At Hairstory, we don't call something better unless we can prove it. We've redesigned haircare that's better for hair, better for hairdressers, and better for the planet.
Our products are curated, designed and formulated by hairdressers and for hairdressers. While we don't fully expect you to do a full wardrobe change with your hair products, we can offer some product pairing tips, tricks and hacks that could improve your routine.
If you're curious to see what updating your tress code looks like, here's some food for thought from one of our customers.
Here's how some of our pro hairdressers use Hairstory products.
For Curly and Wavy Hair
Hair Balm & Root Lift
"And recently, I have been playing around with combining the hair balm and the root lift together (rub together in hands) to make the balm a little bit more sticky – which is really great for curly hair!" — Jasiel
Hair Balm & Styling Gel
“Lately I’ve been loving a 2:1 mix of balm and gel in my hands for medium to coarse curly & wavy textures. When air dried or hand styled with a diffuser it gives a really shiny finish & a good amount of shape memory without feeling stiff” — Jordan Avery
“I like to use Styling Gel on my soaking wet hair and once it’s dry I use a little bit of Balm to break up my curls and smooth out and frizz” — Brenna
Powder & Hair Balm & Undressed
"My favorite is how I refresh my hair. I'll start with Powder at my roots, comb it through, and really work that volume back in. Then I'll basically tip my head halfway under the sink so that all the hair from about my ears down gets soaking wet. I'll go in with one pump of Hair Balm and gently work that in, kind of plopping the curls back into place. Then I'll use a towel to gently squeeze out some of the excess water.
Then I diffuse! Once my hair is almost completely dry, I'll go in with a little bit of Undressed as my last step. This has helped a lot of my clients refresh their shaggy waves!!" — Fox
For Fine and Oily Hair
Root Lift
"Love the Lift for added texture for fine hair but I spray on the hand instead of direct. Or I'll spray lightly on the roots (far) in between diffusing." — Mona
Pre-Wash
"Honestly I tell everyone to use Pre-wash, it's game changing for someone like me who has fine hair and my scalp gets oily quickly." — Brenna
For Bangs and Face-Framing Pieces
Hair Balm
"Sometimes after styling if I feel like anything in the hair looks too blocky (usually when I'm detailing bangs/face framing) or if the hair could use some more definition, I emulsify a pea size amount of hair balm onto my hands before I go in to manipulate whichever part of the hair." — Ashton Christopher
Powder
"I like using Powder at night before going to sleep and it helps my bangs stay matte waking up." — Brenna
Hair Balm & Powder
"I love powder and balm together on short hair / bangs to help it softly clump together to create definition and pieciness." — Victoria
For Texture, Grip, and Finishing
Hair Balm & Powder
"I love putting the balm & powder together to make the balm a little bit more textured for finishing." — Jasiel
Hair Balm & Oil & Powder
"Love layering products depending on the hair, using a small amount of balm or oil on the ends first and then adding powder where I want more separation and grip. It gives me more control without making the hair feel overly product-y." — Draven
For Bed Head and On-the-Go Styling
Undressed & Hair Balm
"Also the undressed + hair balm combo is my savior for bed head if I don't feel like doing all the work. Light mist with undressed everywhere, then half a pump of hair balm emulsified in hands applied to mids/ends. Shape hair into how you want it to look when it is dry — I like to tell my clients 'the way it dries, is the way it will lie,' then as you are heading into work roll those windows down and let the air diffuse your hair. This has saved me so many times." — Ashton Christopher
For Color-Treated and Vivid Hair
New Wash
"One of my favorite things to do with New Wash is keep a little jar in my bathroom that I fill with water and about one small pump of New Wash. I shake it up and pour it all over my hair first, and then I go in with my regular amount of New Wash. I feel like it helps me get everything really saturated and working nicely through my hair." — Fox
"I love to use the new wash as a base for my vivid colors. Mixing the new wash and color gives me more control while applying the color." — Draven
There are endless possibilities when it comes to product pairing at Hairstory, so play around with these tips and tricks and see what works for you. Our pros are always brewing with new ideas, and you can stay on the pulse by following our Instagram.
Related Reads
- The Best Products for Curly Hair
- Hair Volume: 10 Tips for Fine-Haired Folks
- Powder Power: The Many Uses of Dry Shampoo
- What Makes a Good Hair Care Routine?
The information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a board-certified dermatologist or qualified healthcare provider if you have concerns about your hair or scalp health.
