by now. It’s the same thing with skincare, or any other beauty based product. Yes, it’s mostly genetics, but if a product could help you with a concern, why wouldn’t you use it?

[@sherylacree9608]

Made a huge difference for me just changing to professional products only

[@jan9703]

I tried your tip on the multiple shampoo washes in the shower and my hair is still not oily on the 3rd day! This is life changing

[@Ghostitaa]

I don't know i follow a Trichologist and she says that its more about the ingredients so she actually recommended Amazing drugstore products

[@gena.p3423]

LOVE THE PRODUCT DEMOS!! So glad to have found your channel! and thank you THANK YOU thank you for showing us the products you recommend in action.

[@srkh8966]

LI feel like I need a step by step list of what to do to your hair after you wash it: 1. So, you use a leave in conditioner after towel drying your hair-should your hair be really wet (not dripping) or can you leave your microfibre towel on for awhile? 2. After you’ve put the leave in conditioner on, you put blow drying cream on. What if my leave in conditioner also says it has heat protectant? 3. Once the products are on and you’be brushed your hair, do you let the products sit a couple of minutes or do you begin blow drying immediately?

[@Alice-gu4vf]

After watching your videos, I decided to start using professional shampoo, and I CANNOT recommend it enough! My hair has never felt so clean, and before I started using professional shampoo (I use the Redken Volume-Injection) I couldn’t go more than three days without washing my hair.. now I can comfortably go five! It’s a game changer! Another plus is that it lasts much longer than regular drugstore shampoos, so it works out to be better value! I just have one question about blow-drying.. I have naturally curly hair, and while I use all of the products you suggest (leave-in and blow-dry cream), I tend to get a lot of frizz and flyaways when I blow-dry, especially around my face. Do you have any tips for blow-drying naturally curly hair? Thank you so much Chris! 🙏🏼❤🇬🇧

[@BabyT709]

Have u tried a diffuser, curly hair people reccommend it in hair groups im in on facebook

[@aureliana2001]

How do we tell what is a "professional" shampoo? I honestly thought OGX was a "professional" shampoo because it's expensive... So is there something else I need to look for besides price?

[@mohrchen5928]

I literally bought one small ogx (ogx biotin & collagen) shampoo in July last year and I’m still using the same bottle haha I wash my hair 2-3 times a week and the bottle still has 1/4 inside😳 before I used to buy a bottle of shampoo like every 3-4 months

[@anastasiagialalidis286]

I would love for you to do a video like this for curly hair. One side using curly girl method professional (no silicones) other side professional products (with silicones). I saw your video about silicones but I am still having a hard time allowing myself to accept that silicones for curly hair is okay. Would appreciate your help as I am not happy with my curls.

[@laurakilleen453]

I started using the Redken Volume injection shampoo and conditioner and I love it. Was watching Chris's videos and they are really worth watching. I started doing the shampoo, conditioner, pureology leave in conditioner and protecting my hair with heat protectant which I never did before. Just can't seem to get the Redken 22 hot sets in Ireland. If you see this Chris could you recommend another one or where to get it. Going invest in paddle brush and round brush. Big shout out all the way from Ireland Chris 🇮🇪

[@СвітланаСаківська-р4с]

Oh, what really makes a difference is your videos, Chris! Thank you for your recommendations! They have changed my wash and styling routines dramatically - less flyaways, less time on styling that lasts much longer (3-4! days instead of 1!!!) Love Redken products hope it won’t change at least in 5 months.

[@mensasu]

I spent a ton on morrocanoil just to find I am allergic. Never had that problem with dollar store brand and could easily go 7 days on it. So sad. For what its worth, I think its the Chamomile that made my scalp breakout. Too bad many professional shampoos seem to like to add this. I only used the products twice and am still trying to calm my scalp down. What seems to be working is apple cider vinegar, witch hazel and water with a few drops of tea tree and peppermint. I guess its an expensive product that doesn’t make it into the cheap shampoos and why I have never had a problem with dollar store brands. Chamomile is related to ragweed, and since I get hay fever its something I have to avoid (also chrysanthemum and calendula)

[@coley2407]

It caused me irritation too.

[@dannif6479]

Some professional brands are good, however Aussie has always been amazing. Grew my hair so long and healthy with Aussie

[@Antoi88]

I love love loveeeeee your videos! They’re informative, consistent, entertaining and to the point! Also, I love that you advice a ‘simple’ straightforward routine based on hair type. Other channels I was following were advising SUCH an elaborate routine to save my hair - made me just want give up beforehand. You are my favorite hair guru! ❤ Love from The Netherlands!

[@jessieandrews6073]

i used to use that argan oil brand & it made my hair fall out. been using wow! apple cider shampoo & coconut/avocado conditioner since & my long, thick, curly middle eastern hair has never been so healthy & hydrated

[@kathleeninkansas1770]

I hope Chris never gets another side kick 😄 I love that long hair, sassy Christie always asking all the tough questions.

[@melaniephillips8556]

Always thought that high end products were a waste of money until i ordered your new weightless shampoo and conditioner. It is higher in cost at first, but I've been able to go about 6 days in between washes (without dry shampoo) as opposed to every 3-4 days with drug store products. It's more money up front but def more cost effective in the long run since you use less product and it cleanses your hair more than the cheap stuff ❤❤

[@ajonti3]

I was laughing watching this video because you legitimately used the drugstore products I use and after 2 weeks I feel and see a difference. In the end, I think it will be more cost saving since I don’t have to drench my hair in the OGX shampoo compared to the volume injection shampoo (also got lucky with an Ulta Jumbo Sale!)

[@accesstotheredcarpet]

My $30 shampoo does make my hair flyaway or slightly frizzy and it’s a high quality brand name too. I think it makes no difference what shampoo you use. Just use a proper heat protector that takes care of it.

[@silvermoon5209]

Love this channel. The products recommended are waaaay too heavy for my super fine hair, but eventually I'll find the right products. Also...small note but tricky filming. Note the blow dryer position in comparison ;) of course it blows out the shorter hairs. Sneaky.

[@santinistar]

I noticed that too! Not a good choice, it makes it seem like he couldn't let the results speak for themselves. We didn't really get a close up to compare.

[@JClover2]

He's always said he hits the hair from both sides for even drying. So I'm sure the pro side also had that.

[@santinistar]

@@JClover2 I know, but still - not everybody has watched all his videos. Hitting the hair from both sides is cruical, but in this instance the clip seemed to be used as a visual example of frizz and flyaways on the drugstore side. He only showed that side for the drugstore, and the smooth side on the high-end. Just didn't sit right with me, because it seemed calculated to trick people who doesn't notice such details.

[@JClover2]

@@santinistar 4:27 shows another angle.

[@santinistar]

@@JClover2 Yes, for a short clip. But it's filmed from the downside looking up, against the grain, so to speak. All the shots from the professional side shows the hair being filmed with the grain, making the hair look smoother, and only when blowdried for the actual smoothing part. Anyway, I really like this channel! I was just put off and a little disappointed with the choice of clips used to highlight an issue, when it clearly is an unfair comparison. I would like a real close-up final result too, not the "panorama shots" for explanatory B-roll. I'd love to see a "wear-test" - how long the drugstore side lasts before getting oily, vs the professional side, when they both get the same shampoo kung fu, and professional blow-out.

[@bett2390]

My fine hair is bleached from root to end all the way up to level 10, touched up every 1,5 months, while I'm growing my hair out. I follow Chris's regime for about 8 months now and I'm never going back. My hair is thriving, even with all the torments of bleach and dye!

[@knesje]

I would love a tutorial on haircare for swimmers (chlorinated water and salt water). Love your videos!! ❤

[@hantayweekai1215]

Woah! You just explained to me my major problem about my hair, after all these years of my long hair journey.. I'm heart broken.. because my hair is my pride.. I tried so much to protect, it, I don't use heat, always air dried. I use satin pillow case, n safe protected styles, it's long lol likes to get in the way . But thank you for helpful info ... blessings to you

[@Nidhi-ll3yq]

Chris I've been following your Trinity hair routine lately and boy oh boy, i realised that I wasn't even washing my hair properly. Your channel is pure gold ! Could you please recommend some more professional haircare brands as Redken isn't easily available in India. Thank you :)

[@laurenwoods5496]

Do you use the olaplex bonding oil?

[@dw7939]

I love this channel and the information. My only complaint is I would like to see a hair model that represents me. Chin length fine hair with a little hair loss. I know it's not what people view as a hair goal - definately not mine, but there are a lot of us in this situation. I can't really relate to a woman with 10 times more hair than me. I do wonder how many watching are in my hair situation vs someone with long thick gorgeous hair (no shade there, celebrate it!)

[@rrobbinn]

I found your channel about a month ago and immediately started taking a ton of notes and changing my routine. I haven't changed any of my products yet, but only by learning the correct washing technique and using the Revlon dryer brush, my hair looks amazing already and stays cleaner for 2 days (for now). I however struggle to actually find the leave-in conditioner and the dry shampoo you recommend, can barely find it online. is it possible you recommend professional dupes for your "holy grail" products?

[@natmya243]

He said redken one united as an alternative leave in before.

[@ezzrin]

this channel is amazing!! i’ve been using olaplex wash routine for a month now but my hair always goes frizzy and dry again when styling, this video helped me realise what i’m doing wrong and made me excited to invest in my hair again!😊

[@QueenNectariine]

Chris I’m not sure what to do 😭 I’ve tried the redken hot sets 22 heat protectant spray that you recommended, but no matter how tiny of an amount I use and how far I spray it away from my hair, it always ends up weighing down my suuuuper fine hair and making it feel gross and sticky 🥺 I tried the low hold version and it didn’t feel much different. The rest of the products you have recommended for fine hair have been working well for me (though it is still a bit difficult for me to go 3 full days without washing, even with dry shampoo) so I don’t know why I’m struggling so much with heat protectant 😓

[@accesstotheredcarpet]

I have fine hair but lots of hair. I use Moroccan Oil heat protectant spray. It never weighs my hair down. Then following I use Quai blow out cream. Can be applied on damp hair and dry hair (after blow drying) no issues with it so far. Redken gives me build up residues. I use LOccitane shampoo. Made my hair so so soft and bouncy and fuller.

[@SarahColledge]

I sometimes spray the heat protectant into my hand, rub my hands together, then smooth the product onto my hair. Not sure if this alters the effectiveness of the product (maybe Chris can advise if he reads this) but it means I can distribute it more evenly.

[@QueenNectariine]

@@e23779 I did. After like 3 tries I gave up, and I use a different one now though it doesn't help my hair hold a curl but I guess I just can't use those or it'll be gross in my hair. Was really just asking him if I was misusing it because it doesn't seem he or others have that issue with that particular spray; that's really it lol.

[@lih1352]

I used Redken and didn’t see a difference from drugstore conditioner, except the salon smell

[@fran_51]

Hi Chris! I purchased the Redken Volume injecting shampoo/conditioner & pureolgy leave in conditioner as recommended by you and they are fantastic! I can definitely see the difference in my hair & only need to wash my hair every 4th day. My mum is also using this range. Thank you ! 🙏😊

[@Docinprocess2323]

Thank you so much for your honesty in all your videos. My hair has never looked better! Goal is to visit your salon next time I’m in your area!